JP2009038485A - Image editing device, image editing method, and image editing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily perform image processing to a moving image or a still image by using an editing sheet. <P>SOLUTION: This image editing method includes an image reading process (S16) for reading processing selected in a processing selection area and a condition of processing designated in a condition designation area by scanning the editing sheet including a thumbnail image for specifying data of a moving image scene or still image data, the processing selection area for selecting processing to be executed to the moving image scene or the still image data shown by the thumbnail image, and the condition designation area for designating the condition of processing selected by the processing selection area, and image processing processes (S18 and S20) for executing the processing selected in accordance with the condition of the processing read in the image reading process (S16) for the moving image scene or the still image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image editing apparatus, an image editing method, and an image editing program for inserting a still image as a part of a moving image.

  In recent years, it has become possible for general users to shoot moving images using a digital camera or the like. Along with this, there are an increasing number of scenes where video editing is used in which a still image shot separately is inserted as a part of the video in order to add a scene title to the video.

  When performing such moving image editing, it is common to capture moving images and still images in a personal computer and perform moving image editing using moving image editing software or the like. However, there are many users who are not operated by a computer, and recently, a method of displaying a representative scene of a moving image as a thumbnail on the display of a digital camera and designating a still image taken by the camera as an inserted image has been adopted.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for displaying a moving image scene as a thumbnail on a display of a digital camera and selecting an insertion point of a still image by selecting the thumbnail. A still image to be inserted is generated on the basis of photographing by a camera or text input to a device.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, when an image such as a handwritten message is combined with another image, a paper in which an instruction to describe the composition region and composition of the image is input by an image input device such as a scanner without using a computer. A technique for generating an image synthesized with an existing image included in an apparatus is disclosed. Here, the synthesized image can also be printed out.

  A function that reads a moving image / still image from a recording medium such as a memory card that stores a moving image / still image of a digital camera in a multifunction device in which a printer, copying machine, scanner, etc. are integrated. Some have By printing a list of movie scenes or instructing editing using a multifunction device to input a document for inserting still images into a movie, it is easy even for users who are not familiar with computer operations and digital camera displays. I think that you can edit videos.

  Patent Documents 3 and 4 disclose a technique for automatically dividing a moving image for each scene, creating a representative image of each scene as a still image, and continuously printing a reduced image of the still image on the same sheet. Yes.

JP 2004-186925 A JP 2006-54690 A JP 7-95505 A JP 2000-324388 A

  However, when displaying thumbnail images on a digital camera, the display screen of the digital camera is generally small, and if the screen is not switched, the entire display cannot be made, and there is a problem that it is difficult for the user to select a target image. There is also a problem that the thumbnail itself is small and it is difficult for the user to confirm the image.

  In addition, there are restrictions such as the number of buttons that can be equipped on the digital camera, and many procedures are required to insert a still image, resulting in a problem that the work becomes complicated. In addition, when it is desired to insert an attached document, it is necessary to capture the document by camera shooting, so that the captured document is likely to be displaced or distorted.

  One embodiment of the present invention selects a thumbnail image that identifies moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit and processing to be performed on the moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image A process selected in the process selection area by scanning an edit sheet including a process selection area for performing and a condition designation area for designating a condition of the process selected by the process selection area; An image reading unit for reading processing conditions specified in the condition specifying region, and the specified image read by the image reading unit for a moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image editing apparatus that performs the selected process in accordance with the conditions of the process.

  The image editing apparatus, for example, performs processing to be performed on a thumbnail image that specifies moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit, and a moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image. A process selected in the process selection area by scanning an edit sheet including a process selection area for selecting and a condition designation area for designating a condition for the process selected by the process selection area; The image reading unit reads a moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit by a computer system including an image reading unit that reads processing conditions specified in the condition specifying region. An image editing program for executing the selected processing according to the designated processing conditions is executed. Realized by.

  Thereby, a thumbnail image for specifying moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit, and a process for selecting processing to be performed on the moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image A process selected in the process selection area by scanning an edit sheet including a selection area and a condition designation area for designating a condition for the process selected by the process selection area, and the condition designation area An image reading step for reading the processing conditions specified in step S3, and the specified processing conditions read in the image reading step for a moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit. And an image processing method for performing the selected processing in response to the image editing method.

  Here, in the editing sheet, the process selection area includes an insertion selection box for selecting an insertion process, and the condition designation area is a still image page to be inserted between scenes of a moving image specified by a thumbnail image. A moving image editing sheet including a first area for designating a number and a second area for designating a time for inserting the still image to be inserted. The image reading unit reads the moving image editing sheet, Page numbers are assigned in the order read and scanned, and when the insertion selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the still image assigned the page number specified in the first area is assigned to the second area. It is also possible to generate a new movie by converting it into a movie with the insertion time specified in step, and inserting it between scenes of the movie specified by the thumbnail image.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes an insertion selection box for selecting an insertion process, and the condition designation area indicates a still picture number to be inserted between scenes of a moving image specified by a thumbnail image. A still image in which a moving image editing sheet including a first region to be specified and a second region for specifying the insertion time of the still image to be inserted, a thumbnail image of the still image, and a number for specifying the still image are associated with each other. An image editing sheet, and when the image reading unit reads the moving image editing sheet and the still image editing sheet, and the insertion selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the still image of the still image In the edit sheet, the still image specified by the number specified in the first area is converted into a moving image having the insertion time specified in the second area and specified by the thumbnail image. And inserted between that video scenes or as generating new videos.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes an insertion selection box for selecting an insertion process, and the condition designation area inserts between still image data specified by thumbnail images. A still image editing sheet including a first area for designating a number; the image reading unit reads the still image editing sheet; scans the still image; and assigns page numbers in the read order; When the insertion selection box is selected in the edit sheet, the storage unit inserts a still image assigned with the page number specified in the first area between the still image data specified by the thumbnail image. It is good also as what is memorized in.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process, and the condition designation area displays a page number of a still image to be synthesized with a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image. A moving image editing sheet including a first area to be specified and a second area to specify the synthesis time of the still image to be inserted. The moving image editing sheet is read by the image reading unit and the still image is scanned. Then, page numbers are assigned in the order read, and when the composition selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the still image assigned the page number specified in the first area is specified in the second area. It is also possible to generate a new moving image by converting it into a moving image with the inserted time and combining it with the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process, and the condition designation area designates a number of a still image to be synthesized with a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image. A still image in which a first edit area, a second area for specifying a composition time of the still image to be inserted, a moving image editing sheet, a still image thumbnail image, and a number for specifying the still image are associated with each other The moving image editing sheet and the still image editing sheet are read by the image reading unit, and the still image editing is performed when the composition selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet. The still image specified by the number specified in the first area in the sheet is converted into a moving image having the insertion time specified in the second area, and specified by the thumbnail image. Or as generating new videos by combining the video scene.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process, and the condition designation area indicates a still picture number to be synthesized with still picture data specified by a thumbnail image. A still image editing sheet including a first area to be specified, wherein the image reading unit reads the still image editing sheet, scans the still image, and assigns page numbers in the read order, and the still image editing sheet. When the combination selection box is selected in step 1, the still image assigned the number specified in the first area is combined with the still image data specified by the thumbnail image and stored in the storage unit It is good.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process, and the condition designation area indicates a still picture number to be synthesized with still picture data specified by a thumbnail image. A first still image editing sheet including a first region to be specified, a second still image editing sheet in which a still image thumbnail image and a number for specifying the still image are associated with each other, and the image When the reading unit scans and reads the first still image editing sheet and the second still image editing sheet, and the composition selection box is selected in the first still image editing sheet, The still image assigned by the number specified in the first area in the second still image editing sheet is combined with the still image data specified by the thumbnail image and stored in the storage unit. It may be configured to be.

  In the editing sheet, the process selection area includes an insertion selection box for selecting an insertion process, and the condition designation area designates a video number to be inserted between scenes of the video identified by the thumbnail image. A moving image editing sheet including a first region to be read, when the image reading unit reads a plurality of the editing sheets, and the insertion selection box is selected in any of the moving image editing sheets, the first region A new moving image may be generated by inserting the moving image specified by the number specified in the step between the moving image scenes specified by the thumbnail images.

  The editing sheet is a moving image editing sheet in which the process selection area includes a connection selection box for selecting a connection process, and the image reading unit reads a plurality of the editing sheets, and the moving image editing sheet When the connection selection box is selected in any of the above, the moving images specified by the plurality of editing sheets may be connected to generate a new moving image.

  The editing sheet is a moving image editing sheet in which the condition specifying area includes a third area that specifies that a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image is to be deleted, and the image reading unit includes a plurality of the editing sheets. When the sheet is read and the third area is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image specified in the third area is deleted from the moving image data to create a new moving image. It is good also as what produces | generates.

  Here, the process selection area may be provided for each edit sheet. The condition specifying area may be arranged between the thumbnail images in the editing sheet. Further, the third area may be arranged in association with the thumbnail image in the editing sheet.

  Also, all moving images or still images to be processed may be stored in the same storage device.

  According to the first, sixteenth and seventeenth aspects, image processing for a moving image or a still image can be specified and executed using a thumbnail image by using an editing sheet.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute a process of inserting a still image read together with an editing sheet between moving image scenes using a thumbnail image.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute a process of inserting a still image specified on an editing sheet between scenes of a moving image using thumbnail images.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute a process of inserting still image data designated on the editing sheet between still image data already stored in the storage unit using thumbnail images. it can.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to designate and execute the process of combining the still image read together with the editing sheet with the moving image scene using the thumbnail image.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute the process of combining the still image specified on the editing sheet with the moving image scene using the thumbnail image.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to designate and execute the process of combining the still image read together with the editing sheet with the still image using the thumbnail image.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute the process of combining the still image specified on the editing sheet with the still image using the thumbnail image.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute the processing for inserting the moving image specified on the editing sheet between scenes of the moving image using the thumbnail image.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute a process for generating a new moving image by connecting moving images specified by a plurality of editing sheets using thumbnail images.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to specify and execute a process of deleting a moving image scene designated on the editing sheet from the moving image using the thumbnail image.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the user can easily specify processing for a moving image or a still image for each editing sheet.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the user can easily specify a moving image scene or still image to be inserted and combined as a thumbnail image while confirming it as a thumbnail image.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the user can easily specify a moving image scene to be deleted as a thumbnail image while confirming it as a thumbnail image.

  Editing operations for moving images or still images include deletion processing to remove unnecessary scenes from moving images, insertion processing to insert another moving image or still image between moving image scenes, and insertion to insert a new still image between still image data There are a process, a composition process for synthesizing a still image with a moving image scene, a composition process for synthesizing still images, a connection process for linking moving images. In the following, an insertion process for inserting a still image of an attached document between moving image scenes will be described first.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an editing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a central processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an operation unit 14, a display unit 16, an external memory slot unit 18, a scanner unit 20, and an image forming unit 22. And an interface unit 24. These components are connected to each other by information transmission means such as a bus or a network so as to be able to transmit information to each other.

  The central processing unit 10 includes a CPU (central control device). The central processing unit 10 receives information from other components of the editing apparatus 100, performs processing such as computation on the information according to a program, and outputs the information to other components to perform information processing.

  The storage unit 12 includes an information storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a hard disk device, and an optical disk device. The storage unit 12 stores and holds programs executed by the editing apparatus 100 and data used for processing by the editing apparatus 100.

  The operation unit 14 includes a character data input device such as a keyboard and an information input device such as a pointing device such as a mouse. The operation unit 14 is operated by a user who performs editing work, and is used to receive an instruction from the user for editing processing and data for processing.

  The display unit 16 includes a display device such as a display. The display unit 16 is used to present to a user a moving image or a still image to be processed, a parameter necessary for the processing, and a user interface screen for inputting / outputting the same when performing editing processing.

  The external memory slot unit 18 has a function of reading data from and writing data to these memories by mounting an external memory such as a USB memory or a NAND flash memory.

  The scanner unit 20 includes a scanner device that reads an image formed on a print medium such as paper. The scanner unit 20 includes, for example, a light emitting element, a photoelectric conversion sensor, and the like. The scanner unit 20 reads an image on a print medium, converts it into electronic data, and transmits it to the central processing unit 10 and the storage unit 12.

  The image forming unit 22 includes a printer device that forms image data processed and generated by the editing apparatus 100 as an image on a print medium such as paper. The image forming unit 22 may include a general printer device such as an electrophotographic printing device or an inkjet printer device. The image forming unit 22 receives the print data including the image data and the processing command output from the central processing unit 10 and the storage unit 12, and forms the image on the print medium according to the processing command.

  The interface unit 24 includes a device for connecting the editing device 100 to other devices via a communication means such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet so that information can be transmitted. The interface unit 24 is used for transmitting and receiving data such as moving images and still images to and from other devices via communication means. The interface unit 24 may be a device that realizes information transmission according to an existing protocol such as TCP / IP.

  In the present embodiment, the central processing unit 10, the storage unit 12, the operation unit 14, the display unit 16, the external memory slot unit 18, the scanner unit 20, the image forming unit 22, and the interface unit 24 included in the editing apparatus 100 are Although described as being configured as a single device, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured as a plurality of devices by connecting each component so that information can be transmitted by an information transmission means such as a network. For example, a computer including a central processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an operation unit 14, a display unit 16, an external memory slot unit 18 and an interface unit 24, a scanner device including a scanner unit 20, and a printer device including an image forming unit 22 Etc. may be connected by a LAN or the like.

  Similar to information processing by a general computer, the processing in each component of the editing apparatus 100 is combined and functions as means having a function of performing each processing of editing processing shown below. Specifically, when the editing apparatus 100 is represented as a functional block diagram, as shown in FIG. 2, an external storage reading / reading unit 30, a still image output unit 32, a still image input unit 34, a moving image scene decomposition unit 36, an edit sheet generation It is represented as a device that functions as means 38, edit sheet recognition means 40, moving image scene generation means 42, image composition means 44, and image connection means 46.

  Hereinafter, an editing process for inserting a still image into a moving image using the editing apparatus 100 will be described. The editing process is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  In step S10, image data is acquired. The processing in this step constitutes a part of the external memory reading / writing means 30. A user attaches a recording medium such as a memory card to the external memory slot unit 18 and instructs the operation unit 14 to read out image data such as a moving image and a still image stored in the memory card. The central processing unit 10 reads out image data stored in a memory card attached to the external memory slot unit 18 based on an instruction from the user, and stores and holds the image data in the storage unit 12.

  The image data acquisition method is not limited to this. For example, it may be stored in advance in the storage unit 12 or may be acquired from an external network using the interface unit 24.

  In step S12, designation of processing for the image data is accepted. The user uses the operation unit 14 to instruct to start editing processing on the image data. The central processing unit 10 starts image data editing processing based on an instruction from the user.

  In step S14, an edit sheet output process is performed. When the still image insertion process is designated, the central processing unit 10 executes the following edit sheet output process. First, a moving image is read from the storage unit 12, and the moving image is divided into scenes by moving image scene decomposition processing to generate a still image that represents each scene. For example, the video scene division processing may be processed as a separate scene for each file, or an editing signal indicating a break in the video scene is given to the head part of each video scene, and the editing A signal may be detected and processed. Further, the still image that is representative of each scene may be, for example, the top image for each scene, or may be the image of the portion with the highest audio signal level for each scene. The moving image to be processed may be selected by the user using the operation unit 14 or may be all the moving images held in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the moving picture scene decomposition means 36.

  The central processing unit 10 generates a thumbnail image obtained by reducing a representative still image extracted for each scene extracted from the moving image. The thumbnail image may be a reduced, reduced, or simplified image generated from a representative image of a scene that can be recognized by a human. An existing algorithm can be used for the image reduction processing. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet generating means 38.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the central processing unit 10 collects representative thumbnail images 54 of each scene extracted from the moving image as one image data, and each thumbnail image 54 indicates a time code indicating a scene start time in the moving image. 56. A processing indicator is added to generate an edit sheet image. The time code 56 is a code representing the time at which a moving image scene represented by each thumbnail image starts. Hereinafter, the time code 56 is used as information for specifying a moving image scene, but any information that can specify the position of each scene in the moving image data may be used.

  In addition, the processing indicator is a moving image linking process, synthesis of a still image with a moving image scene or still image, designation of insertion of a still image between moving image scenes or still image data, moving image scene or still image Process selection box (process selection area) 50 for performing deletion, information specifying the still image or moving image to be processed using the process selection box, and specifying conditions for specifying the insertion / combination time A box (condition specifying area) 52 is included. The process selection box 50 is provided for each edit sheet. For example, the process selection box 50 may be arranged at a corner of the edit sheet so that the user can easily specify the process. In addition, the condition specification box 52 is edited to make it easy to specify a moving image scene or still image to be combined, or to easily specify a moving image scene or still image data to be inserted. You may arrange | position before each thumbnail of a sheet | seat, and between each thumbnail.

  The central processing unit 10 transmits the generated edit sheet image to the image forming unit 22, and causes the image forming unit 22 to form an edit sheet image on a print medium. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet generating means 38.

  In step S16, processing for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the process selection box of the edit sheet output in step S14, writes a check, and further inserts a still image into the condition designation box between thumbnails indicating the scene of the moving image as the insertion destination. Write the page number of the still image and the number of insertion seconds. The user puts together an edit sheet on which necessary items are written and a still image original to be inserted between moving image scenes, and sets the same on the scanner unit 20 and instructs the start of reading processing using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads an editing sheet and a still image document set in the scanner unit 20, and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. At this time, page numbers are assigned to the still images read together with the editing sheet in the reading order of the still images, and stored in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when reading processing is performed by sequentially setting an image on a editing sheet, a photographic image, and a handwritten character image in the scanner unit 20, page number 1 is assigned to the photographic image, Page number 2 is assigned to the handwritten character image.

  In step S18, image analysis of the read editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts a process selected from the process selection box 50 using an existing image analysis process. In the present embodiment, the following description is given assuming that the insertion process is designated. The case where another process is selected will be described later. In addition, from the scene identifier (moving time code, etc.) of the moving image represented by the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet, the page number of the still image and the number of display seconds are written in the condition specification box. The page number and the number of seconds are read and associated with the time code of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail images before and after the page number. These data are stored in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, if a check is entered in the still image insertion processing box in the processing selection box, it is analyzed that the still image insertion processing is designated. Also, since “1” and “5” are entered in the condition designation box between the first thumbnail image and the second thumbnail image, the moving picture scene specified by the first thumbnail image and 2 The analysis is performed by inserting a still image (photo image in this example) specified by page number 1 for 5 seconds between the moving image scene specified by the nth thumbnail image. Similarly, since “2” and “3” are entered in the condition designation box between the second thumbnail image and the third thumbnail image, the movie scene specified by the second thumbnail image Analysis is performed by inserting a still image (in this example, an image of handwritten characters) specified by page number 2 for 3 seconds between the moving image scene specified by the third thumbnail image. As a result, an insertion database as shown in FIG. 6 is generated.

  In step S20, a still image insertion process is performed based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S18. The central processing unit 10 trims the still image specified by the page number in the condition specification box at a preset position and size, and performs a specified second of the same resolution and playback speed as the moving image to be inserted by moving image generation processing. Convert to a number of moving images. An existing algorithm can be used for the moving image generation processing. This process constitutes a part of the moving image scene generating means 42.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, an image of a photo with page number 1 in the condition designation box is converted into a moving image of 5 seconds designated in the condition designation box. Similarly, the handwritten character image with the page number 2 in the condition designation box is converted into a 3-second moving image designated in the condition designation box.

  Next, the central processing unit 10 reads the moving image scene specified by the moving image time code from the storage unit 12. That is, the position of the scene before and after the insertion in the moving image is obtained based on the time code of the scene that is the insertion target of the still image, and the moving image data is divided at that position. Then, the moving image converted from the still image by the above process is inserted between the divided scenes. The linked moving image data is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new moving image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image connecting means 46.

  For example, when the editing sheet and the still image shown in FIG. 5 are read, as shown in FIG. 7, the moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image and the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image A moving image scene generated from a photo image is inserted for 5 seconds, and a handwritten character is inserted between the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image and the moving image scene specified by the third thumbnail image. A moving image scene generated from the image is inserted for 3 seconds.

  When handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, or misrecognition in the reading process in step S16 or the analyzing process in step S18. Therefore, the processing content is displayed on the display unit 16 in the analyzing process in step S18. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

  Of course, when there are a plurality of moving image files, an editing sheet of a plurality of moving images may be generated and used. That is, a plurality of moving image editing sheets and still image originals may be overlapped and read by the scanner unit 20, and the still image originals may be shared in editing a plurality of moving images. In this case, the page position of the still image is designated by the number of pages of the attached document not including the moving image editing sheet.

<Modification Example 1>
The processing in this modified example is still image insertion processing for inserting a still image into a moving image as in the above embodiment. However, when a still image inserted from an original attached to an editing sheet is read using the scanner unit 20, A description will be given of an example of designating from a still image already stored electronically on a recording medium.

  The processing in this modified example is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  In steps S10 and S12, processing is performed as in the above embodiment. However, in step S12, the user uses the operation unit 14 to instruct to output a still image editing sheet.

  In user step S22, an edit sheet output process is performed. In this step, in addition to the moving image editing sheet in step S14, a still image editing sheet is also output. Since the output process of the moving image editing sheet is the same as that in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  When the output of the still image editing sheet is also designated, the central processing unit 10 executes the following still image editing sheet output processing. First, a still image is read from a memory card attached to the external memory slot unit 18, and a thumbnail image obtained by reducing the read still image is generated. The thumbnail image may be a reduced, reduced, or simplified image generated from a representative image of a scene that can be recognized by a human.

  Here, it is assumed that a still image is stored in advance in the memory card. The still image may be read from the memory card, the image data of the still image stored and held in advance in the storage unit 12 may be read, or may be read from other means. Of course, the memory card from which the moving image is read may be the same as the memory card from which the still image is read. An existing algorithm can be used for the image reduction processing. This process constitutes a part of the still image output means 32.

  The central processing unit 10 further assigns a unique number to each thumbnail image. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the still image thumbnail images 66 are collected as one image data, and a still picture editing sheet image is generated with the number 64 assigned to each thumbnail image 66. Hereinafter, the number 64 is used as information for specifying a still image, but any information that can specify the storage position and order of each still image in the recording medium may be used.

  The central processing unit 10 transmits the generated still image editing sheet image to the image forming unit 22, and causes the image forming unit 22 to form an image of the still image editing sheet image on the print medium. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet generating means 38.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a processing indicator may be added to the still image editing sheet. The processing indicator includes a processing selection box (processing selection area) 60 for designating still image composition processing, still image insertion between still image data, and a processing target selected using the processing selection box. A condition designation box (condition designation area) 62 for specifying a still image to be included is included. The process selection box 60 is provided for each edit sheet. For example, the process selection box 60 may be arranged at a corner of the edit sheet so that the user can easily specify the process. In addition, the condition designation box 62 may be arranged in front of or between the thumbnails of the editing sheet in order to easily specify the still image to be combined or inserted.

  In step S24, processing for reading data from the editing sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the edit sheet of the moving image output in step S22 and writes a check. In addition, the number assigned to the thumbnail image of the still image to be inserted in the still image editing sheet and the number of display seconds in the condition designation box between the thumbnails of the moving image scene into which the still image is inserted in the moving image editing sheet Write. The user superimposes the moving image editing sheet on which necessary items are written and the still image editing sheet on the scanner unit 20, and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads the moving image and still image editing sheets set in the scanner unit 20, and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S26, image analysis of the read moving image and still image editing sheets is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the moving image editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In this modified example, the following description will be given assuming that the insertion process is designated. The number and second from the identifier of the video scene represented by the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet (video time code, etc.), the number of the still image and the number of display seconds in the condition specification box. The number is read and associated with the time code of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail images before and after the number. These data are stored in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, when a moving image and still image editing sheet as shown in FIG. 10 is read, a check is entered in the insertion processing box in the processing selection box, so that it is analyzed that the insertion processing is designated. . In addition, in the condition designation box between the first video and the second video thumbnail, the number P001 assigned to the second still image of the still image editing sheet, 5 and the number of display seconds are written. The analysis is performed by inserting the first still image of the still image editing sheet for 5 seconds between the thumbnail images of the first moving image and the second moving image of the moving image editing sheet. The insertion database in this case is as shown in FIG.

  In step S28, still image insertion processing is performed based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S26. The central processing unit 10 trims the still image designated by entering a number in the condition designation box at a preset position and size, and the same resolution and reproduction speed as the moving image to be inserted by moving image generation processing. Convert to a video with the specified number of seconds. An existing algorithm can be used for the moving image generation processing. This process constitutes a part of the moving image scene generating means 42.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a still image designated with the number P001 in the condition designation box of the moving image editing sheet is converted into a 5-second moving image designated in the condition designation box. Next, the central processing unit 10 reads the moving image data specified by the moving image identifier extracted from the analysis sheet image in step S26 from the storage unit 12. In step S26, the position of the scene before and after the insertion in the moving image is obtained based on the time code of the moving image scene that is the insertion destination, and the moving image data is divided at that position. Then, the moving image converted from the still image by the above process is inserted between the divided scenes. The generated new moving image data is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new moving image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image connecting means 46.

  For example, when the editing sheet shown in FIG. 10 is read, as shown in FIG. 12, the image of the number P001 is a moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image and a moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image. Is inserted as a 5-second movie.

  In addition, when handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, or misrecognition in the reading process in step S24 or the analysis process in step S26. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

  Of course, when there are a plurality of moving image files, an editing sheet of a plurality of moving images may be generated and used. That is, a plurality of moving image editing sheets and still image editing sheets may be overlapped and read by the scanner unit 20, and the still image editing sheets may be shared in editing a plurality of moving images. In this case, the still image number is commonly specified in the moving image editing sheet.

<Modification 2>
The process in this modification is an example in which new still image data is inserted into still image data stored in the storage medium. That is, this is an example in which new still image data is inserted into still image data already stored in the storage medium in the order.

  Processing in this modification is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  Steps S10 to S22 are performed in the same manner as in the first modification. Description of these processes is omitted. In this modification, a moving image editing sheet is not used, and therefore a moving image editing sheet may not be generated.

  In step S30, processing for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the still image editing sheet output in step S22 and writes a check. Further, the page number of the still image is written in the condition designation box between the thumbnails of the still images into which the still image is to be inserted. The user puts together the still image editing sheet on which necessary items are written and the still image original to be inserted into the scanner unit 20, and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads a still image editing sheet and a still image document set in the scanner unit 20, and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. At this time, page numbers are assigned to the still images read together with the editing sheet in the reading order of the still images, and stored in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S32, image analysis of the read still image editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In the present embodiment, the following description is given assuming that the insertion process is designated. Further, the identifier (still file name, etc.) of the still image represented by the thumbnail image included in the read editing sheet is extracted. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when a check is entered in the insertion processing box in the processing selection box, it is analyzed that the insertion processing is designated. Also, as shown in FIG. 14, page numbers 1 and 2 of still images are written in the condition designation boxes between the thumbnails of the first still image and the thumbnails of the first and second still images, respectively. The first still image read before the first still image is inserted, and the second still image read between the first still image and the second still image is inserted. It is analyzed when a still image of the eye is inserted. The analysis result is stored and held in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database as shown in FIG.

  In step S34, a still image insertion process is performed based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S32. The central processing unit 10 obtains a storage area in which the image data of the still image targeted for insertion in step S32 is stored, and inserts the image data of the still image designated as the insertion target at that position.

  For example, in the case of the editing sheet shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 16, the still image file of the first page of photo read in before the still image file of number P001 is inserted, and the still image of number P001 is inserted. And the still image file of the second page that has been read is inserted between the still image files of the number P002.

  When handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, misrecognition in the reading process in step S30, or the analyzing process in step S32. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

<Modification 3>
The process in the present modification is not an example of inserting a still image between moving image scenes, but is an example of combining a still image with a moving image scene.

  The process in this modification is performed along the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  Steps S10 to S16 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Therefore, the description here is omitted.

  In step S34, image analysis of the read moving image editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that the synthesis process is designated. In addition, from the scene identifier (moving time code, etc.) of the moving image represented by the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet, the page number of the still image and the number of display seconds are written in the condition specification box. The page number and the number of seconds are read and associated with the time code of the moving image scene specified by the subsequent thumbnail image. These data are stored in the storage unit 12 as a synthesis database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, if a check is entered in the still image compositing processing box in the processing selection box, it is analyzed that the compositing processing is designated. Also, since “1” and “5” are entered in the condition designation box in front of the first thumbnail image, the still image (page number 1) is specified for the moving image specified by the first thumbnail image. In this example, a photograph image) is analyzed for 5 seconds. In addition, since “2” and “3” are entered in the condition designation box between the first thumbnail image and the second thumbnail image, the page is displayed in the movie scene specified by the second thumbnail image. Analysis is performed by synthesizing a still image specified by number 2 (in this example, a handwritten image) for 3 seconds. In this case, the synthesis database is as shown in FIG.

  In step S36, a still image is combined with a moving image scene based on the contents of the editing sheet analyzed in step S34. The central processing unit 10 trims the still image specified by the page number in the condition specification box at a preset position and size, and performs a specified second of the same resolution and playback speed as the video to be synthesized by moving image generation processing. Convert to a number of moving images. An existing algorithm can be used for the moving image generation processing. This process constitutes a part of the moving image scene generating means 42.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, an image of a photo with page number 1 in the condition designation box is converted into a moving image of 5 seconds designated in the condition designation box. Similarly, the handwritten character image with the page number 2 in the condition designation box is converted into a 3-second moving image designated in the condition designation box.

  Next, the central processing unit 10 reads the moving image scene specified by the moving image time code from the storage unit 12. That is, the position of the scene before and after insertion in the moving image is obtained based on the time code of the scene to be synthesized with the still image, and the moving image data is divided at that position. Then, the moving image converted from the still image by the above process is combined with the head portion of the divided scene. The moving image data synthesized in this way is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new moving image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image composition means 44.

  For example, when the editing sheet and still image shown in FIG. 18 are read, as shown in FIG. 20, the editing sheet and the still image are generated from the first page still image in the first 5 seconds of the moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image. The moving image is synthesized, and the moving image generated from the still image of the second page is synthesized in the first 3 seconds of the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image.

  In addition, when handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user or misrecognition in the reading process in step S16 and the analysis process in step S34. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

  Of course, when there are a plurality of moving image files, an editing sheet of a plurality of moving images may be generated and used. That is, a plurality of moving image editing sheets and still image originals may be overlapped and read by the scanner unit 20, and the still image originals may be shared in editing a plurality of moving images. In this case, the page position of the still image is designated by the number of pages of the attached document not including the moving image editing sheet.

  Further, as in the above-described modification example 1, the scanner unit 20 is not used to read a still image synthesized from a document attached to an edit sheet, but is synthesized from a still image already stored electronically on a recording medium. You may specify a still image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a moving image scene in which a still image with the number P001 is identified by the first thumbnail image is obtained by superimposing a moving image editing sheet and a still image editing sheet by the scanner unit 20. Is synthesized for 5 seconds, and the still image with the number P002 is synthesized for 3 seconds with the beginning of the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image.

<Modification 4>
The processing in this modification is an example in which a new still image is synthesized with the still image stored in the recording medium.

  The processing in this modified example is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  Steps S10 to S22 are performed in the same manner as in the second modification. Description of these processes is omitted.

  In step S38, processing for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the still image editing sheet output in step S22 and writes a check. Further, the page number of the still image is written in the condition designation box in front of the still image thumbnail to be combined. The user puts together the still image editing sheet on which necessary items are written and the still image original to be inserted into the scanner unit 20, and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads a still image editing sheet and a still image document set in the scanner unit 20, and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. At this time, page numbers are assigned to the still images read together with the editing sheet in the reading order of the still images, and stored in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S40, image analysis of the read still image editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In the present embodiment, the following description will be given assuming that the synthesis process is designated. Also, the number of the still image attached to the thumbnail image included in the read editing sheet is extracted. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, when a check is entered in the synthesis process box in the process selection box, it is analyzed that the synthesis process is designated. In addition, when still image page numbers 1 and 2 are written in the condition specification boxes before the first still image thumbnail and between the first still image and the second still image thumbnail, The first page still image read according to the still image is synthesized, and the second page still image read according to the second still image is synthesized. The analysis result is stored and held in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database as shown in FIG.

  In step S42, a still image composition process is performed based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S40. The central processing unit 10 reads out the image data of the still image that is to be combined in step S40, and combines the specified still image data.

  For example, in the case of the editing sheet shown in FIG. 23, as shown in FIG. 25, the image data of the still image with the number P001 is read from the memory card or the like mounted in the storage unit 12 or the external memory slot unit 18, and the image The still image file of the first page photo is combined with the data. The synthesis process can be performed with an existing algorithm. In addition, the still image file of the handwritten character of the second page that is also read in the image data of the still image with the number P002 is synthesized. The generated new still image data is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new still image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image composition means 44.

  When handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, misrecognition in the reading process in step S38, or the analyzing process in step S40, so that the processing content is displayed on the display unit 16 in the analyzing process in step S40. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

  Still images already stored in the storage unit 12 or the memory card may be combined. In this case, the same processing as Steps S10 to S22 of Modification 1 is performed. Thereafter, a process for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the still image editing sheet and writes a check. Further, the number of the thumbnail image to be combined in the still image editing sheet is written in the condition designation box in front of the still image thumbnail to be combined. Then, the still image editing sheet is set in the scanner unit 20 and the operation unit 14 is used to instruct the start of the reading process. As a result, the still image editing sheet set in the scanner unit 20 is read, and the data is stored and held in the storage unit 12.

  Next, the central processing unit 10 reads and analyzes the image data of the edit sheet held in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 26, when a check is entered in the synthesis process box in the process selection box, it is analyzed that the synthesis process is designated. If the third still image number P003 is written in the condition designation box in front of the first still image thumbnail, it is analyzed that the third still image is combined with the first still image. Further, it is analyzed by synthesizing the still image of the first page handwritten character of the original read simultaneously with the image data of the still image of number P002. The analysis result is stored and held in the storage unit 12 as a synthesis database. In the case of the example of FIG. 26, the composite database is as shown in FIG. These processes constitute a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  Then, still image composition processing is performed based on the analyzed contents of the edit sheet. The central processing unit 10 reads out the image data of the still image to be combined and combines the specified still image data. For example, in the case of the edit sheet shown in FIG. 26, as shown in FIG. The image of the number P003 is synthesized with the image of the number P001. The synthesis process can be performed with an existing algorithm. In addition, the still image file of the first page handwritten text that is also read in the image data of the still image with the number P002 is synthesized. The generated new still image data is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new still image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image composition means 44.

  Of course, a plurality of still image editing sheets may be used. That is, a plurality of still image editing sheets are superimposed and read by the scanner unit 20, and the number assigned to the thumbnail image formed on the still image editing sheet is displayed in the condition designation box for the still image thumbnail image to be synthesized. By writing, the composition processing may be performed while mutually referring to a plurality of still image editing sheets.

<Modification 5>
The process in the present modification is an example in which another moving image scene is inserted (linked) between moving image scenes.

  The process is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  The processes in steps S10 to S14 are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. However, in this modified example, two moving image editing sheets are generated. At this time, a thumbnail image representative of each scene in a plurality of moving images designated by the user is formed and output on each editing sheet. Further, thumbnail images representing a plurality of moving images stored for each folder in which moving images are stored may be formed and output.

  In step S44, processing for reading data from the editing sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the process selection box of the edit sheet output in step S14, writes a check, and further displays a thumbnail image of another moving image in the condition designation box between the thumbnails of the moving image scene to be inserted. Write the number assigned to. The user puts together a plurality of moving image editing sheets on the scanner unit 20 and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads a plurality of editing sheets set in the scanner unit 20 and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S46, image analysis of the read editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In the present embodiment, the following description is given assuming that the insertion process is designated. Also, it reads the number from the movie scene identifier (movie time code, etc.) represented by the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet, and the movie specification number in the condition specification box, before and after Corresponds to the time code of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image. These data are stored in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30, if a check is entered in the insertion processing box in the processing selection box, it is analyzed that the insertion processing is designated. In the condition designation box between the first thumbnail image (0000) and the second thumbnail image (04E2), the movie number A000 is entered, so the movie specified by the first thumbnail image (0000) When the moving image specified by the number A000 of the editing sheet of the second moving image is inserted between this scene and the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image (04E2), the analysis is performed. The insertion database in this case is as shown in FIG.

  In step S48, moving image insertion processing is performed based on the analyzed contents of the edit sheet. The central processing unit 10 obtains the position in the moving image of the scene before and after the insertion based on the time code of the moving image scene analyzed in step S46, and divides the moving image data at that position. . Then, the central processing unit 10 reads out the moving image designated by the number in the condition designation box from the memory card or the like mounted in the storage unit 12 or the external memory slot unit 18, and the moving image data between the scenes designated as the insertion destinations. Insert. The moving image data newly generated by the insertion is stored and saved in the storage unit 12 as new moving image data. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image connecting means 46.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 30, as shown in FIG. 32, between the moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image (0000) and the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image (04E2). A moving image scene represented by a thumbnail image of number A000 on the second moving image editing sheet is inserted.

  In addition, when handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, misrecognition in the reading process in step S44, or the analysis process in step S46. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

<Modification 6>
This modification is an example of a moving image connection process or a deletion process. Moreover, it is an example about the process performed combining the said embodiment and modification.

  The processing is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  The processes in steps S10 to S14 are performed in the same manner as in the modified example 5. Also in this modification, two moving image editing sheets are generated.

  In step S50, a process for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user selects a desired process from the process selection box of the edit sheet output in step S14 and writes a check. In this modified example, the connection process is selected. In addition, if a synthesis process or an insertion process is required simultaneously with the concatenation process, it is specified in the process selection box. The user puts together a plurality of moving image editing sheets on the scanner unit 20 and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives a read processing start command, the central processing unit 10 reads a plurality of editing sheets set in the scanner unit 20 and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S52, image analysis of the read editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process selected from the process selection box. In the present embodiment, the following description will be given on the assumption that at least a connection process is designated. Also, it reads the number and the number of seconds from the identifier of the video scene represented by the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet (video time code, etc.), and the video specification number in the condition specification box, Corresponds to the time code of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image. These data are stored in the storage unit 12 as an insertion database or a synthesis database. Since these processes are the same as those in the above-described embodiment and modification examples, description thereof will be omitted. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34, when a check is entered in the connection process box in the process selection box, it is analyzed that the connection process is designated.

  Further, in the first editing sheet, the insertion processing box is also checked, and the page number “1” is displayed in the condition designation box between the first thumbnail image (0000) and the second thumbnail image (04E2). ”And the number of seconds“ 5 ”are entered, so that editing is performed between the moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image (0000) and the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image (04E2). When a moving image generated from the still image of the first page read over the sheet is inserted for 5 seconds, it is analyzed. In the second editing sheet, the composition processing box is also checked, and the page number “2” is displayed in the condition designation box between the first thumbnail image (A000) and the second thumbnail image (A52E). ”And the number of seconds“ 3 ”are entered, so that the moving image generated from the still image of the second page read over the editing sheet at the beginning of the moving image specified by the second thumbnail image (A52E) It is analyzed when it is synthesized for 3 seconds.

  In addition, in the first editing sheet, the delete box provided below the third thumbnail image (0EA6) is checked, so that the third thumbnail image (0EA6) in the first editing sheet is checked. It is analyzed when the specified movie scene is deleted.

  In step S54, each process including a moving image connection process is performed based on the analyzed contents of the edit sheet. First, the central processing unit 10 performs the insertion process and the synthesis process analyzed in step S52. Since these processes are the same as those in the above-described embodiment and modification examples, description thereof will be omitted. Further, a process of deleting the moving image scene designated to be deleted from the moving image data is performed. Thereafter, the moving images included in the editing sheets of the plurality of moving images are connected. The moving images are connected in the order in which the editing sheets are read.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 34, as shown in FIG. 35, after the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image shown in the first editing sheet, it is displayed on the second editing sheet. The moving images are linked so that the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image being displayed continues.

  In this modification, an example in which two editing sheets are read in an overlapping manner has been described, but three or more editing sheets may be used. In this case, it is assumed that moving image data is linked in the order in which the editing sheets are read.

  In addition, when handwritten on the edit sheet, there is a possibility of omission of entry by the user, misrecognition in the reading process in step S50, or the analyzing process in step S52. May be displayed so that the user can check and correct as appropriate.

<Modification Example 7>
The process in this modified example is an example in which a still image that the user has handwritten or pasted on an editing sheet is inserted as a moving image between moving image scenes or a part of a moving image scene.

  The editing process is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  Since the processes in steps S10 and S12 are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. In step S56, an edit sheet output process is performed. When the still image insertion process is designated, the central processing unit 10 executes the following edit sheet output process. First, a moving image is read from the storage unit 12 and a moving image scene division process is performed. Further, the central processing unit 10 generates a thumbnail image obtained by reducing a still image that is representative of each scene extracted from the moving image. It is assumed that the thumbnail image in the present embodiment has been reduced in color to such an extent that a human can recognize it.

  The central processing unit 10 further generates an edit sheet. As shown in FIG. 37, in addition to the thumbnail image 54, the time code 56, the process selection box (process selection area) 50, the condition designation box (condition designation area) 52, the scroll designation box (scroll designation area) 70 and the image entry An edit sheet including a box (image entry area) 72 is generated. The scroll designation box (scroll designation area) 70 is used for designating a still image to be scroll-displayed between moving image scenes by the user entering the number assigned to the image entry box (image entry area) 72. The image entry box (image entry area) 72 is used as an area for entering or pasting an image designated as a scroll target in the thumbnail image 54 or the scroll designation box (scroll designation area) 70.

  The central processing unit 10 transmits the generated edit sheet image to the image forming unit 22, and causes the image forming unit 22 to form an edit sheet image on a print medium. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet generating means 38.

  In step S58, processing for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. The user enters or pastes an image to be scrolled in the image entry box 72 before the reading process. Further, when scrolling between moving image scenes, the number of the image entry box 72 is written into the scroll designation box 70 between the thumbnail images 54 representing the moving image scene to be inserted, and the scroll direction is written with an arrow. When scrolling within a moving image scene, the number of the image entry box 72 is written in the thumbnail image 54 representing the moving image scene to be inserted, and the scroll direction is written with an arrow. Thereafter, the user sets the editing sheet on the scanner unit 20 and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives an instruction to start reading processing, the central processing unit 10 reads an editing sheet set in the scanner unit 20 and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S60, image analysis of the read editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process instructed by the user using the existing image analysis process.

  If a number is described in the thumbnail image 54 included in the read editing sheet, it is analyzed that the still image is synthesized so as to be scrolled in the moving image indicated by the thumbnail image 54. In this case, the scene identifier of the thumbnail image 54 (such as the time code of the moving image) and the number of the image entry box 72 are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit 12 as a scroll database. If a number is written in the scroll designation box 70, it is analyzed that a still image is inserted so as to scroll between moving image scenes indicated by thumbnail images 54 before and after the scroll designation box 70. In this case, the scene identifiers (time code of the moving image, etc.) of the previous and subsequent thumbnail images 54 and the number of the image entry box 72 are associated and stored in the storage unit 12 as a scroll database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when the number “2” is entered in the first thumbnail image, the time code “00000” and the number “2” of the moving image scene indicated by the first thumbnail image Are associated and registered in the scroll database. When “3” is entered in the scroll designation box 70 between the second thumbnail image and the third thumbnail image, the time code “04E20” of the moving image indicated by the second thumbnail image and the third thumbnail image are displayed. The time code “0EA60” and the number “3” of the moving image indicated by the thumbnail images are registered in the scroll database in association with each other. As a result, a scroll database as shown in FIG. 39 is generated.

  Further, the direction of the arrow indicating the direction of the scroll attached starting from the number of the thumbnail image 54 or the scroll designation box 70 is obtained by image analysis processing, and the direction of the arrow is registered in the scroll database. The arrow is an image in which two line segments intersect at one end of one line segment. The determination of the intersection of the line segments is performed with some allowance. The point where the three line segments intersect is the end point of the arrow, and the opposite of the line segment is the start point. Any method may be used to check the direction of the arrow. For example, the start and end points of the arrow are obtained, and the eight directions shown in FIG. 40 (upper, upper right, right, lower right, lower, lower left, left, upper left) ) May be obtained as the arrow direction. Further, a case where the difference between the start point and the end point in the horizontal direction is larger than the difference in the vertical direction may be determined as a horizontal arrow, and otherwise, it may be determined as a vertical arrow. In the case of a vertical arrow, if the end point is above the start point on the screen, the arrow may be determined to be an upward arrow, and vice versa. In the case of a horizontal arrow, if the end point is on the left of the screen from the start point, it may be determined that the arrow is to the left, and in the opposite case, the arrow is to the right. When the direction of the arrow is obtained for the example of FIG. 38, a scroll database as shown in FIG. 39 is generated.

  In step S62, scroll processing is performed based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S60. The central processing unit 10 reads the moving image scene specified by the moving image time code from the storage unit 12. That is, the moving image data is divided based on the time code of the scene that is the insertion target of the scroll image. Then, the moving image converted from the still image by the above process is inserted into the divided scenes or between the scenes. New moving image data newly generated by the scroll processing is stored and saved in the storage unit 12. Further, it may be stored together with the storage unit 12 or in a memory card or the like attached to the external memory slot unit 18 instead of the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the image connecting means 46.

  For example, when the editing sheet shown in FIG. 38 is read, as shown in FIG. 41, the image entered in the second image entry box 72 in the moving image scene specified by the first thumbnail image is displayed from the left to the right. It is synthesized to scroll to. At this time, the central processing unit 10 performs moving image generation processing for converting each still image read from the second image entry box 72 into a moving image that scrolls at a preset size and time, and targets the moving image as a target. Is synthesized into a video. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the image entered in the third image entry box 72 between the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image and the moving image scene specified by the third thumbnail image. Is inserted to scroll from top to bottom. At this time, the central processing unit 10 performs a moving image generation process for converting each still image read from the third image entry box 72 into a moving image that scrolls at a preset size and time, and targets the moving image as a target. Insert between videos. An existing algorithm can be used for the moving image generation processing. This process constitutes a part of the moving image scene generating means 42.

  As for the scroll direction registered in the scroll database, a scroll range on the screen may be determined for each reference direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, the scroll range may be from a predetermined start point to an end point on the screen for each reference direction (upper, upper right, right, lower right, lower, lower left, left, upper left). . For example, in the “right” direction, the range from the fourth area to the sixth area in FIG. 43 is set as the scroll range.

  In this modification, the scroll direction of each image is quantized in one direction, but the image may be scrolled along an arrow trajectory described in the edit sheet. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, when an editing sheet in which an arrow is entered in a thumbnail image is read, the image in the image entry box of that number is scrolled and displayed in the image along the locus of the arrow as shown in FIG. A moving image may be generated.

  Further, when only the number is entered in the editing sheet and no arrow is attached, the still image with the number designated as simple composition may be synthesized with the moving image without scrolling.

<Modification Example 8>
The processing in this modification is an example of fade-in, fade-out, wipe-in, etc. for a moving image scene.

  The editing process is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. An editing program is stored and held in the storage unit 12, and the central processing unit 10 reads this program and implements editing processing using functions of each unit of the editing apparatus 100. This editing process can be realized by combining the means shown in FIG.

  Since the processes of steps S10, S12, and S56 are the same as in the modification example 7, the description thereof is omitted. In step S64, processing for reading data from the edit sheet is performed. Before the reading process, the user enters a symbol indicating fade-in on the left edge of the thumbnail image of the moving image scene to be faded-in. Also, a symbol indicating fade-out is written on the right edge of the thumbnail image of the moving image scene to be faded-out. Also, a symbol indicating wipe-in is written at the edge of the thumbnail image of the moving image scene to be wiped-in. Thereafter, the user sets the editing sheet on the scanner unit 20 and instructs the start of the reading process using the operation unit 14.

  Symbols indicating fade-in, fade-out, and wipe-in may be symbols that match the impression of these processes for the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, if the symbols 74 and 76 indicating the fade-in or fade-out are “x”, the Japanese impression on the fade-in that displays the image gradually and strongly or the fade-out that displays the image gradually weakly. It will be in accordance with. Further, if the symbol 78 indicating the wipe-in is “◯”, the impression of the Japanese with respect to the wipe-in that causes the image to be displayed while scrolling at a normal intensity is obtained. Since the symbols that match the impression of processing differ in each country, the symbols may be changed according to each.

  When the central processing unit 10 receives an instruction to start reading processing, the central processing unit 10 reads an editing sheet set in the scanner unit 20 and stores and holds the data in the storage unit 12. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  In step S66, image analysis of the read editing sheet is performed. The central processing unit 10 reads the image data of the editing sheet held in the storage unit 12 and extracts the process instructed by the user using the existing image analysis process.

  If the left edge of the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet is marked with a symbol 74 indicating fade-in, that is, “×”, the top portion of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image is displayed as the previous thumbnail image. It is analyzed that the process of fading in after the moving image scene specified in (1) is specified. When a symbol 76 indicating a fade-out, that is, “×” is written at the right edge of the thumbnail image included in the read edit sheet, the end portion of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image is represented by the subsequent thumbnail image. It is analyzed that the process of fading out is specified in front of the specified moving image scene. If a symbol 78 indicating wipe-in is written at the edge of the thumbnail image included in the read editing sheet, that is, “O” is entered, the first thumbnail image of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image is displayed as the previous thumbnail image. It is analyzed that the process of wiping in the end part of the moving image scene specified by is specified. These analysis results are stored in the storage unit 12 as a special processing database. This process constitutes a part of the edit sheet recognition means 40.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when “x” is written on the left edge of the second thumbnail image, the time code “04E20” and the fade-in of the moving image scene indicated by the second thumbnail image are displayed. It is associated and registered in the special processing database. In addition, when “x” is written on the right edge of the third thumbnail image, the time code “0EA60” of the moving image indicated by the third thumbnail image and the fade-out are associated and registered in the special processing database. . When “◯” is written on the left edge of the fifth thumbnail image, the time code “0F520” of the moving image indicated by the fifth thumbnail image and the wipe-in are associated with each other and registered in the special processing database. . As a result, a special processing database as shown in FIG. 48 is generated.

  In step S68, a moving image that has been subjected to fade-in processing, fade-out processing, and wipe-in processing based on the contents of the edit sheet analyzed in step S66 is generated. The central processing unit 10 refers to the special processing database, and reads a moving image scene specified by the time code registered therein from the storage unit 12. That is, the moving image data is divided based on the time code of the scene that is the insertion target of the scroll image.

  When fade-in processing is registered in the special processing database, the brightness of the video for the predetermined time at the beginning of the scene of the video subject to fade-in processing gradually increases after the previous video scene. Is processed. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain a fade-in effect in which a target moving image scene appears on the screen little by little.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the moving image scene specified by the second thumbnail image is the target of fade-in processing, as shown in FIG. The fade-in process is performed so that the head portion of the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image gradually becomes stronger.

  When fade-out processing is registered in the special processing database, processing is performed so that the luminance of the video for the predetermined time at the end of the video scene to be fade-out processing gradually decreases before the subsequent video scene. Apply. As a result, it is possible to obtain a fade-out effect in which the target moving image scene gradually disappears from the screen.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the moving image scene specified by the third thumbnail image is the target of the fade-out process, as shown in FIG. 50, the moving image scene precedes the subsequent moving image scene. A fade-out process is applied so that the end of the frame gradually weakens.

  When wipe-in processing is registered in the special processing database, the video for the predetermined time at the beginning of the scene of the video subject to wipe-in processing appears over the end of the previous video scene and gradually scrolls. The process is performed as follows. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain a wipe-in effect in which a target moving image scene appears on the screen little by little.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when the moving image scene specified by the fifth thumbnail image is the target of the wipe-in process, as shown in FIG. 51, the next moving image scene is placed at the end of the previous moving image scene. Processing is performed so that the beginning of the moving image scene appears gradually scrolling from the right side of the screen.

  An existing algorithm can be used for the moving image generation processing. These processes constitute a part of the moving image scene generating means 42.

  In this modified example, when a wipe-in symbol is attached to the left edge of the thumbnail image, the target video scene is wiped in while shifting from the right to the left. However, the wipe-in symbol is added to the thumbnail image. The wipe-in direction may be changed according to the position of the edge. For example, when a wipe-in symbol is added to the right edge, upper edge, and lower edge of a thumbnail image, the wipe-in process may be performed so as to shift the moving image scene to the right, upward, and downward directions, respectively.

  In this modified example, the time for performing the fade-in process, the fade-out process, and the wipe-in process is set in advance, but an area for entering the time to fade in, fade out, and wipe in is provided on the edit sheet. The fade-in process, the fade-out process, and the wipe-in process may be performed only for the time read from.

  Further, in this modified example, the fade-in process, the fade-out process, and the wipe-in process have been described as examples, but the process that can be specified in the edit sheet is not limited to this. A symbol for designating each process in the edit sheet is determined in advance, and the user enters the symbol in a predetermined position (predetermined position of each thumbnail image, etc.) on the edit sheet and causes the scanner to read the symbol. The process specified by the symbol may be applied to each scene of the moving image.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the image processing apparatus in embodiment and the modification of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the image processing apparatus in embodiment and the modification of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit sheet | seat of the moving image in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the insertion database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit sheet of the still image in the modification 1 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the insertion database in the modification 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 2 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the insertion database in the modification 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 3 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the synthetic | combination database in the modification 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 3 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the synthetic | combination database in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the synthetic | combination database in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 4 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 5 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 5 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the insertion database in the modification 5 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 5 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 6 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 6 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 6 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit sheet | seat of the moving image in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the scroll database in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the scroll direction in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the scroll direction on the image in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the edit sheet | seat of the image process in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the image process in the modification 7 of this invention. It is a flowchart of the image processing method in the modification 8 of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image processing method in the modification 8 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the special process database in the modification 8 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the fade-in process in the modification 8 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the fade-out process in the modification 8 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a result of the wipe-in process in the modification 8 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 central processing unit, 12 storage unit, 14 operation unit, 16 display unit, 18 external memory slot unit, 20 scanner unit, 22 image forming unit, 24 interface unit, 30 external storage reading / reading unit, 32 still image output unit, 34 still Image input means, 36 moving image scene disassembling means, 38 editing sheet generating means, 40 editing sheet recognition means, 42 moving image scene generating means, 44 image compositing means, 46 image connecting means, 50 processing selection box, 52 condition specifying box, 54 thumbnail Image, 56 time code, 60 processing selection box,
62 condition designation box, 64 number, 66 thumbnail image, 70 scroll designation box, 72 image entry box, 74, 76, 78 symbols, 100 editing device.

Claims (17)

A thumbnail image for specifying moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit, and a process selection area for selecting processing to be performed on the moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image; Scanning the editing sheet including a condition designation area for designating a process condition selected by the process selection area, and a process selected in the process selection area and the condition designation area. And an image reading unit for reading
Image editing, wherein the selected process is performed on the moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit according to the specified processing conditions read by the image reading unit. apparatus. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes an insert selection box for selecting an insert process,
The condition specifying area includes a first area that specifies a page number of a still image to be inserted between scenes of a moving image specified by a thumbnail image, and a second area that specifies an insertion time of the still image to be inserted. A video editing sheet,
Read the moving image editing sheet in the image reading unit, scan the still image and assign page numbers in the order of reading,
When the insertion selection box is selected in the edit sheet for the moving image, the still image assigned the page number specified in the first area is converted into a moving image having the insertion time specified in the second area. An image editing apparatus, wherein a new moving image is generated by inserting between scenes of a moving image specified by the thumbnail image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes an insert selection box for selecting an insert process,
A moving image in which the condition specifying region includes a first region that specifies a number of a still image to be inserted between scenes of a moving image specified by a thumbnail image, and a second region that specifies an insertion time of the still image to be inserted Edit sheet and
A still image editing sheet in which a still image thumbnail image and a number for identifying the still image are associated with each other;
Reading the moving image editing sheet and the still image editing sheet in the image reading unit,
When the insertion selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the still image specified by the number specified in the first area in the still image editing sheet is inserted in the second area. An image editing apparatus that generates a new moving image by converting between the moving image scenes identified by the thumbnail image after being converted into a moving image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes an insert selection box for selecting an insert process,
The condition designation area is a still image editing sheet including a first area for designating a page number of a still image to be inserted between still image data specified by a thumbnail image;
Read the still image editing sheet in the image reading unit, scan the still image and assign page numbers in the order of reading,
When the insertion selection box is selected in the still image editing sheet, the still image assigned the page number specified in the first area is inserted between the still image data specified by the thumbnail image. An image editing apparatus that is stored in the storage unit. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process,
The moving image including the condition specifying region including a first region that specifies a page number of a still image to be combined with a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image, and a second region that specifies a combining time of the inserted still image. Edit sheet
Read the moving image editing sheet in the image reading unit, scan the still image and assign page numbers in the order of reading,
When the composition selection box is selected in the edit sheet for the moving image, the still image assigned the page number specified in the first area is converted into a moving image having the insertion time specified in the second area. An image editing apparatus, wherein a new moving image is generated by combining with a moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process,
The condition specifying area includes a first area that specifies a number of a still image to be combined with a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image, and a second area that specifies a combining time of the still image to be inserted. An edit sheet,
A still image editing sheet in which a still image thumbnail image and a number for identifying the still image are associated with each other;
Reading the moving image editing sheet and the still image editing sheet in the image reading unit,
When the composition selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the still image specified by the number specified in the first area in the still image editing sheet is inserted in the second area. An image editing apparatus that generates a new moving image by combining the moving image with the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process,
The condition designation area is a still image editing sheet including a first area for designating a number of a still image to be combined with still image data specified by a thumbnail image;
Read the still image editing sheet in the image reading unit, scan the still image and assign page numbers in the order of reading,
When the composite selection box is selected in the still image editing sheet, the still image assigned the number designated in the first area is combined with the still image data specified by the thumbnail image, and the An image editing apparatus that is stored in a storage unit. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes a synthesis selection box for selecting a synthesis process,
A first still image editing sheet, wherein the condition designating region includes a first region for designating a still image number to be combined with still image data identified by a thumbnail image;
A second still image editing sheet in which a still image thumbnail image and a number for identifying the still image are associated with each other;
The image reading unit scans and reads the first still image editing sheet and the second still image editing sheet,
When the composition selection box is selected in the first still image editing sheet, the thumbnail image is assigned the still image assigned in the second still image editing sheet with the number specified in the first area. An image editing apparatus characterized in that it is combined with the still image data specified in (1) and stored in the storage unit. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area includes an insert selection box for selecting an insert process,
The condition specifying area is a moving image editing sheet including a first area for specifying a moving image number to be inserted between moving image scenes specified by thumbnail images,
The image reading unit reads a plurality of the edit sheets,
When the insertion selection box is selected in any of the editing sheets of the moving image, the moving image specified by the number specified in the first area is inserted between the moving image scenes specified by the thumbnail image. An image editing apparatus that generates a new moving image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The process selection area is a video editing sheet including a link selection box for selecting a link process,
The image reading unit reads a plurality of the edit sheets,
An image editing apparatus, wherein when the connection selection box is selected in the moving image editing sheet, a moving image specified by the plurality of editing sheets is connected to generate a new moving image. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The edit sheet is
The condition specifying area is a moving image editing sheet including a third area that specifies that a moving image scene specified by a thumbnail image is to be deleted;
The image reading unit reads a plurality of the edit sheets,
When the third area is selected in the moving image editing sheet, the moving image scene specified by the thumbnail image specified in the third area is deleted from the moving image data to generate a new moving image. An image editing apparatus characterized by the above. The image editing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein:
The image editing apparatus, wherein the processing selection area is provided for each editing sheet. The image editing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein:
The image editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the condition specifying area is arranged between the thumbnail images in the editing sheet. The image editing apparatus according to claim 12,
The image editing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the third area is arranged in association with the thumbnail image in the editing sheet. The image editing apparatus according to any one of claims 3 and 6 to 10, wherein
An image editing apparatus, wherein all moving images or still images to be processed are stored in the same storage device. A thumbnail image for specifying moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit, and a process selection area for selecting processing to be performed on the moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image; Scanning the editing sheet including a condition designation area for designating a process condition selected by the process selection area, and a process selected in the process selection area and the condition designation area. An image reading process for reading
An image processing step of applying the selected processing in accordance with the specified processing conditions read in the image reading step to a moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit;
An image editing method comprising: A thumbnail image for specifying moving image scene or still image data stored in the storage unit, and a process selection area for selecting processing to be performed on the moving image scene or still image data indicated by the thumbnail image; Scanning the editing sheet including a condition designation area for designating a process condition selected by the process selection area, and a process selected in the process selection area and the condition designation area. And a computer system equipped with an image reading unit for reading
Image editing, wherein the selected process is performed on the moving image scene or still image stored in the storage unit according to the specified processing conditions read by the image reading unit. program.