GB2412802A - System and method for providing customised audio/video sequences - Google Patents
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A method and system of providing customised video sequences, the system including: a video sequence database having at least one video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence; a user customisation interface for selecting one of a plurality of files of image data representing respective images wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of the images in the respective video sequence and a customisation processor for processing a selected file of image data according to the customisation data of said at least one said video sequence data file and combining the processed data with the video data of said at least one video sequence data file so as to insert the respective image in the video sequence of said at least one video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data. An independent claim is also included for customising an audio sequence file containing a stream of soundtrack parameters for a respective audio sequence using a selected file of voice parameters which are combined with the stream of soundtrack parameters.
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241 2802 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMISED AUDIO/VIDEO
SEQUENCES
The present invention relates to a system, individual parts of it and corresponding methods for providing customised video sequences together with similar parts for producing customised audio sequences. In this regard, reference to video is intended to cover, in addition to traditional film or video, sets of consecutive still images.
Due to the ease of transfer of audio/video content over the internet, substantial lost revenues are occurring for the music and pictures industry. Furthermore, broadband availability and easy P2P (peer-to-peer) tools are increasing piracy. However, it becomes increasingly difficult for the industry to prevent this piracy.
One of the root factors in this difficulty is the fact that the content is standard. As a result, each copy is valuable in almost the same way to everyone.
The present invention is based on a recognition that advantage can be taken of Broadband and P2P technologies to provide additional markets.
If the content of a video sequence is customised according to specific end-user parameters, it is no longer standard. The customised content instead has additional value for specific end users or groups of end users.
WO 01/50416 proposes an automatic personalised media creation system. This systems elicits a performance from a user using audio and/or video cues and is automatically captured. The video and/or audio of the performance is recorded using a video camera which is automatically adjusted to the user's physical dimensions and position. Also, the performance is analysed for acceptability and the user is asked to perform again the desired actions if the performance is unacceptable. The desired footage is automatically composited and edited onto pre-recorded and/or dynamic media template footage and is rendered and stored for later delivery.
However, this system is unsuitable for achieving what is desired for the present invention. It requires complicated and expensive equipment to film and direct a user according to the requirements of particular footage.
It is an object of the present invention to provide customisation of video and/or audio sequences such that this can be achieved easily and quickly by end users.
According to the present invention, there is provided a method of providing customised audio/video content, the method including: acquiring audio/video content; providing customisation data with the audio/video content, the customisation data providing information to allow processing and insertion of additional content in the audio/ video content; selecting additional content by which to customise the audio/video content; 1 5 and processing the additional content according to the customisation data and combining the processed content with the audio/video content so as to create the customised audio/video content.
According to the present invention, there is also provided a system for providing customised video sequences, the system including a video sequence database having at least one video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence; a user customisation interface for selecting one of a plurality of files of image data representing respective images wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of the images in the respective video sequence; and a customisation processor for processing a selected file of image data according to the customisation data of said at least one said video sequence data file and combining the processed data with the video data of said at least one video sequence data file so as to insert the respective image in the video sequence of said at least one video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data. l
Thus, when a video sequence is prepared in the studio, data is also gathered about that video sequence such that it may be provided as customisation data to the end user. For instance, information may be gathered regarding the position and movement of a particular character in the scene and provided as part of the customisation data. This will allow an end user to insert a replacement character in the same position and having the same movements. Similarly, the customisation data may allow an end user to choose backgrounds or environments. Data may be gathered regarding the positions of items in the scene, such that it can be determined whether or not an inserted character moves in front of or behind a particular item.
The resulting video sequence data file allows the end user easily to customise the video sequence.
Of course, the video sequence may be directly or indirectly computer generated. This might happen in the studio or, alternatively, under the control of the end user, optionally in real time. For instance, a computer animated character of a game could then take the form of a person whose image is stored as one of the files of image data.
The files of image data can easily be used to provide appropriate data for customising the video sequence according to the customisation data. The files or image data could contain three-dimensional image representations or two-dimensional images to be processed. The end user can provide appropriate images of choice, for instance using a camera.
In this way, video sequences, such as short video clips or entire feature films can be customised or personalised according to the taste of a particular end-user. This adds greatly to the interest and desirability of the video sequence. Similarly, animated games and the like can be customised as described above. Also, where the video comprises a set of consecutive still images (with or without text), customised comic- strip type images can be provided. These may be printed, for instance as a complete
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strip. Alternatively, the images can be provided by means of for example the Internet, WAP or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) telephones.
According to the present invention, there may also be provided a database having stored thereon at least one video sequence data file including: video data; and customisation data providing information to allow insertion and animation of an image to be defined by a user.
There may also be provided a video sequence customisation device for providing customised video sequences from a) a video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence and b) a file of image data representing a respective image, wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of images in the video sequence, the device including: a customisation processor for processing a file of image data according to the customisation data of a video sequence data file and for combining the processed data with the video data of the video sequence data file so as to insert the respective image in the video sequence of the video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data.
Preferably, one or more of the video sequence database, the user customisation interface and the customisation processor are located at different physical locations on a network.
Thus, the video sequence database and customisation processor may be provided on a server with the user customisation interface provided remotely with the end-user.
In this way, the end user will receive only video data, either in its uncustomised or in its customised form. The end-user can use the user customisation interface to define the required customisation of the video sequence. Once the video sequence has been customised, the customised video data can then be sent to the end-user. l
The video sequence database could be provided on a recording medium, such as a DVD, for physical distribution to end-users.
In this situation, the end-user could have the customisation processor, for instance embodied in a PC, for carrying out the customisation process.
Preferably, the user customisation interface is arranged to select a video sequence data file from the video sequence database and the customisation processor is arranged to process the selected file of image data and combine the processed data according to the customisation data of the selected video sequence data file.
In this way, the end-user is able to choose from a plurality of different video sequences and also from a plurality of different images for customisation of those video sequences.
The system may also include an image database including a plurality of said files of image data wherein the user customisation interface allows selection of one of the files of image data in said image database.
The image database may be provided with one or more pre-set images provided by the distributor or film studio. Similarly, the image database can be used to store one or more images previously created or obtained by the end-user.
The image database may be located with the user customisation interface or remote from the user customisation interface. Where the image database is located remote from the end-user, it is possible to levy a fee each time a file of image data is used.
On the other hand, user-defined image data is likely to be stored in an image database with the user customisation interface. It is, of course, possible to provide an image database in both locations.
The image database may be provided on a recording medium, such as a DVD/ CD/ROM, for physical distribution to end-users.
In this way, pre-set files of image data may be sold and distributed to end-users.
The system may be provided with an image processor for creating, from an image, one of said files of image data.
Preferably, the image processor is located with the user customization interface.
In this way, an end-user may create personal files of image data, for instance images of the end-user and/or friends, family etc. Preferably, the system further includes an output device for displaying the output l 5 video data.
The output device may be located anywhere convenient for the requirements of the system, for instance remotely connected by means of a network.
Thus, the output device may be located with or remote from the user customization interface, with or remote from the video sequence database and/or with or remote from the customization processor.
When the system is embodied in a telephone network, it thus becomes possible for a user to prepare a customised video sequence and send this to be received by another telephone on the network.
The system may further include an advertisement database having at least one supplementary file of image data representing a respective supplementary image; wherein the customization data additionally provides information to allow insertion of supplementary images in the respective video sequence; and according to a predetermined user profile, the customisation processor is arranged additionally to process a supplementary file of image data from the advertisement database according to the customisation data of said at least one video sequence data file and to combine the processed data with the video data of said at least one video sequence data file so as to insert the respective supplementary image in the video sequence.
In this way, images may automatically be inserted into the customised video sequence, those images forming advertisements. By making use of the customisation process, different images can be inserted for different users, thereby targeting advertising effectively.
The present invention is not limited only to video sequences. Hence, there may also be provided a system for providing customised audio sequences, the system including: an audio sequence database having at least one audio sequence data file containing a stream of soundtrack parameters for a respective audio sequence; a user customisation interface for selecting one of a plurality of files of voice parameters for respective voices; and a customisation processor for combining the voice parameters of the selected file with the stream of soundtrack parameters of said at least one audio sequence database file so as to produce audio data corresponding to the audio sequence of said at least one audio sequence database file in the voice of the selected file.
Of course, according to the present invention, there is also provided a database having stored thereon at least one audio sequence data file. According to the present invention, there is also provided an audio sequence customisation device including a customisation processor.
Similarly, a user customisation interface and customisation processor may be used for handling both audio and video sequences.
It will be appreciated that the invention can be embodied in software such that the present invention may also provide an appropriate computer program and computer program product.
The invention can also be embodied in various business models.
According to the preset invention, there is provided a method for providing customised A/V content including the steps of: providing access to A/V content providing customisation data for the A/V content, the customization data providing information to allow the processing and insertion of additional content in the A/V content providing means for ingestion of additional content by which to customise the A/V content and providing means enabling the processing of the additional content according to the customization data and means enabling the processed additional content to be combined with the A/V content so as to create customised A/V content.
At least one of the steps of provision of access to A/V content and provision of customization data can be dependent on payment.
Payment can be a subscription.
At least one of the AV content and the customization data can be provided over a transmission medium.
Payment can be at least one indirect payment for instance telephone, MMS, SMS premium number or premium per kb download (e.g. GPRS).
At least one of the AV content and the customization data can be provided on a storage medium for instance, sale or rent.
Access to the AV content and/or execution of the customisation data can be determined by a restriction parameter for instance time restricted or number of use restricted.
Additional content can be provided dependent on further payment to a 3rd party, for instance premium characters.
Media space, for instance for advertisements, can be made available in the AV content dependent on payment or payment in kind, for instance including viral marketing in which the system is advertised within itself.
According to the present invention there is also provided a method for requesting to provide additional information for customising A/V content including the steps of: providing access to A/V content providing customisation data for the A/V content, the customization data providing information to allow the processing and insertion of additional content in the A/V content providing means requesting additional content providing means for ingestion of additional content by which to customise the A/V content and providing means for enabling the processing of the additional content to be combined according to the customization data and means enabling the processed content to be combined with the A/V content so as to create customised A/V content.
This may include nominating for yourself or voting from a list.
The step of requesting additional content can be dependent on the selection of additional content from a predetermined list of additional content.
The selection of additional content from a predetermined list of additional content can be by means of at least one vote.
The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description, given by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure l illustrates schematically a system of the present invention; Figure 2 illustrates schematically the creation of a master content file; Figure 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 illustrates schematically creation of character description file; Figure 5 illustrates the present invention embodied in a telephone network; and Figure 6 illustrates the present invention embodying audio customization.
The present invention relates to mass-customisation of content so as to take advantage of the "Napster" effect.
It relates to a new class of content which is re-usable and which makes use of specific parameters provided by the end-user. Thus, in a video sequence, it allows the end user to cast actors for characters in a video sequence and/or choose the background or environment. As mentioned above, the video sequence can also include a set of consecutive still images.
The content is provided as raw video data and also data to facilitate the customization. In combination with this, the customization process is arranged such that it can be achieved in real-time (in a digital broadcast environment) for customising news, weather or other bulletins, commercials, etc. The system can be made available at specific locations, for instance shops. Similarly, there can be non- real time applications, for instance using Content Customisation Farms or end-user devices such as PVRs (Personal Video Recorders), Sony Playstations_ or PCs.
It is proposed that the story line scenario of a video sequence forming the customizable content should be the same for everyone, building upon the specific skills of the content specialists (scenarios, dialogues, special effects, pace, music...).
In other words, these aspects will be chosen and defined by the director of the video sequence in the studio.
Figure 1 illustrates the overall general concept.
Once a video sequence has been prepared by, for instance, a studio, the video data for that sequence is provided with customization data in a database of master content files. The customization data provides information for the video data to allow customization by the end-user.
Where the video data comprises a set of still images, or course, these can be acquired using a still camera. Alternatively, the still images could be scanned or created by software and the like.
The database 2 may be provided directly to the end user, for instance as a DVD or CD or ROM. In these instances, the data carrier may be protected using any suitable form of Digital Rights Management. in a preferred embodiment, the database is provided as a server on a network, such that the customization data itself is never directly available to the end user.
Where the database 2 contains more than one master content file or video sequence data, the end-user then selects the file 4 of the video sequence of his or her choice.
The end-user is then able to choose how to customise the video sequence, for instance by inserting desired images in the video sequence.
In the illustrated embodiment, the end-user can select images of actors to play various characters in the video sequence.
A database 6 of images, in this case, characters or actors, may be provided from which to choose the particular images 8 for use with the selected video sequence file.
The database 6 of selectable images may be provided as part of the service.
However, as will be mentioned below, means might also be provided for the end-user to capture his or her own images, for instance of friends or family, to include in the database. Thus, the database 6 could be distributed between one or more of a database on a network, a purchased ROM or random access memory or local user memory.
With the video sequence file 4 and cast of characters file 8 both chosen, the customization processor then processes the data for the images of the cast of characters 8 according to the customization data of the selected master content or video sequence data file 4. In other words, the image data from the file 8 might be l 5 sized, positioned and/or animated as necessary. It is then combined with the raw video data of the file 4 so as to produce the required customised content l 2 making up the output video data.
The output video data can then be provided back to the end-user and/or a third party.
Figure 2 illustrates the examples of the customization data which can be determined during production and provided for use in customization a video sequence.
In particular, in relation to the time line, during filming and production of a video sequence, information can be recorded for the following: 3D definition (foregrounds and set layouts); per layouts, such as lighting, wind, 3D object mapping, videos and pictures, advertisement locations and props; soundtracks, such as international soundtracks and per language soundtracks; per character, such as positions, moves, speeches (per language), alterations; per camera, such as positions, moves, lens parameters; and effects.
This information can be used to customise the video sequence as required, for instance inserting images of characters in such a way that they follow the conditions of the original filming.
By using a system such as this, it is possible to provide unique content to unique customers. Casting can be done by the end user, using his family, friends, colleagues etc. In this way, the content has a very special value for the end user. The content will also have a special value for other people whose images have been inserted in the video sequence or indeed to an enclosed group of individuals related in some way to those people. It allows people to insert images of themselves or friends or family into their favourite movies or shows and to perform with stars of those shows.
Similarly, friends or colleagues can be inserted into sequences for fun.
The resulting content takes advantage of the "Napster" effect by providing viral marketing.
The customised content being sent to others will promote itself and recipients will be willing to have their own customised content.
The customised content could carry promotional messages, for instance promoting products or services or selling the media space to other companies.
Advertisements could be customised in respect of end-user segments.
Furthermore, referring to Figure 3, it will be seen how advertisements may be included in a video sequence by means of the customization data.
A database of master advertisement files 14 can be provided in the system. This can provide files similar to those in the image database 6 of characters or actors.
However, instead of end-user selection, appropriate files or images can be selected from the database 14 according to predetermined business rules and end-user profiles.
Hence, in the customization processor l 0, there is a process l Oa of character inclusion according to the selection by the end-user and also of advertisement inclusion lob.
This allows advertising to be directed effectively to end users within customised l O content which feels very personal to the end user.
Figure 4 illustrates schematically one way of creating a file 8 of image data for a character.
l 5 Two-dimensional images of a head from different views may be taken so as to build up a three-dimensional representation of the character. In addition, various facial expressions may be taken to assist in animation of the face.
For some animations, it may be necessary, in addition to the head, to acquire images of the full body and process these similarly.
It is also possible for the images to be in the form of drawings or other artificial images. These may be generated internally, possibly automatically, as part of the system, for instance by software. Alternatively, images may be acquired by image scanning and the like.
As will be mentioned further below, it some applications, there may be the need to acquire voice parameters.
Of course, the users' rights with regard to these images will require careful consideration.
Figure 5 illustrates schematically another arrangement in which the present invention has significant advantages.
In a telephone network, an end-user telephone 20 may be used to select a particular master content or video sequence data file and also to select the desired images or characters for insertion into that sequence.
The files may be held remotely on the system and, indeed, the customization process may be conducted remotely.
The resulting customised video sequence can then be transmitted to a third party end user telephone 22.
It would also be possible to use the end-user telephone 20 to input (by means of a l 5 camera) images of characters to be inserted into the video sequence.
The present invention can thus be used in a number of different environments and arranged in a number of different ways.
It can be delivered for example through the Internet, or physical DVDs, CDs, UMD, HiMD or wireless to mobile telephones (next generation of background screens or MMS). The services could be subscription based, paid by advertisements or funded on a pay-per-use basis.
It can be used in combination with all new movies or music videos. Indeed, where music video clips are currently provided free as part of advertising, allowing customization in the manner proposed could provide a new revenue stream.
There can be specifically designed content.
Furthermore, virtual actors can be provided, allowing an end-user to choose from a selection of known actors to insert into the video sequence. A fee can be charged for using such known actors.
The system can be used to sell media space in content or, as explained above, advertisements could be based on target customers.
It allows the selling of viral marketing media space with commercials of specific content to be sent on the network.
The customization processing may be integrated as a real-time feature in operating in hardware and/or software in for example TV sets, set-top boxes, personal video recorders, PCs, mobile phones, gaming platforms, PDAs.
In the studio, some cameras and devices already capture automatically studio set parameters. However, for the present invention, cameras and devices are used to produce real-time information for the customization data and capture parameters such as camera positions, moves, objectives, lighting, 3D environment, character positions and moves, advertisement locations on the set etc. In one embodiment, it is proposed that images of a member of the audience to a video presentation can be used for the image data, such that that member of the audience is automatically inserted into the video sequence.
As mentioned above, it is possible to apply the present invention to audio sequences as well as video sequences.
Figure 6 illustrates schematically the process involved.
A file 30 is provided containing the voice parameters of a particular person. These parameters enable synthesisation of speech with the apparent voice of the person having those voice parameters.
During the production of a particular audio sequence, usually in conjunction with a video sequence, soundtrack parameters are calculated and recorded for the particular speech or dialogue required. These are stored as a file 32.
A customization processor 40, which could be part of the customization processor 10 discussed above, then synthesises the speech or dialogue defined by the soundtrack parameters with the voice parameters of a selected file or person. In this way, a soundtrack may be produced with the speech or dialogue as defined by the soundtrack parameter file 32, but with the voice of the character chosen, to produce the output soundtrack 42.
As with the video customization discussed above, the various elements of this system can be provided at different locations on a network and in different forms. It allows the end-user to choose from predeterminedvoices or, indeed, voice parameters may be determined for the end-user and/or friends or family, such that those voices can be used to recite the required speech or dialogue.
The invention may also be used as part of a business method for revenue generation.
It may be used with PlayStations/PCs/TVs/PVRs and could be: a)Online Based on subscription, or pay per use.
b)Offline The customizable content is sold or rented on a media (CD/DVD/UMD/HiMD), with or without the customization SW. The customizable content might be here restricted in time or number of uses.
c)Broadcast Based on subscription, or pay per use.
It may be used with telephones and could be: a)Based on subscription for a limited or unlimited use of content b)Based on premium SMS, MMS, phone number or equivalent pay per use schemes.
On all points above, it could include customization of Advertisements. For instance, l 0 media space inside the customizable content is sold to advertisers. Customisation might be or not be based on user profile, and/or business rules.
There may be Subsidized/Sponsored content. For instance, all previous fees/costs can be reduced for end-users, even down to 0, if a company sponsors or pays for viral marketing activities.
It could be used with Movie Theatres. For instance, a fee on every Movie Ticket could be requested for using the IF in Theaters using these technologies.
It could be used in public booths similar to photo booths.
It could be used with Interactive TV (Who wants to be an actor, model, presenter...?) Use of any return channels, SMS, premium phone numbers, web sites... for: Applying for acting virtually in a broadcast show (music, soap, movie, game, presentation of news, commercials).
Voting for who should act virtually or should be rejected in a broadcast show (music, soap, movie, game, presentation of news, commercials...).
In this case, regular TV is used by end users, and the customization process is made at broadcast or production time.
And licenses for the rights of above.
lt could be used with Viral Marketing. For instance, a fee on Viral Marketing deployment could be requested to bring a customised or customizable content into Viral Marketing networks (internet based or others).
It could include Use of Characters. For instance, the use of some (known) Characters might be authorized only with a fee, above any subscription or pay per use.
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1. A system for providing customised video sequences, the system including: a video sequence database having at least one video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence; a user customisation interface for selecting at least one of a plurality of files of image data representing respective images wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of the images in the respective video sequence; and a customisation processor for processing at least one selected file of image data according to the customisation data of said at least one said video sequence data file and combining the processed data with the video data of said at least one video sequence data file so as to insert at least one respective image in the video sequence of said at least one video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data.
2. A system according to claim 1 wherein: one or more of the video sequence database, the user customisation interface and the customisation processor are located at different physical locations on a network.
3. A system according to claim 1 or 2 wherein: the video sequence database is provided on a recording medium for physical distribution to end users.
4. A system according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein; the user customisation interface is arranged to select a video sequence data file from said video sequence database and the customisation processor is arranged to process the selected file of image data and combine the processed data acceding to the customization data of the selected video sequence data file so as to insert the respective image of the selected file of image data in the video sequence of the selected video sequence data file.
5. A system according to any preceding claim, further including: an image database including a plurality of said files of image data; wherein the user customization interface allows selection of one of said files of image data in said image database.
6. A system according to claim 5 wherein the image database is located at one of: with the user customization interface; and remote from the user customization interface.
7. A system according to claim 5 or 6 wherein: the image database is provided on a recording medium for physical distribution to end users.
8. A system according to any preceding claim, further including: an image processor for creating, from an image, one of said files of image data.
9. A system according to claim 8 wherein: the image processor is located with the user customization interface.
10. A system according to any preceding claim, further including: an output device for displaying the output video data.
11. A system according to claim 10 wherein the output device is located at one of: with the user customization interface; with the video sequence database; with the customisation processor; remote from the user customisation interface; remote from the video sequence database; and remote from the customisation processor.
12. A system according to any preceding claim further including: an advertisement database having at least one supplementary file of image data representing a respective supplementary image; wherein the customisation data additionally provides information to allow insertion of supplementary images in the respective video sequence; and according to a predetermined user profile, the customisation processor is arranged additionally to process at least one supplementary file of image data from the advertisement database according to the customisation data of said at least one video sequence data file and to combine the processed data with the video data of said at least one video sequence data file so as to insert at least one respective supplementary image in the video sequence.
13. A telephone network including the system of any preceding claim.
14. A database having stored therein at least one video sequence data file including: video data; and customisation data providing information to allow insertion and animation of an image to be defined by a user.
15. A video sequence customisation device for providing customised video sequences from a) a video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence and b) at least one file of image data representing at least one respective image, wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of images in the video sequence, the device including: a customisation processor for processing at least one file of image data according to the customisation data of a video sequence data file and for combining the processed data with the video data of the video sequence data file so as to insert at least one respective image in the video sequence of the video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data.
16. A video sequence customisation device according to claim 15 further including: a user customisation interface for selecting at least one of a plurality of files of image data representing respective images; wherein the customisation processor is arranged to process at least one selected file 1 S and combine the processed data of the at least one selected file with the video sequence data file.
17. A system according to any one of claims 1-13, further including: an audio sequence database having at least one audio sequence data file containing a stream of soundtrack parameters for a respective audio sequence; wherein the user customisation interface is additionally for selecting one of a plurality of files of voice parameters for respective voices; and the customisation processor is additionally for combining the voice parameters of the selected file with the stream of soundtrack parameters of said at least one audio sequence data file so as to produce audio data corresponding to the audio sequence of said at least one audio sequence data file in the voice of the selected file.
18. A system for providing customised audio sequences, the system including: an audio sequence database having at least one audio sequence data file containing a stream of soundtrack parameters for a respective audio sequence; a user customisation interface for selecting one of a plurality of files of voice parameters for respective voices; and a customisation processor for combining the voice parameters of the selected file with the stream of soundtrack parameters of said at least one audio sequence database file so as to produce audio data corresponding to the audio sequence of said at least one audio sequence database file in the voice of the selected file.
19. A method of providing customised audio/video content, the method including: acquiring audio/video content; providing customisation data with the audio/video content, the customisation data providing information to allow processing and insertion of additional content in the audio/ video content; selecting additional content by which to customise the audio/video content; and processing the additional content according to the customisation data and combining the processed content with the audio/video content so as to create the customised audio/video content.
20. A method of providing customised video sequences from a) a video sequence data file containing video data for a respective video sequence and customisation data for the respective video sequence and b) at least one file of image data representing at least one respective image, wherein the customisation data provides information to allow insertion and animation of images in the video sequence, the method including: processing at least one file of image data according to the customisation data of a video sequence data file; and combining the processed data with the video data of the video sequence data file so as to insert at least one respective image in the video sequence of the video sequence data file and provide corresponding output video data.
21. A computer program comprising program code means for performing all the steps of claim 19 or 20 when said program is run on a computer.
22. A computer program product comprising program code means stored on a computer readable medium for performing the method of claim 19 or 20 when said program product is run on a computer.
23. A system constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
24. A database constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
25. A customization device constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
26. A method substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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