Margaret H. Pinson , Nicolas Staelens, and Arthur A. Webster

Abstract: This paper describes objective video quality validation efforts conducted in the past two decades. Validation efforts to be examined include a validation test performed by the T1A1 committee in the early 1990's; five rounds of validation testing performed by the Video Quality Experts Group; and validation tests performed by ITU-T Study Group 12. Useful products that resulted from those efforts will be identified, including standards, datasets, and model validation techniques.

Keywords: standards; HDTV; Quality assessment; video recording; video codecs; video coding; ITU-T Study Group 12; digital video codecs; model validation techniques; Video Quality Experts Group (VQEG); video quality model validation testing; multimedia communication; streaming media

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software may be identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

For questions or information on this or any other NTIA scientific publication, contact the ITS Publications Office at ITSinfo@ntia.gov or 303-497-3572.

Back to Search Results