This is the subject slides for the module MMS2401 - Multimedia System and Communication taught in Shepherd College of Media Technology, Affiliated with Purbanchal University.

1. Chapter 4
Introduction of
International Standards
-PRATIK MAN SINGH PRADHAN (WWW.PMSPRATIK.COM.NP)-
MMS2401 – MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATIONS (3 CREDITS)

2. International Multimedia Standards
 Modern multimedia devices are designed to support almost every kind of
multimedia data out their.
 They are mostly in form of audio and video.
 As multimedia content creators we are to follow the set standards
according to the target audience we choose.

3. Sound Standards
Architectural Standards
 Mono
 Stereo
 2.1
 5.1 (Surround Sound)
 7.1 (Surround Sound)
Format Standards
 WAV
 AIFF
 PCM
 MP3
 AAC
 Ogg Vorbis
 WMA
 M4A

4. Video Standards
Architectural Standards
 Mobile
 SD
 HD (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)
 UHD
 Interlaced/Progressive
Format Standard
 MPEG
 MPEG2
 MPEG4
 H.264
 WebM
 FLV
 F4V
 Ogg Theora
 GIF
 M4V
 3GP

5. Reasons for why International
Standards are Important
 Better compatibility
 Follow current trend and demand
 Wider reach
 Better sharing ability
 Keeping up with the market