JP2019054476A - Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image processing apparatus capable of performing appropriate correction processing on a template image according to correction processing performed with respect to a target image.SOLUTION: An image processing apparatus includes a storage section that stores a template image 40 including an arrangement region 41 and a background region 42 and a control section that arranges a photographic image 30 in the arrangement region 41 of the template image 40. The control section executes first correction processing of correcting the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement region 41 and second correction processing of setting second correction information based on the first correction information used in the first correction processing to perform second correction processing on the background region 42 of the template image 40 based on the second correction information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program for performing image processing on a target image arranged in an arrangement area of a template image.

  Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an image processing apparatus (image composition apparatus) that separately performs color correction on a background region of a template image and a target image (user image) arranged in the template image )It has been known. In this paragraph, the wording in parentheses indicates the name in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-261805

  The conventional image processing apparatus performs color correction separately on the background region of the template image and the target image arranged in the template image, and appropriate correction processing according to the correction processing performed on the target image Cannot be applied to the template image.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program capable of performing an appropriate correction process on a template image according to a correction process performed on a target image.

  An image processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a template image including an arrangement area and a background area, and a control unit that arranges a target image in the arrangement area of the template image. First correction processing for correcting the target image to be arranged, second correction information is set based on the first correction information used in the first correction processing, and the background region of the template image is corrected based on the second correction information And performing a second correction process.

  According to this configuration, the target image is corrected based on the first correction information, and the background area is corrected based on the second correction information set based on the first correction process. Therefore, an appropriate correction process corresponding to the correction process performed on the target image can be performed on the template image.

  In this case, when an operation for setting the first correction information is performed on the correction item of the target image arranged in the arrangement area of the template image, the control unit, based on the set first correction information, It is preferable that the first correction process related to the correction item of the target image is performed, and the second correction process related to the correction item of the background area is performed based on the set second correction information.

  According to this configuration, when an operation for setting the first correction information is performed, the first correction processing related to the correction item of the target image is performed and set based on the set first correction information. Based on the second correction information, the second correction process related to the correction item of the background area is performed. Therefore, when an operation for setting the first correction information is performed, the target image and the background area can be corrected based on the set first correction information. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the trouble of the user performing an operation for setting correction information in order to correct the background area.

  In this case, the correction item includes brightness, the first correction information includes the first correction value of the correction item, and the second correction information includes the second correction value of the correction item, When the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the control unit sets the second correction value of the correction item to a value that decreases the correction item of the background area, When the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the target image, it is preferable to set the second correction value of the correction item to a value that increases the correction item of the background area.

  According to this configuration, when the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the target image increases, whereas the correction item of the background area decreases. Therefore, by setting the first correction value of the correction item to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the background area can be corrected to be small. Further, when the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the target image becomes small, whereas the correction item of the background area increases. Therefore, by setting the first correction value of the correction item to a value that reduces the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the background area can be corrected to be large.

  In this case, the correction item includes at least one of contrast, vividness, and sharpness, the first correction information includes the first correction value of the correction item, and the second correction information includes the first correction value. 2 correction values are included, and when the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the base target image, the control unit sets the second correction value of the correction item to the correction item of the background region. If the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the target image, the second correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the background area. It is preferable to set to.

  According to this configuration, when the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the target image increases and the correction item of the background area also increases. Therefore, by setting the first correction value of the correction item to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the background area can be corrected to be large. When the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that reduces the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the target image becomes small and the correction item of the background area also becomes small. Therefore, by setting the first correction value of the correction item to a value that reduces the correction item of the target image, the correction item of the background area can be corrected to be small.

  In this case, when the template image is provided with a plurality of arrangement areas, the target images are arranged in the plurality of arrangement areas, and the first correction information is set for each target image, the control unit sets the second correction information. Is preferably set based on a plurality of pieces of first correction information set for each target image.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of target images are arranged in the template image and the first correction information is set for each target image, the second correction information is a plurality of first corrections set for each target image. Set based on information. Thereby, even when a plurality of target images are arranged in the template image, the background area can be appropriately corrected.

  In this case, when the first correction information set for one target image of the plurality of target images is different from the first correction information set for another target image, the control unit performs the second correction information. It is preferable that the information is set so that the correction item of the background region changes stepwise in the direction in which one target image and another target image are arranged.

  According to this configuration, the background area is corrected so that the correction item of the background area changes stepwise in the direction in which one target image and another target image are arranged. Thereby, the background area is displayed in gradation for the correction item.

  In this case, when the template image is provided with a plurality of arrangement areas, the target images are arranged in the plurality of arrangement areas, and the first correction information is set for each target image, the control unit sets the second correction information. Is preferably set based on the first correction information set for the target image arranged in the largest arrangement area among the plurality of arrangement areas.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of target images are arranged in the template image and the first correction information is set for each target image, the second correction information is for the target image arranged in the arrangement area of the maximum size. It is set based on the set first correction information. Thereby, even when a plurality of target images are arranged in the template image, the background area can be appropriately corrected.

  In this case, when the additional image is added to the target image, the control unit preferably corrects the background region and the additional image based on the set second correction information in the second correction process. .

  According to this configuration, when an operation for setting the first correction information is performed, based on the second correction information set based on the set first correction information, the background region, the additional image, Is corrected. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the trouble of the user performing an operation for setting correction information in order to correct the additional image.

  In this case, in the second correction process, it is preferable that the control unit corrects the first region surrounding the arrangement region in the background region and does not correct the second region other than the first region.

  According to this configuration, when the operation for setting the first correction information is performed, the first area can be corrected without correcting the second area other than the first area surrounding the arrangement area. .

  In this case, it is preferable that the control unit transmits a composite image including the template image and the target image arranged in the arrangement area to the printing apparatus.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to print not only the target image but also the composite image in which the background area is corrected.

  According to the image processing method of the present invention, the image processing apparatus executes a first correction process in which a target image is arranged in a template image arrangement region including an arrangement region and a background region, and the target image arranged in the arrangement region is corrected. The second correction information is set based on the first correction information used in the first correction process, and the second correction process for correcting the background area of the template image based on the second correction information is performed. To do.

  The program of the present invention includes a process for arranging a target image in a layout area of a template image including a layout area and a background area on a computer, a first correction process for correcting the target image placed in the layout area, and a first The second correction information is set based on the first correction information used in the correction process, and the second correction process for correcting the background area of the template image based on the second correction information is executed.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a photograph selection screen. It is a figure which shows a template selection screen. It is a figure which shows an edit screen. It is a figure which shows a correction | amendment screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a stamp image. It is a figure which shows the other example of a stamp image. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the brightness of the background area is corrected when an operation is performed on the brightness setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the brightness of the background area is corrected when another operation is performed on the brightness setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the contrast of the background region is corrected when an operation is performed on the contrast setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the contrast of the background region is corrected when another operation is performed on the contrast setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the vividness of the background region is corrected when an operation is performed on the vividness setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the vividness of the background area is corrected when another operation is performed on the vividness setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the sharpness of the background region is corrected when an operation is performed on the sharpness setting unit following FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating how the sharpness of the background area is corrected when another operation is performed on the sharpness setting unit following FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the state by which the photographic image was each arrange | positioned in two arrangement | positioning area | regions of a template image on an edit screen. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating how the brightness of the background area is corrected when an operation is performed on the brightness setting unit following FIG. 16. It is a figure which shows the state by which the photographic image was each arrange | positioned in the arrangement area of large and small of a template image on an edit screen. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating how the brightness of the background area is corrected when an operation is performed on the brightness setting unit following FIG. 18. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating how the brightness of the stamp image is corrected when an operation is performed on the brightness setting unit following FIG. 6. When the background area includes the first area located around the arrangement area and the second area other than the first area, only the correction items of the first area are corrected among the first area and the second area. FIG.

  Embodiments of an image processing apparatus, an image processing method, and a program according to the present invention will be described below. In the present embodiment, a printing system including a personal computer that is an example of an image processing apparatus and a printing apparatus will be described as an example.

  A schematic configuration of the printing system SY will be described with reference to FIG. The printing system SY includes a personal computer PC and a printing apparatus PR. The personal computer PC and the printing apparatus PR are connected so that they can communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly.

  The personal computer PC includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, a communication interface 3, a keyboard 4, a mouse 5, and a display 6.

  The control unit 1 controls each unit of the personal computer PC. The control unit 1 includes a CPU 11 (Central Processing Unit), a ROM 12 (Read Only Memory), and a RAM 13 (Random Access Memory). The CPU 11 inputs and outputs signals to and from each unit in the personal computer PC and performs various arithmetic processes. The ROM 12 stores programs such as BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The RAM 13 is used as a work area for the CPU 11.

  In addition to the OS (Operating System), the storage unit 2 stores programs such as a photo printing application and a printer driver. The storage unit 2 stores a photographic image 30 (see FIG. 2 and the like) used for photographic printing. Here, the photographic image 30 means an image taken by a device with a camera function (for example, a digital camera or a smartphone). The photographic image 30 is stored separately in a plurality of folders 20 (see FIG. 2). As the storage unit 2, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) can be used.

  The communication interface 3 communicates with the printing apparatus PR. The keyboard 4 and the mouse 5 are used as operation means for performing various operations such as a selection operation. The display 6 is used as display means for displaying various screens such as a photo selection screen Da described later in color.

  The control unit 1 executes a photo printing application based on an operation received by the keyboard 4 or the mouse 5, whereby a photographic image 30 stored in the storage unit 2 or a storage medium read by the personal computer PC (for example, A photographic image 30 stored in a CD-ROM or flash memory is transmitted to the printing apparatus PR via the printer driver. At this time, as will be described in detail later, the control unit 1 performs image processing on the photographic image 30 based on an operation received by the keyboard 4 or the mouse 5, and prints the photographic image 30 subjected to the image processing. It can be transmitted to the device PR.

  The printing apparatus PR performs color printing on a printing medium such as printing paper based on the photographic image 30 received from the personal computer PC. Note that the printing method of the printing apparatus PR is not particularly limited, and for example, an ink jet method or an electrophotographic method can be used.

  The photo selection screen Da will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 1 displays a photo selection screen Da on the display 6 when a predetermined operation is performed after the user starts the photo printing application. The photo selection screen Da is a screen for selecting one or a plurality of photo images 30 to be printed from among the photo images 30 stored in the storage unit 2 or the like.

  The photo selection screen Da is divided into a folder display area Da1, a candidate photo display area Da2, and a selected photo display area Da3.

  A plurality of folders 20 including photographic images 30 are displayed in the folder display area Da1. Of the plurality of folders 20 displayed in the folder display area Da1, the folder 20 selected based on the user's operation is displayed so as to be distinguishable from the other folders 20. For example, a folder selection frame 20a is attached to the selected folder 20.

  In the candidate photo display area Da2, a plurality of photo images 30 included in the selected folder 20 are displayed. Of the plurality of photo images 30 displayed in the candidate photo display area Da2, the photo image 30 selected based on the user's operation is displayed so as to be distinguishable from the other photo images 30. For example, a check mark 30a is added to the selected photographic image 30.

  In the selected photo display area Da3, a photo image 30 selected from the plurality of photo images 30 displayed in the candidate photo display area Da2 is displayed.

  Further, a template selection button a1 is displayed on the photo selection screen Da. When the template selection button a1 is operated after the photographic image 30 is selected, the control unit 1 determines the selected photographic image 30 as a printing target and displays the template selection screen Db (see FIG. 3) on the display 6. To display.

  The template selection screen Db will be described based on FIG. The template selection screen Db is a screen for selecting a template image 40 to be printed from among the template images 40 prepared for the photo printing application. In the template image 40, one or a plurality of photo images 30 selected on the photo selection screen Da on the editing screen Dc (see FIG. 4) to be described later are arranged. Here, an area where the photographic image 30 is arranged in the template image 40 is referred to as an arrangement area 41. One or a plurality of arrangement areas 41 are provided according to the number of photographic images 30 that can be arranged. When a plurality of arrangement areas 41 are provided in the template image 40, the plurality of arrangement areas 41 may be provided separately or in contact with each other. In addition, in the template image 40, an area that becomes the background of the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 is referred to as a background area 42. In other words, the background area 42 is an area excluding the arrangement area 41 in the template image 40.

  A plurality of template images 40 are displayed on the template selection screen Db. Of the plurality of template images 40 displayed on the template selection screen Db, the template image 40 selected based on the user's operation is displayed so as to be distinguishable from the other template images 40. For example, a template selection frame 40a is attached to the selected template image 40.

  An edit button b1 is displayed on the template selection screen Db. When the edit button b1 is operated, the control unit 1 determines the template image 40 to be printed as the selected template image 40 and causes the display 6 to display the edit screen Dc.

  The editing screen Dc will be described with reference to FIG. The editing screen Dc is a screen for editing the photo image 30 and the template image 40 to be printed. A composite image 50 is displayed on the edit screen Dc. The composite image 50 includes the template image 40 selected on the template selection screen Db and the photo image 30 selected on the photo selection screen Da and arranged in the arrangement area 41 of the template image 40. That is, the control unit 1 arranges the photo image 30 selected on the photo selection screen Da in the arrangement area 41 of the template image 40 selected on the template selection screen Db. Note that the composite image 50 may include a stamp image 60 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) described later.

  In addition, a background button c1, a correction button c2, and a print button c3 are displayed on the editing screen Dc. When the background button c1 is operated, the control unit 1 causes the display 6 to display a background selection screen (not shown) for selecting the color, pattern, and the like of the background region 42. When the correction button c2 is operated, the control unit 1 displays the correction screen Dd (see FIG. 5) on the display 6. When the print button c3 is operated, the control unit 1 causes the display 6 to display a print setting screen (not shown) for instructing print settings and printing start. Then, when an instruction to start printing is given on the print setting screen, the control unit 1 transmits the composite image 50 to the printing apparatus PR.

  The correction screen Dd will be described based on FIG. The correction screen Dd is a screen for performing correction (more specifically, color tone correction) by image processing on the photographic image 30 to be printed. The correction items for the photographic image 30 include brightness, contrast, vividness (saturation), and sharpness. Note that the number of correction items is not particularly limited, and may be one or more. The types of correction items are not limited to those listed here, and may include, for example, hue, level correction, or tone curve.

  The control unit 1 sets the setting value of each correction item of the photographic image 30 based on the operation on the correction screen Dd, and corrects the photographic image 30 based on the set value of each correction item. When the setting value of the correction item is set to a larger value than before the setting, the control unit 1 corrects the photographic image 30 so that the correction item becomes large (for example, the brightness becomes large). Further, when the setting value of the correction item is set to a smaller value than before the setting, the control unit 1 corrects the photographic image 30 so that the correction item becomes smaller.

The control unit 1 calculates the setting value of each correction item of the photographic image 30 by, for example, the following equation (1).
Setting value = adjustment value + first correction value (1)
Further, the control unit 1 calculates the adjustment value of each correction item by, for example, the following equation (2).
Adjustment value = (mode value−3) × correction amount (2)
The first correction value of Expression (1), the mode value of Expression (2), and the correction amount will be described later.

  The correction screen Dd is divided into a corrected image display area Dd1 and a correction setting area Dd2. In the corrected image display area Dd1, a photographic image 30 to be corrected is displayed. The correction setting area Dd2 includes a correction mode selection unit d1, a correction amount setting unit d2, a brightness setting unit dd1, a contrast setting unit dd2, a vividness setting unit dd3, and a sharpness setting unit dd4. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the brightness setting unit dd1, the contrast setting unit dd2, the vividness setting unit dd3, and the sharpness setting unit dd4, these are collectively referred to as a “correction value setting unit dd. "

  The correction mode selection unit d1 is for selecting one correction mode from a plurality of correction modes. In addition, although the correction mode selection part d1 is comprised by the pull-down menu as a user interface, it is not limited to this, For example, you may be comprised by the radio button. The control unit 1 selects a correction mode based on an operation on the correction mode selection unit d1. For example, “standard”, “person”, and “night view” are prepared in the correction mode. The correction mode is, for example, selected as “standard” by default, and is selected from “standard”, “person”, and “night view” by operating the correction mode selection unit d1. The user can arbitrarily select a correction mode, but usually selects a correction mode according to the subject in the photographic image 30. For example, the user selects “person” as the correction mode for the photographic image 30 in which a person is photographed, and selects “night scene” as the correction mode for the photographic image 30 in which a night scene is photographed. For a photographic image 30 in which other than the above is shown, “standard” is selected as the correction mode. In the present embodiment, the correction mode is selected based on an operation on the correction mode selection unit d1, but may be automatically selected based on an image analysis result of the photographic image 30 or the like. Furthermore, the configuration may be such that the automatically selected correction mode can be changed based on a user operation.

  When the correction mode is selected by an operation on the correction mode selection unit d1, the control unit 1 sets stamp information according to the selected correction mode. Here, the stamp information is information indicating the presence and type of the stamp image 60 added to the photographic image 30. For example, when the correction mode is selected as “person”, the control unit 1 sets the stamp information to “heart”. In this case, when the control unit 1 returns from the correction screen Dd to the editing screen Dc, the controller 1 adds the heart mark stamp image 60 to the photographic image 30 (see FIG. 6). Further, when the correction mode is selected as “night scene”, the control unit 1 sets the stamp information to “star”. In this case, when returning from the correction screen Dd to the editing screen Dc, the control unit 1 adds the star mark stamp image 60 to the photographic image 30 (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, when the correction mode is selected as “standard”, the control unit 1 sets the stamp information to “none”. In this case, the control unit 1 does not add the stamp image 60 to the photographic image 30 when returning from the correction screen Dd to the editing screen Dc (see FIG. 8). The type of stamp image 60 is not limited to “heart” or “star”. The stamp image 60 may be added to the photographic image 30 even when the correction mode is selected as “standard”. Further, the user may select whether or not to add the stamp image 60 to the photographic image 30. The configuration may be such that the user selects the stamp image 60 to be added to the photographic image 30 from among the plurality of stamp images 60 prepared for each correction mode.

  Further, when the correction mode is selected by an operation on the correction mode selection unit d1, the control unit 1 sets mode values of a plurality of correction items according to the selected correction mode. For example, when the correction mode is selected as “standard”, the control unit 1 sets the brightness mode value to “3”, the contrast mode value to “3”, the vividness mode value to “3”, and the sharpness mode value. Set the mode value to "3". These values are suitable for standard photographic images 30. When the correction mode is selected as “person”, the control unit 1 sets the brightness mode value to “4”, the contrast mode value to “2”, the vividness mode value to “2”, and the sharpness mode value. Is set to “2”. These values are suitable for the photographic image 30 in which a person is shown. When the correction mode is selected as “night scene”, the control unit 1 sets the brightness mode value to “1”, the contrast mode value to “3”, the vividness mode value to “3”, and the sharpness mode value. Is set to “3”. These values are suitable for the photographic image 30 in which the night view is shown. In addition, the value of the mode value shown here is only an example, and does not limit the present invention at all. The same applies to values such as a correction amount and a first correction value described later.

  The correction amount setting unit d2 is for setting a correction amount. The correction amount setting unit d2 is configured by a slider as a user interface, but is not limited thereto, and is configured by, for example, an input field in which a numerical value of the correction amount can be input from the keyboard 4. Also good. The control unit 1 sets the correction amount based on an operation on the correction amount setting unit d2. For example, the correction amount is set to “1” by default, and is set in a range of “0.5” or more and “2” or less by an operation on the correction amount setting unit d2.

  For example, when the correction mode is selected as “standard” and the correction amount is set to “1”, the control unit 1 sets the brightness adjustment value to “0” and the contrast based on the equation (2). The adjustment value is calculated as “0”, the vividness adjustment value as “0”, and the sharpness adjustment value as “0”. As another example, when the correction mode is selected as “person” and the correction amount is set to “0.5”, the control unit 1 determines the brightness based on Expression (2). The adjustment value of “+0.5”, the adjustment value of contrast “−0.5”, the adjustment value of vividness “−0.5”, and the adjustment value of sharpness “−0.5” are calculated.

  The correction value setting unit dd is for setting the first correction value for the correction item of the photographic image 30. That is, the control unit 1 sets a first brightness correction value based on an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1, and sets a first contrast correction value based on an operation on the contrast setting unit dd2. A first vividness correction value is set based on an operation on the height setting unit dd3, and a first sharpness correction value is set on the basis of an operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4. Each correction value setting unit dd is configured with a slider as a user interface similarly to the correction amount setting unit d2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the numerical value of the first correction value is set to the keyboard. 4 may be configured by an input field that can be input from 4.

  The first correction value of each correction item is set to a reference value “0” by default, for example. When the first correction value of each correction item is increased by an operation on each correction value setting unit dd (in this embodiment, when the slider is moved in the “+” direction), the correction item of the photographic image 30 is increased and the first correction value is increased. When 1 correction value becomes small (in this embodiment, when the slider moves in the direction of “−”), the correction item of the photographic image 30 becomes small. That is, that the first correction value is set to a value that increases the correction item of the photographic image 30 means that the first correction value is set to a larger value than before the operation on each correction value setting unit dd. . In addition, setting the first correction value to a value that reduces the correction item of the photographic image 30 means that the first correction value is set to a smaller value than before the operation on each correction value setting unit dd. . Contrary to the present embodiment, when the first correction value of each correction item increases, the correction item of the photographic image 30 decreases, and when the first correction value of each correction item decreases, the correction item of the photographic image 30 increases. The structure which becomes may be sufficient.

  An OK button d3 is displayed on the correction screen Dd. When the OK button d3 is operated, the control unit 1 determines the correction mode, the correction amount, and the first correction value of each correction item, and calculates the setting value of each correction item using Equation (1) and Equation (2). At the same time, the editing screen Dc is displayed on the display 6.

  A case where at least an operation on the correction value setting unit dd is performed on the correction screen Dd will be described in more detail. The controller 1 is based on the first correction value of each correction item set by the operation on the correction value setting unit dd (more specifically, the setting calculated from the first correction value and the adjustment value of each correction item). The photographic image 30 is corrected based on the value. Hereinafter, processing for correcting the photographic image 30 for each correction item based on the first correction value is referred to as “first correction processing”. By performing the first correction process related to the correction item of the photographic image 30, the photographic image 30 corrected with respect to the correction item is displayed on the correction screen Dd and the editing screen Dc. Further, the control unit 1 sets a second correction value based on the first correction value of each correction item, and corrects the background region 42 based on the set second correction value. In the following, the process of correcting the background area 42 for each correction item based on the second correction value is referred to as “second correction process”. By performing the second correction process related to the correction item of the background area 42, the background area 42 corrected for the correction item is displayed on the editing screen Dc.

  The second correction value of each correction item is set to “0” by default. As a result of setting the second correction value based on the first correction value, when the second correction value is increased, the background region 42 is corrected so that each correction item is increased, and when the second correction value is decreased, each correction is corrected. The background area 42 is corrected so that the item becomes smaller. Contrary to the present embodiment, when the second correction value is increased, the background area 42 is corrected so that each correction item is decreased, and when the second correction value is decreased, the background area 42 is increased so that each correction item is increased. It may be a configuration in which is corrected.

  When the print button c3 is operated after returning to the editing screen Dc, the control unit 1 transmits the composite image 50 in which the photographic image 30 and the background region 42 are corrected to the printing apparatus PR. As a result, the printing apparatus PR prints the composite image 50 in which the photographic image 30 and the background region 42 are corrected.

  Here, in the second correction process, the control unit 1 performs an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 and an operation on the contrast setting unit dd2, the vividness setting unit dd3, or the sharpness setting unit dd4. And different control is performed.

  That is, the control unit 1 sets the first brightness correction value to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30 (that is, when the slider of the brightness setting unit dd1 moves in the “+” direction). The second brightness correction value is set to a value that reduces the brightness of the background area 42. When the first brightness correction value is set to a value that decreases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 (that is, when the slider of the brightness setting unit dd1 moves in the "-" direction). The second brightness correction value is set to a value that increases the brightness of the background area 42. For example, the control unit 1 sets the second brightness correction value to a value that is equal in absolute value and opposite in polarity to the first brightness correction value. More specifically, when the first correction value for brightness is set to “+2”, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for brightness as the absolute value of the first correction value for brightness. Are set to a value “−2” which is equal and opposite in sign. And the control part 1 correct | amends the background area | region 42 regarding brightness based on the 2nd correction value "-2" of the set brightness. As a result, the brightness of the background region 42 is reduced.

  On the other hand, for example, when the first contrast correction value is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value to a value that increases the contrast of the background region 42. To do. In addition, when the contrast first correction value is set to a value that decreases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value of the contrast to a value that decreases the contrast of the background region 42. For example, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for contrast to the same value as the first correction value for contrast. More specifically, when the contrast first correction value is set to “+2”, the control unit 1 sets the second contrast correction value to the same value “+2” as the first contrast correction value. Set. Then, the control unit 1 corrects the background region 42 with respect to the contrast based on the set second correction value “+2” of contrast. Thereby, the contrast of the background area | region 42 becomes large. The same applies to contrast, vividness and sharpness. Note that the contrast of the background region 42 means the difference between the average value of the brightness of each pixel of the photographic image 30 and the average value of the brightness of each pixel of the background region 42. The sharpness of the background area 42 means the sharpness at the boundary between the photographic image 30 and the background area 42.

  Based on FIGS. 8 to 15, how the photographic image 30 and the background area 42 are corrected when an operation is performed on the correction value setting unit dd on the correction screen Dd from the state shown in FIG. Will be described in detail.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the case where operation with respect to the brightness setting part dd1 is performed is demonstrated. 4, 8, 9, and the like, the brightness of the photographic image 30 is expressed by the interval between the slashes of the slash pattern attached to the photographic image 30 due to the constraints illustrated. That is, it means that the brightness of the photographic image 30 is larger as the interval between the diagonal lines of the slash pattern attached to the photographic image 30 is wider. Similarly, the brightness of the background area 42 is expressed by the interval between the diagonal lines in the background area 42.

  FIG. 8 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for brightness is set to a value for increasing the brightness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1, and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. . In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second brightness correction value to a value that decreases the brightness of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 is brighter after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 8) than on the operation before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed so as to increase (in other words, brighten). On the other hand, in the background area 42, after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 8), compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 4). The display is such that the brightness is small (in other words, it is dark).

  FIG. 9 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value of brightness is set to a value for reducing the brightness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1, and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. . In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for brightness to a value that increases the brightness of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 is brighter after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 9) than on the operation before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed so as to be smaller. On the other hand, in the background area 42, after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 9), compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 4). Displayed with increased brightness.

  Next, a case where an operation is performed on the contrast setting unit dd2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 10, 11, and the like, the contrast of the photographic image 30 is defined as the interval between the diagonal lines of the diagonal pattern applied to the bright part of the photographic image 30 (the part where the diagonal line interval is wide). The photographic image 30 is expressed by a wide and narrow difference from the slanted line interval of the slanted line pattern attached to the dark part (the part where the slanted line interval is narrow). That is, the interval between the diagonal lines of the diagonal pattern applied to the bright part of the photographic image 30 (the peripheral part of the person in FIGS. 4, 10 and 11) and the dark part of the photographic image 30 (FIGS. 4, 10 and 11). 11, the greater the difference between the width of the hatched pattern of the hatched pattern attached to the person portion), the greater the contrast of the photographic image 30. Similarly, the brightness of the background area 42 is expressed by a wide and narrow difference between the interval between the oblique lines attached to the photographic image 30 and the interval between the oblique lines attached to the background area 42.

  FIG. 10 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for contrast is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the contrast setting unit dd2, and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value of contrast to a value that increases the contrast of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 has a greater contrast after the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 10) than before the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 4). It is displayed as follows. In addition, the background area 42 has a higher contrast after the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 10) than before the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed.

  FIG. 11 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for contrast is set to a value for reducing the contrast of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the contrast setting unit dd2, and then the screen is returned to the editing screen Dc. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for contrast to a value that reduces the contrast of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 has a smaller contrast after the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 11) than before the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 4). It is displayed as follows. In addition, the background area 42 has a smaller contrast after the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 11) than before the operation on the contrast setting unit dd2 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, a case where an operation is performed on the vividness setting unit dd3 will be described. In FIG. 4, FIG. 12, FIG. 13, and the like, the vividness of the photographic image 30 is expressed by the type of diagonal lines attached to the photographic image 30 due to the constraints illustrated. That is, the vividness of the photographic image 30 is indicated by a thick solid line, a solid line, and a broken line in order from the largest. Similarly, the vividness of the background area 42 is expressed by the type of diagonal lines attached to the background area 42.

  FIG. 12 shows a state in which the screen returns to the editing screen Dc after the first vividness correction value is set to a value that increases the vividness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 on the correction screen Dd. . In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second vividness correction value to a value that increases the vividness of the background region 42. As a result, the photographic image 30 is brighter after the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 12) than on the operation before the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed so as to increase. In addition, the background region 42 is more vivid after the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 12) than before the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed to be larger.

  FIG. 13 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for vividness is set to a value for reducing the vividness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the vividness setting unit dd3, and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. . In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second vividness correction value to a value that reduces the vividness of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 is more vivid after the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 13) than on the operation before the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed so as to be smaller. Further, the background area 42 is more vivid after the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 13) than before the operation on the vividness setting unit dd3 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed to be smaller.

  Next, a case where an operation is performed on the sharpness setting unit dd4 will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 4, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, and the like, the sharpness of the photographic image 30 is expressed by the type of the contour line of the photographic image 30 due to the illustrated constraints. That is, the sharpness of the photographic image 30 is indicated by a thick solid line, a solid line, and a broken line in order from the largest. Similarly, the sharpness of the background area 42 is expressed by the type of boundary line between the background area 42 and the photographic image 30.

  FIG. 14 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, after the first sharpness correction value is set to a value that increases the sharpness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4, the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second sharpness correction value to a value that increases the sharpness of the background region 42. Thus, the photographic image 30 has a greater sharpness after the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 14) than on the operation before the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 4). It is displayed as follows. Also, the sharpness of the background area 42 is greater after the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 14) than on the operation before the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 4). Is displayed.

  FIG. 15 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for sharpness is set to a value for reducing the sharpness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 and then the editing screen Dc is returned. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second sharpness correction value to a value that reduces the sharpness of the background region 42. As a result, the photographic image 30 is less sharp after the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 15) than before the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 4). It is displayed as follows. In addition, the sharpness of the background area 42 is smaller after the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 15) than on the operation before the operation on the sharpness setting unit dd4 (see FIG. 14). Is displayed.

  When an operation is performed on two or more setting units among the four correction value setting units dd, the correction on the photographic image 30 and the background region 42 is performed on each correction item. For example, it is assumed that the first brightness correction value is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30 and the first contrast correction value is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30. . In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second brightness correction value to a value that decreases the brightness of the background area 42, and sets the second correction value for contrast to a value that increases the contrast of the background area 42. Set. Thus, the photographic image 30 is displayed so that the brightness increases and the contrast increases after the operations on the brightness setting unit dd1 and the contrast setting unit dd2 are performed. In addition, the background area 42 is displayed so that the brightness decreases and the contrast increases after an operation is performed on the brightness setting unit dd1 and the contrast setting unit dd2.

  Up to this point, the case where only one arrangement area 41 is provided in the template image 40, that is, the case where only one photographic image 30 is arranged in the template image 40 has been described. A case where a plurality of arrangement regions 41 are provided, that is, a case where a plurality of photographic images 30 are arranged on the template image 40 will be described.

  In this case, on the correction screen Dd, operations for the correction mode selection unit d1, the correction amount setting unit d2, and the correction value setting unit dd are performed for each photographic image 30, and the first correction value is set for each photographic image 30. . At this time, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value based on a plurality of first correction values set for each photographic image 30. Hereinafter, setting the second correction value based on a plurality of first correction values set for each photographic image 30 in the second correction processing is referred to as “multiple correction value processing”.

  Based on FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, as an example of the multiple correction value processing, the second correction value is set stepwise in the direction in which the correction item of the background area 42 aligns one photographic image 30 and another photographic image 30. The setting to change will be described.

  FIG. 16 shows a state in which the photographic image 30 is arranged in each of the two arrangement areas 41 with respect to the template image 40 in which the two arrangement areas 41 are provided side by side on the editing screen Dc. FIG. 17 shows a state in which the following settings have been made on the correction screen Dd and the screen has returned to the editing screen Dc. That is, for the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the left side of the figure, the first correction value of brightness is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30 and arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the right side of the figure. For the photographic image 30, the first brightness correction value is set to a value that reduces the brightness of the photographic image 30. In this case, the control unit 1 assigns the second brightness correction value to the first brightness correction value set for the photographic image 30 placed in the left placement area 41 and the right placement area 41 in the drawing. The brightness is set based on the first brightness correction value set for the arranged photographic image 30. That is, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value of brightness so that the brightness of the background area 42 changes in the direction in which the two photographic images 30 are arranged, that is, in the left-right direction, more specifically, from the left side to the right side in the figure. Is set so that the second correction value gradually increases toward.

  In this case, the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the left side of the drawing is after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 16). In the case of (see FIG. 17), the brightness is displayed to be larger. On the other hand, in the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the right side in the drawing, the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 16). The latter (see FIG. 17) is displayed so that the brightness is reduced. In addition, after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 17), the background area 42 is displayed in gradation so that the brightness gradually increases from the left side to the right side. In FIG. 17, the brightness of the background region 42 (that is, the slanted line spacing) is changed in five stages due to the constraints shown in the figure, but actually, it changes more finely (for example, in units of pixels). It is preferable to make it.

  As described above, the personal computer PC of this embodiment includes the storage unit 2 and the control unit 1. The storage unit 2 stores a template image 40 including an arrangement area 41 and a background area 42. The control unit 1 arranges the photographic image 30 in the arrangement area 41. Further, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value based on the first correction process for correcting the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 and the first correction value used in the first correction process, and the background. A second correction process for correcting the region 42 based on the second correction value is executed.

  According to this configuration, the photographic image 30 is corrected based on the first correction value, and the background region 42 is corrected based on the second correction value set based on the first correction process. Therefore, an appropriate correction process corresponding to the correction process performed on the photographic image 30 can be performed on the template image 40.

  When an operation for setting the first correction value, that is, an operation on the correction value setting unit dd is performed, the control unit 1 corrects the photographic image 30 based on the first correction value in the first correction process. . Further, in the second correction process, the control unit 1 sets the second correction information based on the set first correction value, and corrects the background region 42 based on the set second correction value.

  According to this configuration, when an operation for setting the first correction value is performed, the photographic image 30 is corrected based on the set first correction value, and based on the set first correction value. The background area 42 is corrected based on the second correction value set in the above. Therefore, when an operation for setting the first correction value is performed, the photographic image 30 and the background region 42 can be corrected based on the set first correction value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the trouble of the user performing an operation for setting a correction value in order to correct the background area 42.

  Further, in the personal computer PC of the present embodiment, when the first brightness correction value is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second brightness correction value to the background area. 42 is set to a value for decreasing the brightness. In addition, when the first correction value for brightness is set to a value that decreases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for brightness to a value that increases the brightness of the background region 42. Set to.

  According to this configuration, when the first brightness correction value is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the brightness of the photographic image 30 is increased, whereas the brightness of the background region 42 is Get smaller. Therefore, by setting the first brightness correction value to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30, it is possible to correct the brightness of the background region 42 so as to decrease. When the first brightness correction value is set to a value that decreases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the brightness of the photographic image 30 decreases, whereas the brightness of the background region 42 increases. Therefore, by setting the first brightness correction value to a value that decreases the brightness of the photographic image 30, it is possible to correct the brightness of the background region 42 so as to increase.

  Further, in the personal computer PC of the present embodiment, when the contrast first correction value is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the contrast second correction value as the contrast of the background region 42. Set to a value to increase. In addition, when the contrast first correction value is set to a value that decreases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value of the contrast to a value that decreases the contrast of the background region 42.

  According to this configuration, when the first contrast correction value is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the contrast of the photographic image 30 increases and the contrast of the background region 42 also increases. Therefore, by setting the first contrast correction value to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30, it is possible to correct the contrast of the background region 42 so as to increase. Further, when the first contrast correction value is set to a value that reduces the contrast of the photographic image 30, the contrast of the photographic image 30 decreases and the contrast of the background region 42 also decreases. Therefore, by setting the first contrast correction value to a value that reduces the contrast of the photographic image 30, the contrast of the background region 42 can be corrected. The same applies to contrast, vividness and sharpness.

  Further, in the personal computer PC of the present embodiment, the template image 40 is provided with a plurality of arrangement areas 41, the photographic images 30 are arranged in the plurality of arrangement areas 41, and a first correction value is set for each photographic image 30. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value by a plurality of correction value processing, that is, based on a plurality of first correction values set for each photographic image 30.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of photographic images 30 are arranged in the template image 40 and the first correction value is set for each photographic image 30, the second correction value is set for each photographic image 30. Is corrected based on the first correction value. Thereby, even when a plurality of photographic images 30 are arranged in the template image 40, the background region 42 can be appropriately corrected.

  Further, in the personal computer PC of the present embodiment, the first correction value set for one photographic image 30 among the plurality of photographic images 30 is different from the first correction value set for another photographic image 30. In addition, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value so that the correction item of the background region 42 changes stepwise in the direction in which the one photographic image 30 and the other photographic image 30 are arranged.

  According to this configuration, the background area 42 is corrected so that the correction items of the background area 42 change stepwise in the direction in which the one photographic image 30 and the other photographic image 30 are arranged. As a result, the background area 42 is displayed in gradation for the correction item.

  Further, the personal computer PC of the present embodiment transmits a composite image 50 including the template image 40 and the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 to the printing apparatus PR. According to this configuration, not only the photographic image 30 but also the composite image 50 in which the background region 42 is corrected can be printed.

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various configurations can be employed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in addition to the above, this embodiment can be changed to the following form.

  As described above, when the plurality of photographic images 30 are arranged in the template image 40 and the first correction value is set for each photographic image 30, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value in the second correction process. This is set by a plurality of correction value processing, that is, based on a plurality of correction values set for each photographic image 30. However, the specific method of the multiple correction value processing is the above-described configuration, that is, the second correction value is gradually changed in the direction in which the photographic image 30 having the correction item of the background region 42 is aligned with the other photographic image 30. It is not restricted to the structure set so that it may change. As a specific method of the multiple correction value processing, for example, the second correction value is set based on a value obtained by substituting a plurality of first correction values set for each photographic image 30 into a predetermined formula. It may be configured. The predetermined formula may be, for example, a formula for calculating a simple average of a plurality of first correction values, and a weighted average using the size of the arrangement area 41 in which the photographic image 30 corresponding to each first correction value is arranged as a weight. It may be an expression for calculating. In this case, the correction items for the background area 42 are corrected uniformly throughout the background area 42.

  Further, when a plurality of photographic images 30 are arranged in the template image 40 and the first correction value is set for each photographic image 30, the control unit 1 corrects the second correction value by a plurality of corrections in the second correction process. It may be set by other processing, not by value processing.

  Based on FIGS. 18 and 19, as an example of processing other than the multiple correction value processing, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value for the first photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement region 41 of the maximum size. The setting based on the correction value will be described.

  FIG. 18 shows a state in which the photographic image 30 is arranged in each of the two arrangement areas 41 with respect to the template image 40 in which two large and small arrangement areas 41 are provided side by side on the editing screen Dc. FIG. 19 shows a state where the following settings have been made on the correction screen Dd and the screen has returned to the editing screen Dc. That is, on the correction screen Dd, for the photographic image 30 arranged in the large arrangement area 41 on the left side in the figure, the first correction value for brightness is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30, and the small value on the right side in the figure. For the photographic image 30 placed in the placement area 41, the first brightness correction value is set to a value that reduces the brightness of the photographic image 30. In this case, as described above, the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the left side in the figure is displayed so as to increase in brightness, and the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 on the right side in the figure is bright. Is displayed to be smaller. Further, the control unit 1 sets the second correction value as the first correction value of brightness set here for the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 of the maximum size, that is, the arrangement area 41 on the left side of the drawing (here, the photograph The value is set based on the value that increases the brightness of the image 30. Thereby, the background area 42 is brighter after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 19) than on the operation before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 18). Is displayed so as to be smaller. Note that the control unit 1 may set the second correction value based on the first correction value set for the photographic image 30 arranged in the arrangement area 41 of the minimum size, for example, instead of the maximum size.

  In addition, when the stamp image 60 is added to the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 corrects the background area 42 and the stamp image 60 based on the set second correction value in the second correction process. May be.

  Based on FIGS. 6 and 20, how the stamp image 60 is corrected when the stamp image 60 is added to the photographic image 30 will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a state in which “person” is selected by an operation on the correction mode selection unit d1 on the correction screen Dd and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. A photographic image 30 has a heart mark stamp image 60 added thereto. At this time, no operation is performed on the brightness setting unit dd1, and the first brightness correction value remains the reference value “0”. In FIG. 20, after that, the correction screen Dd is displayed again, and after the first correction value of brightness is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1, the editing screen Dc is displayed. Indicates the returned state. In this case, the control unit 1 sets the second brightness correction value to a value that decreases the brightness of the background region 42 and the stamp image 60. Thus, as described above, the photographic image 30 is after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 20), compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 (see FIG. 6). Is displayed so that the brightness is larger. On the other hand, the background area 42 and the stamp image 60 are displayed so as to reduce the brightness.

  As described above, when the operation for setting the first correction value for the brightness of the photographic image 30 is performed, the background region is set based on the second correction value set based on the set first correction value. 42 and the stamp image 60 are corrected. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the trouble of the user performing an operation for setting a correction value for the brightness of the stamp image 60. Note that the control unit 1 may correct the stamp image 60 based on the first correction value in the same manner as the photographic image 30, and based on correction information different from both the first correction value and the second correction value. The background area 42 and the photographic image 30 may be corrected in a different manner. The stamp image 60 is an example of the “additional image” of the present invention. However, the addition image is not limited to the one prepared in advance in the photo printing application like the stamp image 60. For example, the keyboard 4 or the like. It may be a text image based on the text input from.

  Further, in the second correction process, the control unit 1 corrects the first area 421 (see FIG. 21) surrounding the arrangement area 41 in the background area 42, and the second area 422 other than the first area 421 (FIG. 21). (See) may not be corrected.

  FIG. 21 shows a state in which, on the correction screen Dd, the first correction value for brightness is set to a value for increasing the brightness of the photographic image 30 by an operation on the brightness setting unit dd1, and then the screen returns to the editing screen Dc. . In this case, as described above, the photographic image 30 is displayed so as to increase in brightness. Further, in the background area 42, the first area 421 is after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 21) compared to before the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1 is performed (see FIG. 4). Is displayed so that the brightness is smaller. On the other hand, the brightness of the second region 422 in the background region 42 does not change before and after the operation on the brightness setting unit dd1. Thereby, the first region 421 can be corrected without correcting the second region 422 other than the first region 421 surrounding the arrangement region 41. On the contrary, the controller 1 may be configured to correct the second area 422 and not correct the first area 421 in the second correction process.

  In addition, in the second correction process, when the first brightness correction value is set to a value that increases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 reduces the brightness of the background region 42. Although it corrects, it is not limited to this, For example, you may correct | amend so that the brightness of the background area | region 42 may become large. In the second correction process, when the first correction value for brightness is set to a value that decreases the brightness of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 corrects the brightness of the background region 42 to increase. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, correction may be made so that the brightness of the background region 42 becomes small.

  In the second correction process, when the first correction value of contrast is set to a value that increases the contrast of the photographic image 30, the control unit 1 corrects the contrast of the background region 42 so as to increase. For example, the background area 42 may be corrected so that the contrast becomes small. In the second correction process, the control unit 1 corrects the contrast of the background region 42 to be small when the first contrast correction value is set to a value that reduces the contrast of the photographic image 30. For example, correction may be performed so that the contrast of the background region 42 is increased. The same applies to contrast, vividness and sharpness.

  The photographic image 30 is an example of the “target image” in the present invention, but the “target image” is not limited to the photographic image 30 and may be, for example, an image read by a scanner.

  The first correction value is an example of the “first correction information” in the present invention, but the “first correction information” is not limited to this. For example, the above-described mode value, adjustment value, or setting value set for the correction item of the photographic image 30 may be used as “first correction information”. Further, information on whether or not to correct the photographic image 30 may be “first correction information”. Similarly, the second correction value is an example of the “second correction information” in the present invention, but is not limited thereto.

  The personal computer PC is an example of the “image processing apparatus” of the present invention, but the “image processing apparatus” is not limited to this. For example, the “image processing apparatus” may be a general-purpose information processing apparatus (for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal) other than a personal computer in which a photo printing application is installed. The “image processing apparatus” may be an apparatus dedicated to image processing. Further, the “image processing apparatus” may be provided as a multifunction machine combined with a printing apparatus or the like. The personal computer PC is an example of the “computer” of the present invention, but the “computer” is not limited to this, and may be a general-purpose information processing apparatus other than a personal computer, for example.

  The photo printing application is an example of the “program” in the present invention. Further, the “program” of the present invention may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium (for example, CD-ROM, flash memory).

  30 ... Photo image, 40 ... Template image, 41 ... Arrangement area, 42 ... Background area, 50 ... Composite image, Dc ... Edit screen, c1 ... Background button, c2 ... Correction button, c3 ... Print button

Claims (12)

A storage unit for storing a template image including an arrangement area and a background area;
A control unit that arranges a target image in the arrangement region of the template image,
The control unit sets second correction information based on first correction processing for correcting the target image arranged in the arrangement region and first correction information used in the first correction processing, and the template And a second correction process for correcting the background area of the image based on the second correction information. When an operation for setting the first correction information is performed on the correction item of the target image arranged in the arrangement area of the template image,
The controller is
Based on the set first correction information, perform the first correction processing related to the correction item of the target image,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a second correction process related to the correction item of the background area is performed based on the set second correction information. The correction items include brightness,
The first correction information includes a first correction value of the correction item,
The second correction information includes a second correction value of the correction item,
When the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the control unit sets the second correction value of the correction item to the correction of the background region. When the item is set to a value that decreases, and the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the target image, the second correction value of the correction item is set to the background. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the correction item of the area is set to a value that increases. The correction items include at least one of contrast, vividness, and sharpness.
The first correction information includes a first correction value of the correction item,
The second correction information includes a second correction value of the correction item,
When the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that increases the correction item of the target image, the control unit sets the second correction value of the correction item to the background region. When the correction item is set to a value that increases, and the first correction value of the correction item is set to a value that decreases the correction item of the target image, the second correction value of the correction item is set to the value The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the correction item in the background area is set to a value that reduces the correction item. A plurality of the arrangement areas are provided in the template image, the target images are arranged in the plurality of arrangement areas, and the first correction information is set for each of the target images;
5. The control unit according to claim 2, wherein the control unit sets the second correction information based on a plurality of the first correction information set for each target image. 6. Image processing device. When the first correction information set for one of the plurality of target images is different from the first correction information set for another target image,
The control unit sets the second correction information so that the correction item of the background region changes stepwise in a direction in which one target image and another target image are arranged. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5. A plurality of the arrangement areas are provided in the template image, the target images are arranged in the plurality of arrangement areas, and the first correction information is set for each of the target images;
The control unit sets the second correction information based on the first correction information set for the target image arranged in the arrangement area having the maximum size among the plurality of arrangement areas. The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4.   The control unit corrects the background region and the additional image based on the set second correction information in the second correction process when an additional image is added to the target image. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the image processing apparatus is an image processing apparatus.   The control unit corrects a first region surrounding the arrangement region in the background region in the second correction process, and does not correct a second region other than the first region. 9. The image processing apparatus according to any one of items 8 to 8.   The said control part transmits the synthetic | combination image containing the said template image and the said target image arrange | positioned at the said arrangement | positioning area | region to a printing apparatus. The image processing apparatus described. The image processing device
Arranging the target image in the arrangement area of the template image including the arrangement area and the background area,
Performing a first correction process for correcting the target image arranged in the arrangement area;
Executing second correction processing for setting second correction information based on the first correction information used in the first correction processing and correcting the background region of the template image based on the second correction information; A featured image processing method. On the computer,
A process of placing the target image in the placement area of the template image including the placement area and the background area;
A first correction process for correcting the target image arranged in the arrangement area;
A second correction process for setting second correction information based on the first correction information used in the first correction process, and correcting the background area of the template image based on the second correction information;
A program characterized by having executed.

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