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LZW Compression

The theory behind LZW compression can be hard to understand, this video uses a simple metaphor to articulate its meaning.

Using the metaphor of mixing paint together, students can easily grasp the concept of how LZW compression effectively reduces file size, in which helps file transfer process in our everyday lives.

Keywords:: Compression, file transfer, exercise, digital design, LZW, file transfer process, metaphor, creative media, Data Compression, paint mixing, LZW Compression, reduce file size, Computer Science, file size, story

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Science and Technology / Computer Science

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: April 1, 2022
Date Modified in MERLOT:: April 1, 2022
Author:: Isabel Madeleine Kemp
Submitter:: Isabel Madeleine Kemp
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Presentation (e.g. PowerPoint), Video, Website

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Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International