This handbook presents a comprehensive and highly accessible presentation of the basic and most up-to-date methods and algorithms for digital image and video processing. This timely revision provides both the novice and the seasoned practitioner with the necessary information and skills to be able to develop algorithms and applications for the Multimedia, Digital Imaging, Digital Video, Telecommunications, and World-Wide Web (internet) industries. Every chapter is written by one of the top educators or researchers in the field. Every technique is illustrated by visual example. A series of introductory, tutorial chapters makes the entire volume accessible to the reader.