1. A method for obtaining an optimum video processing system design, comprising the steps of: (a) performing a hybrid method comprising: (i) using genetic algorithms to find video sample candidates having a best chromosome for performance and associated fitness values; and (ii) using a probabilistic method to find local optima based on the fitness values from step (a) (i) in a local search scheme; (b) providing results obtained in step (a) (ii) for further processing by genetic algorithms; (c) providing results obtained in step (b) to one of a video processing system and video module.