KR102655214B1 - System for automatic shooting and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An automatic imaging system and method are provided. An automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a booth where a photographing object is placed and displays the photographing status of the photographing object on the outside, a lighting unit installed in the booth to provide illumination for the photographing object, and a lighting unit installed in the booth to illuminate the photographing object. A camera unit that takes pictures, a display unit that displays images inside and outside the booth, a communication unit that communicates to distribute the captured images to the outside, an input unit that inputs settings for shooting the subject, and a lighting unit and camera that automatically shoot the subject. and a control unit that controls the display unit and automatically edits the captured video and distributes it through the communication unit.

Description

Automatic shooting system and method {System for automatic shooting and method thereof}

The present invention relates to an automatic shooting system and method. In particular, the present invention relates to an automatic shooting system and method. In particular, the shooting quality can be maintained regardless of the operator by providing optimal shooting according to the shooting target by automatically setting preset shooting settings according to the shooting target, and wire-based flying It relates to an automatic filming system and method that can easily operate various filming techniques at low cost by implementing aerial filming with a structure.

With recent developments in filming techniques, filming techniques for product promotion or personal broadcasting are also diversifying. In particular, when filming a product promotion or personal broadcast, it is done indoors, but it provides the effect of filming in various environments, such as outdoors, using compositing techniques such as chroma key.

However, the conventional shooting method requires a large number of cameras to be equipped for shooting from various angles, and the movement of the camera is limited due to being driven by a device, so it is not useful in terms of cost and operation for various shooting. It acts as a limiting factor in the diffusion of technology.

In addition, the use of appropriate filming techniques according to the subject of filming is based on the experience of experts, so the quality of filming deteriorates due to changes in the operator.

KR 10-2022-0096700 A

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, an embodiment of the present invention provides optimal shooting according to the shooting target by automatically setting preset shooting settings according to the shooting target, thereby maintaining shooting quality regardless of the operator. The purpose is to provide an automatic imaging system and method.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide an automatic imaging system and method that can easily operate various imaging techniques at low cost by implementing aerial photography with a wire-based flying structure.

According to one aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem, a booth where a subject to be captured is placed and the shooting status of the subject is displayed on the outside; A lighting unit installed in the booth to provide lighting for the subject to be photographed; A camera unit installed in the booth to photograph the subject; A display unit that displays images inside and outside the booth; a communication unit that communicates to distribute the captured video to the outside; an input unit where settings for shooting the subject are input; and a control unit that controls the lighting unit, the camera, and the display unit to automatically capture the subject, and controls the captured image to be automatically edited and distributed through the communication unit.

In one embodiment, the booth is installed in a square shape to form a stage for photographing the object, and includes a main frame installed diagonally at each corner; and an upper frame installed in a grid form on the upper side of the main frame and on which the lighting unit is installed.

In one embodiment, the lighting unit includes upper lights installed at a plurality of positions on the upper frame; Side lighting that provides illumination from the side of the subject to be photographed; and a lighting robot arm on which the side lighting is installed and moves the position of the side lighting.

In one embodiment, the camera unit includes a flying camera that photographs the subject while flying within the booth; A winch unit provided at an upper corner of the main frame and driving a wire connected to the flying camera so that the flying camera flies; And a tracker provided at the center of each side of the main frame to track the location of the flying camera.

In one embodiment, the camera unit may further include a PTZ camera installed in front of the subject on the stage to capture the subject.

In one embodiment, the display unit includes a screen installed on at least two sides of the stage to display a background image of the photographing target; And it may include a display installed on the outer wall of the booth to display the shooting status of the shooting target.

In one embodiment, the control unit moves the flying camera to photograph the photographing target, photographs through the flying camera to recognize the photographing object, and acquires metadata about the photographing object by the photographing. , The flying camera and the lighting unit are driven according to preset shooting settings based on the acquired metadata to take a photo of the subject, and according to a preset selected for the subject based on the acquired metadata. It can be controlled to drive the flying camera, the lighting unit, and the display unit to capture an image of the subject, automatically edit the captured image through an editing preset corresponding to the selected preset, and distribute the edited image. there is.

According to another aspect of the invention, preparing an object to be photographed; moving a flying camera to photograph the object; A first photographing step of photographing through the flying camera to recognize the photographing target; Obtaining metadata about the photographing target through the photographing; A second photographing step of taking a picture of the photographing target by driving the flying camera and lighting unit according to preset photographing settings based on the acquired metadata; A preset for the photographing target is selected based on the obtained metadata, and a third photographing step of capturing an image of the photographing target by driving the flying camera, the lighting unit, and the screen according to the preset; automatically editing the captured video through an editing preset corresponding to the selected preset; and distributing the edited video. An automatic filming method including a step is provided.

In one embodiment, the moving step may move the flying camera toward the photographing target by driving a wire and a winch unit connected to the flying camera.

In one embodiment, the acquiring step may recognize the photographing target based on the photographed photo.

In one embodiment, the acquiring step may acquire category classification, size information, and location information about the photographing target as the metadata.

In one embodiment, the third photographing step may be performed by automatically selecting a background corresponding to the photographing object according to the preset and displaying the photographed object on the screen.

The automatic shooting system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention recognizes the shooting target and automatically sets it to preset shooting settings according to the shooting target, thereby providing optimal shooting according to the shooting target, improving shooting quality regardless of the operator. Since it can be maintained, automation of the imaging system can be implemented.

In addition, the automatic shooting system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention moves the flying camera in three dimensions in the air using a wire and winch structure, enabling shooting from various angles with respect to the shooting subject, enabling various shooting at low cost. Since the technique can be easily operated, the freedom of shooting can be improved with a minimum number of cameras.

1 is a top perspective view of an automatic imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side perspective view of an automatic imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a top view of an automatic imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a front view showing an example of a photographing state of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a front view showing a photographing state of another example of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a detailed block diagram of the control unit of the automatic imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a flowchart of an automatic photographing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted, and identical or similar components are given the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, the automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a top perspective view of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side perspective view of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the photographing system, Figure 4 is a front view showing an example of a photographing state of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is a photographing state of another example of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is the front view shown.

1 to 5, the automatic photographing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a booth 101 for automatic photographing.

The automatic shooting system 100 is a shooting system that proceeds sequentially like a vending machine when the shooting target (11, 12) is positioned. It uses freely moving shooting hardware and determines the desired result using AI (artificial intelligence) to determine the shooting composition and movement line. You can set it automatically and upload the shooting results by automatically editing and classifying them. Here, the photographing target may include a photographing target 11 such as a product and a photographing target 12 such as a person. In other words, the automatic shooting system 100 can be largely divided into scenarios of product shooting and people broadcast shooting.

At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 simultaneously photographs multiple objects (11, 12) using the flying camera 122 and multiple PTZ cameras (124) or captures one object (11, 12) from multiple angles. can do. Here, the flying camera 122 moves three-dimensionally in 3D space and can shoot freely and at various angles.

Additionally, the automatic imaging system 100 can control all of the top lighting 112, side lighting 114, table 104, and XR (Extended Reality) background within an integrated system. At this time, the automatic shooting system 100 automatically performs shooting as set in advance, so that live-action shooting can be performed without NG.

In addition, the automatic shooting system 100 can perform scene recognition and automatic editing. For example, the automatic shooting system 100 is an AI solution that can identify the shooting targets 11 and 12 in the studio (stage) and suggest an appropriate preset. At this time, the automatic shooting system 100 can automatically control the internal hardware of the stage 105 so that shooting can be performed immediately after simply completing detailed settings. In addition, the automatic shooting system 100 can analyze people or products in space through sensors such as lidar or vision sensors, and implement a content optimization system through shooting and editing based on AI. At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 can automatically switch the speaking subject in the case of portrait photography.

The booth 101 is configured to form a stage 105, which is a space for photographing objects 11 and 12, and may be provided in a substantially square shape. Here, the booth 101 may have a display 134 installed on its outer wall (see Figure 2). For example, the display 134 may be installed on at least two sides. This booth 101 may include a main frame 102, an upper frame 103, a table 104, a stage 105, and an operating room 106.

The main frame 102 may be installed in a square shape to form a stage 105 for photographing an object. At this time, the main frame 102 may be installed diagonally at each corner. That is, each side of the main frame 102 may not be connected directly, but may be connected through diagonal frames.

Additionally, the main frame 102 may be provided with a winch unit 126 at the upper corner. That is, the main frame 102 may be provided with a winch unit 126 at the diagonal portions (A to D) of the corners. Here, the winch unit 126 may be installed at a height of approximately 70% from the floor in the height direction of the main frame 102 (see FIG. 3). This winch unit 126 can drive the wire 123 connected to the flying camera 122 so that the flying camera 122 flies in 3D space.

At this time, the winch unit 126 provided on the front left side (A) of the main frame 102 may be equipped with an optical fiber in the wire 123 connected to it and the flying camera 122. This optical fiber can function as a TCP/IP communication line for the flying camera 122. Here, front and back, left and right are defined based on the entrance. In addition, the winch unit 126 provided on the front right side (C) of the main frame 102 may be equipped with an optical fiber in the wire 123 connected to it and the flying camera 122. This optical fiber can function as a video line of the flying camera 122. In addition, the winch unit 126 provided on the rear left side (B) of the main frame 102 may be equipped with a cable to the wire 123 connected to it and the flying camera 122. This cable can function as a -DC power line for the flying camera 122. In addition, the winch unit 126 provided on the rear right side (D) of the main frame 102 may be equipped with a cable to the wire 123 connected to it and the flying camera 122. This cable can function as a +DC power line for the flying camera 122 (see Figure 3).

Additionally, the main frame 102 may be provided with a tracker 128 at the center of each side (see FIG. 3). At this time, the tracker 128 may be installed at the same height as the winch unit 126. This tracker 128 can track the location of the flying camera 122.

The upper frame 103 may be installed in a grid form on the upper side of the main frame 102. That is, the upper frame 103 may be arranged to be spaced apart at a certain distance horizontally and vertically on the upper side of the main frame 102. At this time, the upper frame 103 may have upper lights 112 installed at a plurality of positions.

The table 104 may be installed inside the stage 105. This table 104 may function as a stand for a photographing object 11, such as a product. In addition, the table 104 may be provided to be movable rather than fixed to the stage 105.

The stage 105 is a space for filming, and screens 132 may be installed on at least two sides. Here, the screen 132 can display background images for the photographing objects 11 and 12. 1 and 3, the screen 132 may be provided on the upper and left sides. That is, the screen 132 may be provided on the left and rear sides with respect to the entrance.

At this time, since the screen 132 is used as a background, the shooting objects 11 and 12 can be arranged to be located in the center of the two sides. That is, the positions of the photographing objects 11 and 12 may be determined so that the screens 132 are placed on the left and right sides of the photographing objects 11 and 12 .

Additionally, the stage 105 may have side lights 114 installed on two sides where the screen 132 is not installed. At this time, the side lighting 114 may be installed on the lighting robot arm 116. That is, the side lighting 114 can emit light at an arbitrary position on the side of the photographing target 11 and 12 by driving the lighting robot arm 116 (see FIG. 3).

In addition, the stage 105 may have a flying camera 122 installed inside. This flying camera 122 can photograph the subjects 11 and 12 while flying within the booth 101. At this time, the flying camera 122 can fly in 3D in the internal space of the stage 105 according to the driving of the wire 123 connected to the winch unit 126 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Therefore, the flying camera 122 can photograph the objects 11 and 12 from various angles.

Additionally, the stage 105 may be equipped with a PTZ camera 124 on a side where the screen 132 is not installed. That is, the PTZ camera 124 is installed in front of the photographing objects 11 and 12 and can photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12 (see FIG. 5). At this time, the PTZ camera 124 may be driven by a lighting robot arm. For example, the PTZ camera 124 may be provided together with the lighting robot arm 116. As another example, the PTZ camera 124 may be installed on a robot arm that is separate from the lighting robot arm 116.

Additionally, the stage 105 may have a sensor unit 160 installed on its side. This sensor unit 160 can sense the space to analyze the space within the stage 105 and the people or products placed there (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

The operating room 106 may be provided on the opposite side of the entrance within the booth 101. The operation room 106 is a space provided between the main frame 102 installed at the rear opposite the entrance and the booth 101, where workers for automatic shooting can wait.

In this way, the automatic photographing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention moves the flying camera in three dimensions in the air using a wire and winch structure, enabling photographing from various angles with respect to the object to be photographed, thereby enabling various shooting at low cost. Since the shooting technique can be easily operated, the freedom of shooting can be improved with a minimum number of cameras.

Figure 6 is a block diagram of an automatic photographing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the automatic photographing system 100 may include a lighting unit 110, a camera unit 120, a display unit 130, a communication unit 140, an input unit 150, and a control unit 170.

The lighting unit 110 may be installed in the booth 101 to provide lighting for the photographing subjects 11 and 12. This lighting unit 110 may include an upper light 112, a side light 114, and a lighting robot arm 116.

The upper light 112 may irradiate light from the upper part of the photographing objects 11 and 12. At this time, the upper lighting 112 may be provided with a surface light source made of LED. That is, the upper light 112 can irradiate light of various colors and brightness to the photographing objects 11 and 12.

The side lighting 114 can irradiate light of various colors and intensity to the photographing objects 11 and 12 from the sides of the photographing objects 11 and 12 . The side lighting 114 may include a bright light source made of LED, similar to the upper lighting 112. Additionally, the side lighting 114 may be provided with reflectors on four sides of the front. That is, the reflector can determine the irradiation direction so that the light emitted from the side lighting 114 can be focused on the photographing objects 11 and 12.

The lighting robot arm 116 may be installed on the side lighting 114 to move the position of the side lighting 114. That is, the lighting robot arm 116 may have a side lighting 114 installed at one end. At this time, the lighting robot arm 116 may be provided with multiple degrees of freedom. Therefore, the lighting robot arm 116 can move the side lighting 114 to various positions and angles.

The camera unit 120 is installed in the booth 101 and can capture the subjects 11 and 12. This camera unit 120 may include a flying camera 122, a PTZ camera 124, a winch unit 126, and a tracker 128.

The flying camera 122 can photograph the subjects 11 and 12 while flying within the booth 101, particularly the space of the stage 105. At this time, the flying camera 122 may be equipped with a gimbal (not shown). That is, the flying camera 122 may be mounted on a gimbal (not shown). Here, the gimbal (not shown) can adjust the shooting angle of the flying camera 122. For example, a gimbal (not shown) may be equipped with vertical tilting and horizontal rotation functions to adjust the shooting angle of the flying camera 122. In addition, the gimbal (not shown) may operate to maintain balance to prevent shaking of the flying camera 122 when the flying camera 122 flies.

The PTZ camera 124 is installed in front of the subjects 11 and 12 on the stage 105 and can capture the subjects 11 and 12. Here, the PTZ camera 124 is a camera with a pan-tilt-zoom function. This PTZ camera 124 may be equipped with an automatic tracking function for the photographing objects 11 and 12. For example,

The winch unit 126 is provided on the upper corners (A to D) of the main frame 102 and can drive the wire 123 connected to the flying camera 122 so that the flying camera 122 flies. At this time, the winch unit 126 is provided in the same number as the wire 123 and can be driven to retract and withdraw the wire 123. That is, the winch unit 126 may be equipped with a motor therein for pulling and unwinding each wire 123.

The tracker 128 is provided at the center of each side of the main frame 102 and can track the position of the flying camera 122. That is, the tracker 128 can track the position of the flying camera 122 in the space of the stage 105 by tracking the flying camera 122 in all directions with respect to the stage 105.

The display unit 130 can display images inside and outside the booth 101. This display unit 130 may include a screen 132 and a display 134.

The screen 132 may be installed on at least two sides of the main frame 102. The screen 132 can display background images for the photographing objects 11 and 12. At this time, the screen 132 may display a preset background image according to the photographing target 11 and 12.

The display 134 may be installed on the outer wall of the booth 101 to display the shooting status of the shooting subjects 11 and 12. Optionally, display 134 may display a description of the imaging procedure. That is, the display 134 can provide necessary information to a customer who has requested photography while photographing the objects 11 and 12 inside the booth 101.

The communication unit 140 may communicate to distribute images captured within the booth 101 to the outside. The communication unit 140 may communicate with a video operation server or a customer's operation server through a wired or wireless communication network.

The input unit 150 can input settings for photographing the photographing objects 11 and 12. The input unit 150 is an overall input device for the automatic imaging system 100 and may be installed in the operation room 106. The input unit 150 may include a mouse and keyboard.

The sensor unit 160 can detect objects or people within the stage 105. The sensor unit 160 may include a lidar and a vision sensor. At this time, the sensor unit 160 can detect size and location information to identify the photographing objects 11 and 12.

The control unit 170 is communicatively connected to the lighting unit 110, the camera unit 120, the display unit 130, the communication unit 140, the input unit 150, and the sensor unit 160 to control the overall operation of the automatic photographing system 100. Movement can be controlled. That is, the control unit 170 can control the lighting unit 110, the camera unit 120, and the display unit 130 to automatically photograph the subjects 11 and 12. Additionally, the control unit 170 can control the captured video to be automatically edited and distributed through the communication unit 140.

Figure 7 is a detailed block diagram of the control unit of the automatic imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the control unit 170 may include a shooting setting unit 172, a metadata acquisition unit 174, a shooting performing unit 176, and an automatic editing unit 178.

The control unit 170 may include a shooting setting unit 172, a metadata acquisition unit 174, a shooting performing unit 176, and an automatic editing unit 178.

The shooting setting unit 172 can be set to shoot with preset shooting settings according to the shooting targets 11 and 12 recognized by the shooting performing unit 176. That is, the shooting setting unit 172 may search for and determine a setting corresponding to the recognized shooting targets 11 and 12 among preset shooting settings to appropriately capture the shooting targets 11 and 12. At this time, the shooting setting unit 172 can readjust the movement line and angle of view of the flying camera 122 set up according to the shooting targets 11 and 12 to match the product size.

Additionally, the shooting setting unit 172 can set a different concept for each product to produce diverse and attractive advertising videos. For example, in the case of a vacuum cleaner, the shooting setting unit 172 may set a colorful living room as the background to emphasize the contemporary design. As another example, the shooting setting unit 172 can be set to express a dramatic lighting gradation that emphasizes the sense of luxury for the coffee machine. As another example, the photography setting unit 172 may be configured to photograph products with a soft background and layout that match the concept of the corresponding brand for a cosmetics set.

The metadata acquisition unit 174 may acquire metadata about the photographing objects 11 and 12 by photographing with the flying camera 122. At this time, the metadata acquisition unit 164 can recognize the photographing objects 11 and 12 based on the photographed photo. For example, the metadata acquisition unit 164 may recognize the photographing objects 11 and 12 according to previously performed learning. Therefore, the metadata acquisition unit 164 can acquire category classification, size information, and location information about the photographing objects 11 and 12 as metadata.

The photographing unit 176 may control the flying camera 122 to move to photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12. At this time, the photographing performing unit 176 drives the wire 123 and the winch unit 126 connected to the flying camera 122 to control the flying camera 122 to move toward the photographing objects 11 and 12. .

In addition, the photographing unit 176 may control the photographing objects 11 and 12 to be photographed through the flying camera 122 in order to recognize the photographing objects 11 and 12 . At this time, the photographing unit 176 may control the photographing objects 11 and 12 to be photographed according to preset photographing settings.

Additionally, the photography performing unit 176 may control taking pictures of the photographing subjects 11 and 12 according to preset photographing settings based on metadata acquired by the metadata acquisition unit 164. At this time, the photographing unit 176 may control the flying camera 122 and the lighting unit 110 to operate according to preset photographing settings. Here, the photography performing unit 176 may control the captured photo to be stored in a storage unit (not shown).

Additionally, the photography performing unit 176 may select a preset for the photographing objects 11 and 12 based on the metadata acquired by the metadata acquisition unit 164. At this time, the shooting performing unit 176 may propose a preset for shooting through product analysis of the shooting objects 11 and 12 acquired by the metadata acquisition unit 164 and spatial analysis of the stage 105. . For example, the photography performing unit 176 may propose and select a preset suitable for the photographing objects 11 and 12 analyzed according to previously performed learning. Here, the preset may include optimal angles and beauty cuts.

Here, photography can be divided into product photography mode and portrait photography mode. As with product photography, in the case of portrait photography, AI that has learned the location and conversation pattern can automatically control the flow of the flying camera 122 and PTZ camera 124. At this time, the photography performing unit 176 can control the flying camera 122 and the PTZ camera 124 to switch in real time according to the progress of the person's conversation.

At this time, the photography performing unit 176 may control the flying camera 122, the lighting unit 110, and the display unit 130 to capture images of the photographing objects 11 and 12 according to the selected preset. In other words, the shooting unit 176 can control the background to automatically select the background corresponding to the shooting target 11 and 12 according to the selected preset and display it on the screen 132 to shoot the shooting target 11 and 12. there is. In this way, the shooting unit 176 can control to shoot video clips for automatic editing.

For example, when filming a vacuum cleaner, the filming unit 176 zooms in slowly from a distance, slowly booms up, turns around at the top, booms down, turns slowly at the bottom, rotates the table 104 from a distance to show it, and moves back to the ending. The movement of the flying camera 122 can be controlled in the following order. At this time, the photography performing unit 176 may control the lighting unit 110 to change to bright indoor lighting that appears to be lit in a home, warm lighting during the day, or studio lighting in case of a detail cut. In addition, the photography executing unit 176 can control the screen 132 to create a young and cheerful feeling by utilizing the furniture and structural features in a modern style rather than a typical home feel, with a colorful living room as the background.

Another example is when photographing a coffee machine. The photography performing unit 176 uses the flying camera 122 in the following order: product detail cut editing, top front shot (flying camera 122 rotates 360 degrees), top front shot (flying camera 122 rotates 360 degrees), and zoom-out ending. You can control the movement of . At this time, the photography performing unit 176 may control the lighting unit 110 so that the studio light/rim light that highlights the silhouette of the product is the main focus. In addition, the photography performing unit 176 can control the screen 132 to display a black and white gradient background so that the background is almost blown out and the focus is on the subject in order to make the silhouette stand out.

As another example, the shooting unit 176 uses the flying camera 122 in the following order: slow zoom out, detail cut zooming in on each product, zooming out from the central shooting target, product detail cut while rotating the table, and slow zoom out ending for the entire product shot. You can control the movement of . At this time, the photography performing unit 176 can control the lighting unit 110 so that the back light gradually becomes brighter at the beginning, moves the light opposite to the moving of the flying camera 122 when cutting details, and finally blacks out the back light gradually. . In addition, the photography performing unit 176 uses beige tones, curves, and abstract shapes as a background to make relatively dark cosmetic products stand out against the bright beige tone background, and decorates background elements with curves and abstract shapes to blend in with the subject of photography. You can control the screen 132 to decorate it.

The automatic editing unit 178 can automatically edit the captured image under the control of the photography performing unit 176. At this time, the automatic editing unit 178 can automatically edit through the editing preset corresponding to the selected preset. That is, the automatic editing unit 178 can automatically edit the captured video according to a preset editing preset.

In this way, the automatic photographing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention recognizes the photographing target and automatically sets it to preset photographing settings according to the photographing target, thereby providing optimal photographing according to the photographing target regardless of the operator. Since shooting quality can be maintained, automation of the shooting system can be implemented.

Hereinafter, the automatic photographing method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

Figure 8 is a flowchart of an automatic photographing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the automatic photographing method 200 includes preparing the photographing objects 11 and 12 (S210), moving the flying camera 122 (S220), and recognizing the photographing objects 11 and 12. a step of taking pictures (S230), a step of acquiring metadata about the photographing objects (11, 12) (S240), a step of taking pictures of the objects (11, 12) based on metadata (S250), metadata-based It includes a step of capturing images of the subjects 11 and 12 (S260), a step of automatically editing the captured images (S270), and a step of distributing the images (S280).

In more detail, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the automatic photographing system 100 prepares a photographing target (step S210). At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 may be started to operate through a start signal after the operator places the photographing object 11 on the table 104. In addition, the automatic photographing system 100 may be started to operate through a start signal after the photographing target 12 appears on the stage 105.

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 moves the flying camera 122 to photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12 (step S220). At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 can move the flying camera 122 toward the photographing objects 11 and 12 by driving the wire 123 and the winch unit 126 connected to the flying camera 122. That is, the winch unit 126 pulls or releases the wire 123 so that the flying camera 122 can move in the 3D space of the stage 105. Additionally, the automatic photographing system 100 may drive the gimbal (not shown) of the flying camera 122 to rotate the flying camera 122 to face the photographing objects 11 and 12.

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 photographs the photographing objects 11 and 12 for recognition (step S230). That is, the automatic photographing system 100 can photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12 through the flying camera 122. At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 can photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12 according to preset photographing settings.

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 acquires metadata about the photographing objects 11 and 12 by photographing with the flying camera 122 (step S240). At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 can recognize the photographing objects 11 and 12 based on the pictures taken by the flying camera 122. For example, the automatic photographing system 100 may recognize the photographing objects 11 and 12 according to previously performed learning. Therefore, the automatic photographing system 100 can obtain category classification, size information, and location information about the photographing objects 11 and 12 as metadata.

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 takes pictures of the photographing objects 11 and 12 according to preset photographing settings based on the acquired metadata (step S250). At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 may drive the flying camera 122 and the lighting unit 110 according to preset photographing settings. Here, the automatic photographing system 100 may store the captured photos in a storage unit (not shown).

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 captures images of the photographing objects 11 and 12 based on the acquired metadata (step S260). At this time, the automatic photographing system 100 may propose and select a preset for photographing through product analysis of the acquired photographing objects 11 and 12 and spatial analysis of the stage 105. For example, the automatic photographing system 100 may propose and select a preset suitable for the photographed objects 11 and 12 analyzed according to previously performed learning. Here, the preset may include optimal angles and beauty cuts.

In addition, the automatic photographing system 100 can capture images of the photographing objects 11 and 12 by driving the flying camera 122, the lighting unit 110, and the display unit 130 according to the selected preset. That is, the automatic photographing system 100 can photograph the photographing objects 11 and 12 while automatically selecting the background corresponding to the photographing objects 11 and 12 and displaying it on the screen 132 according to the selected preset. In this way, the automatic shooting system 100 can be controlled to shoot video clips for automatic editing.

Next, the automatic photographing system 100 automatically edits the captured video (step S270). At this time, the automatic shooting system 100 can automatically edit through an editing preset corresponding to the selected preset. That is, the automatic shooting system 100 can automatically edit captured images according to preset editing presets.

Next, the automatic filming system 100 distributes the edited video (step S280). At this time, the automatic shooting system 100 can distribute the edited video to the video operation server or the customer's operation server through a wired or wireless communication network.

The above methods may be implemented by the automatic imaging system 100 as shown in FIG. 1, and in particular, may be implemented by software programs that perform these steps, in which case, these programs are computer-readable records. It may be stored in a medium or transmitted by a computer data signal combined with a carrier wave in a transmission medium or communication network.

At this time, the computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store data readable by a computer system, such as ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, magnetic tape, It may be a floppy disk, hard disk, optical data storage device, etc.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment presented in the present specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add components within the scope of the same spirit. , other embodiments can be easily proposed by changes, deletions, additions, etc., but this will also be said to fall within the scope of the present invention.

100: automatic shooting system 11, 12: shooting target
101: Booth 102: Main Frame
103: upper frame 104: table
105: Stage 106: Operation Room
110: lighting unit 112: upper lighting
114: side lighting 116: lighting robot arm
120: Camera unit 122: Flying camera
123: Wire 124: PTZ camera
126: winch unit 128: tracker
130: display unit 132: screen
134: display 140: communication unit
150: input unit 170: sensor unit
170: Control unit 172: Shooting setting unit
174: Metadata acquisition unit 176: Shooting performance unit
178: Automatic editing department

Claims (12)

A booth where a shooting subject is placed and a shooting status of the shooting subject is displayed on the outside;
A sensor unit that detects objects or people within the stage of the booth;
A lighting unit installed in the booth to provide lighting for the subject to be photographed;
A camera unit installed in the booth to photograph the subject;
A display unit that displays images inside and outside the booth;
a communication unit that communicates to distribute the captured video to the outside;
an input unit where settings for shooting the subject are input; and
a control unit that controls the lighting unit, the camera, and the display unit to automatically capture the subject, and controls the captured image to be automatically edited and distributed through the communication unit;
Including,
The booth is installed in a square shape to form a stage for filming the subject, and includes a main frame installed diagonally at each corner,
The camera unit,
a flying camera that photographs the subject while flying within the booth;
A winch unit provided at an upper corner of the main frame and driving a wire connected to the flying camera so that the flying camera flies; and
A tracker provided at the center of each side of the main frame to track the position of the flying camera;
Including,
The control unit,
Move the flying camera to photograph the object to be photographed,
Photographing through the flying camera to recognize the photographing target,
Recognizing the photographing object by obtaining category classification, size information, and location information about the photographing object as metadata about the photographing object through the photographing,
The flying camera and the lighting unit are driven according to preset shooting settings based on the acquired metadata to take a photo of the shooting target using the preset shooting settings, and the moving line of the flying camera set up according to the shooting target is and readjust the angle of view to match the size of the shooting target,
Based on the obtained metadata, the flying camera, the lighting unit, and the display unit are driven according to a preset selected for the capturing object to capture an image of the photographing object, and the background corresponding to the photographing object is automatically selected to Photographing the subject while displaying it on a screen installed inside the booth among the display units,
Automatically edits the captured video through an editing preset corresponding to the selected preset,
An automatic filming system that controls distribution of the edited video. According to paragraph 1,
The booth is,
An upper frame installed in a grid form on the upper side of the main frame and on which the lighting unit is installed;
An automatic shooting system further comprising: According to paragraph 2,
The lighting unit,
Upper lights installed at a plurality of positions on the upper frame;
Side lighting that provides illumination from the side of the subject to be photographed; and
a lighting robot arm on which the side lighting is installed and moves the position of the side lighting;
An automatic shooting system including. delete According to paragraph 1,
The camera unit further includes a PTZ camera installed in front of the subject on the stage to capture the subject. According to paragraph 2,
The display unit,
a screen installed on at least two sides of the stage to display a background image of the subject; and
An automatic shooting system including a display installed on the outer wall of the booth to display the shooting status of the shooting target. delete An automatic photographing method using the automatic photographing system according to claim 1,
Preparing the subject for filming;
moving a flying camera to photograph the object;
A first photographing step of photographing through the flying camera to recognize the photographing target;
Obtaining metadata about the photographing target through the photographing;
A second photographing step of taking a picture of the photographing target by driving the flying camera and lighting unit according to preset photographing settings based on the acquired metadata;
A preset for the photographing target is selected based on the obtained metadata, and a third photographing step of capturing an image of the photographing target by driving the flying camera, the lighting unit, and the screen according to the preset;
automatically editing the captured video through an editing preset corresponding to the selected preset; and
distributing the edited video;
Automatic shooting method including. According to clause 8,
The moving step is an automatic photographing method in which the flying camera is moved toward the photographing target by driving a wire and a winch unit connected to the flying camera. According to clause 8,
The acquiring step is an automatic photographing method in which the photographing target is recognized by the photographed photograph. According to clause 8,
The acquiring step is an automatic photographing method in which category classification, size information, and location information about the photographing target are acquired as the metadata. According to clause 8,
The third photographing step is an automatic photographing method in which the background corresponding to the photographing object is automatically selected according to the preset and the background is displayed on the screen and the photographing object is photographed.

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