ISO IEC 14496-16-2011 amd3-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/IEC 14496-16:2011/AMD 3:2016 — Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 16: Animation Framework eXtension (AFX) — Amendment 3: Printing material and 3D graphics coding for browsers. This amendment updates the AFX part of MPEG‑4 to add specifications and encoded representations that support printing-material descriptions and browser-targeted 3D graphics coding, enabling interoperable exchange of printable assets and web/browser-friendly 3D content.

Abstract

This amendment defines extensions to the MPEG‑4 Animation Framework eXtension (AFX) that introduce constructs and coding mechanisms for describing printing material and for coding 3D graphics with browser-oriented delivery and rendering in mind. It provides additional syntax, semantics and encoded representations to improve interoperability between content‑creation, printing and browser-based 3D rendering workflows.

General information

• Status: Published (amendment to ISO/IEC 14496-16:2011)
• Publication date: 13 December 2016.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), JTC 1/SC 29.
• ICS / categories: 35.040.40 (Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information)
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (amendment to ISO/IEC 14496-16:2011, Edition 4).
• Number of pages: 13.

Scope

The amendment extends the AFX model to specify how printing-related materials (for example, assets and metadata intended for print production) and browser-targeted 3D graphics are to be described and coded within the MPEG‑4 AFX framework. It focuses on interoperability for delivery, representation and decoding of printable assets and on coding approaches that suit browser consumption and rendering constraints.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and syntax additions for representing printing material within AFX.
• Encoded representations and profiles for 3D graphics targeting browser environments.
• Updates to mesh, texture and asset semantics to support print and web/browser use cases.
• Requirements for interoperability between content creation, print workflows and browser-based renderers.
• Conformance points and decoder/renderer behaviour expectations for the new constructs.

Typical use and users

Implementers of MPEG‑4 AFX toolchains, 3D asset and content creators, browser and rendering-engine vendors, digital-print and prepress system developers, multimedia platform integrators, and standards bodies or testing labs concerned with 3D asset interchange and printable multimedia workflows.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 14496 (the MPEG‑4 family) — Part 16 (AFX) is closely related to other parts of the 14496 series (for example font, text, synthesized texture and scene representation parts) and to the other amendments of Part 16 (Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4). Implementers commonly consider Parts 17–20 and related ISOBMFF (ISO base media file format) specifications when designing end-to-end workflows that include AFX assets.

Keywords

AFX, MPEG‑4, ISO/IEC 14496-16, amendment 3, printing material, 3D graphics coding, browser 3D, mesh, texture, interoperability, ISOBMFF.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment 3 (2016) to ISO/IEC 14496-16:2011, the Animation Framework eXtension (AFX) part of MPEG‑4, which adds specifications for printing material and browser-oriented 3D graphics coding.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The amendment defines extensions to AFX syntax and semantics to represent printable assets and to provide 3D coding mechanisms suited for browsers, including encoded representations and interoperability requirements for creation, delivery and rendering.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Developers of 3D asset pipelines, browser and renderer implementers, multimedia platform vendors, printing and prepress solution providers, and standards/test labs that verify conformity and interoperability of AFX implementations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The amendment was published on 13 December 2016 and is a published amendment to ISO/IEC 14496-16:2011. The base Part 16 document and its amendments have been maintained by ISO/IEC; the base Part 16 (Edition 4, 2011) was reviewed and confirmed in 2021. Users should check national/regional standards bodies or ISO/IEC catalogue for the latest status or further revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO/IEC 14496 (MPEG‑4) series; Part 16 (AFX) has multiple amendments (including Amd 1, Amd 2, Amd 3 and Amd 4) that extend the core Part 16 functionality.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: AFX, MPEG‑4, printing material, browser 3D, 3D mesh coding, texture, interoperability, amendment 3 (2016).