Editing algorithms for non-linear editing systems based on MPEG-2

MPEG-1/2-based non-linear editing systems appear to have a tendency to replace the M-JPEG systems, but in so doing it is difficult to realize the video, audio and the synchronization editing algorithms. Such editing algorithms are presented. Based on an analysis of the structure of the MPEG-1/2 stream, and using parameters of the video, audio and the synchronization information, the video, audio and synchronization editing algorithms are provided. The characters of the algorithms are efficient, the quality loss of frames is low because it only decodes and codes part of the data; the editing algorithm is fast through use of some index files; synchronization editing is realized using the synchronization information, such as PTS, ESCR and other parameters.