ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd 2:2011

Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) — Part 11: Stereoscopic video application format — Amendment 2: Signalling of additional composition type and profiles

Technologies de l'information — Format pour application multimédia (MPEG-A) — Partie 11: Format pour application vidéo stéréoscopique — Amendement 2: Signalement d'un type et de profils de composition additionels

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Nov-2011
• ICS: 35.040 - Information coding
• ICS: 35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 07-Nov-2011
• Due Date: 04-Aug-2013
• Completion Date: 04-Aug-2013

Relations

• Amends: ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009 - Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) — Part 11: Stereoscopic video application format
• Effective Date: 24-Jul-2021

Overview

ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd 2:2011 is an international amendment to the multimedia application format standard MPEG-A, specifically Part 11 which addresses the stereoscopic video application format. This amendment enhances the signalling protocols for stereoscopic video by introducing additional composition types and profiles. Developed by the ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1), Subcommittee SC 29, which specializes in coding of audio, picture, multimedia, and hypermedia information, this update supports the evolving needs of 3D video technology for improved interoperability and compatibility with legacy playback systems.

Key Topics

• Stereoscopic Video Composition: Amendment 2 introduces new stereoscopic composition types, notably expanding beyond the traditional Side-by-side type with the addition of Top-Bottom type configurations. This inclusion caters to diverse stereoscopic display methods while maintaining compatibility with existing legacy players.

• Composition Types:

  • Side-by-side (half/full) – two images placed horizontally side by side in a single frame
  • Top-Bottom (half/full) – two images stacked vertically within one frame
  • Vertical line interleaved, frame sequential, and left/right view sequence types are also supported as per the standard.

• Signalling Enhancements: The amendment updates the signalling tables to clearly define the stereoscopic composition types and the order of left and right view images depending on the is_left_first flag. This precise signalling enables consistent rendering across different platforms and devices.

• Supported Components: The amendment outlines compatible media formats and coding standards, including:

  • ISO Base Media File Format (ISO/IEC 14496-12)
  • MPEG-4 Video Profiles (Simple Profile Level 3 and Advanced Simple Profile Level 5)
  • MPEG-4 AVC (Baseline and High Profiles)
  • MPEG-4 Audio AAC and HE-AAC
  • JPEG and PNG images
  • 3GPP AMR and EVRC voice standards

Applications

This amendment is critical for developers and manufacturers working with stereoscopic 3D video content in multimedia applications, broadcasting, virtual reality, and 3D cinema production. Key practical applications include:

• 3D Video Player Development: Implementing support for diverse stereoscopic composition types ensures compatibility with existing and new 3D content formats. Legacy players can also render side-by-side and top-bottom types without system modification.

• Content Creation & Distribution: Content producers can encode videos using specified profiles and composition types for consistent viewing experiences across various stereo displays and platforms.

• Multimedia Systems Integration: Hardware and software vendors can leverage the standard’s signalling protocols to optimize stereoscopic video decoding, display, and synchronization in consumer electronics, mobile devices, and broadcast systems.

• Quality and Interoperability Assurance: By adhering to the ISO/IEC standards and amendments, stakeholders can guarantee quality compliance and facilitate interoperability in international 3D multimedia ecosystems.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 14496-12: ISO Base Media File Format - foundational container format for multimedia files
• ISO/IEC 14496-2: MPEG-4 Video Coding - specifies video codec profiles for stereoscopic content
• ISO/IEC 14496-10: Advanced Video Coding (AVC) - supports stereoscopic video encoding at various profiles and levels
• ISO/IEC 14496-3: MPEG-4 Audio - audio coding standards compatible with stereoscopic video
• ISO/IEC 14496-20: LASeR - scalable media format supporting interactive multimedia applications
• ISO/IEC 10918-1 and ISO/IEC 15948: JPEG and PNG image coding standards used in stereoscopic composition

Conclusion

ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd 2:2011 plays a pivotal role in advancing stereoscopic video technologies by formalizing additional composition types and profiles. It ensures consistent signalling and compatibility across platforms and devices, enabling more robust development and deployment of 3D multimedia applications. Stakeholders in 3D content creation, distribution, and playback benefit from adopting this amendment to streamline standards compliance and enhance user experiences with stereoscopic video formats.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 23000-11
First edition
2009-11-15
AMENDMENT 2
2011-11-01
Information technology — Multimedia
application format (MPEG-A) —
Part 11:
Stereoscopic video application format
AMENDMENT 2: Signalling of additional
composition type and profiles
Technologies de l'information — Format pour application multimédia
(MPEG-A) —
Partie 11: Format pour application vidéo stéréoscopique
AMENDEMENT 2: Signalement d'un type et de profils de composition
additionels
Reference number
ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd.2:2011(E)
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ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd.2:2011(E)
Foreword
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Amendment 2 to ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1,
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ISO/IEC 23000-11:2009/Amd.2:2011(E)

Information technology — Multimedia application format
(MPEG-A) —
Part 11:
Stereoscopic video application format
AMENDMENT 2: Signalling of additional composition type and
profiles
Replace 5.3.1 with:
5.3.1 Side-by-side type
Side-by-side type is one of the most widely used stereoscopic composition types. Two respective left view
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