Video Compression
Video compression is a process that reduces the size of digital video files by removing redundant or less important data, enabling efficient storage, transmission, and streaming. It uses algorithms and codecs (coder-decoders) to encode video into compressed formats like H.264, H.265, or VP9, balancing quality and file size. This technology is essential for applications such as video conferencing, online streaming, and media distribution.
Developers should learn video compression to optimize video-based applications, reduce bandwidth costs, and improve user experiences in streaming services, video editing software, and real-time communication tools. It's crucial for handling high-resolution content like 4K or 8K video, where uncompressed files are prohibitively large, and for mobile apps where data usage and storage are limited.