MDC is a form of data partitioning, thus comparable to layered coding as it is used in MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Yet, in contrast to MDC, layered coding mechanisms generate a base layer and n enhancement layers. The base layer is necessary for the media stream to be decoded, enhancement layers are applied to improve stream quality.
MDC is a data partitioning technique comparable to layered coding employed in MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. In contrast to MDC, layered coding involves generating both a foundational layer and additional improvement layers. The foundational layer is essential for decoding the media stream, while enhancement layers improve stream quality.