Course detail
Multimedia
FEKT-MMUMAcad. year: 2017/2018
The course focuses in detail on the description of modern compression algorithms and methods used in image and video processing, description of security of multimedia content by means of watermarking techniques, description of principles of multimedia data transmission in IP networks, and description of the principles of indexing and retrieval in large multimedia databases.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The students will acquire the knowledge of advanced methods of multimedia digital signal processing and methods of their delivery in heterogenous network environments, video signal compression, image transforms and multimedia databases.
Prerequisites
Knowledge on the Bachelor degree level is required.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Richardson, E. G. H.264 and MPEG-4 Video Compression: Video Coding for Next-generation Multimedia (EN)
Wooton, C. A Practical Guide to Video and Audio Compression (EN)
Salomon, D. Data Compression: The Complete Reference (EN)
Vít, V. Televizní technika 3 (CS)
ČÍKA, P. Zpracování multimediálních dat pro integrovanou výuku VUT a VŠB-TUO (skripta). 2014. ISBN: 978-80-214-5061- 5.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Techning methods include lectures and computer laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write two projects/assignments during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Evaluation of study results follows the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT and the Dean's Regulation complementing the Rules for Studies and Examinations of BUT. Up to 15 points are given for laboratory work. Up to 25 points are given for work on projects. Up to 60 points are awarded for the final examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1) Outline - Multimedia data compression
2) Quantisation, prediction encoding
3) Motion estimation and compensation
4) Image transforms
5) Entropy encoding
6) SPIHT and EZW methods
7) JPEG and MPEG standards
8) MPEG-2 standard, Transport stream
9) MPEG-4 and H.264 standards
10) Image postprocessing – filtering
11) Digital watermarks in image and video
12) Multimedia databases (MPEG-7)
13) Multimedia protocols
Aims
The aim of the course is to give students enough information to orient themselves in the field of image and video processing, security, transmission of multimedia data in IP networks, indexing and retrieval of multimedia data in multimedia databases.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme EEKR-M1 Master's
branch M1-TIT , 1. year of study, summer semester, 6 credits, optional specialized
branch M1-MEL , 1. year of study, summer semester, 6 credits, optional interdisciplinary - Programme IBEP-V Master's
branch V-IBP , 1. year of study, summer semester, 6 credits, compulsory
- Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning
branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, 6 credits, optional specialized