This chapter discusses video compression systems. The introduction of MPEG-4 advanced video coding (AVC) compression into broadcast and telecommunication systems adds another level of complexity. Whereas just a few years ago, MPEG-2 was the main video compression algorithm used throughout the broadcast industry, from contribution links right down to direct-to-home (DTH) applications, there are now different algorithms operating in separate parts of the production and transmission paths.

Inspec keywords: video coding

Other keywords: AVC; video compression system; broadcast system; MPEG-4 advanced video coding; DTH application; broadcast industry; direct-to-home application; telecommunication system; concatenated codec; transmission path

Subjects: Image and video coding