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CMPT 820 -- Multimedia Systems

This seminar course covers recent research topics in the field of multimedia computing and networking. Topics will include media data representation, compression, retrieval, network communications, and design and implementation of large-scale multimedia systems. Special focus will be given to generation, processing, and streaming of recent types of multimedia content including 3D, multiview and 360 videos as well as VR (Virtual Reality) content. Basics of multimedia systems will be presented in the first few weeks of the semester, before studying advanced topics.

Topics will include 

  • Basics of Multimedia Systems
  • Audio, Image, and Video Coding
  • Coding of 3D, 360, and VR Videos
  • Adaptive Streaming
  • Mobile Multimedia
  • Cloud Support for Multimedia Systems

Grading (Tentative)

  • Quizes, Assignments, Paper Presentations:  50%
  • Final Project:                                             50%

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Updated Wed Jan. 25 2017, 12:35 by mhefeeda.