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An overview of digital video

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DIGITAL VIDEO is an important component in multimedia. It adds realistic, interactive visual and audio information to computer presentations and lessons. There are many factors providing the impetus for the shift from analog to digital storage of video. These factors include improved compression techniques, reduced hardware costs, and increased network demands. This paper provides an overview of digital video and outlines various compression procedures. Applications and guidelines for digital video in higher education are also presented.

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  1. Ann E. Barron

    Present address: EDU 208B, University of South Florida, 33620, Tampa, FL

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    Ann E. Barron is an Associate Professor in the Instructional Technology program at the University of South Florida where she teaches graduate-level courses in multimedia and instructional design. She is also the Associate Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology and works with educators throughout Florida on the integration of technology.

    Dr. Barron has published two books:New Technologies for Education andMultimedia Technologies for Training, both are available from Libraries Unlimited in Englewood Colorado. She is also the Executive Editor for theJournal for Interactive Instruction Development and a frequent speaker at international, national, and regional technology conferences.

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    Barron, A.E. An overview of digital video. J. Comput. High. Educ. 7, 69–84 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02946143

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