Interframe Video Coding Mode Decision Algorithm Based on Prior Detection in H.264

Interframe video coding mode decision algorithm is one of the most complex part in H.264 encoder. In this paper, the theory of variable block-size motion compensation in H.264 is given and the best mode statistical law of inter-frame video coding is analyzed at first. Then a novel fast mode decision algorithm based on prior detection is presented. The results of simulation test show that the proposed fast mode decision strategy can highly improve the efficiency of real time H.264 encoder while maintaining video coding quality.