Introduction to Multimedia

Introduction
There are several different file formats used for video data, each with its own purposes and uses. Learn about some of the most common file types you will encounter when developing multimedia projects.

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Destination Site: Video Formats

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Video file formats

1.			Which file format optimizes file size by removing unnecessary information within frames?
2.			Which file format was developed for use on the Mac?
3.			What needs to be done to the data in a QuickTime file to display on both a Mac and PC?
4.			Which file format supports high-quality streaming video?