JP2000268540A - Video edition system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a video edition system capable of suppressing the cost required at the time of non-linearly editing a video information to be used at a site at the place other than the site low. SOLUTION: An each non-linearly editing machine 6 having a hard disk 7 on which picture information of photograph, prescribed information and audio information which are read with a scanner 5 are recorded is installed in a funeral parlor 2. Then, a control signal for making the non-linearly editing machine perform an editing operation is transmitted from a computer 3 installed in an operation center 1 existing at the place different from the funeral parlor 2 to the machine via a telephone line 4. Thus, the produced video information are outputted to a DV tape 9 by a deck 8 to produce a memorial video.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video editing system for performing non-linear editing based on video material recorded on a recording means such as a writable and readable hard disk, and more particularly, to video information used locally. The present invention relates to a video editing system for performing non-linear editing at a place other than the site. Here, the video material means image information, video information, audio information, and the like that are the basis of video information completed by nonlinear editing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a method of editing video information, video information recorded on an original video tape is temporarily copied to another video tape, that is, an editing tape, and another original video tape is copied on the editing tape. Offline editing for creating a master tape by performing editing based on the video information of a user is known. In this offline editing, desired video information information can be obtained without erroneously erasing or rewriting important recorded contents on the original video tape. However, in this offline editing, since the editing operation is performed using the editing tape obtained by copying the original video tape, there is a problem that the copying operation requires time and effort.

In addition, the video information on the original video tape is temporarily copied to a recording medium such as a hard disk or the like which can be recorded by a digital signal and can be randomly accessed, and is edited using the video information on the recording medium. Is also known. This video editing method has an advantage that the degree of freedom of the editing is higher than the offline editing, since the video material to be edited is a digital signal. As a specific example of the video editing method using the nonlinear editing, for example, when editing using a non-linear editing machine using a computer, the video material to be used is recorded in advance on a recording medium such as a hard disk, With this recorded video material,
It is known to create desired video information by combining image information such as a photo to be edited or video information read from a video or the like.

[0004] Recently, such a video editing method using non-linear editing has been used to create a memorial video to be played at a wedding or funeral. Users' needs for such memorial video services are expected to increase further, and the number of funeral companies and wedding halls providing such services is expected to increase in the future. .

[0005] However, in providing such a service, when the above-mentioned memorial video is created using non-linear editing, it is not enough to have a facility for performing the non-linear editing. Skills, knowledge, know-how, etc. are required. For this reason, funeral companies and wedding halls that offer memorial video services will purchase equipment for nonlinear editing,
It is necessary to secure a technician who performs the non-linear editing by hiring a human resource having the specialized knowledge or educating employees of a funeral company or a wedding ceremony with the skills and knowledge. As described above, when creating a memorial video independently at a funeral company or a wedding hall, equipment costs and personnel costs are extremely high, so the memorial video creation work is usually specialized in nonlinear editing. It is often outsourced to editors who do the work.

[0006]

However, in the case where an emergency is required, such as a memorial video service for funeral services, the above-mentioned editor must urgently send a video material necessary for the memorial video from a local funeral company. You must receive a photo or videotape recording the image information and video information, edit it, record the completed video information on the videotape after editing, and transport the videotape again to the local funeral company Must. Therefore, in order for the above-mentioned editors to conduct business in a wide area, it is necessary to set up sales offices in each area and to shorten the delivery time with the funeral company. However, establishing a sales office in each region like this is
There has been a problem that the investment costs for real estate and the like and the personnel costs assigned to each sales office and the like increase significantly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the cost of performing non-linear editing of video information used on site at a location other than the site. To provide a video editing system that can

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided a video editing system for performing non-linear editing of video information used on site at a location other than the site. A command generation device for generating a command for performing the command is provided at a place other than the site, and based on the command from the command generation device, video information created by performing non-linear editing using the video material at the site Output means for outputting the video data of the above is provided at the site. Here, the output means includes an image created by non-linear editing on a recording medium such as a video tape, a compact disk (CD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a laser disk (LD), or a digital video disk (DVD). Not only a writing device that records video data of information but also a display device such as a television that directly displays the video information is included.

In this video editing system, a command generation device for generating a command for performing non-linear editing is provided at a location other than the above-mentioned site. It is possible to perform a nonlinear editing operation by operating the generating device and issuing a command, so that it is not necessary to prepare a human resource having nonlinear editing technology and knowledge on site. At this time, the editing device that performs the nonlinear editing may be provided at the site or may be provided at a location other than the site. Because, if at least a command generation device that generates a command for performing non-linear editing is provided in a location other than the above-mentioned site, the user is at the site no matter where the editing device that performs non-linear editing based on the command is provided. This is because human resources are not involved in nonlinear editing.

Further, in this video editing system, output means for outputting video data of video information created by performing non-linear editing is provided on site, so that the video information completed by non-linear editing can be directly transmitted to the local site. Can be output. That is, the video data of the video information created by performing the non-linear editing can be recorded on a recording medium such as a video tape or displayed directly on site. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of outputting video information created by performing non-linear editing in a place other than the local place on a video tape or the like and transporting the video tape or the like to the local place by mail or courier service. In addition, since the time is not restricted by postal services or courier service, a video tape or the like on which the created video information is recorded can be promptly prepared on site.

In a second aspect of the present invention, in the video editing system according to the first aspect, a recording means capable of writing and reading the video material at the site and recording the digital material as a digital signal; Based on the directive of
An editing device for performing non-linear editing using the video material recorded in the recording means is provided at a location other than the site, and video data of video information created by the editing device is transmitted via a communication line. The information is transmitted to the output means.

This video information system has a configuration in which recording means for recording a video material located on site and an editing device for performing non-linear editing using the video material recorded on the recording means are arranged at a location other than the site. I am taking. The video material recorded in the recording means may be image information or video information prepared in advance, in addition to image information or video information such as photographs and videos prepared locally. When performing non-linear editing, not only image information and video information prepared locally, but also editing can be performed by combining these with image information and video information prepared in advance. The image information and video information prepared locally may be recorded on a predetermined recording medium and obtained by mail, or may be obtained via a communication line. It is preferable to use a communication line because communication with the site is possible.

In this video editing system, the video material to be edited by the editing device at a location other than the site is recorded in the recording means provided at the same location, so that the efficiency of the editing operation is high, and The degree of freedom is high. Therefore, this video editing system is particularly effective when most of the video material to be edited is prepared locally.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the video editing system of the first aspect, recording means capable of writing and reading the video material at the site and recording the digital material as a digital signal is provided at the site. Based on a command from the command generation device, the video material recorded in the recording means is received via a communication line, and an editing device for performing non-linear editing using the video material is provided at a location other than the site. Video data of video information created by the editing device is transmitted to the output unit via a communication line.

In the video editing system according to the second aspect, it is necessary to temporarily record all of the video material to be edited at the site on the recording means at a location other than the site. However, in this case, in order to shorten the delivery time of the video material, if the data of the video material is transmitted to the recording unit via a communication line, the current communication technology consumes a considerable amount of time, and the communication cost is increased. May be higher.

Therefore, in the video editing system according to the third aspect, recording means for recording the video material at the site is provided at the same site, and the video material recorded on the recording device is received via the communication line, and the video material is received. Non-linear editing is performed using the material. Therefore, it is possible to perform only non-linear editing by acquiring only the data of the video material necessary for editing via the communication line, and it is possible to save time for unnecessary data transmission.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the video editing system of the first aspect, a recording means capable of writing and reading the video material at the site and capable of recording the digital video signal as a digital signal; And an editing device for performing non-linear editing using the video material recorded in the recording means on the basis of the command. The video data of the information is transmitted to the output means.

In the video editing system according to the third aspect, when editing using a video material prepared locally, the data of the video material can be edited via a communication line at a location other than the local site. Must be sent to In this case, when performing editing that requires exchange of large data, the current communication technology requires a considerable amount of time for the exchange, and the work efficiency is reduced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a video editing system in which recording means for recording at least a video material located at the site and an editing device for performing non-linear editing based on the video material are provided at the site. It is configured to perform remote control via a communication line by a command generation device located at a place other than the site. In this way, by arranging the recording means and the editing device for recording the video material on site,
The time spent for exchanging data between the recording means and the editing device can be greatly reduced.

If the composition of the video material to be edited and the video information to be edited is predetermined, a program for automatically performing the editing work based on a predetermined control signal is installed in an editing device at the site. In addition, since the signal exchanged between the editing device and the command generation device located at a place other than the site is only a control signal for command, the editing time can be greatly reduced.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [Embodiment 1] An embodiment in which the video editing system of the present invention is applied to the creation of a memorial video used at a funeral (hereinafter, this embodiment is referred to as "Embodiment 1") Will be described. In the present embodiment, a memorial video is created by non-linear editing based on a plurality of video information and audio information prepared in advance and still image information such as a photograph of a deceased person or a photograph of a scene of memories. This memorial video is about 5 minutes.

First, the configuration of the entire video editing system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire video editing system according to the present embodiment. This video editing system is composed of an operation center 1 provided only at one place in the whole country, and a funeral company 2 which exists in many parts of the whole country. Note that the number of the operation centers 1 can be appropriately increased.

In the operation center 1, an operator who performs non-linear editing using the computer 3, which is a command generation device, is stationed. This computer 3
Is connected to a telephone line 4 as a communication line via a communication device such as a modem or a terminal adapter (TA). In the present embodiment, a plurality of computers 3 are deployed in the operation center 1 and each computer 3 is
An AN connection is established. And these computers 3
Uses one of the computers 3a as a server and is connected to the telephone line 4 via a terminal adapter (TA). Each computer 3 is connected to a LAN.
Instead of a connected configuration, a configuration in which a terminal adapter or a modem is connected to each computer and a communication line is shared via these terminals, or an independent communication line is connected to each computer may be used.

In each computer 3, a predetermined communication application capable of executing an application of another computer via the telephone line 4 is installed. As this communication application, for example, remote pcANYWHERE32 (trade name) manufactured by Symantec Corporation can be used.

On the other hand, the funeral company 2 has a scanner 5 as an image reading device for outputting image information obtained by reading a photograph as a digital signal, an image information read by the scanner and image information prepared in advance. Editing machine 6 as an editing device for performing non-linear editing based on audio data and audio information, and a digital video tape (hereinafter, referred to as "DV tape") as a recording medium, the video information edited and completed by the non-linear editing machine. A digital video deck (hereinafter, referred to as a “DV deck”) 8 is provided as an output unit for outputting to the digital video recorder 9. In FIG. 1, each of these devices is configured separately, but a configuration in which an integrated device having the function of each of these devices is applied may be used.

The scanner 5 is a commercially available full-color scanner, and reads a photograph of a deceased person or a photograph of a scene of memories that a relative or the like of the deceased desires to include in the memorial video. The scanner 5 includes the nonlinear editing machine 6
The reading operation of the photograph is started based on a predetermined control signal from the non-linear editing machine. In addition, since the relatives in the site where the funeral company 2 which performs the funeral service has the photograph etc. of the deceased necessary to create the above memorial video, the scanner 5 for reading the image information of the photograph is required. It is desirable to deploy it at a local funeral company 2.

Although it is possible to use a dedicated machine for non-linear editing as the non-linear editing machine 6, it is more preferable to use a machine in which a predetermined non-linear editing application is installed on a commercially available computer. In this embodiment, a commercially available computer on which a non-linear editing application is installed is used as the non-linear editing machine. The non-linear editing application is programmed to automatically perform a predetermined editing operation according to a predetermined execution command.

The non-linear editing machine 6 is connected to a telephone line 4 via a terminal adapter (TA) as a communication device, and is capable of communicating with a plurality of computers 3 provided in the operation center 1. .
In addition, a predetermined image reading application capable of operating the scanner 5 to read image information is also installed in the nonlinear editing machine 6. Further, a predetermined communication application that enables the non-linear editing application and the image reading application to be executed from another computer via the telephone line 4 is installed in the non-linear editing machine 6. This allows the operation center 1 to remotely control the non-linear editing application and the image reading application. As the communication application, for example, pcANYWHERE32 (trade name) for host manufactured by Symantec Corporation can be used.

Further, the non-linear editing machine 6 stores the video information completed by the non-linear editing on the DV tape 9.
In addition, a deck control application for controlling the operation of the DV deck 8 is also installed in order to record the information on the DV deck 8, and this application can be remotely controlled by the communication application.
The other operations of the non-linear editing machine 6 are executed by functions of a predetermined operation system or application installed in the non-linear editing machine.

The non-linear editing machine 6 is provided with a hard disk 7 as recording means for recording a video material composed of video information and audio information necessary for creating the memorial video. In the hard disk 7 of the present embodiment, video information of the opening video and the ending video in the above-mentioned memorial video and audio information such as back music and narration to be played during video playback are recorded in advance. The hard disk 7 also records programs such as applications installed in the nonlinear editing machine 6. The content and number of the video information and audio information recorded on the hard disk 7 are appropriately determined based on the configuration content of the memorial video and the like. Note that, depending on the operating environment of the non-linear editing, an application or the like installed in the non-linear editing machine 6 may be recorded on a hard disk separate from the video material.

In the hard disk 7, a plurality of video information and audio information having various variations are recorded in order to meet the needs of the user. For this reason, the hard disk 7 is required to have a large capacity capable of sufficiently recording such information. Further, it is desirable to use a hard disk having a high input / output speed so as to prevent frame drop when recording video information such as an opening video.

As the DV deck 8, a DV deck that can be controlled from an external device such as a computer is used. The operation of the DV deck 8 is controlled by the non-linear editing machine 6, and the edited video information is recorded on the DV tape 9 based on a control signal from the non-linear editing machine. In this embodiment, the DV tape 9 is used as a recording medium for recording the video information completed by the non-linear editing.
Although the V deck 8 is used, the output means is appropriately selected according to the type of recording medium on which the edited video information is recorded. As the recording medium, in addition to the DV tape,
HS video tape, compact disk (CD), magneto-optical disk (MO), laser disk (LD), digital video disk (DVD), and the like can be used.

Next, a video editing process in the video editing system of the present embodiment will be described. First, when a request for a funeral is made to the local funeral company 2 and it is decided to create a memorial video, the scanner 5 reads still image information such as snapshots and landscape photos of the deceased obtained from the deceased's relatives. More specifically, first, the employee of the funeral company 2 sets the above-mentioned snap photograph and the like on the above-mentioned scanner 5 in preparation for the non-linear editing,
The DV tape 9 is set on the DV deck 8. When the preparation is completed, the operation center 1 is contacted using a communication means such as a facsimile or an e-mail.

The operator of the operation center 1 receiving the communication opens the communication line of the computer 3 to remotely access the nonlinear editing machine 6 in the local funeral company 2 and logs in to the funeral company system.
Thereafter, the operator operates the computer 3 to remotely control the scanner 5 at the local funeral company 2 via the non-linear editing machine 6, and reads image information such as a set snap photograph. The image data of the image information read in this way is sent to the operation center 1 side, and is taken into the computer 3 that has remotely accessed the nonlinear editing machine 6. Note that the line is temporarily disconnected at this point in order to keep the communication cost low.

In the operation center 1, using the computer 3 which has taken the image data in this way, an image processing operation based on the image data is performed.
In this processing operation, the operator operates the computer 3 to remove stains on the face of the deceased person appearing in the snapshot, adjust the hair of the deceased person, and change the size of the image. When this operation is completed, the operator determines parameters such as opening video, ending video, back music, and narration used for the content configuration of the memorial video, and inputs these parameter data to the computer 3.

When the above operation is completed, the communication line is opened again, the non-linear editing machine 6 in the local funeral company 2 is remotely accessed, and the system is logged in. Then, the image data of the processed image and the parameter data are transferred to the hard disk 7 of the nonlinear editing machine 6. Subsequently, the operator operates the computer 3 to remotely control the non-linear editing machine 6 to start a non-linear editing application of the non-linear editing machine, and to cause the application to start a predetermined editing operation. Is output to the non-linear editing machine. Upon receiving the editing control signal, the nonlinear editing machine 6 automatically performs a predetermined nonlinear editing operation based on the various data recorded on the hard disk 7.

After the completion of the non-linear editing operation, the operator operates the computer 3 to output an output control signal for outputting the video data of the edited video information to the DV deck 8. Upon receiving the output control signal, the nonlinear editing machine 6 converts the video data into the D data.
Output to V deck. As a result, the DV deck 8 starts writing, and the video data is recorded on the DV tape 9 set in the DV deck. At this time, in order to avoid waste of communication cost during the video data output period from the hard disk 7 to the DV deck 8, the computer 3 outputs the control signal for output once,
Disconnect the communication line. The output control signal output from the computer 3 can be output together with the editing control signal.

As described above, when the work of writing the video data to the DV tape 9 set in the DV deck 8 is completed, the operator opens the communication line again, operates the computer 3, and A post-processing step of turning off the power of the funeral company 2 system by remote control is performed.

In the funeral company 2, the employee checks the memorial video created by the remote control from the operation center 1, and notifies the operation center of the check result. At this time, if an editing error is found, the above-described video editing process is performed again. If no editing error is found, the system of the funeral company 2 is shut down.

Next, the steps of the nonlinear editing operation automatically executed by the editing application installed in the nonlinear editing machine 6 will be described.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a data image of a memorial video created by the video editing system of the present embodiment. In the memorial video of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an opening image is first played, then eight still images obtained by processing a photograph read by the scanner 5 are sequentially played, and finally an ending image is played. The stage configuration is predetermined. In addition, while these videos and still images are flowing, background music and narration are also played. Note that the configuration of the memorial video is not limited to the three-stage configuration described above, and it is also possible for a user or a creator to select a plurality of preset configuration patterns. Also, various elements such as video and music that constitute the above memorial video are:
It is possible to set as appropriate according to the needs of the user and the like, and in this case, various data constituting the elements are recorded on the hard disk of the nonlinear editing machine 6.

In the non-linear editing work by the editing application, the operation center 1
When the editing control signal from the computer 3 provided to the non-linear editing machine 6 is input to the nonlinear editing machine 6, the editing application records on the hard disk according to the parameter data output from the computer and recorded on the hard disk 7. Various data such as the video data and the audio data are read. Specifically, first, the video data of the opening video to be used is read in accordance with the parameter data, and then the image data of the eight still images processed by the computer 3 is read in a predetermined order. Further, the video data of the ending video to be used, the audio data of the navigation to be used, and the audio data of the back music to be used are sequentially read. The video data and the like read in this way are arranged at predetermined positions on a predetermined timeline, and the editing application automatically sets an effect such as a transition at a switching portion of each image. .
Thereafter, the voice data of the narration and the back music are pasted on a predetermined portion of the video created in this way, and batch rendering is performed, thereby ending the program of the editing application.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a memorial video at the site where the funeral company 2 is located, even if the funeral company 2 does not have any personnel having the skills and knowledge of nonlinear editing. Human resources costs can be kept low. On the other hand, the editorial company receiving the editing request from the funeral company 2 does not need to set up a sales office on the site, so that costs such as real estate investment can be eliminated. In the present embodiment, the data communicated between the operation center 1 and the funeral company 2 is only the still image data of the photograph read by the scanner 5 and a predetermined control signal. Since the video does not include a moving image having a communication time, communication time and communication cost can be reduced.

[Second Embodiment] Next, an embodiment in which the video editing system of the present invention is applied to the creation of a memorial video used at a funeral as in the first embodiment (hereinafter, this embodiment is referred to as " Embodiment 2 ”) will be described.

In the video editing system according to the first embodiment, the memorial video is created by combining the video or audio prepared in advance by the funeral company 2 or the editing company with the photograph of the deceased. In the editing system, a memorial video is created by incorporating a so-called carry-in video or audio such as a video captured by a home video or a voice recorded by a tape recorder.

First, the configuration of the entire video editing system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire video editing system according to the present embodiment. In the video editing system, the computer 13, which is an editing device provided in the operation center 1, includes a predetermined communication application that can execute an application of another computer via the Internet. A non-linear editing application installed in the non-linear editing machine 6 of the funeral company 2 is installed. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

On the other hand, in the funeral company 2 of the present embodiment, a scanner 5 as an image reading device for outputting image information obtained by reading a photograph of the deceased as a digital signal, and recording a video or audio brought in by the user. A reproducing apparatus 20 for outputting the video information from the recorded recording medium as a digital signal, and transferring the image information from the scanner and the video information from the reproducing apparatus to the computer 13 of the operation center 1 and the system of the funeral company. There are provided a transfer control device 16 for controlling and a DV deck 8 as writing means for writing video information completed by non-linear editing on a DV tape 9 as a recording medium. Further, the scanner 5 and the DV deck 8 according to the present embodiment have the same configurations as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

The reproduction device 20 outputs information from a recording medium on which a video or audio carried by a user is recorded to the transfer control device 16 as a digital signal. The recording medium includes video information and audio information such as a cassette tape, a DV tape, a VHS video tape, a compact disk (CD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a laser disk (LD), and a digital video disk (DVD). Anything that can be recorded can be used. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a reproduction apparatus 20 corresponding to the type of recording medium brought by the user.

The transfer control device 16 includes a commercially available computer, a predetermined image reading application capable of operating the scanner 5 to read image information, and a reproduction device 20 operating a video and audio data. A predetermined information reading application capable of taking in information is installed. Also,
The transfer control device 16 is connected to the telephone line 4 via a terminal adapter (TA) as a communication device, and can communicate with a plurality of computers 13 provided in the operation center 1.

A predetermined communication application is installed in the transfer control device 16 so that the image reading application and the information reading application can be executed from another computer via the Internet. Therefore, the image reading application and the information reading application
Remote control can be performed from the operation center 1.

Further, in order to record the completed video information on the DV tape 9, a deck control application for controlling the operation of the DV deck 8 is also installed in the transfer control device 16. Remote control is possible by the communication application. The transfer control device 16
Other operations of are performed by functions of a predetermined operation system or application installed in the transfer control device. The program of the application described above is recorded on the hard disk 17 of the transfer control device 16.

Next, a video editing process in the video editing system of the present embodiment will be described. Note that the following description is made on the assumption that video editing is performed based on a photograph of the deceased and a DV tape on which the deceased is shown. First, the local funeral company 2
When a funeral request is received and it is decided to create a memorial video, the scanner 5 and the playback device 20 provide image information of a snapshot of the deceased provided by the relative of the deceased and an image of a DV tape showing the deceased. Read information. Specifically, first, an employee of the funeral company 2 sets the snap photograph on the scanner 5 and sets the DV tape on the reproducing device 20 in preparation for the non-linear editing. In this case, a DV deck is used as the reproducing device 20. The employee sets a DV tape 9 for recording completed video information on the DV deck 8. When this operation is completed, the operation center 1 is contacted using a communication means such as a facsimile or an e-mail.

The operator of the operation center 1 having received the communication opens the communication line of the computer 13, remotely accesses the transfer control device 16 in the local funeral company 2, and logs in to the funeral company system.
Thereafter, the operator operates the computer 13 to remotely control the scanner 5 in the local funeral company 2 via the transfer control device 6, reads image information of the set snap photograph, and The playback device 20 similarly reads video information of the DV tape set by remote control. The image data and video data of each information read in this way are transferred to the operation center 1 side, and are taken into the computer 13 that has remotely accessed the transfer control device 16. At this point, the line is temporarily disconnected to reduce the communication cost.

In the operation center 1, using the computer 13 having the image data and the video data as described above, the operator performs an operation of processing the image based on the image data and the image based on the video data. In this image processing operation, the operator operates the computer 13 to remove stains on the face of the deceased person appearing in the snapshot, to trim the hair of the deceased person, to change the size of the image, Further, a processing operation for cutting and dividing the image of the DV tape is performed. When the image processing operation is completed, the operator starts an editing application installed in the computer 13 and performs nonlinear editing based on the processed image or video. When performing the non-linear editing, the operator can determine the content configuration of the memorial video according to the needs of the user and perform the editing operation. At this time, not only the video brought in by the user, but also video information and audio information prepared in advance as in the first embodiment are recorded on the hard disk of the computer 13 or the like. It is also possible to edit the video information by using the same.

When the non-linear editing operation is completed, the communication line is opened again to remotely access the transfer control device 16 in the local funeral company 2, and log in to the system. Then, the operator operates the computer 13 to output to the transfer control device 16 an output control signal for outputting the video data to the DV deck 8 together with the video data of the edited video information.
Then, the transfer control device 16 receiving the output control signal outputs the video data sent from the computer 13 to the DV deck 8. As a result, the DV deck 8 starts the writing operation, and the video data is recorded on the DV tape 9 set in the DV deck.

As described above, when the work of writing the video data to the DV tape 9 set in the DV deck 8 is completed, the operator opens the communication line again, operates the computer 3, and A post-processing step of turning off the power of the funeral company 2 by remote control is performed, and an employee at the funeral company 2 checks the completed memorial video. Then, the check result is notified to the operation center, and if there is an editing error, the above-described video editing process is performed again.
If there is no editing error, the system of the funeral company 2 is shut down.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a memorial video at the site where the funeral company is located, even if the funeral company 2 does not have any personnel having the skills and knowledge of nonlinear editing. Human resources costs can be kept low. On the other hand, the editorial company receiving the editing request from the funeral company 2 does not need to set up a sales office on the site, so that costs such as real estate investment can be eliminated. In this embodiment, the operation center 1
In addition, since the image data and the video data to be edited are fetched once and the operator performs the nonlinear editing directly, it is possible to create a memorial video according to the user's request.

In the second embodiment, all the data of the video information and the image information provided by the user is transferred to the computer 13 in the operation center 1 and recorded on the hard disk, and then the editing work is performed by the operator. In order to shorten the editing time, all data of video information and image information provided by the user is recorded on the hard disk 17 of the transfer control device 16 in the funeral company 2 and The data required during the editing operation may be transferred from the hard disk each time to perform the nonlinear editing.

In the above two embodiments, operations other than non-linear editing, such as image reading by a scanner and writing of completed video information, were performed by remote control from the operation center. May be configured to be performed by employees at a local funeral company. In the above two embodiments, the edited video information is temporarily recorded on a DV tape,
The DV tape is reproduced and played at a funeral, but video output means such as a monitor is connected to the non-linear editing machine or the transfer control device in place of the DV deck to edit the video information. May be directly flowed at a funeral.

Further, in the two embodiments described above, the video editing system applied to create a memorial video used at a funeral is described. However, the video editing system of the present invention is applied to an editor and an editor. It is most effective when the company outsourcing the editing work is geographically distant, for example, when creating a memorial video used at a wedding hall in a remote place from the editor. Can also be applied.

[0060]

According to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to directly output video information edited at a location other than the local site to a video tape or the like, and it is necessary to provide a sales office or the like in a wide area. Thus, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to provide a video editing system capable of suppressing the cost required for performing non-linear editing of video information used on site in a location other than the site.

In particular, according to the second aspect of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that a video editing system having a high editing work efficiency and a high degree of freedom can be provided.

Further, according to the invention of claim 3, there is an excellent effect that unnecessary data transmission time can be omitted, communication time can be shortened, and communication cost can be reduced.

According to the invention of claim 4, there is an excellent effect that the communication time and the communication cost can be further reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an entire video editing system according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data image of a memorial video created by the video editing system.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of an entire video editing system according to a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation center 2 Funeral company 3 13 Computer 4 Telephone line 5 Scanner 6 Non-linear editing machine 7 17 Hard disk 8 DV deck 16 Transfer control device 20 Reproduction device

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Claims (4)

[Claims] In a video editing system for performing non-linear editing of video information used on site at a location other than the site,
A command generation device that generates a command for performing nonlinear editing is provided at a location other than the above-described site, and based on a command from the command generation device, the command generation device is created by performing a non-linear editing using a video material present at the site. An image editing system, wherein output means for outputting image data of image information is provided at the site. 2. A video editing system according to claim 1, wherein said video material at said site is writable and readable and is recorded by a digital signal. An editing device for performing non-linear editing using the video material recorded in the means is provided at a location other than the site, and the video data of the video information created by the editing device is output to the output unit via a communication line. A video editing system for transmitting to a video editing system. 3. A video editing system according to claim 1, further comprising: a recording means capable of writing and reading the video material at the site and recording the digital material as a digital signal at the site; Based on the above, receiving the video material recorded in the recording means via a communication line, deploying an editing device that performs non-linear editing using the video material at a location other than the local site, the video created by the editing device A video editing system, wherein video data of information is transmitted to said output means via a communication line. 4. A video editing system according to claim 1, wherein said local video material can be written and read and digital signal can be recorded by a recording means, and a command from said command generation device is transmitted via a communication line. And an editing device that performs non-linear editing using the video material recorded in the recording means based on the command,
A video editing system, wherein video data of video information created by the editing device is transmitted to the output means.