Digital Video Assignment
Your friend suggested that you watch a funny video online. You have found it and started to stream it, but it is in a format that isn't supported by your smartphone. In which of the following formats is the video most likely streaming?
Flash
You are streaming a live sporting event on your computer. The picture is in HD, so you can see the tiniest details in high quality. Even though your Internet connection is not the fastest, you are able to watch the game just fine. In which of the following formats is the sporting event most likely streaming?
H.264
Use the drop-down menus to choose the file format that best corresponds to the video described. your favorite band's new music video:___________ the download of season 1 from a TV series____________ a pop vocalist's music video posted online for purchase:______________ online streaming from a radio station:___________
MPG MOV MPG WMV
How does encoding affect your ability to watch digital videos?
To watch a digital video, you must use the codec that was used to encode the video file.
What is the primary reason for compressing video files?
decrease file size
Use the drop-down menus to match each description to the correct term. a single image or still:__________ an individual digit in binary:___________ the number of images shown during a unit of time:______________ the number of bits of video data transmitted each second:_____________
frame bit frames per second bit rate
You have video-recorded a friend's birthday party. You compressed the video so it uploads quickly. What are some signs that you may have compressed the video too much? Choose all that apply.
graphical glitches choppy frames sound that does not match motion
Most videos are compressed. Which businesses would benefit from using compressed video files? Choose all that apply.
online retailer that provides product demo videos a professional web blogging website music and video download website
Which option correctly explains how video streaming works?
plays a video while it is downloading
A small movie-making business has decided to post a movie trailer online to stir interest in a new film. What are a few reasons for compressing the video before posting it online? Choose all that apply.
reduce file size reduce the cost of posting to the website minimize downloading time
Which best describes the video encoding process?
saving a digital video in a specific file format
Why might a producer choose to digitize a movie? Choose all that apply.
to edit the movie using video editing software to make copies of the movie that are inexpensive and of high quality to sell the movie online
Which are examples of digital video? Choose all that apply.
video downloaded from a website and played on a portable electronic device video streamed from a broadcast news website video played from a DVD player
Which of these describe the digitization process? Choose all that apply.
video stored in binary analog video is converted to digital video
What does video streaming allow you to do? Choose all that apply.
watch live sporting events watch live video watch breaking news
