The course aims at illustrating the more recent techniques for multimedia signal processing. Video signals and images will be analyzed in both bi-dimensional and tri-dimensional case. The course will be organized in two parts: in the first, the basics needed for multimedia signal processing and programming in Matlab will be presented to the students. In the second part practical experiences will be performed, both in individual and in group assignments, by using the tools available in the lab (Kinect, rendering 3D systems, stereo webcam). The possibility to use in the lab systems for acquiring, elaborating and rendering multimedia content, will allow the students to efficiently project and manage a multimedia system. The course will include dedicated seminars on practical applications of multimedia signals such as e-learning, cinema, IP-tv and mobile communications.
teacher profile teaching materials
- Introduction to programming in Matlab
- Characteristics of the Human Visual System
- Image processing in the spatial domain
- Image processing in the transform domain
- Image compression
- Stereoscopic systems
- Introduction analog and digital video
- Video coding techniques
- Analog and digital video
- Video coding
- Plenoptic content techniques
- Human\machine interface
- Practice in the laboratory
- O. Marques, "Practical Image and Video Processing Using MATLAB", Wiley-IEEE Press;
- B. Block and P. McNally, “3D storytelling: how stereoscopic 3D works and how to use it”, Publisher: Focal Press;
- C. W. Chen, Z. Li and S. Lian, “Intelligent Multimedia Communication: Techniques and Applications (Studies in Computational Intelligence)”, Publisher: Springer;
- Material provided during the lectures.
Programme
The course outline will be the following:- Introduction to programming in Matlab
- Characteristics of the Human Visual System
- Image processing in the spatial domain
- Image processing in the transform domain
- Image compression
- Stereoscopic systems
- Introduction analog and digital video
- Video coding techniques
- Analog and digital video
- Video coding
- Plenoptic content techniques
- Human\machine interface
- Practice in the laboratory
Core Documentation
- R.C. Gonzalez, R.E. Woods, and S. L. Eddins, "Digital Image Processing Using MATLAB, 2e", Publisher: Prentice-Hall;- O. Marques, "Practical Image and Video Processing Using MATLAB", Wiley-IEEE Press;
- B. Block and P. McNally, “3D storytelling: how stereoscopic 3D works and how to use it”, Publisher: Focal Press;
- C. W. Chen, Z. Li and S. Lian, “Intelligent Multimedia Communication: Techniques and Applications (Studies in Computational Intelligence)”, Publisher: Springer;
- Material provided during the lectures.
Type of delivery of the course
The course is divided into theoretical and practical sessions.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but encouraged.Type of evaluation
The exam is organized in two parts: a written examination to assess the examinee's knowledge of the theoretical aspects and a project carried out in groups. Due to the sanitary emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, the exam will be oral according to art.1 of DR n°. 703 (5 May 2020).