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MPEG video: compression standard / Joan L. Mitchell [et al.].
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-412-08771-5

1. Digital video. 2. Video compression Standards. 3. Sound Recording and reproducing Digital techniques Standards. 4. Coding theory. L. Mitchell, Joan L.

TK6680.M64 1996
621.388 dc20

96-31124
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Dedication

To

Nancy, Don, and Sandy
Margaret, Betsy, Patty, and Erik
Lori and John.

About the Authors

Joan I. Mitchell is a Research Staff Member at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center.

William B. Pennebaker is a consultant and former Research Staff Member, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center.

Chad E. Fogg is a Member of...