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Videonpakkausm (video compression) is the process of reducing the amount of data required to represent a video file. This is essential for efficient storage, transmission, and playback of video content. Without compression, video files would be extremely large, making them impractical for most applications.

The fundamental principle behind video compression is to exploit redundancy in the video data. There are two main types of redundancy: spatial redundancy and temporal redundancy. Spatial redundancy refers to the similarity between adjacent pixels within a single video frame. Temporal redundancy, on the other hand, refers to the similarity between consecutive frames in a video sequence.

Video compression algorithms employ various techniques to eliminate these redundancies. Common methods include discrete cosine transform (DCT), motion estimation and compensation, and entropy coding. DCT transforms blocks of pixels into frequency coefficients, allowing less important information to be discarded. Motion estimation and compensation identify and encode only the differences between frames, rather than encoding each frame independently. Entropy coding assigns shorter codes to more frequent data values, further reducing the overall file size.

Different video compression standards exist, such as H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), and AV1. Each standard offers varying levels of compression efficiency and complexity, catering to different needs and applications, from streaming on the internet to high-definition broadcasting. The choice of compression method significantly impacts video quality and file size.

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