Title :
An MPEG-4 tool for composing 3D scenes
Author :
Daras, Petros ; Kompatsiaris, Ioannis ; Raptis, Theodoros ; Strintzis, Michael G.
Author_Institution :
Informatics & Telematics Inst., Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract :
MPEG-4´s complicated format makes developing scenes from scratch all but impossible for novice users. By converting MPEG-4´s text-based description into graphical form, the authors´ proposed tool exploits all of MPEG-4´s 3D functionalities while easing the authoring burden.
Keywords :
authoring systems; computer graphics; multimedia computing; video coding; visual programming; 3D functionalities; 3D scene composition; MPEG-4 format; MPEG-4 tool; audio-visual representation; authoring; digital audio-video data; graphical form; multimedia content; text-based description; Decoding; Informatics; Layout; MPEG 4 Standard; Shape; Streaming media; Telematics; Timing; Video compression; Virtual reality;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMUL.2004.1289042