ISO IEC 23000-8-2008 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 23000-8:2008 — Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) — Part 8: Portable video application format. This part specifies a single-file format and container structure intended for mid-resolution “DVD-style” video applications, enabling storage of video content, images, descriptive metadata and user-interface information together for portable and interactive use.

Abstract

Defines a portable video application file format that packages video streams, associated images, metadata and simple user-interface elements in a single file to support mid-resolution interactive playback on portable devices. The format is part of the MPEG-A family (ISO/IEC 23000 series) and targets interoperability and consistent presentation for DVD-style portable video applications.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 24 November 2008 (commonly cited; ISO lists the edition as 2008).
• Publisher: ISO/IEC (International Organization for Standardization in cooperation with IEC technical committees).
• ICS / categories: 35.040.40 (Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2008).
• Number of pages: 29 pages.

Scope

Specifies the structure and requirements for a file format aimed at mid-resolution, DVD-style portable video applications. The scope covers packaging of audio-visual content, still images, descriptive metadata and basic user-interface elements into a single interoperable file for playback and interactive presentation on portable devices and similar environments. The standard is intended to support consistent presentation, content interchange and device compatibility within the MPEG-A family.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a single-file container structure for video, images, metadata and UI elements.
• Support for mid-resolution (DVD-style) video presentation suitable for portable devices.
• Metadata and descriptive information to enable indexing, navigation and simple interactive features.
• Requirements supporting interoperability and content interchange among devices and authoring tools.
• Conformance guidelines for implementing the file format within the MPEG-A family.

Typical use and users

Used by device manufacturers, application and player software developers, content packagers and multimedia authors who create or implement portable video applications. Typical uses include distribution of mid-resolution video collections, packaged interactive video content for handheld/portable players, and authoring tools that export interoperable portable video files.

Related standards

Part of the ISO/IEC 23000 series (MPEG-A). Other parts in the MPEG-A family address different application formats, reference software and related file formats (for example, nearby parts in the series cover digital multimedia broadcasting, other application formats and reference implementations). Implementers commonly refer to related MPEG-A parts and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 publications for complementary guidance.

Keywords

ISO/IEC 23000-8, MPEG-A, portable video, portable application format, multimedia container, DVD-style video, metadata, interactive video, file format, interoperability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 23000-8:2008 is the MPEG-A Part 8 standard that specifies a portable video application file format for mid-resolution “DVD-style” video applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the container structure and packaging rules for combining video, images, metadata and basic user-interface elements into a single interoperable file intended for portable and interactive playback.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device and player manufacturers, application developers, content packagers and multimedia authors who need a standardized portable video application format for distribution and playback.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO record indicates this edition was published in 2008 and was reviewed and confirmed in a subsequent ISO review cycle; as of the last ISO review it remained current. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards bodies for any amendments or later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 8 of the ISO/IEC 23000 series (MPEG-A). The MPEG-A family contains multiple parts that define application formats, reference software and related multimedia application specifications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Portable video, MPEG-A, multimedia application format, container, metadata, DVD-style, interoperability, ISO/IEC 23000-8.