JP2003208629A - Frame dividing format program for comics - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable any person to divide into frames for preparing comics easily by inputting sentences of scenario, script, and novel. <P>SOLUTION: A frame dividing format program for comics is composed of an input means for inputting scenario data and processing data, a scenario data recording means for recording inputted scenario data, a processing data recording means for recording inputted processing data, a processing rule recording means for recording processing rule in advance, a dividing processing means for obtaining divided and processed scenario by dividing read scenario data per frame based on the read processing data, a frame dividing processing means for obtaining frame dividing processing data by calculating and arranging occupation area, position, and shape of respective divided frames based on the read processing data and the read processing rule, and an image output display means for outputting and displaying a frame dividing format image for comics divided into frames by corresponding to sentences based on the frame dividing processing data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a comic strip for obtaining a comic strip format image necessary for converting an input comic scenario, script, novel or the like into a comic strip. Regarding split format programs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an invention has been made for an apparatus suitable for image creation when displaying a cartoon that has already been created, such as the image control apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-105683.

However, such a technique is only a technique for displaying an image of an already existing comic on paper, not a technique for easily writing the comic.

On the other hand, although there are many manga creation support software for easily drawing manga, it is only for facilitating drawing, and the user does the work of dividing the manga into pieces that require knowledge and skill. It was necessary to do so, and it was not a technology that facilitates such a frame division work.

[0005]

A manga is originally completed through a process such as drawing a page by dividing the page into frames on the basis of a manga scenario, screenplay, novel and the like.

However, this frame division work is a very important work for completing a manga, and is a difficult work performed by a technique unique to the manga.

In addition, since the work of dividing a frame plays a large role in producing a comic, it can be said that the finish of the comic is greatly influenced by the division of the frame.

Therefore, according to the invention of the present application, if a sentence such as a scenario, a script, or a novel, which is the basis of a manga, is input, it is important and difficult to create a manga, and it is a task that requires training and skill. Can be simplified by anyone, and the resistance to drawing manga can be greatly reduced.
The purpose is to provide a program for dividing the comic frame.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Input means for inputting scenario data and processed data, a scenario data recording means for recording the inputted scenario data, a computer for formatting a sentence into comic frames, Processing data recording means for recording processing data,
A division processing scenario is obtained by dividing the scenario data read from the processing rule recording means and the scenario data recording means in which the processing rules are recorded in advance into each frame based on the processing data read from the processing data recording means. The division processing means, the occupied area, position, and shape of each divided frame are calculated and arranged based on the processing data read from the processing data recording means and the processing rule read from the processing rule recording means, and the frames are divided. Frame division processing means for obtaining processed data, comic frame division for functioning as image output display means for outputting and displaying a frame divided format image for comic frames corresponding to a sentence based on the frame division processing data It is a format program.

In other words, the computer program according to the present invention, having such a configuration, makes it easy for a user who does not have specialized knowledge and skills in cartoon creation, simply by inputting a sentence to be made into a cartoon such as a scenario. In addition, it is possible to beautifully obtain a frame-divided format image for comics that has been frame-divided, and it is possible to easily create a full-scale original comic.

Further, by functioning as a means for selecting an arbitrary processing rule from the processing rules recorded in advance in the processing rule recording means, the user's preference can be flexibly accommodated. It is possible to easily try various cartoon expressions and enable rich cartoon expressions. That is, it is possible to try various different cartoon expressions from the data of the same scenario or the like only by changing the processing rule by selection.

Further, by making the processing rule recording means function as additional recording means capable of additionally recording the processing rule in advance, even if the method of completely dividing the frame is used, the cartoonist of the user's liking is often used. The processing rule imitating the method of frame division to be used can be recorded in advance in the processing rule recording means, so that the user's favorite cartoonist-like method of frame division can be easily imitated.

Further, in the frame division processing by the frame division processing means, the blowing frame line and / or the blowing character created based on the processing data and the processing rule are
Text that you want to make into a manga, such as a scenario, even if you have no specialized knowledge or skill in manga creation, by combining it with a frame for frame creation and making it function as a frame-allocation processing means that obtains frame-allocation processing data. Just by inputting, it is possible to accurately, easily, and beautifully obtain a comic frame-formatted image in which a blowing frame line and a blowing character are written in an appropriate place.

Further, in the frame division processing by the frame division processing means, a special character displayed beyond or over the frame line created based on the processed data and the processing rule is displayed as a frame line of the frame division. By making it function as a frame-breaking processing means for synthesizing into and obtaining frame-breaking processing data, even a user who does not have specialized knowledge or skill in cartoon creation can simply enter a sentence such as a scenario to make into a cartoon. It is possible to effectively, accurately, easily, and beautifully obtain a comic frame-composition format image in which such special characters are written.

In addition, the image data recording means for recording the image data to be inserted into the frames of the comic frame-composition format image obtained as described above, and the frame-composed frame composition format for comic frames have an image. By inserting the image data recorded in the data recording means to function as a comic image creating means for obtaining a comic image,
Anyone can easily complete a cartoon image on the display screen of a computer by simply applying the image data to each frame of the frame-divided image.

Further, by causing the printer to print the comic frame-formatted image or the comic image obtained as described above on a printer,
It is possible to efficiently and neatly print a comic frame-formatted image or a comic image without performing work on the paper that is difficult to correct.

[0017]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, even a user who does not have specialized knowledge about manga creation can easily and neatly enter a sentence such as a scenario, and the manga frame format for manga can be arranged easily. You can get format images, and you can easily create full-scale original comics.

Further, by making it function as a means for selecting an arbitrary processing rule from the processing rules pre-recorded in the processing rule recording means, it is possible to flexibly respond to the user's preference and to make various changes. You can easily try various cartoon expressions and enable rich cartoon expressions. That is, by simply changing the processing rule by selection, various different cartoon expressions can be tried from the data of the same scenario and the like, and various original cartoons can be easily created.

Further, by recording in advance in the processing rule recording means a processing rule imitating a frame division method often used by a famous manga artist who is a user's favorite, it is possible to obtain a cartoonist-like frame of the user's favorite. You can easily imitate the splitting method.

Furthermore, by inputting scenario data, processing data, processing rules, etc. corresponding to the creation of the balloon,
Even users who do not have specialized knowledge or skills in manga creation can simply, accurately and simply, enter the text of a scenario, etc. It is possible to obtain a comic framed format image in which characters are written, and it is possible to easily create a full-scale original comic.

Furthermore, by inputting scenario data, processing data, processing rules, etc. corresponding to the special characters displayed over or over the frame line, a user who has no specialized knowledge or skill in cartoon creation Even if there is, just enter the sentence you want to make into a manga such as a scenario,
Effectively, accurately, easily, and beautifully, it is possible to obtain a comic frame-composition format image in which such special characters are written, and a full-scale original comic can be easily created.

Further, by simply applying the already recorded image data to the comic frame-division format image, anyone can easily perform actual drawing work using a writing instrument on the computer display screen. You can even complete a cartoon image.

Further, by simply printing the obtained result on a printer, a comic frame-formatted image or comic image can be printed efficiently and neatly without any work on the paper which is difficult to correct. You can get comic strips or comics.

[0024]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The drawing shows, for example, how the data is processed in the computer by the program in FIG. 1 and by reading the computer program of the present invention, which is software, into the computer.
The software and the respective recording means, which are hardware resources, processing means, and input means are operated or processed by specific means in cooperation with each other, or whether they are unique to the purpose of use. It shows whether information processing or its operation method is constructed.

FIG. 1 shows how data is processed and processed in cooperation with hardware in a computer by the program of the present invention. For example, when the program of the present invention is used in a personal computer, the input means 1
0, additional recording means 18 is a keyboard, mouse, CD-R
It corresponds to other input devices such as an OM drive. Also, the scenario data recording means 11, the processed data recording means 12, the processing rule recording means 13, the image data recording means 1
Reference numeral 9 corresponds to hardware, division processing means 14, frame division processing means 15, cartoon image creation means 20 correspond to a central processing unit, image output display means 16 is a display, print output means 17 is a printer, and drawing means 21. Corresponds to the drawing software.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing in what order data processing is performed by the program according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows an example of an input format for inputting a sentence intended to be a manga, that is, a manga scenario, a script, a novel, and the like, and processed data.

FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show some examples of the frame division format image 35 output to the image output display means. That is, FIG. 4 shows a frame-division format image 35 when processed according to the following processing rule 1, FIG. 5 shows a frame-division format image 35 when processed according to the following processing rule 2, and FIG. Shows a frame-division format image 35 when processed according to the following processing rule 3.

Next, how the computer program of the present invention uses the hardware resources will be described along the flow of data processing.

As shown in the example of FIG. 3, the user inputs the text of a cartoon scenario, script, novel, etc. he / she desires to make into a cartoon into the computer by the input means 10 (n).
1). At the same time or thereafter, the frame division data is input by the input means 10 for each part of the comic strip to be made into one frame, and the pagination data is input by the input means 10 for each portion of the comic strip to make one page, as shown in the example of FIG. (N2).

The input sentences such as a cartoon scenario, screenplay, novel, etc. are recorded as scenario data 30 in the scenario data recording means 11.

Further, the inputted frame division data 31a,
The pagination data 31b is recorded in the processed data recording unit 12 as a part of the processed data 31.

Next, the user inputs the processing reference data 31c such as the importance of the frame, the conversation content, the mode of the frame, etc. for each frame by the input means 10 (n3). The input processing reference data 31c is a part of the processing data 31,
It is recorded in the processed data recording means 12.

Then, the user uses the input means 10 to
The processing rule selection data 31d is input to indicate which processing rule 33 is used among the processing rules 33 recorded in the processing rule recording means 13 in advance to perform the frame division processing (n3). The inputted processing rule selection data 31d is recorded in the processing data recording means 12 as a part of the processing data 31.

Next, the scenario data 30 is read from the scenario data recording means 11, and the frame division data 31a,
The pagination data 31b is read from the processed data recording means 12 and sent to the division processing means 14.

Here, the division processing means 14 divides the scenario data 30 into each frame according to the frame division data 31a, and at the same time, according to the page division data 31b.
The scenario data 30 is divided page by page. As a result, the division processing means 14 obtains the division processing scenario 32 (n4).

At this time, the pagination processing may be automatically performed without requesting the data input of the pagination data 31b. As a standard to do automatically,
For example, specifying the total number of pages, specifying the number of frames of each page, and performing based on the processing reference data 31c, the processing rule selection data 31d, and the processing rule 33 described below, It is also possible to

Next, the division processing scenario 32 obtained by the division processing means 14, the processing reference data 31c read from the processing data recording means 12, the processing rule selection data 3
1d is sent to the frame division processing means 15. Here, the frame division processing means 15 reads the processing rule 33 corresponding to the processing rule selection data 31d from the processing rule recording means 13.

The frame division processing means 15 adds the processing reference data 31c to each divided frame, calculates the area / shape of the frame based on the read processing rule 33 (n5), and divides the frame. By arranging each frame on the page according to the calculation result, frame division processing data 34 is obtained for each page (n6).

The frame division processing data 34 is sent to the image output display means 16, and the image output display means 16 outputs and displays the frame division processing data 34 as an image, that is, a comic frame division format image 35 (n7). ). The image output display means 16 includes all image output display means such as a CRT and a TFT.

Here, the user confirms the comic framed format image 35 that is output and displayed, and if the result is satisfactory to the user, it is permitted to save this data or output it with a printer. Therefore, the manga frame-formatted image 35 is sent to the print output means 17 (n8).

On the other hand, when the result is not satisfied by the user (n8), the input work stage (n) of the processing reference data 31c or the processing rule selection data 31d (n
Returning to 3), the processing reference data 31c and the processing rule selection data 31d are allowed to be re-input (n3).

After that, as described above, the processing rule selection data 3
The processing rule 33 corresponding to 1d is read and the same processing is performed (n5, n6, n7).

The print output means 17 is a comic framed format image 35 sent from the image output display means 16.
Can be printed to obtain a manuscript original before drawing, which is divided into frames (n10).

If the user desires a favorite cartoonist-style frame-breaking format, the processing rule 33 imitating the frame-breaking method often used by the cartoonist is added to the additional recording means. 18 is recorded in the processing rule recording means 13 in advance, and by inputting the processing rule selection data 31d for instructing the processing rule recording means 13, a frame image for manga image that mimics the manga artist's favorite frame allocation method is input. Can be obtained (n7). Also,
By printing this with the print output means 17,
It mimics a user's favorite cartoonist-like method of frame division,
It is possible to obtain a manuscript of a manga divided into frames before drawing (n10).

If the user does not want to draw the image manually, the image data 36 recorded in the image data recording means 19 is replaced with the comic image forming means 2
A comic image 37 can be obtained by selecting 0 and fitting it into the frame of the comic frame-division format image 35 obtained above (n9). In addition,
By printing with the print output means 17, the comic image 37 can be printed to obtain a comic original (n.
10).

The image data 36 is recorded in the image data recording means 19 in advance. However, if the image data 36 that the user wants to use is not in the image data recording means 19, the additional recording means 18 is used. Or other general drawing software such as drawing means 2
The image data 36 can be created by 1 and the image data 36 desired to be used can be recorded in the image data recording means 19 in advance. As a result, the user can obtain the original cartoon image 37 or the cartoon that is more in line with his or her own image.

Here, the division processing and the frame division processing will be described with a specific example.

First, on the basis of the input data example of FIG. 3, the scenario data 30 of FIG. 3 is divided into frames by broken line portions and pages, so that each broken line portion is divided into one frame, and each solid line portion is divided into one. A division processing scenario 32 divided into pages is obtained. Add processing standard data 31c to this,
Perform processing.

The processing rule selection data 31d is, for example,
When rule 1 is specified, frame division processing is performed according to this rule 1. Here, for example, the rule 1 is “format”,
The "mode" data is not added to the calculation, and only the "size (importance)" data is used for the frame division processing.

Rule 1 first calculates the area based on the "size (importance)" data. Since 1, 1, 2, 2, and 4 are arranged in the first page divided by the page split processing, the area ratio is 1: 1: 2: 2: 4, that is, the area of one page. To 10%, 10%, 20
%, 20%, 40%. According to this, the frames are arranged as shown in FIG.

If rule 2 is specified by the processing rule selection data 31d, the following frame division process is performed according to rule 2. For example, the rule 2 adds not only the data of “size (importance)” but also the data of “format” to the calculation.

That is, since the data of the "format" is "no frame" in the second frame, no frame line is displayed. Also, the third
Since the data of the “format” is “diagonal” in the frame, the frame line should be slanted as much as possible. Frames adjacent to this frame in the left-right direction or in the vertical direction may be deformed accordingly. In the case of this example, modification of the fourth frame on the left side is allowed. Further, in the fifth frame, since the "format" data is "star", a star-shaped frame line is displayed. These results are arranged as shown in FIG.

Similarly, if the rule 3 is specified, for example, it is processed by the rule 3 in which the data of the "mode" is also added and calculated. That is, since the data of the "mode" is "questionable" in the third and fourth frames, the frame line of the frames can be thickened or thinned accordingly. In addition, you can change the color of the frame line and change the color depth of the frame line.
It can be darkened or lightened, and the frame line can be a broken line or the like. In addition, the corners of the frame line can be rounded or sharpened. Similarly, with respect to the fifth frame in which the data of “mode” is “surprise”, the frame line can be processed according to Rule 3. These results are arranged as shown in FIG.

Next, as another example, a frame division process performed based on the input data example of FIG. 7 will be described. In this case as well, similarly to the above, the division processing means 14 obtains the division processing scenario 32 and adds the processing reference data 31c.
Here, the processing rule selection data 31d includes the blowing frame line,
Also, the rule 4 corresponding to the function of creating a balloon character is designated. This rule 4 is, for example,
In creating the balloon character, the shape of the balloon frame is determined by the "shape" of "blowout" of the processing data 31c, the position is determined by the "position" of the "blowout", and the size of the balloon character is "blowout". The "type" is used to determine the typeface by the "typeface" of "blowout", and the calculated and created values are combined with the frame line of the frame division to obtain the frame division processing data 34.

In other words, the first frame is the "form" of the "blowout."
Since both of the data are “normal” and the data of “position” are “upper right” and “upper left”, normal blowing frame lines are arranged at the upper right and upper left. In addition, since the two “size” data of the “callout” are both “2” and the two data of the “typeface” are both “normal”, the scenario data 30 is included in the corresponding callout frame line. "Hello.",
Place "It's been a long time." The same applies to the second frame.

In the third frame, since the "shape" data is "cloud shape", a cloud-shaped balloon is arranged. Since the fourth frame has the “shape” data of “none”, the balloon frame line is not displayed and only the characters are arranged at the designated upper left position. The fifth frame is excluded from the frame division process because Rule 4 does not correspond to “special characters” described below, for example.

Since the data of "shape" of the sixth frame is "star", a balloon having a star shape is arranged on the right side which is a designated place. In addition, since the “size” data of the “callout” is “4” and the data of the “typeface” is “Mincho”, the scenario data 30 is included in the callout frame.
"Ah !!" is placed in the corresponding size and in the corresponding typeface.

As a result, a comic frame-division format image 35 as shown in FIG. 8 is obtained.

If the processing rule selection data 31d corresponds to the function of creating a large decorated special character over or over the frame line without storing the onomatopoeia or the mimetic word in the balloon, If specified, processing according to rule 5 is performed. For example, rule 5
When creating such a special character, detects a frame in which the data of the “mode” of the “frame” of the processing reference data 31c is the “special character”. Then, based on the "size", "typeface", and "type" data of the "special character," the corresponding scenario data 30 "Dokan !!" Then, the frame division processing data 34 is obtained.

That is, since the data of the "mode" of the "frame" is the "special character" in the fifth frame, the rule 5 detects this. Then, with a size corresponding to the "size" data "5" and a typeface corresponding to the "typeface" data "thick",
Moreover, in a mode corresponding to the data "A" of the "type",
The corresponding scenario data 30 “Dokan !!” is placed at the calculated location.

As a result, a comic frame-division format image 35 as shown in FIG. 9 is obtained. The above-described modes are merely examples, and it is not limited to onomatopoeia and mimetic words such as "Dokan !!" and "Scene ..." For the purpose of expression, such expression is also included in this.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, but can be combined as much as possible.
Many embodiments are available.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating data processing in a computer.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the order of data processing.

FIG. 3 shows an example of an input format of text and processed data.

FIG. 4 is an example of a frame-divided format image 35 when processed according to processing rule 1.

FIG. 5 is an example of a frame-division format image 35 when processing is performed according to processing rule 2.

FIG. 6 is an example of a frame-divided format image 35 when processing is performed according to processing rule 3.

FIG. 7 shows an example of an input format of sentences and processing rules corresponding to the processing rules 4 and 5.

FIG. 8 is an example of a frame-divided format image 35 when processed according to processing rule 4.

FIG. 9 is an example of a frame-divided format image 35 when processing is performed according to processing rule 5.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ... Input means 11 ... Scenario data recording means 12 ... Processing data recording means 13 ... Processing rule recording means 14 ... Division processing means 15 ... Frame division processing means 16 ... Image output display means 17 ... Print output means 18 ... Additional recording means 19 ... Image data recording means 20 ... Cartoon image creation means 21 ... Drawing means 30 ... Scenario data 31 ... Processing data 31a ... Data for frame division 31b ... Pagination data 31c ... Processing standard data 31d ... Processing rule selection data 32 ... Division processing scenario 33 ... Processing rule 34 ... Frame division processing data 35 ... Frame format image for comics 36 ... Image data 37 ... Cartoon image

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A computer for formatting a sentence into frames for comics, an input means for inputting scenario data and processed data, a scenario data recording means for recording the inputted scenario data, and a recorded processed data. The processed data recording means, the processing rule recording means for recording the processing rule in advance, and the scenario data read from the scenario data recording means are divided into frames on the basis of the processed data read from the processed data recording means. Based on the processing data read from the processing data recording means and the processing rule read from the processing rule recording means, the occupying area, position and shape of each divided frame are obtained based on the processing rules obtained from the processing rule recording means. A frame division processing means for calculating and arranging to obtain frame division processing data, Based on Ma cutting process data, corresponding to the text, cartoons for panel layout format program for functioning as an image output display means outputs and displays the comic for panel layout format images panel layout. 2. A manga according to claim 1, which causes a computer to function as a means for selecting an arbitrary processing rule by inputting processing data from the processing rules previously recorded in said processing rule recording means. Format program for frames. 3. The comic frame division format program according to claim 1 or 2, for causing a computer to function as additional recording means capable of additionally recording the processing rule in advance in the processing rule recording means. 4. A frame for dividing a frame and / or a blow-out frame line created based on the processed data and the processing rule in a frame-dividing process by the frame-dividing processing means. The comic frame-composition format program according to claim 1, 2 or 3, which is caused to function as a frame-composition processing means for synthesizing to obtain frame-composition processing data. 5. A special character displayed in a frame dividing process by the frame dividing processing means, which is displayed over or across a frame line created based on the processed data and the processing rule, is divided into frames. 5. The comic frame-composition format program according to claim 1, which is caused to function as a frame-composition processing means for obtaining the frame-composition processing data by combining with the frame line of FIG. 6. A comic frame-composition format in which the computer is made to function as image data recording means for recording image data to be inserted into the frame of the comic frame-composition format image obtained as described above. 6. The comic frame-composition format program according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 for inserting the image data recorded in the image data recording means into an image to function as a comic image creating means for obtaining a comic image. . 7. A computer-readable storage medium for causing a computer to function as print output means for printing a comic frame-composition format image or a comic image obtained by the above-mentioned method on a printer. 6 comic frame break format programs.