PRE-WORKSHOP
MPEG-4, The Digital Video Standard
Eric Carlson, Paul E. Burrows
The
ABSTRACT:
MPEG-4 has been
billed as the new digital media standard that can deliver dynamic, interactive
video, audio, and 3D content over the Internet. In addition, just as .wav audio
files are universally recognized by players, the MPEG-4 standard promises to
play anywhere. Although it promises these and other wonders, so far MPEG-4 has
been used primarily to encode video. The presenters will begin an examination
of MPEG-4 by looking at how the end user actually experiences digital video.
They will discuss and demonstrate the differences between the major media
players and their cross platform compatibilities. The presenters will then go
on examine the MPEG-4 standard, what it is, how effective it is, and the
exciting interactivity, which is embedded directly in an MPEG-4 stream.
BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:
Attendees will gain
an appreciation for the similarities and differences between the new MPEG-4
standard and older, more familiar forms of digital video. If anyone wishes to
find out what MPEG-4 is and how its unique features can be used, this session
is a must.
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Eric Carlson KUED Media
Solutions Phone: 801 581-8675 Fax: 801 585-3585 Email:
ecarlson@media.utah.edu |
CO-AUTHORS: Paul E. Burrows KUED Media
Solutions Phone: 801 581-7908 Fax: 801 585-3585 Email:
pburrows@media.utah.edu |