This book specifically addresses video shot boundary detection, which provides a base for all video abstraction and high-level video segmentation approaches. Moreover, other research areas that can benefit considerably from the successful automation of shot boundary detection processes include distance learning, telemedicine, interactive television, digital libraries, multimedia news, video restoration, and geographical information system. Despite all the research activity in shot boundary detection, there are some issues that have not been adequately addressed and need to be resolved.

This book specifically addresses video shot boundary detection, which provides a base for all video abstraction and high-level video segmentation appr...