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This chapter provides background about Three-Dimensional High Efficiency Video Coding (3D-HEVC) depth map encoding. Initially, the 3D-HEVC encoding structure is defined, relating its frame to a quadtree-like structure. The algorithms used in the intra-frame prediction of depth maps are described in detail, allowing a comparative understanding regarding the predictability of texture coding. Next, inter-frame and inter-view prediction algorithms are presented, followed by the description of standard tools used in the intra-frame, inter-frame, and inter-view predictions. This chapter finishes by describing the Common Test Conditions (CTC), which must be followed to generate results comparable to other related works.
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Sanchez, G., Agostini, L., Marcon, C. (2020). 3D-HEVC Background. In: Algorithms for Efficient and Fast 3D-HEVC Depth Map Encoding. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25927-3_2
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