Unraveling the Full Picture of Video Compression Technology! "MPEG no Mahou: The Complete Guide to Video and Audio Compression" Published - June New Release in the Gijutsu no Izumi Series

Impress Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Takashi Takahashi), which operates IT-related media business within the Impress Group, will publish "MPEG no Mahou: The Complete Guide to Video and Audio Compression" (Author: Yuzuneri) from Impress NextPublishing. The "Gijutsu no Izumi Series," which disseminates the latest knowledge, aims to contribute to the popularization and development of technical dōjinshi (self-published magazines) by publishing commercial books based on technical dōjinshi distributed at various events such as "Gijutsu Shoten" and "Gijutsu Dōjinshi Hakurankai," as well as study groups and LT sessions. "MPEG no Mahou: The Complete Guide to Video and Audio Compression" https://nextpublishing.jp/isbn/9784295604884 Author: Yuzuneri Suggested Retail Price: E-book version \1,800 (excl. tax) / Printed book version \2,000 (excl. tax) E-book format: EPUB3 Printed book specifications: B5 / Color / 98 pages ISBN: 978-4-295-60488-4 Publisher: Impress NextPublishing <> This book tells the story of how the "magical" video compression technology called MPEG has evolved from its birth to the present and into the future. In the late 1980s, the goal was to record a movie on a CD of about 650MB. Faced with the challenge that uncompressed Full HD video would require about 190MB per second, or about 680GB per hour, engineers worldwide combined numerous inventions and efforts to create MPEG. From the analog era that began with 35mm film and cathode ray tubes, through the digitization of video, and the advent of the internet age, today, uploading videos to social media from smartphones, streaming movies on Netflix, and video conferencing have become commonplace. Behind this everyday reality lies the "magical" technology of MPEG, which dramatically reduces video data size, condensing wisdom such as the basics of digital representation of video and audio, information quantity control technology, and data reduction using chrominance components. This book covers not only MPEG but also related technologies such as H.261, AV2, and DivX, unraveling the many pieces of wisdom that support modern digital video through its evolutionary story. (Impress NextPublishing inherits the digital-first publishing model developed by Impress R&D, realizing a wide range of publishing projects quickly and sustainably through e-books + on-demand.) <> Introduction Chapter 1: History of Video Compression Chapter 2: Digital Representation of Video and Audio Chapter 3: Principles of Still Image Compression Chapter 4: Principles of Moving Image Compression Chapter 5: Principles of Audio Compression Chapter 6: Structure of Media Files Chapter 7: MPEG-1 Chapter 8: MPEG-2 Chapter 9: MPEG-4 Chapter 10: Next-Generation Video Compression Technologies References Afterword <> Yuzuneri Researched image processing in graduate school and worked as a backend engineer at a web-related company after graduation. Started writing technical dōjinshi and speaking at events and conferences in 2024. Lives with dolls. <> E-books: Amazon Kindle Store, Rakuten Kobo Ebook Store, Apple Books, Kinokuniya Shoten Kinoppy, Google Play Store, honto Ebook Store, Sony Reader Store, BookLive!, BOOK☆WALKER, BOOK TECH Printed Books: Amazon.co.jp *Sales will begin at each store as soon as preparations are complete. *Orders can also be placed through general bookstores nationwide. <> The "Gijutsu no Izumi Series" is a technical book series launched in 2017, based on technical dōjinshi which are outputs of engineers' knowledge. It features a sustainable publishing model that keeps pace with technological changes without returns or stockouts, thanks to speedy editorial production by NextPublishing and printing/binding from a single copy using print-on-demand. Through this series, we aim to provide an opportunity for more people to experience the world of technical dōjinshi, which are the "crystallization of knowledge" of engineers. [Impress Co., Ltd.] https://www.impress.co.jp/ This company comprehensively develops and operates consumer-oriented media such as the "Dekirū" series of PC instruction manuals with over 80 million copies sold cumulatively, regular magazines like "Digital Camera Magazine," and the "Impress Watch Series," one of the largest digital comprehensive news services in Japan with the highest access rates for IT-related specialized media. It also operates IT-related media for businesses, including "IT Leaders." It broadly develops IT-related publishing media business and digital media & service business. [Impress Group] https://www.impressholdings.com/ The Impress Group is a media group with Impress Holdings, Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yuki Tsukamoto) as the holding company. It develops highly specialized media & services and solutions business with "IT," "Music," "Design," "Mountain/Nature," "Aviation/Railways," "Mobile Services," and "Academic/Science and Engineering" as its main themes. Furthermore, it is involved in the development and operation of content business platforms. [NextPublishing] NextPublishing is the name of the electronic publishing platform (or method) developed by Impress R&D. It solves challenges of traditional publishing such as simultaneous production of e-books and printed books, and elimination of stockouts through print-on-demand (POD). This enables the publication of a wide variety of titles in small quantities, which would be economically difficult with traditional publishing, aiming for the distribution of diverse knowledge held by excellent individuals and organizations. [Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter] Impress Co., Ltd.: PubX Office E-mail: np-info@impress.co.jp

FAQ

What is the content of "MPEG Magic"?

It explains the evolution of MPEG technology from its birth to the present and future, covering the basics of video/audio compression and related technologies.

What will I understand by reading this book?

You will understand the mechanisms of digital video, the principles of data compression, and the background of technologies supporting modern video streaming and communication.

Who is the target audience?

Engineers, students, creators interested in video technology, and general readers who want to understand the workings of digital video.

What is Impress's "Gijutsu no Izumi Series"?

It is a commercial book series based on technical dōjinshi, aiming to provide specialized knowledge quickly and sustainably.

Where can I purchase it?

It is available on major e-book stores including Amazon Kindle Store, as well as Amazon.co.jp and general bookstores nationwide.

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