Digital video project on display

By Marc Losier

Dongwook Cho
Photo by Marc Losier

Dongwook Cho is pursuing his PhD in Computer Science under the supervision of Tien Bui. He was invited to take part in the first Quebec National Research Forum at Complexe Desjardins on April 1 and 2.

Cho’s research project on high-quality digital video enhancement uses modular algorithms to solve problems of decompression and interpolation that are often encountered in efforts to develop digital ‘film-like’ platforms.

His technology would take the form of a plug-in that could be installed in all industry standard motion picture software and one that could filter any DV format in the marketplace.

“I hope to one day provide independent motion picture makers with a high-resolution digital film-like format at a more affordable price,” he said.

He is currently working as a research assistant for Professor Bui, in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Cho’s research is funded by a joint seed grant to Bui and Marielle Nitoslawska, of the School of Cinema, as well as NSERC (National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada) discovery grants to Bui himself.