Video modeling using strata-based annotation

Abstract

A project was conducted with the goal of developing a prototype video modeling system that models the video data using the stratification approach. By using the strata information indexed, it was possible to explore advanced video manipulation functionalities such as retrieval and content-based fast-forwarding. The prototype was tested using news video from the Television Corporation of Singapore. The results of initial testing indicate that these advanced functions can be adequately supported using the stratification approach.