Practical Digital Video

Digital video, the continuous display of full-motion digital images, has now reached the desktop PC and ignited an explosion of applications, from interactive multimedia to video telephony. This practical text explains all aspects of digital video technology from a programming point of view. Avoiding heavy mathematical theory, the book synthesizes the basics of this emerging field, including the technology, the products, the standards and the countless software and hardware possibilities. It includes practical examples that demonstrate the technology and the use of commercial products as well as 20 example programs plus sample motion video clips on diskette.