Which frame uses I and B frames for predictive construction of an image?

The P-Frame, or Predictive Frame, utilizes predictive coding techniques to achieve data compression by referencing previously encoded frames. This frame relies on both I-Frames (Intra-coded frames) and B-Frames (Bidirectional frames) to reconstruct the image it represents.

In this context, I-Frames serve as a complete reference point for the video stream as they contain the full image data, while B-Frames allow for interpolation between I-Frames and other B-Frames, adding further efficiency to the compression process. The predictive nature of P-Frames means they store only the differences from the frames they reference, thus reducing the amount of data necessary to maintain quality while encoding video.

The choice of P-Frame is particularly important in video compression techniques like MPEG, where efficiency in data storage and transmission is crucial. By using I and B-frames for predictive construction, P-Frames significantly lower the data rate required for encoding video, making them essential in most modern video compression methods.