MT1: UNIT 1 MULTIMEDIA COMPRESSION – Multimedia Systems Technology

Multimedia compression is a broad term that refers to the compression of any type of multimedia (i.e. combination of media and content forms), most notably graphics, audio, and video. In this unit, we shall treat the concepts of Multimedia Compression. We shall consider the different categories of compression and the similarities between them. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to: Describe the concept of Multimedia Compression Explain the differences in the different categories of Multimedia Compression Discuss the principle of video compression