JP2014112979A - Imaging device, display method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an imaging device, a display method, and a program capable of providing information that works as a guideline for selection of a special effect when a special effect is applied to a moving image.SOLUTION: There is provided an imaging device 1 capable of applying a special effect to image data, comprising: an imaging part 2 configured to image an object and continuously generate electronic image data of the object; and an image data storage part 9a configured to store image data generated by the imaging part 2. A display control part 11d causes a display part 7 to display images sequentially generated at a frame rate of a photography mode set by a photography mode setting part 11b in a chronological order, and causes the display part 7 to display information on a special effect to be applied to the image by a special effect image generation part 11c by referring to a recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage part 9d in descending order of the recommendation level in accordance with a combination with the frame rate of the photography mode set by the photography mode setting part 11b.

Description

  The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, a display method, and a program for imaging a subject and generating electronic image data.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there have been known techniques for responding to various demands of consumers by applying special effects to image data obtained by imaging a subject in an imaging apparatus such as a digital camera or a digital video. For example, a technique is known that can record image data obtained by applying a special effect such as wipe or sepia to image data obtained by imaging a subject (see Patent Document 1). In this technology, the user can display an image on which a special effect selected when the user operates an effect switch for selecting a special effect on a part of the image displayed on the display monitor. It is possible to easily select a desired special effect.

  In addition, the same subject was imaged multiple times, and the subject image and background image included in the image were separated using images corresponding to the captured image data, and the separated background image was blurred. After that, an imaging apparatus is known that generates a composite image by synthesizing again with a subject image (see Patent Document 2).

  Also, in order to support various shooting scenes when shooting a movie, the user must select and shoot from a plurality of shooting modes in which the frame rate (fps: Frame Per Second) of the image to be captured is set in advance. There is known an imaging apparatus capable of performing (see Patent Document 3).

JP-A-2005-347886 Japanese Patent No. 4321287 Japanese Patent No. 4464079

  However, in the conventional imaging device, when the frame rate of the image to be captured becomes high, there is a case where the moving image becomes unnatural due to a special effect that cannot be processed in time. For this reason, when a special effect is applied to a moving image, a technique capable of presenting information that serves as a guideline for selecting a combination of a frame rate of a captured image and a special effect has been demanded.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides an imaging apparatus, a display method, and a program capable of presenting information serving as a guideline for selecting a special effect when a special effect is applied to a moving image. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that images a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, and the imaging unit generates An image data storage unit for storing the image data and a display unit capable of displaying an image corresponding to the image data generated by the image pickup unit, and capable of applying a special effect to the image data. A combination of the shooting mode setting unit for setting the shooting mode of the normal shooting mode and the slow motion shooting mode faster than the frame rate of the normal shooting mode, and the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit. And a display control unit that displays only information on possible special effects on the display unit.

  In the imaging device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the shooting control unit can further set a 3D shooting mode, and the display control unit sequentially generates the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit. The displayed image is displayed on the display unit in chronological order, and information related to the special effect is superimposed on the image and displayed on the display unit.

  The image pickup apparatus according to the present invention is provided on the display screen of the display unit with a special effect image generating unit that generates a special effect image by applying a special effect to the image in the above invention, and contacts from the outside. A touch panel that accepts an input of a signal according to the position of the object, wherein the display control unit displays information on the special effect on the display unit with an icon, and the special effect image generation unit is connected to the touch panel. The special effect image may be generated by applying a special effect corresponding to the icon received in the contact area located on the icon display area to the image.

  Further, in the above-described invention, the imaging apparatus according to the present invention stores recommendation degree information that stores recommendation degree information that provides a recommendation degree according to a combination of the special effect applied to the image by the special effect image generation unit and the imaging mode. A storage unit, wherein the display control unit refers to the recommendation level information stored in the recommendation level information storage unit, and captures information related to the special effect to be applied to the image by the special effect image generation unit. It is characterized in that the display unit displays on the display unit in order of the recommendation degree according to the combination with the shooting mode set by the mode setting unit.

  The display method according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, an image data storage unit that stores image data generated by the imaging unit, A display unit capable of displaying an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit and capable of applying a special effect to the image data. Only information on special effects that can be combined with the shooting mode setting step for setting any shooting mode of the slow motion shooting mode faster than the frame rate of the normal shooting mode and the shooting mode set in the shooting mode setting step And a display control step of displaying on the display unit.

  Further, the program according to the present invention includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, an image data storage unit that stores image data generated by the imaging unit, A display unit capable of displaying an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit, and capable of applying a special effect to the image data. The imaging device is faster than the normal shooting mode and the frame rate of the normal shooting mode. A shooting mode setting step for setting one of the slow motion shooting modes, and a display for displaying only information on special effects that can be combined with the shooting mode set in the shooting mode setting step on the display unit And a control step.

  According to the present invention, the display control unit causes the display unit to display an image corresponding to the image data generated at the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit, and the recommendation degree information storage unit stores the image. Referring to the recommendation level information table, information on special effects that the special effect image generation unit should apply to the image data is displayed in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit. Display on the screen. As a result, the imaging apparatus has an effect of being able to present to the user information that serves as a guideline for combining special effects with respect to an image generated at the frame rate of the set shooting mode.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the imaging device according to the embodiment of the present invention on the side facing the subject. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a side facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation when the imaging apparatus captures a subject in the imaging mode and an image displayed on the display unit. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an overview of the menu operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation menu displayed on the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed by the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level storage information unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed by the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed by the display unit of the imaging apparatus. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an overview of the reproduction display process shown in FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. In the description of the drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a side facing the subject (front side) of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a side (back side) facing the user of the imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the imaging device 1 captures a subject, generates an electronic image data of the captured subject, and an attitude detection unit 3 that detects acceleration of the imaging device 1. , A light emitting unit 4 that emits light to a field of view imaged by the imaging unit 2, a clock 5 having a shooting date determination function and a timer function, an operation input unit 6 that receives input of various information of the imaging device 1, and an imaging A display unit 7 that displays an image corresponding to the image data generated by the unit 2, a touch panel 8 that receives an input of a signal corresponding to an external contact position, and various types of information including image data generated by the imaging unit 2. A storage unit 9 that stores data, a communication unit 10 that transmits and receives to and from an external processing device via the Internet, and a control unit 11 that controls the operation of the imaging device 1 are provided.

  The imaging unit 2 includes a lens unit 2a, a lens driving mechanism 2b, a diaphragm 2c, a diaphragm driving mechanism 2d, a shutter 2e, a shutter driving mechanism 2f, an imaging element 2g, and a signal processing unit 2h.

  The lens unit 2a is configured using a focus lens, a zoom lens, or the like, and condenses light from a predetermined visual field region. The lens driving mechanism 2b is configured using a DC motor or the like, and changes the focus position, focal length, and the like of the lens unit 2a by moving the focus lens, zoom lens, and the like of the lens unit 2a on the optical axis L1. .

  The diaphragm 2c adjusts the exposure by limiting the amount of incident light collected by the lens unit 2a. The aperture drive mechanism 2d is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the aperture 2c.

  The shutter 2e sets the state of the image sensor 2g to an exposure state or a light shielding state. The shutter drive mechanism 2f is configured using a stepping motor or the like, and drives the shutter 2e according to a release signal.

  The imaging device 2g is configured using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), or the like that receives the light collected by the lens unit 2a and converts it into an electrical signal (analog signal). The signal is output to the signal processing unit 2h.

  The signal processing unit 2h performs signal processing such as amplification on the electrical signal output from the image sensor 2g, and then performs A / D conversion to convert it into digital image data and outputs the digital image data to the control unit 11.

  The posture detection unit 3 is configured using an acceleration sensor. The posture detection unit 3 detects the posture state and / or movement of the imaging device 1 by detecting the acceleration of the imaging device 1. Specifically, the posture detection unit 3 detects the posture of the imaging device 1 with respect to the horizontal plane.

  The light emitting unit 4 is configured using a xenon lamp, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), or the like. The light emitting unit 4 irradiates strobe light that is auxiliary light toward the field of view of the imaging unit 2.

  The timepiece 5 generates a time signal that serves as a reference for the operation of the imaging apparatus 1. Thereby, the control part 11 can set the acquisition time which acquires image data from the image pick-up element 2g, the exposure time of the image pick-up element 2g, etc.

  The operation input unit 6 switches between a power switch 6a for switching the power state of the imaging apparatus 1 to an on state or an off state, a release switch 6b for inputting a release signal for giving a shooting instruction, and various shooting modes of the imaging apparatus 1. A mode switch 6c, an operation switch 6d for switching various settings of the imaging device 1, a menu switch 6e for displaying information on various shooting modes and special effects of the imaging device 1 on the display unit 7, and a zoom operation of the imaging unit 2 And a zoom switch 6f for performing.

  The display unit 7 is realized using a display panel made of liquid crystal, organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like. The display unit 7 displays an image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. The display unit 7 appropriately displays operation information of the imaging apparatus 1 and information related to shooting.

  The touch panel 8 is provided so as to overlap the display screen of the display unit 7 (see FIG. 3). The touch panel 8 detects a position touched by the user based on information displayed on the display unit 7 and accepts an input of an operation signal corresponding to the contact position. In general, the touch panel includes a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an optical method, and the like. In the present embodiment, any type of touch panel is applicable. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 8 functions as an input unit.

  The storage unit 9 is realized using a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory or a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is fixedly provided inside the imaging apparatus 1. The storage unit 9 stores an image data storage unit 9 a that stores image data continuously captured by the imaging unit 2, various programs executed by the imaging device 1, and a program that stores the imaging program according to the embodiment of the present invention. A storage unit 9b, a shooting mode information storage unit 9c that stores information about a shooting mode in which a shooting frame rate suitable for each shooting scene is set, and a frame of special effects and shooting modes when applying special effects to an image. A recommendation degree information storage unit 9d for storing a recommendation degree information table that gives a recommendation degree according to the combination with the rate. The storage unit 9 may be provided with a function as a recording medium interface that reads information stored in the storage medium while storing information in a storage medium such as a memory card mounted from the outside.

  The communication unit 10 has a function as a communication interface, and transmits and receives to and from an external processing device such as a server (not shown) or a personal computer via a network (not shown). The communication unit 10 acquires various program data of the imaging device 1 and data related to the recommendation degree information table by performing transmission / reception with the external processing device. The communication unit 10 is connected to a network via a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network).

  The control unit 11 is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The control unit 11 reads out and executes a program from the program storage unit 9b of the storage unit 9 in response to an operation signal from the operation input unit 6 and performs instructions and data transfer to each unit constituting the imaging device 1. The operation of the image pickup apparatus 1 is comprehensively controlled. The control unit 11 includes an image processing unit 11a, a shooting mode setting unit 11b, a special effect image generation unit 11c, and a display control unit 11d.

  The image processing unit 11a performs various types of image processing on the image data output from the signal processing unit 2h and outputs the processed image data to the storage unit 9. Specifically, the image processing unit 11a performs processing such as edge enhancement, color correction, and γ correction on the image data output from the signal processing unit 2h.

  The shooting mode setting unit 11b sets one of a plurality of shooting modes in which a shooting frame rate suitable for each shooting scene is set in advance. Specifically, the shooting mode setting unit 11b selects the imaging device 1 from a plurality of shooting modes stored in the shooting mode information storage unit 9c based on an operation signal input from the mode switch 6c or the menu switch 6e. Set the shooting mode.

  The special effect image generation unit 11c generates a special effect image by applying a special effect corresponding to the information received by the touch panel 8 to the image corresponding to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. Specifically, the special effect image generation unit 11c performs various optical filters such as a color conversion filter and a contrast adjustment on the front surface of the lens unit 2a of the imaging unit 2 for the image data continuously generated by the imaging unit 2. A special effect image obtained by using a special effect obtained when a filter or the like is used, or a special effect image obtained by using a special purpose photographing lens such as a fish-eye lens or a photographing lens with a tilt mechanism is generated. . The special effect image generation unit 11c may generate a special effect image in which two or more special effects having different effects are applied to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. Further, the special effect image generation unit 11c generates a special effect image by applying a special effect to the image corresponding to the image data generated by the photographing unit 2 with a special effect corresponding to the operation signal input from the operation switch 6d. Also good.

  The display control unit 11 d controls display on the display unit 7. The display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display images corresponding to the image data sequentially generated at the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b on the display unit 7 along with the recommendation degree information storage unit 9d. The special effect image generation unit 11c displays information on the special effect to be applied to the image on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the frame rate of the shooting mode. Let Furthermore, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display information on the special effect using icons. Specifically, the display control unit 11d refers to the recommendation degree information table for the special effect icons corresponding to the special effects on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the frame rate of the shooting mode. Display.

  Processing performed by the imaging apparatus 1 having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by the imaging apparatus 1. In the following description, moving image shooting will be described as an example.

  In FIG. 4, first, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the power of the imaging device 1 is turned on (step S <b> 101). When the power supply of the imaging device 1 is not turned on (step S101: No), the imaging device 1 ends this process. On the other hand, when the power of the imaging device 1 is turned on (step S101: Yes), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S102.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the imaging device 1 is set to the shooting mode (step S102). When the imaging device 1 is set to the shooting mode (step S102: Yes), it is determined whether or not a release signal instructing moving image shooting is input from the release switch 6b (step S103). When a release signal instructing movie shooting is input (step S103: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 starts movie shooting with the set shooting mode and special effect (step S104). This moving image shooting is a special effect image for image data continuously generated by the imaging unit 2 at a frame rate of a shooting mode set by menu operation processing described later, or image data continuously generated by the imaging unit 2. The special effect image data subjected to the special effect by the generation unit 11c is stored in the image data storage unit 9a. On the other hand, when the release signal instructing moving image shooting is not input (step S103: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S105.

  Thereafter, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display a through image (live view image) of an image corresponding to the image data continuously generated by the imaging unit 2 (step S105).

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a situation when the imaging apparatus 1 captures a subject and an image displayed on the display unit 7. FIG. 5 shows a representative image W _n (n = natural number) among through images that the display unit 7 sequentially displays in time series. As shown in FIG. 5, the photographer performs photographing of the object O1 for example while viewing the through images such as an image W _n the display unit 7 displays.

  In step S106, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction signal for instructing display of the operation menu is input from the menu switch 6e by operating the menu switch 6e. When an instruction signal for instructing display of the operation menu is input from the menu switch 6e (step S106: Yes), the imaging device 1 executes menu operation processing for setting the shooting mode and special effects of the imaging device 1 (step S106). S107), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the instruction signal for instructing the display of the operation menu is not input from the menu switch 6e (step S106: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S108.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the imaging device 1 is shooting (step S108). When the imaging device 1 is not shooting (step S108: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S101. On the other hand, when the imaging device 1 is photographing (step S108: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not a photographing end operation has been performed (step S109). Specifically, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an instruction signal for instructing the end of shooting is input from the release switch 6b by operating the release switch 6b. If the photographing end operation has not been performed (step S109: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S105. On the other hand, when the photographing end operation is performed (step S109: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S110.

  Thereafter, the control unit 11 ends the moving image shooting of the imaging device 1 (step S110), and the control unit 11 creates an image file of the shot image data (step S111). The image file stores captured image data, captured shooting mode information, captured movie frame rate information, special effect presence / absence information, special effect information, special effect count information, date information, and the like.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 initializes the set shooting mode and special effects (step S112), and the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101. Specifically, the control unit 11 sets various settings of the imaging device 1 set in the menu operation process to the initial state set at the time of shipment from the manufacturer.

  A case where the imaging apparatus 1 is not set to the shooting mode in step S102 (step S102: No) will be described. In this case, the imaging apparatus 1 executes a reproduction display process for reproducing the captured image data (step S113), and the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step S101.

  Next, the menu operation process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an overview of the menu operation process shown in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, first, the display control unit 11 d displays an imaging menu on the display unit 7 (step S <b> 201). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display a shooting mode menu icon Q1 and a special effect menu icon Q2 as the operation menu M1. The shooting mode menu icon Q1 is an icon to which an instruction signal for displaying information related to a plurality of shooting modes in which shooting frame rates suitable for each shooting scene are set in advance is displayed on the display unit 7. The special effect menu icon Q2 is an icon to which an instruction signal for causing the display unit 7 to display information on a plurality of special effects that can be applied to the image data generated by the imaging unit 2 is input. Note that the display control unit 11d may cause the display unit 7 to display an icon corresponding to information related to a strobe menu, an exposure setting menu, and the like as a part of the operation menu M1.

After the display control unit 11d displays the operation menu on the display unit 7, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the shooting mode menu icon Q1 has been operated (step S202). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the control unit 11 detects that the touch panel 8 has received an input when the user touches the shooting mode menu icon Q1 displayed on the image W _n of the display unit 7. To determine whether or not the shooting mode menu Q1 has been operated. When the shooting mode menu icon Q1 is not operated (step S202: No), the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S207 described later. On the other hand, when the shooting mode menu icon Q1 is operated (step S202: Yes), the display control unit 11d displays a list of shooting modes on the display unit 7 (step S203), and the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S204. .

  In step S204, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a shooting mode that involves a change in the frame rate has been selected. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a shooting mode with a change in frame rate is selected from a list of shooting modes displayed on the display unit 7 by operating the operation switch 6d. When a shooting mode that involves changing the frame rate is selected (step S204: Yes), the shooting mode setting unit 11b sets the shooting mode that involves changing the selected frame rate in the imaging apparatus 1 (step S205). The imaging device 1 proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, after a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds elapses, when a shooting mode with a change in frame rate is not selected (step S204: No), the shooting mode setting unit 11b sets the normal shooting mode to the imaging device 1. (Step S206), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to Step S207. Here, the normal shooting mode is a shooting mode in which the frame rate of an image to be shot is 30 fps.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the special effect menu icon Q2 has been operated (step S207). When the special effect menu icon Q2 is operated (step S207: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not a shooting mode that involves changing the frame rate is set in the imaging apparatus 1 (step S208). When the imaging mode involving the change of the frame rate is set in the imaging apparatus 1 (step S208: Yes), the display control unit 11d refers to the recommendation level table stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9d, and the special effect Information regarding special effects to be applied to the image displayed on the display unit 7 by the image generation unit 11c is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b. It is displayed (step S209). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a miniature icon Q11 and a pop icon Q12 are displayed on the display unit 7.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the display method of the special effect icon which the display control part 11d displays on the display part 7 is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommendation level information table stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9d.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the recommendation level information table T1 includes a recommendation level (0 to 2) according to the combination of the special effect that can be applied to the image data by the special effect image generation unit 11c and the frame rate of the shooting mode. ) Is described. Specifically, when the shooting mode is “Farapara 1 (4 fps) shooting mode”, “2” is described as the recommended degree of combination of “miniature”, “pop”, “sepia” and “black and white” in the special effect. ing. Furthermore, “1” is described as the recommended degree of combination with “fisheye”, “soft”, and “sketch”. That is, in the recommendation level information table T1, the numerical value is set higher as the compatibility of the combination of the frame rate of the shooting mode and the special effect is better.

  Here, the recommended degree of the combination of the special effect and the frame rate of the shooting mode and the special effect shown in FIG. 9 will be described.

  First, each special effect shown in FIG. 9 will be described. Miniature is an effect that blurs the surrounding focus and finishes the real scenery in front of you like a toy world. Pop is an effect that highlights colors colorfully and impressively. For example, processing for increasing the hue and saturation of image data is performed. Fisheye is the effect of finishing a straight line distorted in an arc shape as photographed using a fisheye lens. For example, the image data is changed to an image distorted by coordinate transformation or the like. Software is an effect that softens the entire image as if it were taken using a soft focus lens. Sepia is an effect that produces a sepia tone monochrome. For example, processing for lowering the level of white balance and tone curve is performed. Black and white is the effect of finishing an image in black and white expressed in gray tones. For example, processing with a reduced white balance level is performed. A sketch is an effect that finishes an image like a sketch in which outlines are drawn with line drawings.

  Next, the recommended degree of combination of the frame rate and special effects in the shooting mode will be described. The miniature is more effective when it is desired to finish a real landscape like a toy world, so the recommendation level is “2” in the Para-Para 1 shooting mode (4 fps) and the Para-Para 2 shooting mode (8 fps). Furthermore, since the motion picture at the time of reproduction becomes unnatural if the frame rate is too fast, the recommendation level is “1” in the fast-forward shooting mode (2 fps). Furthermore, since the miniature is a special effect suitable for still image shooting, the recommended level is “1” in the normal shooting mode (30 fps). In addition, since the miniature takes time to process the image, the recommendation level is “0” in the 3D shooting mode (60 fps), the slow motion 1 shooting mode (120 fps), and the slow motion 2 shooting mode (240 fps).

  Pop is more effective when it is colorful and impressively emphasized and finished at a good tempo. Therefore, the recommendation level is “2” in the Parapara 1 shooting mode, the Parapara 2 shooting mode, the normal shooting mode, and the 3D shooting mode. It becomes. Furthermore, since it is difficult to emphasize the effect of pop at a slow tempo, the recommendation level is “1” in the slow motion 1 shooting mode and the slow motion 2 shooting mode. Furthermore, since the moving image at the time of playback becomes unnatural if the tempo is too fast, the recommended level is “1” in the fast-forward shooting mode.

  The fisheye can perform an expression in which the landscape gradually changes when shooting the landscape while walking, so the recommendation level is “2” in the fast-forward shooting mode. Furthermore, since the fisheye is a special effect suitable for still image shooting, the recommendation level is “1” in the Para-Para 1 shooting mode, the Para-Para 2 shooting mode, and the normal shooting mode. Furthermore, since the fisheye takes time to process the image, the recommendation degree is “0” in the 3D shooting mode, the slow motion 1 shooting mode, and the slow motion 2 shooting mode.

  Since the software can finish the entire image softly and express the recollection scene more emphasized, the recommendation level is “2” in the slow motion 1 shooting, the slow motion 2 shooting, and the normal shooting mode. Furthermore, since it is difficult for the software to express the recollection scene, the recommendation level is “1” in the fast-forward shooting mode, the Parapara 1 photographing mode, and the Parapara 2 photographing mode. Furthermore, since the amount of information that the software can recognize with the left and right eyes becomes small and it is difficult for the user to recognize the three-dimensional image, the recommendation level is “1” in the 3D shooting mode.

  Sepia and black and white can express like an old movie, so the recommended level is “2” in the Parapara 1 shooting mode and the Parapara 2 shooting mode. Furthermore, since sepia and black and white can display the emphasized recollection scene in an emphasized manner, the recommendation level is “2” in the normal shooting mode, the slow motion 1 shooting mode, and the slow motion 2 shooting mode. Furthermore, in sepia and black and white, the amount of information that can be recognized by the left and right eyes is reduced, making it difficult for the user to recognize a three-dimensional image, so the recommendation level is “1” in the 3D shooting mode. Furthermore, sepia and black and white have an unnatural moving image, so the recommended level is “1” in the fast-forward shooting mode.

  Since the sketch can depict the outline of the subject with a line drawing and express it like an animation, the recommendation level is “2” in the Parapara 2 shooting mode. Furthermore, since the sketch is a special effect suitable for still image shooting, the recommended level is “1” in the fast-forward shooting mode, the Parapara 1 shooting mode, the normal shooting mode, the slow motion 1 shooting mode, and the slow motion 2 shooting mode. . Furthermore, since the amount of information that can be recognized by the left and right eyes is reduced and it is difficult for the user to recognize the three-dimensional image, the recommendation degree is “0” in the 3D shooting mode.

  As described above, in the recommendation level in the recommendation level information table T1, a numerical value is set higher stepwise as the combination of the frame rate in the shooting mode and the special effect is better. Further, “0” is set in the recommendation level of the recommendation level information table T1 for an unsuitable combination of the frame rate of the shooting mode and the special effect. Thereby, when displaying the information regarding the special effect on the display unit 7 as the special effect icon, the display control unit 11d refers to the recommendation level information table T1 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9d, and the shooting mode setting unit 11b. Are displayed in descending order of the recommended degree of combination with the frame rate of the shooting mode set.

  Further, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display only information regarding special effects that can be combined with the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b. For example, when the shooting mode setting unit 11b sets the slow motion 1 shooting mode, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display only special effect icons related to pop, software, sepia, black and white, and sketch. As a result, the imaging apparatus 1 can present to the user information that is a guideline for a combination of special effects that is optimal for image data generated at the frame rate of the set shooting mode. Note that the numerical values shown in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. For example, the numerical value of the recommendation level can be changed by the operation switch 6d or the like. In addition, the degree of recommendation may be set to a lower value stepwise as the combination of the special effect and the frame rate of the shooting mode is better.

  Returning to FIG. 6, in step S <b> 210, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a special effect icon switching operation has been performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 11 is a switch that accepts an input of an instruction signal instructing switching from the special effect icon currently displayed on the display unit 7 to the next special effect icon with a high recommendation level. It is determined whether or not the user touches icon Q13 or switching icon Q14. When the switching operation of the special effect icon is performed by the user (step S210: Yes), the display control unit 11d refers to the recommendation level information table T1 and switches to the special effect icon related to the special effect having the next highest recommendation level. The image is displayed on the display unit 7 (step S211), and the imaging device 1 returns to step S210. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control unit 11d displays a sepia icon Q21 and a black and white icon Q22 from the miniature icon Q11 and the pop icon Q12 (FIG. 10 (a) → FIG. 10 (b)). Thereby, the user can select while switching the special effect in the order of the recommendation degree.

  A case where the special effect icon switching operation is not performed in step S210 (step S210: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the special effect icon has been operated (step S212). When the special effect icon is operated (step S212: Yes), the special effect image generation unit 11c performs a special effect corresponding to the special effect icon touched by the user, for example, pop on the image data generated by the imaging unit 2. The applied special effect image is generated (step S213).

Subsequently, the display control unit 11d displays the special effect image generated by the special effect image generation unit 11c on the display unit 7 (step S214), and the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine illustrated in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the display control unit 11d displays the special effect image W _m (m = integer) obtained by the special effect image generation unit 11c applying a special effect, for example, pop, to the image data. To display. Thereby, the through image displayed on the display unit 7 is an image to which a special effect has been applied, and the user can perform shooting in real time while checking the special effect and the composition of the shooting. In FIG. 11, in order to express a pop special effect, it is expressed by a bold line, but is merely an example.

  A case where the special effect icon is not operated within a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds in step S212 (step S212: No) will be described. In this case, the display control unit 11d ends the display of the special effect icon displayed on the display unit 7 (step S215), and the imaging device 1 returns to the main routine illustrated in FIG.

  Description will be made regarding a case where the shooting mode that involves changing the frame rate is not set in the imaging apparatus 1 in step S208 (step S208: No). In this case, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display a list of special effect icons related to special effects (step S216), and the imaging device 1 proceeds to step S212.

  A case where the special effect menu icon is not operated in step S207 (step S207: No) will be described. In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds has elapsed since the display unit 7 displayed the operation menu M1 (step S217). When the predetermined time has not elapsed since the display unit 7 displayed the operation menu M1 (step S217: No), the imaging device 1 returns to step S201. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the display unit 7 displayed the operation menu M1 (step S217: Yes), the display control unit 11d ends the display of the operation menu M1 displayed on the display unit 7 (step S218). The imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine shown in FIG.

  Next, the reproduction display process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an overview of the reproduction display process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display an image selection screen that collectively displays a plurality of image data stored in the image data storage unit 9a (step S301).

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether an image is selected from the image selection screen displayed on the display unit 7 when the user touches the touch panel 8 (step S302). If an image is not selected from the image selection screen after a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds (step S302: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S306 described later. On the other hand, when an image is selected from the image selection screen by the user (step S302: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the selected image is a moving image (step S303). Specifically, the control unit 11 makes a determination based on the moving image information stored in the image file of the selected image, for example, the recording method. When the selected image is a moving image (step S303: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S304 described later. On the other hand, when the selected image is not a moving image (step S303: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S307 described later.

  A case where the selected image is a moving image in step S303 (step S303: Yes) will be described. In this case, the display control unit 11d reproduces the moving image based on the frame rate of the shooting mode stored in the moving image file (step S304), and the control unit 11 determines whether or not the reproduction of the moving image has ended. (Step S305). When the reproduction of the moving image has not ended (step S305: No), the control unit 11 repeats this determination. On the other hand, when the reproduction of the moving image is completed (step S305: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S306.

  Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an image reproduction end operation has been performed (step S306). When the image reproduction end operation has not been performed (step S306: No), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to step 301. On the other hand, when the image reproduction end operation is performed (step S306: Yes), the imaging apparatus 1 returns to the main routine shown in FIG.

  A case where the selected image is not a moving image in step S303 (step S303: No) will be described. In this case, the display control unit 11d displays the selected image on the display unit 7 in full screen (step S307), and the control unit 11 determines whether or not an image switching operation has been performed (step S308). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an instruction signal for instructing switching of an image displayed on the display unit 7 is input from the operation switch 6d by operating the operation switch 6d. When an image switching operation is performed (step S308: Yes), the display control unit 11d switches the image currently displayed on the display unit 7 (step S309), and the imaging device 1 returns to step S307. On the other hand, if the image switching operation is not performed after a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds after the image is displayed on the full screen (step S308: No), the imaging apparatus 1 proceeds to step S306.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the display control unit 11d causes the display unit 7 to display an image corresponding to the image data generated at the frame rate of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b. Referring to the recommendation level information table T1 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9d, information on the special effect to be applied to the image data by the special effect image generation unit 11c is a frame of the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b. It is displayed on the display unit 7 in descending order of recommendation according to the combination with the rate. As a result, the imaging apparatus 1 can present to the user information that serves as a guideline for an optimal combination of special effects with respect to an image generated at the frame rate of the set shooting mode.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the display control unit 11d first displays a special effect icon with a high recommendation level on the display unit 7, the user misses the photo opportunity of the subject through the special effect selection operation. The special effect can be applied to the image generated at the frame rate of the set shooting mode.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 11 selects a desired icon by a signal received by the touch panel 8 when various icons displayed on the image by the display unit 7 are touched. However, it may be determined by selecting an icon desired by the user in accordance with an instruction signal input from the operation switch 6d. Thereby, the user can select and determine information regarding the shooting mode and information regarding special effects displayed on the display unit 7 by operating the operation switch 6d.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the display control unit 11d refers to the recommendation level information table T1 stored in the recommendation level information storage unit 9d and is generated in the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit 11b. You may make it highlight on the display part 7 in the display mode which changed the color and / or magnitude | size of the special effect icon in order with the recommendation degree of the special effect combination with respect to an image. Accordingly, the user can more intuitively select the optimum combination of the shooting mode and the special effect based on information serving as a guideline for selecting the combination of the shooting mode and the special effect.

  In the present embodiment, the display control unit 11d displays only two special effect icons on the display unit 7. However, for example, the display control unit 11d displays special effect icons corresponding to special effects having the same recommendation level. 7 may be displayed. In this case, the display control unit 11d may reduce and display the special effect icons in a vertical example or a horizontal row.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the degree of recommendation is based on information received by the control unit 11 via the communication unit 10 by connecting to an external processing device such as a personal computer or a server via the communication unit 10. The recommendation degree information table T1 stored in the information storage unit 9d may be updated or rewritten. As a result, the display control unit 11d can display the special effect icon with a recommendation degree that takes into account the combination of the newly added special effect and the frame rate of the shooting mode. Furthermore, the recommended degree of the combination of special effects and shooting modes newly added to a storage medium that can be attached to the storage unit 9 such as a memory card is stored, and the control unit 11 acquires the recommended degree information from the storage medium and stores the recommended degree information. The recommendation level information table T1 may be updated or rewritten by being stored in the unit 9d.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the posture detection unit 3 detects the posture state of the imaging device 1. For example, the posture detection unit 3 detects acceleration generated when the user taps the display screen of the display unit 7. Accordingly, an operation signal of a touch operation for switching various shooting modes or various settings of the imaging apparatus 1 may be received, and the operation signal may be output to the control unit 11.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the switching icons Q13 and Q14 are touched by the user, the display control unit 11d switches the special effect icon. However, for example, the user displays it on the image of the display unit 7. The display control unit 11d may switch to the special effect icon according to the locus of touching the touch panel 8 on the special effect icon area.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the imaging apparatus 1 is described as a digital camera. However, the imaging apparatus 1 is applied to various electronic devices having a photographing function such as a single-lens digital still camera, a digital video camera, and a camera-equipped mobile phone. can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Imaging device 2 Imaging part 2a Lens part 2b Lens drive mechanism 2c Aperture 2d Aperture drive mechanism 2e Shutter 2f Shutter drive mechanism 2g Image sensor 2h Signal processing part 3 Attitude detection part 4 Light emission part 5 Clock 6 Operation input part 6a Power switch 6b Release Switch 6c Mode switch 6d Operation switch 6e Menu switch 6f Zoom switch 7 Display unit 8 Touch panel 9 Storage unit 9a Image data storage unit 9b Program storage unit 9c Shooting mode information storage unit 9d Recommendation degree information storage unit 10 Communication unit 11 Control unit 11a Image processing unit 11b Shooting mode setting unit 11c Special effect image generation unit 11d Display control unit T1 Recommendation degree information table

Claims (6)

Corresponding to an image pickup unit that picks up a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, an image data storage unit that stores image data generated by the image pickup unit, and image data generated by the image pickup unit A display unit capable of displaying an image to be performed, and an imaging device capable of applying a special effect to the image data,
A shooting mode setting unit for setting a shooting mode of the normal shooting mode or a slow motion shooting mode faster than the frame rate of the normal shooting mode;
A display control unit that displays only information on special effects that can be combined with the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit on the display unit;
An imaging apparatus comprising: The shooting mode setting unit can further set a 3D shooting mode,
The display control unit displays the images sequentially generated in the shooting mode set by the shooting mode setting unit on the display unit in time series, and superimposes information on the special effect on the image. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup apparatus is displayed on the display unit. A special effect image generating unit for generating a special effect image by applying a special effect to the image;
A touch panel that is provided on the display screen of the display unit and receives an input of a signal according to the position of an object that comes into contact with the outside;
Further comprising
The display control unit displays information on the special effect on the display unit with an icon,
The special effect image generation unit generates the special effect image by applying a special effect corresponding to the icon received by the touch panel in the contact area located on the icon display area to the image. The imaging apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: A recommendation degree information storage unit that stores recommendation degree information that gives a recommendation degree according to a combination of the special effect applied to the image by the special effect image generation unit and the shooting mode;
The display control unit refers to the recommendation level information stored in the recommendation level information storage unit, and the shooting mode setting unit sets information on special effects that the special effect image generation unit should perform on the image. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display unit displays the images in order of the recommendation degree according to the combination with the shooting mode. Corresponding to an image pickup unit that picks up a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, an image data storage unit that stores image data generated by the image pickup unit, and image data generated by the image pickup unit A display unit capable of displaying an image to be executed, and a display method executed by an imaging apparatus capable of applying a special effect to the image data,
A shooting mode setting step for setting a shooting mode of the normal shooting mode and a slow motion shooting mode faster than the frame rate of the normal shooting mode;
A display control step for causing the display unit to display only information on special effects that can be combined with the shooting mode set in the shooting mode setting step;
A display method comprising: Corresponding to an image pickup unit that picks up a subject and continuously generates electronic image data of the subject, an image data storage unit that stores image data generated by the image pickup unit, and image data generated by the image pickup unit And an image pickup apparatus capable of applying a special effect to the image data.
A shooting mode setting step for setting a shooting mode of the normal shooting mode and a slow motion shooting mode faster than the frame rate of the normal shooting mode;
A display control step for causing the display unit to display only information on special effects that can be combined with the shooting mode set in the shooting mode setting step;
A program characterized by having executed.

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