JP2006157197A - Photo movie generating apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To adjust a total reproduction time of a photo movie as designated without changing the total number of still pictures in use. <P>SOLUTION: The photo movie is produced on the basis of scene configuration information comprising a combination of scene definition information for defining each scene by using, for parameters, kinds of special effects, the number of frames of still pictures in use, and a scene reproduction time. The total reproduction time of the photo movie obtained by summating reproduction times of each of scenes is calculated from the produced scene configuration information. In the case of changing the total reproduction time of the photo movie into a total reproduction time designated by a user, the scene reproduction times and the scene configuration are changed. When the scene reproduction time is changed, a moving amount of images in each scene is changed. When the scene configuration is changed, particular still pictures move from the scene designated with the effect using a plurality of still pictures to the other scene to add or delete the scene. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photo movie creation apparatus and a photo movie creation program for creating a photo movie that can be viewed as a moving image from a still image as a material.

  2. Description of the Related Art Image display devices and photo movie creation software are known that allow a still image recorded by a digital camera or the like to be viewed as a moving photo movie (see Patent Documents 1 and 2, Non-Patent Documents 1 to 3). . A photo movie is a dynamic image effect added to a still image through a special processing and editing process. Compared to a slide show that only displays images in sequence, the photo movie can produce effects that focus on a specific subject, and various images can be displayed. Excellent expression is possible in terms of being able to give a unique story. The video of the photo movie can be played on a dedicated playback device or a computer incorporating the above-described software. In addition, if the video data of the photo movie is converted into a general-purpose digital video format and recorded on an optical disc such as a DVD, the photo movie can be viewed using a home DVD player or the like.

  Special effects for photo movies that add motion to still images include electronic zooming effects that zoom in / out by focusing on a part of the still image, and electronic scrolling with a part of the still image close-up. Panning effect, frame movement that reduces a still image of a frame and moves it in a straight line or curved line, a rotation effect that rotates an image around a specific point, a distortion effect that gives distortion (skew), and a combination of these Combined effects. In addition, there are multi-screen effects that reduce and display multiple still images at the same time, animation images, decorative images, visual effects that combine subtitles, and slide shows that do not give special effects, etc. There are various display forms.

  A photo movie is configured by combining a plurality of scenes each having a still image as a material for each type of special effect and a reproduction time thereof. One scene is defined by scene definition information having parameters that specify the type of special effect, parameters that specify the number of frames of still images used as material, and parameters that determine the playback time of one scene. Different scenes are represented by the difference. In addition, the scene configuration of the entire photo movie is determined by scene configuration information that defines a combination of a plurality of types of scene definition information. For example, in the image display device described in Patent Document 1, scene configuration information specifying the effect of each scene and a still image to be used is recorded, and a photo movie image is constructed based on the scene configuration information. Yes.

When a photo movie has a large number of still images used as a material, the playback time may be too long. For this reason, in the prior art described in Non-Patent Document 2, the user can specify the total playback time of the photo movie, and a photo movie shortened to the specified total playback time can be created.
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  However, in the above prior art, in order to shorten the playback time, a photo movie in which a part of the still image as a material is randomly removed is created, so that an image that is important to the user may not be used. There is a problem that a work that can be done is not obtained. In addition, the change of the playback time for each scene has to be done manually, and there is a problem that a great deal of labor is required.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and can be used to change the total playback time of the entire photo movie without producing a still image to be excluded, and a photo movie creation device that can obtain a work that satisfies the user and The purpose is to provide a photo movie creation program.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention uses at least one still image as a material, and performs processing and editing processing on the still image, thereby at least one of frame movement in the display screen, electronic zooming effect, and electronic panning effect. In a photo movie creation device that creates a single photo movie by combining a plurality of generated scenes with a special effect including a special effect type used for a single scene A photo movie by combining a storage means in which scene definition information whose parameters are the number of still images to be played and / or the playback time of one scene is stored in advance, and a plurality of scene definition information in which each parameter is set Based on the scene configuration information that defines the overall scene configuration, the total playback time of the entire photo movie is calculated. When the total playback time calculation means to be output and the total playback time and the specified total playback time specified as a condition are different, the type of the scene definition information is changed without changing the total number of still images as the material. Total playback time adjusting means for adjusting the total playback time so as to fall within the designated total playback time by selecting the number and changing the scene configuration information is provided.

  The total playback time adjusting means changes scene configuration information by selecting scene definition information having different playback time parameters for the one scene.

  The scene definition information to be selected is characterized in that the special effects are the same.

  When there is scene definition information that uses a frame-moving special effect for reducing the still image and moving it within the screen, the still image magnification is increased as the playback time of the one scene decreases. The scene definition information using the special effect of frame movement as a parameter is selected.

  The total playback time adjusting means selects scene definition information in which the number of frames of still images used in one scene is different, and changes the scene configuration information so that the total number of scene definition information to be combined is different. And

  The first step of creating the scene configuration information by combining the scene definition information specified by the user's input operation, and one scene configuration information from the plurality of scene configuration information prepared in advance as a scene configuration template Scene composition information creating means having a second step specified by an input operation, and the total playback time calculating means is configured to add the scene composition information created according to one of the first step and the second step. Based on this, the total playback time of the photo movie is calculated.

  When the audio information output simultaneously with the photo movie is designated in advance as the condition, the reproduction time of the audio information is set as the designated total reproduction time.

  The photo movie creation program of the present invention includes at least one of frame movement, electronic zooming effect, and electronic panning effect in the display screen by processing and editing at least one still image as a material. In a photo movie creation program that causes a computer to execute a process for creating a single photo movie by connecting a plurality of generated scenes by adding a special effect, a still image used for one scene It has scene definition information whose parameters are the number of frames, the type of special effects given to one scene, and / or the playback time of one scene, and by combining multiple scene definition information with each parameter set, a photo Based on the scene composition information that defines the scene composition of the entire movie, -Total playback time calculation means for calculating the total playback time of the entire bee, and if the total playback time differs from the specified total playback time specified as a condition, the total number of still images as the material is not changed. Selecting the type and number of the scene definition information and changing the scene configuration information to cause the computer to function as total playback time adjusting means for adjusting the total playback time to be within the specified total playback time. Features.

  According to the present invention, the scene configuration information is changed by selecting the number and type of scene definition information that defines one scene using the types of special effects, the number of still images used and the playback time as parameters. Since the total playback time of the photo movie is adjusted when the total playback time of the photo movie is specified, if the total number of still images used as material is large, the total playback time of the photo movie is adjusted to be short. When the number of frames is small, it is possible to easily adjust the total playback time without much time and effort. Also, since the total playback time of the photo movie is not adjusted by deleting necessary materials or adding extra materials, it is possible to provide a work that satisfies the user.

  Further, since the total playback time of the photo movie is adjusted by changing the playback time of one scene, fine time adjustment in units of 1 second can be performed.

  Also, since the definition information to be selected is the same special effect, it is possible to obtain a photo movie with the optimal total playback time that does not change the appearance of the work that the user originally wanted, There is no reason to adjust the time by fast-forwarding playback or slow playback.

  Also, with the special effect of frame movement, the moving distance of the frame image in the scene changes by changing the playback time of the scene, so changing the display magnification of the frame image can make the scene uncomfortable. it can.

  Also, if there is a scene with a special effect that uses multiple still images, you can incorporate still images from other scenes into the scene, or create new still images extracted from the scene. By incorporating it into a scene, the number of scenes can be added and deleted, and a significant time adjustment can be made to change the scene configuration.

  The scene configuration information is created by either a step in which the user sets parameters for each scene or a step in which a user creates a template using a combination of a plurality of scenes in which specific parameters are set in advance. The user can appropriately select the creation of a photo movie in which the setting of each scene is determined in detail and the creation of a photo movie by a simple procedure, and can respond to various requests of the user.

  In FIG. 1, a photo movie creation apparatus 10 is installed at a storefront or in a store of a DPE store that provides a photo print service, and is operated by an ordering customer who requests creation of a photo movie. The photo movie creation device 10 includes a storage device 11 that stores a photo movie creation program 11a, a control program, and the like, and a CPU 12 that executes each program stored in the storage device 11. The storage device 11 is, for example, a hard disk type magnetic storage device, and stores image data serving as a material for a photo movie, intermediate data generated by arithmetic processing of the CPU 12, and the like.

  The monitor 13 has a display screen on which an editing menu for creating a photo movie, a created photo movie, and the like are displayed. The input operation unit 14 includes a touch panel on which parameters necessary for creating a photo movie are input and input processing is performed by touching an input key or the like displayed on the display screen of the monitor 13. The communication unit 15 performs data communication such as image data with an external device such as the digital camera 16. The media reader 17 reads the image data stored in the memory card 18 brought in by the customer. The media recording unit 19 records the created photo movie on an optical disc 20 such as a CD or a DVD.

  The photo movie creation program 11a stored in the storage device 11 includes a control unit 25 that controls the operation of each part of the device based on input processing performed via the input operation unit 14, and scene configuration information based on the designation of the ordering customer. Changes are made to the scene configuration information creation unit 26 that creates S1, the total playback time calculation unit 27 that calculates the total playback time of the created photomovie, and the scene configuration information S1 created by the scene configuration information creation unit 26 The total playback time adjusting unit 28 for creating the scene configuration information S1 in which the total playback time of the photo movie is stored within the time specified by the ordering customer, and the photo movie output unit for outputting the photo movie based on the scene configuration information S1 29 functions.

  The scene configuration information creation unit 26 creates scene configuration information S1 for creating a photo movie by using the scene template T1 or the scenario template T2 incorporated in the photo movie creation program 11a. The scene configuration information S1 is created by applying a still image read as image data from the media reading unit 17 to the scene template T1 or the scenario template T2.

  In FIG. 2, the scene configuration information S1 is configured by combining a plurality of scene definition information D1 in which scene parameters for determining the content of each scene constituting a photo movie are set in the order of reproduction of each scene. The scene definition information D1 defines each scene using the effect type, scene playback time, and frame image file name to be used as scene parameters.

  The scene template T1 is scene definition information in a state where a frame image to be used is not determined, and includes a zooming template, a frame movement template, a panning template, and the like. When creating unique scene configuration information that combines scenes with specific contents in a specific order, by using the scene template T1, you can specify one scene of a photo movie by simply specifying the file name of the frame image to be used. Can be set.

  In the scenario template T2, the content of each scene and the combination thereof, that is, the scene configuration of the entire photo movie is determined in advance, and the scene configuration information can be created simply by specifying the frame image to be used. Several types of scenario templates T2 are prepared for each theme. For example, there are scenario templates suitable for specific events such as weddings and graduations, and scenario templates suitable for specific annual events such as Christmas and New Year. Yes, the contents of each scene are different. If the scene template T1 is used, a photo movie having a unique scene configuration can be created, and if the scenario template T2 is used, a photo movie can be easily created. Which one to use is arbitrarily determined by the ordering customer according to the application.

  The scene parameters indicating the effect type are subdivided into effect parameters that determine the number of still image frames used and the detailed content of the effect according to the effect type. The number of frames used in each scene differs depending on the type of effect. For example, there is a limit of 1 frame for zooming effects and panning effects, 1 to 3 frames for frame movement, and 2 to 6 frames for multi-display effects. For each scene, if a still image is specified within the range of the limited number of frames, the recommended scene playback time determined by the initial setting is calculated according to the type of effect and the specified number of frames. For example, with the zooming effect, the recommended scene playback time is 5 seconds, and with the frame movement effect, the specified number of still image frames is 4 seconds, 2 times 6 seconds, and 3 times 8 A predetermined recommended playback time is set as seconds. The scene playback time can be changed to a value other than the recommended playback time.

  As an effect parameter, for example, in the case of a zooming effect, as shown in FIG. 3A, there is a cutout frame F1 for determining a still image display range at the end of zooming and its enlargement magnification. As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the original image of the parent and child is shifted from a video in which the entire image is displayed to a video that gradually closes up focusing on the child's face, and a clipping frame is displayed at the end of zooming. The child's face up in the area defined by F1 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen. The subject of interest placed at the center of the screen at the end of zooming can be selected by the position of the cutout frame F1, and the magnification is determined by the size of the cutout frame F1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the case of the panning effect, cutout frames F2 and F3 for determining a panning start point and an end point are set. As shown in FIG. 4B, the original image in which a mountain is captured as a main subject starts with an image in which the area at the left end of the mountain defined by the cutout frame F2 is enlarged, as if the camera is panned left and right. After the video capturing the center and top of the mountain as if showing a panoramic video, the video ends with the video capturing the right edge of the mountain defined by the cutout frame F3.

  In the frame movement effect, the number of still images to be used, a movement path indicating how each still image moves, and the display magnification of each still image can be set. There are circular, triangular, quadrangular, random, etc. types of movement paths, and each frame image displayed in a reduced size moves within the screen with a locus drawn in a designated shape. In the rotation effect, you can set the center coordinates of the rotation. In the multi-display effect, the number of still images to be used and the display magnification of each still image can be set. In this way, scene configuration information can be created by using the scene template T1 or the scenario template T2 and determining the scene parameters of each scene.

  The total playback time calculation unit 27 refers to the scene configuration information S1 created by the scene configuration information creation unit 26, and calculates the total playback time of the photo movie that is the sum of the playback times of each scene. The total playback time adjustment unit 28 calculates the total playback time calculated based on the specified total playback time and the scene configuration information S1 when the desired total playback time is specified by the customer as the total playback time of the photo movie. The reproduction time of a specific scene and the scene configuration are changed so that the difference in total reproduction time is eliminated, and the total reproduction time of the created photo movie is adjusted. In addition, when music that is played back simultaneously with the photomovie is specified as BGM instead of specifying the total playback time of the photomovie desired by the user, the total playback of the photomovie is performed in accordance with the playback time of the music. Time is adjusted.

  For example, when the total playback time of the photo movie based on the scene configuration information S1 originally created by the scene configuration information creation unit 26 is 12 minutes, the total playback time adjustment unit 28 is 10 minutes. If so, the difference is 2 minutes, so the scene configuration information S1 is changed so that the photo movie has a total playback time reduced by 2 minutes. If the designated total playback time is 15 minutes, the scene configuration information is changed so that the photo movie is obtained by extending the total playback time by 3 minutes.

  When changing the scene configuration information, the total number of still images to be used, the number of scene definition information D1 (= number of scenes), and the contents of the scene definition information D1 (= effects, number of frames used) are determined. The type of scene) and the amount of time to be shortened or extended are referred to to determine what kind of change is to be made. For example, if the change value of the total playback time is small with respect to the total number of still images and the number of scenes, the total playback time is adjusted by shortening or extending the playback time of each scene as shown in FIG. . Along with this, the amount of motion of the image by each special effect changes.

  In the zooming effect, the size of the cutout frame F1 is changed, and the display magnification of the still image at the end of zooming is changed. Also, with the frame movement effect, the moving distance of each frame image changes and the display magnification of each frame image changes, and the display magnification of each frame decreases as the moving distance decreases so that the frame image can move from end to end of the screen. Becomes larger. By changing the playback time of the scene, it is possible to finely adjust the total playback time in units of 1 second. In the panning effect, the positions or sizes of the cutout frames F2 and F3 change, and at least one of the panning distance and time changes. Note that the lower limit of the scene playback time is determined according to the effect type and the number of still images used in one scene, so that it cannot be changed to a playback time shorter than this lower limit. Yes.

  Also, if the change value of the total playback time is large relative to the total number of still images or the number of scenes, in addition to changing the playback time of each scene, changing the number and type of scene definition information D1 The playback time is adjusted. As shown in FIG. 6, when the total playback time is shortened, still images used in other scenes are included in an effect scene in which the number of still image frames used is plural, The scene that moved the still image to the scene is cut. Further, an effect in which the number of still images used is one is changed to an effect scene that uses a plurality of still images, and the scene from which the still images are moved is cut. When extending the total playback time, a process reverse to the above is performed, and a new scene is added instead of reducing the number of still images used in one scene. Also, an effect scene that uses a plurality of still images is changed to an effect scene that uses one still image. By adding and deleting scenes, the total playback time can be greatly adjusted in units of tens of seconds.

  The photo movie output unit 29 outputs a video of each scene in which each special effect is added to a still image as a material as a moving image of 30 frames per second, and outputs this as moving image data in a digital moving image format such as MPEG2-DVD-Video format. Convert to The moving image data is stored in the storage device 11 and then output to the media recording unit 19 and recorded on the optical disc 20.

  Next, the operation of the photo movie creation device 10 will be described. In FIG. 7, a digital camera 16 or a memory card 18 storing still images as image data is brought in by an ordering customer, the digital camera 16 is connected to the communication unit 15, and the memory card 18 is set in the media reading unit 17. . The control unit 25 stores the image data of the still image read from the digital camera 16 or the memory card 18 in the storage device 11. The scene configuration information creation unit 26 selects an ordering customer between an automatic creation step of creating the scene configuration information S1 using the scenario template T2 and a manual creation step of creating the scene configuration information S1 using the scene template T1. Execute the selected step.

  In the automatic creation step, a still image stored as image data in the storage device 11 is applied to one scenario template selected by the user from a plurality of types of scenario templates prepared in advance. At this time, for a scene in which an effect having a plurality of still image frames to be used is designated, each scene is assigned according to the total number of still image frames read from the digital camera 16 or the memory card 18. A suitable number of frames is automatically determined. In the manual creation step, scene parameters and effect parameters are set for each scene, and scene configuration information is created.

  The scene configuration information creation unit 26 sends the created scene configuration information S1 to the total reproduction time calculation unit 27. The total playback time calculation unit 27 calculates the total playback time of each scene incorporated in the scene configuration information S1. The monitor 13 displays the total playback time of the created photomovie. Further, a display requesting selection of whether or not to use BGM for the photo movie is made. When using BGM, the voice stored as voice data in the digital camera 16 or the memory card 18 is designated.

  The total playback time adjustment unit 28 acquires the scene configuration information S1 created by the scene configuration information creation unit 26, the information on the total playback time of the photo movie, and the information on the playback time of the audio. The number and type of scene definition information are selected so that the playback time and the audio playback time match, and the scene configuration information S1 is changed. If the total playback time of the initial photo movie is more than twice the playback time of the audio that is BGM, the length of the photo movie is adjusted to match the total playback time when the audio is played back repeatedly. Is adjusted.

  The total playback time adjustment unit 28 can obtain a photo movie having the specified total playback time when the ordering customer specifies the desired total playback time of the photo movie without specifying the sound to be BGM. Thus, the scene configuration information S1 is changed. The scene configuration information S1 that has been changed to adjust the time of the photo movie is sent to the photo movie output unit 29, and the video data of the photo movie is written in the storage device 11. Also, if the sound to be BGM or the desired total playback time is not specified, the initially created scene configuration information S1 is sent to the photomovie output unit 29, and the video of the photomovie is similarly stored in the storage device 11. Data is written.

  The video data of the photo movie stored in the storage device 11 is written on the optical disc 20 in the media recording unit 19. The optical disc 20 on which the video data of the photo movie is written is ejected to the outside of the photo movie creation device 10 and delivered to the ordering customer in exchange for a fee. As described above, a photo movie creation request and product delivery are performed.

  In addition, although the photo movie creation apparatus 10 of the said embodiment is an apparatus only for photo movie creation installed in a DPE shop etc., as another form, the order reception machine for creating the scene structure information S1, an order, It may be composed of a photo movie output machine that receives scene configuration information from the accepting machine and creates a photo movie. In this case, the photo movie creation program 11a of the present invention may be incorporated into a personal computer so that an order can be placed from home via communication means such as the Internet. Further, by incorporating the photo movie creation program 11a of the present invention into a digital still camera, the captured image may be reproduced and output as a photo movie on the spot.

  In the above embodiment, in the case of a special effect that gives a motion to a still image, the scene playback time is changed without changing the appearance of the photo movie by changing the amount of motion of the still image. In other special effects that change the display form of each time, the scene playback time can be changed by adjusting the time change amount of the display form. For example, a special effect that changes the brightness of a still image in a scene can be dealt with by changing the brightness fluctuation range that is the effect parameter. In the case of a special effect that changes the color of a still image, a change that changes the hue in the order of monochrome, sepia, and color can be handled by omitting the change to an intermediate sepia color.

  In the above-described embodiment, the scene definition information D1 is composed of three types of scene parameters: the type of special effect, the number of still images, and the scene playback time. In the case where it is constant according to the type, the total playback time of the photo movie is adjusted by scene definition information using two types of special effects and the number of still image frames corresponding to the special effect as scene parameters. You may do it. Similarly, when the type of special effect and the number of still image frames corresponding to this type are fixed, the total playback time is adjusted based on the scene definition information using only the scene playback time as the scene parameter. May be.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the photo movie production apparatus of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows scene structure information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the scene by a zooming effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the scene by a panning effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows adjusting the total reproduction time of a photo movie by the change of scene reproduction time. It is explanatory drawing which shows adjusting the total reproduction time of a photo movie by the change of a scene structure. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the photo movie production apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Photo movie production apparatus 11 Memory | storage device 11a Photo movie production program 12 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Monitor 14 Input operation part 15 Communication part 16 Digital camera 17 Media reading part 18 Memory card 19 Media recording part 20 Optical disk 25 Control part 26 Scene structure information creation part 27 Total reproduction time calculation part 28 Total reproduction time adjustment part 29 Photo movie output Part D1 Scene definition information S1 Scene configuration information T1 Scene template T2 Scenario template

Claims (8)

By processing and editing at least one frame of still image as a material, a special scene including at least one of frame movement, electronic zooming effect, and electronic panning effect in the display screen is added to generate one scene. In a photo movie creation device that creates a single photo movie by combining a plurality of generated scenes,
Storage means in which scene definition information whose parameters are the type of special effect applied to one scene, the number of still images used in one scene, and / or the playback time of one scene;
Total playback time calculating means for calculating the total playback time of the entire photo movie based on the scene configuration information in which the scene configuration of the entire photo movie is defined by combining a plurality of scene definition information in which each parameter is set,
When the total playback time and the designated total playback time specified as a condition are different, the scene configuration information is selected by selecting the type and number of the scene definition information without changing the total number of still images as materials. And a total playback time adjusting means for adjusting the total playback time so that the total playback time falls within the designated total playback time.   2. The photo movie creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the total playback time adjusting unit selects scene definition information having different playback time parameters of the one scene and changes the scene configuration information.   3. The photo movie creating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the selected scene definition information includes the same special effect.   When there is scene definition information that uses a frame-moving special effect for reducing the still image and moving it within the screen, the still image magnification is increased as the playback time of the one scene decreases. 3. The photo movie creating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein scene definition information using the special effect of frame movement as a parameter is selected.   The total playback time adjusting means selects scene definition information in which the number of frames of still images used in one scene is different, and changes the scene configuration information so that the total number of scene definition information to be combined is different. The photo movie creation device according to claim 1. The first step of creating the scene configuration information by combining the scene definition information specified by the user's input operation, and one scene configuration information from the plurality of scene configuration information prepared in advance as a scene configuration template A scene configuration information creating means having a second step designated by an input operation;
The total playback time calculating means calculates the total playback time of a photo movie based on the scene configuration information created according to one of the first step and the second step. Or a photo movie creation device according to any one of items 5 to 5;   7. If the audio information output simultaneously with the photo movie is designated in advance as the condition, the reproduction time of the audio information is set as the designated total reproduction time. The described photo movie creation device. By processing and editing at least one frame of still image as a material, a special scene including at least one of frame movement, electronic zooming effect, and electronic panning effect in the display screen is added to generate one scene. In a photo movie creation program that causes a computer to execute a process of creating a single photo movie by connecting a plurality of generated scenes,
It has scene definition information with the number of still images used in one scene, the type of special effect given to one scene, and / or the playback time of one scene as parameters,
Total playback time calculating means for calculating the total playback time of the entire photo movie based on the scene configuration information in which the scene configuration of the entire photo movie is defined by combining a plurality of scene definition information in which each parameter is set,
When the total playback time and the designated total playback time specified as a condition are different, the scene configuration information is selected by selecting the type and number of the scene definition information without changing the total number of still images as materials. To change the total playback time so that the total playback time is adjusted to fall within the specified total playback time, thereby causing a computer to function as a total playback time adjusting means.

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