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Learn all about Codecs--how they work, as well as design and implementation with this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to compression. After reading this book,

Video compression is not a new process; however, it is forever evolving. New standards, codecs, and ways of getting the job done are continually being created.

A concise guide of essential data compression methods and algorithms for text, audio and imaging data.

Here's what every TV engineer needs to know about JPEG and MPEG!Digital television, Internet video, DVD, and videoconferencing; allrequire a solid practical and