Image and Video Compression
| Lecturer (assistant) | |
|---|---|
| Number | 0000000745 |
| Type | lecture with integrated exercises |
| Duration | 4 SWS |
| Term | Sommersemester 2026 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Position within curricula | See TUMonline |
| Dates | See TUMonline |
Admission information
Description
Theory and practice of digital still image and video compression. Detailed treatment of fundamental concepts and explanation of the relationship to specific algorithms employed in existing and emerging compression standards. Content: Motivation for image and video compression, review of important concepts from Information Theory, scalar and vector quantization, human visual perception, transform coding, resolution pyramids and subband coding, still image compression standards (JPEG, JPEG 2000), interframe coding, differential PCM, motion compensated prediction, video compression standards (H.26x, MPEG x).
Prerequisites
Linear Algebra, Digital Signal Processing, Information Theory, Analog and Digital Video Signals
The following modules should be passed before taking the course:
- Information Theory and Source Coding
It is recommended to take the following modules additionally:
- Image and Video Compression Lab
The following modules should be passed before taking the course:
- Information Theory and Source Coding
It is recommended to take the following modules additionally:
- Image and Video Compression Lab
Teaching and learning methods
Lerning method:
In addition to the individual methods of the students consolidated knowledge is aspired by repeated lessons in exercises and tutorials.
Teaching method:
During the lectures students are instructed in a teacher-centered style. The exercises are held in a student-centered way.
The course is given on campus with lectures and tutorial sessions.
In addition to the individual methods of the students consolidated knowledge is aspired by repeated lessons in exercises and tutorials.
Teaching method:
During the lectures students are instructed in a teacher-centered style. The exercises are held in a student-centered way.
The course is given on campus with lectures and tutorial sessions.