CS 420 - Graphics File Format and Data Compression Techniques

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DigiPen Institute of Technology

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Prerequisite(s): CS 250 & CS 280 This course covers data compression techniques for still images and multimedia. Students will learn the theory behind data compression and how it is used in specific formats. Methods covered include run-length encoding, Huffman coding, dictionary compression, transforms, and wavelet methods. Students will learn these techniques by examining various popular graphic file formats, such as BMP, JPEG, DXTn, and MPEG.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.digipen.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 558-0299

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Semester

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