JP4174224B2 - Fade control device, image processing device, image processing system, fade control method, storage medium, and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to, for example, a fade control device, an image processing device, an image processing system, a fade control method, a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for implementing the same, and a fade control device used in a camera-integrated video recorder and the like. It relates to the program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, some camera-integrated video recorders are provided with a fade function.
The fade function is one of the movie techniques. For example, at the beginning of a certain video or when switching to a new scene, an all white (or all black) screen is displayed for a certain period of time, and then all white ( (Or all black) effect to reduce the effect of normal screen (fade-in function) or the current display screen is gradually changed to a whitish (or blackish) screen, and finally all white (or all black) screen Means the function (fade-out function).
[0003]
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of an apparatus (fade apparatus) 700 that performs the above-described fade function.
The fade device 700 is provided in a camera-integrated video recorder or the like, and as shown in FIG. 6, a mixing circuit 701 and a mixing circuit 701 to which an image signal (video signal) 711 and a white signal (or black signal) 712 are supplied. And a recording circuit 702 for recording the output of the mixing circuit 701.
[0004]
The mixing circuit 701 mixes the image signal 711 and the white signal (or black signal) 712 based on the control from the control circuit 703, and outputs the mixed signal to the recording circuit 702.
The recording circuit 702 outputs the signal from the mixing circuit 701 to a magnetic head (not shown) or the like.
[0005]
The control circuit 703 controls the mixing ratio of the image signal 711 and the white signal (or black signal) 712 in the mixing circuit 701.
Specifically, in the case of the fade-in function (operation), the control circuit 703 changes the signal mixing ratio in the mixing circuit 701 from the state of the image signal 711: white signal (or black signal) 712 = 0: 1 to white. The ratio of the signal (or black signal) 712 is gradually decreased. In the case of the fade-out function (operation), the control circuit 703 changes the signal mixing ratio in the mixing circuit 701 from the state of the image signal 711: white signal (or black signal) 712 = 1: 0 to the white signal (or black signal). Signal) 712 is gradually increased.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional fading device 700 as shown in FIG. 6 simply has the effect of all white (all black) gradually recorded in a fade-in operation after recording an all white (or all black) screen for a certain period of time. Decrease, normal screen, fade-out operation gradually changes from normal screen to whitish (or blackish) screen, and finally to full white (or all black) screen. There was a tendency to lack.
[0007]
Therefore, the present invention is made to eliminate the above-described drawbacks, and can implement a fade control device, an image processing device, an image processing system, a fade control method, and a fade control method that can provide a more varied fade function. It is an object of the present invention to provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the program and the program.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Under such an object, a fade control device according to the present invention is a fade control device that controls a fade function for an arbitrary moving image, and includes a counting unit that counts the number of screens included in input moving image data, and 1 There are a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output every time the counting means counts a certain number, and finally the predetermined number of fade patterns are output. Control means for outputting a complete fade pattern, memory means for storing the input moving image data, and during execution of the fade function, each screen included in the moving image data stored in the memory means is divided into a plurality of divisions. A process of reading the data divided into areas and applying the fade pattern output by the control means to the divided areas And a stage, said processing means, for each of the fade pattern, and changes the output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions.
[0009]
The fade control method according to the present invention is a fade control method for controlling a fade function for a moving image to be recorded, and at the timing of at least one of the start and end of the recording mode for recording the moving image. Using an instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function, a count step for counting the number of screens included in the input moving image data, and a memory that holds a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function, During execution of the fade function, an output step for outputting a different fade pattern from the memory each time a certain number is counted in the counting step, and finally outputting the predetermined number of fade patterns in total, and the input The storage step for storing the moving image data and the above-mentioned storage during the fade function are executed. Each of the screens included in the video data is divided into a plurality of divided areas and read, and the fade pattern output in the output step is applied to the divided areas. The method includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each fade pattern.
[0010]
The program according to the present invention is a program that causes a computer to control a fade function for a moving image to be recorded, and at least one timing at the start and end of a recording mode for recording the moving image on the computer. An instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function, a count step for counting the number of screens included in the input moving image data, and a memory for holding a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function And during the execution of the fade function, an output step of outputting a different fade pattern from the memory each time a certain number is counted in the counting step, and finally outputting the predetermined number of fade patterns in a row, A storage step for storing the input moving image data; and the fade machine During the execution of the process, each screen included in the stored moving image data is divided into a plurality of divided areas and read, and the fade pattern output in the output step is applied to the plurality of divided areas; and And the processing step includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each fade pattern.
[0011]
A computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable storage medium having a computer recorded with a program for controlling a fade function for a moving image to be recorded. The moving image is recorded on the computer. An instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function at a timing at the start and end of the recording mode, a count step for counting the number of screens included in the input moving image data, and one fade function In response to the above, a memory that holds a predetermined number of fade patterns is used, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output from the memory each time a certain number is counted in the counting step, and finally the above described Output step to output a predetermined number of fade patterns During the execution of the storage step for storing the input moving image data and the fading function, each screen included in the stored moving image data is divided into a plurality of divided areas and read out, and the plurality of divided areas are read. And a processing step of applying the fade pattern output in the output step. The processing step includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each of the fade patterns. To do.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0014]
The present invention is applied to, for example, an image processing apparatus 100 as shown in FIG.
The image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is a camera having a shooting function and a recording function for recording a captured image (moving image) obtained by the capturing function on a recording medium, and a fade function for the captured image (moving image). It is a body-type video recorder or the like, and is configured not to implement a simple fade function as in the prior art, but to be able to implement a more varied fade function.
Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the image processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be specifically described.
[0015]
<Configuration of Image Processing Device 100>
As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing apparatus 100 includes a lens 101 that guides light from a subject to the imaging surface of the imaging device 102, an imaging device 102 that forms subject light from the lens 101, and an imaging device 102. A camera signal processing circuit 103 that executes signal processing using the output signal (image signal after photoelectric conversion) as a standard image signal, and a fade that performs a fade process on the image signal processed by the camera signal processing circuit 103 A processing circuit 104, a counter 105 that generates a reference signal used for the fade processing, an image memory 106 that holds an image signal processed by the camera signal processing circuit 103, and a CPU 107 that controls operation of the entire image processing apparatus 100. And recording / reproduction using the recording medium 109 to record / reproduce the image signal processed by the fade processing circuit 104 and the normal image signal Circuit 108.
[0016]
In the image processing apparatus 100, the above-described components 103 to 108 are connected so as to be communicable via the system bus 110.
The ROM 111 is a memory for storing programs and patterns used in the fade process, and the RAM 112 is a memory used when the CPU 107 executes the programs.
From the external input / output terminal 113 connected to the system bus 110, a captured image or a reproduced image can be output to an external device, and an image can be input from the external device.
[0017]
For example, when the image processing apparatus 100 performs a normal photographing operation, subject light is incident on the image sensor 102 via the lens 101. The image sensor 102 photoelectrically changes incident light and outputs an image signal corresponding to the incident light. The camera signal processing circuit 103 converts the output image signal of the image sensor 102 into standard image data, and holds the image data in the image memory 106.
[0018]
The image memory 106 is a memory that can hold image data for at least one field constituting a captured image. The fade processing circuit 104 reads out image data from the image memory 106 under the control of the CPU 107 based on the reference signal generated by the counter 105, and performs fade processing on the read image data. The recording / reproducing circuit 108 records the image data processed by the fade processing circuit 104 on the recording medium 109.
[0019]
<Fade Function of Image Processing Apparatus 100>
FIG. 2 conceptually shows an example of the fade effect by the fade function implemented by the fade processing circuit 104.
[0020]
In FIG. 2, the normal image (0) is an image captured by the fade processing circuit 104 from the image memory 106, that is, an image of one field after processing by the camera signal processing circuit 103.
The fade processing circuit 104 divides the normal image (0) into a plurality of areas as shown in FIG. 2, and performs the following fade processing. Here, as an example, the normal image (0) is divided into nine divided areas A to I in a grid pattern.
[0021]
When the fade-in operation is started, the fade processing circuit 104 rearranges the areas A to I into an arrangement different from the normal arrangement in the normal image (0) divided into a plurality of areas, and outputs the result from the arrangement in this state. Based on the reference signal generated at 105, the areas A to I are rearranged over a predetermined time so as to approach the normal arrangement, and finally the normal arrangement image (the state of the normal image (0)) is output. To do.
On the other hand, when the fade-out operation is started, the fade processing circuit 104 is divided into a plurality of regions (region A to region I) from the state of the normal image (0) in the reverse operation to the case of the fade-in operation. From the normal arrangement state, the areas are gradually rearranged into an arbitrary arrangement over a predetermined time and output.
[0022]
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2 above, during the fade-in operation, the image arrangement state is
(1) → (2) → (3) → (4) → (5) → (6) → (7) → (8) → (9) → (10) → (11) → (12)
Will follow this transition. On the other hand, during the fade-out operation, the image layout state is
(12) → (11) → (10) → (9) → (8) → (7) → (6) → (5) → (4) → (3) → (2) → (1)
Will follow this transition.
[0023]
In the image output and displayed as shown in FIG. 2, each divided area outputs and displays a part of the moving image, and in the divided area that is blank, a monochrome image such as a white image (or any color) is displayed. Display output.
Further, information on the arrangement state (fade pattern and its output coordinates) for the fade process as shown in FIG. 2 is stored as a program in the ROM 111 of FIG.
[0024]
The fade function as described above is obtained by reading out from the image memory 106 obtained by the CPU 107 executing and updating the program for the fade process stored in the ROM 111 based on the reference signal generated by the counter 105. Processing is performed in the fade processing circuit 104 in accordance with control information for area division of the field image and control information regarding output coordinates of each area.
[0025]
<Operation of Image Processing Apparatus 100>
3 and 4 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the image processing apparatus 100, in particular, an example of the operation for the fade function.
[0026]
For example, in the image processing apparatus 100, the CPU 107 reads out the processing program according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4 from the ROM 111 and executes it. Thereby, in the image processing apparatus 100, the following operations (1) and (2) are performed.
[0027]
(1) FIG. 3 shows an initial setting operation for the fade function when there is a transition request to the image processing apparatus 100, for example, from the recording pause mode to the recording mode or vice versa. It is a thing.
[0028]
Here, in the image processing apparatus 100, information such as an identification code of a fade mode (FadeMode), a fade count (FadeCount), a fade pattern (FadePattern), and a fade vector (FadeVector) is handled when the fade process is executed.
The fade mode (FadeMode) indicates whether or not the image processing apparatus 100 is in a state in which fade processing can be performed. As an identification code thereof, “ON” is displayed when the fade processing can be executed, and “OFF” when the execution is not possible. "
The fade count (FadeCount) means a count value used at the time of a fade operation. In particular, when setting as an initial setting count value of a fade at the time of initial setting, it means a count value at the time of starting fade processing. This differs depending on the time length of the fade process.
The fade pattern (FadePattern) is a value indicating the pattern (1) to (12) of the area arrangement related to the fade operation as shown in FIG. 2, and is stored in the ROM 111 as a part of the program.
The fade vector (FadeVector) is a value indicating whether the fade operation is fade-in or fade-out, and represents “0” if it is fade-in and “1” if it is fade-out.
[0029]
Step S301:
The CPU 107 confirms the operation state of the apparatus and determines whether or not a fade mode (FadeMode) is ON.
As a result of this determination, the process proceeds to the next step S302 only when FadeMode = ON (when the fade operation can be performed), and otherwise ends the process (returns to the main routine).
[0030]
Step S302:
As a result of the determination in step S301, when FadeMode = ON (when the fade operation can be executed), the CPU 107 determines whether or not recording is started.
As a result of the determination, if recording is started, the process proceeds to step S303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S305.
[0031]
Step S303:
As a result of the determination in step S302, when the recording is started, the CPU 107 sets FadeCount = “240” for the fade initial setting count value as an initial setting, and performs a fade-in operation, FadePattern = “1” (setting value for outputting the arrangement pattern “(1)” in FIG. 2) is set.
[0032]
Here, the fade initial setting count value “240” is an example when the processing time of the fade-in operation is set to “4 seconds”. The fade-in operation is completed when the count reaches zero. Here, it is assumed that the operation is completed in one second of the field image 60 × 4 seconds = 240 counts.
[0033]
Step S304:
The CPU 107 sets FadeVector = “0”, which means fade-in, as the fade vector, and then ends this processing (returns to the main routine).
[0034]
Step S305:
If the result of determination in step S302 is that recording has not started, the CPU 107 determines whether or not recording has ended.
As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to the next step S306 only when the recording is finished, and otherwise the process is finished (returns to the main routine).
[0035]
Step S306:
As a result of the determination in step S305, when the recording is completed, the CPU 107 sets FadeCount = “0” as the fade initial setting count value and performs a fade-out operation, and FadePattern = “12” as the fade pattern (in FIG. 2 above) Setting value for outputting the arrangement pattern “(12)” is set.
[0036]
Here, the fade initial setting count value “0” is an example when the processing time of the fade-out operation is set to “4 seconds”. The fade-out operation is completed when 240 counts are reached. (Set to complete the operation in 1 second field image 60 × 4 seconds = 240 counts)
[0037]
Step S304:
The CPU 107 sets FadeVector = “1”, which means fade-out, for the fade vector, and then ends this processing (returns to the main routine).
[0038]
(2) FIG. 4 shows the operation executed for each 1V (field) of the image after the initial setting operation shown in FIG. 3 in the image processing apparatus 100.
[0039]
Step S401:
The CPU 107 confirms the operation state of the apparatus and determines whether or not a fade mode (FadeMode) is ON.
As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to the next step S402 only when FadeMode = ON (when the fade operation can be performed), and otherwise the process ends (returns to the main routine).
[0040]
Step S402:
As a result of the determination in step S401, when FadeMode = ON (when the fade operation can be performed), the CPU 107 determines whether or not the fade vector (FadeVector) is “0”.
As a result of the determination, if FadeVector = “0” (when recording is started: during fade-in operation), the process proceeds to step S403, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step S407.
[0041]
Step S403:
If FadeVector = “0” as a result of the determination in step S402 (when recording is started: during fade-in operation), the CPU 107 determines whether or not the current fade count value (FadeCount)> “0”. .
As a result of this determination, the process proceeds to the next step S404 only when FadeCount> “0”, otherwise the process ends (returns to the main routine).
[0042]
Step S404:
If FadeCount> “0” as a result of the determination in step S403, the CPU 107 decrements (−1) “1” from the fade count value (FadeCount).
[0043]
Step S405:
The CPU 107 determines whether or not the fade count value (FadeCount) after the decrement in step S404 is divisible by “20”.
As a result of this determination, the process proceeds to the next step S406 only when FadeCount is divisible by “20”, otherwise the process is terminated (returns to the main routine).
[0044]
Here, to supplement the fade count value, as described above, since the fade time of 4 seconds is set in the present embodiment, 12 times programmed during 4 seconds (number of images = 240 fields) are set. Since the fade pattern is set to be updated, switching to the next pattern is performed every 240/12 = 20 fade counts.
[0045]
Step S406:
If FadeCount is divisible by “20” as a result of the determination in step S405, the CPU 107 updates the fade pattern indicated by the fade pattern (FadePattern) to the next pattern and updates to the next output coordinate.
Specifically, for example, here, since it is a fade-in operation, when the arrangement pattern indicated by the fade pattern (FadePattern) is the arrangement pattern (1) shown in FIG. 2, the next arrangement pattern (2) Set to +1 for the fade pattern (FadePattern).
After this step process ends, this process ends (returns to the main routine). After all the fade-in operations are completed, normal image output is carried over.
[0046]
Step S407:
If FadeVector = “0” is not the result of the determination in step S402, the CPU 107 determines whether FadeVector = “1”.
As a result of this determination, if FadeVector = “1” (when recording ends: during fade-out operation), the process proceeds to step S408, and if not, this process ends (returns to the main routine).
[0047]
Step S408:
If FadeVector = “1” as a result of the determination in step S407 (when recording ends: during fade-out operation), the CPU 107 determines whether or not the current fade count value (FadeCount) <“240”.
As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to the next step S409 only when FadeCount <“240”, otherwise the process ends (returns to the main routine).
[0048]
Step S409:
If FadeCount <“240” as a result of the determination in step S408, the CPU 107 increments (+1) “1” to the fade count value (FadeCount).
[0049]
Step S410:
The CPU 107 determines whether or not the fade count value (FadeCount) after the increment in step S409 is divisible by “20”.
As a result of this determination, the process proceeds to the next step S411 only when FadeCount is divisible by “20”, otherwise the process is terminated (returns to the main routine).
[0050]
Step S411:
If FadeCount is divisible by “20” as a result of the determination in step S410, the CPU 107 updates the fade pattern indicated by the fade pattern (FadePattern) to the next pattern and updates to the next output coordinate.
Specifically, for example, here, since it is a fade-out operation, when the arrangement pattern indicated by the fade pattern (FadePattern) is the arrangement pattern (12) shown in FIG. 2, the next arrangement pattern (11) is displayed. As it advances, a setting (-1 setting) is made for a fade pattern (FadePattern).
After completion of this step process, this process ends (returns to the main routine). After all the fade-out operations are completed, the recording is stopped.
[0051]
The flow as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is executed by the CPU 107 by the processing program stored in the ROM 111, so that the read divided area based on FadeCount and FadeVector is obtained for each 1V (field) of the image to be processed. And output coordinates are set.
Therefore, the fade processing circuit 104 outputs the set readout divided area with respect to the set output coordinates for the image to be processed. Thereby, as a fade effect, an effect can be given as if the puzzle is solved or the puzzle is broken by the transition of the arrangement pattern as shown in FIG.
[0052]
As described above, in the present embodiment, an image for one field is held, the held image (image to be processed) is divided into a plurality of areas, and the set read divided area is output on the set output coordinates. In addition to obtaining an image in which the divided areas are rearranged, when shifting from the recording pause mode to the storage mode, the arrangement of the divided areas is changed and output (recorded) by changing the set output coordinates. Thus, more varied fade-in and fade-out can be provided.
[0053]
Depending on the configuration shown in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the same fade process on the image reproduced by the recording / reproduction circuit 108 as well as the above-described fade process of the captured image. The same fade process can be executed for an image input from the external input / output terminal 113.
In addition, with the above-described configuration, the faded image data can be output from the external input / output terminal 113 to an external display device, an external storage device, or the like (not shown).
[0054]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the number of divided areas of the target image is “9”, the fade operation time is “4 seconds”, and the number of fade patterns is “12”. There is no limitation, and any number or time is effective. Further, for example, it may be configured such that the user can arbitrarily select at this time.
[0055]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 above, the arrangement of the divided areas is configured such that the areas do not overlap. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the areas are overlapped. Even so, it is effective. Further, for example, the area arrangement at this time may be configured so that the user can arbitrarily select it.
[0056]
The object of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the image processing apparatus described above, and a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the host and terminal of the present embodiment is supplied to other systems or apparatuses. Needless to say, this can also be achieved by the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium.
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the present embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code and the program code constitute the present invention.
As a storage medium for supplying the program code, ROM, flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, and the like can be used.
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the present embodiment are realized, but also an OS or the like running on the computer based on an instruction of the program code performs actual processing. It goes without saying that a case where the function of this embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the above and the processing thereof is included.
Furthermore, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in the memory provided in the extension function board inserted in the computer or the function extension unit connected to the computer, the function extension is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU or the like provided in the board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of the present embodiment are realized by the processing.
[0057]
FIG. 5 shows the function 600 of the computer.
As shown in FIG. 5, the computer function 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, a RAM 603, a keyboard controller (KBC) 605 of a keyboard (KB) 609, and a CRT controller (CRT) (CRT) 610 as a display unit. CRTC) 606, a hard disk (HD) 611 and a disk controller (DKC) 607 of a flexible disk (FD) 612, and a network interface controller (NIC) 608 for connection to the network 620 via a system bus 604 It is the structure connected so that communication was possible mutually.
[0058]
The CPU 601 comprehensively controls each component connected to the system bus 604 by executing software stored in the ROM 602 or the HD 611 or software supplied from the FD 612.
That is, the CPU 601 performs a control for realizing the operation in the present embodiment by reading a processing program according to a predetermined processing sequence from the ROM 602, the HD 611, or the FD 612 and executing it.
[0059]
The RAM 603 functions as a main memory or work area for the CPU 601.
The KBC 605 controls instruction input from the KB 609 or a pointing device (not shown).
The CRTC 606 controls the display of the CRT 610.
The DKC 607 controls access to the HD 611 and the FD 612 that store a boot program, various applications, editing files, user files, a network management program, a predetermined processing program in the present embodiment, and the like.
The NIC 608 exchanges data bidirectionally with devices or systems on the network 620.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, for example, it is possible to acquire and output (record, etc.) an image in which the arrangement of the divided areas is changed for every field or every several fields. A rich fade function (fade in and fade out) can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an image processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a fade function of the image processing apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an initial setting operation when there is a transition request to the recording mechanism in the image processing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an operation performed for each 1V (field) of the processing target image after the initial setting operation;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer that reads and executes a program for causing the computer to realize the functions of the image processing apparatus from a computer-readable storage medium.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional fade function.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 Image processing apparatus
101 lens
102 Image sensor
103 Camera signal processing circuit
104 Fade processing circuit
105 counter
106 Image memory
107 CPU
108 Recording / reproducing circuit
109 Recording medium
110 System bus
111 ROM
112 RAM
113 External input / output terminal

Claims (8)

A fade control device that controls a fade function for an arbitrary video,
Counting means for counting the number of screens included in the input video data;
There is a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output every time the counting means counts a certain number, and finally the predetermined number Control means for outputting a complete fade pattern of
Memory means for storing the input moving image data;
During execution of the fade function, each screen included in the moving image data stored in the memory means is read by dividing it into a plurality of divided areas, and the fade pattern output by the control means for the plurality of divided areas. And a processing means for applying
The fade control device, wherein the processing means changes output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each fade pattern.   The control means outputs the fade pattern in an order in which an error between the original coordinates of the plurality of divided regions and the output coordinates increases every time the counting means counts a certain number. The fade control device according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The control means outputs the fade pattern in such an order that an error between the original coordinates of the plurality of divided areas and the output coordinates becomes small each time the counting means counts a certain number. The fade control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An image processing apparatus comprising: a recording unit that records a captured image; and a fade unit that applies a fade effect to the captured image at a timing of at least one of recording start and recording end of the captured image.
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fade means has a function of the fade control apparatus according to claim 1. An image processing system in which a plurality of devices are communicably connected to each other,
At least one of the plurality of devices has the function of the fade control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or the function of the image processing device according to claim 4. system. A fade control method for controlling a fade function for a moving image to be recorded,
An instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function at least at the timing of the start and end of the recording mode for recording the moving image;
A counting step for counting the number of screens included in the input video data;
A memory that holds a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function is used, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output from the memory every time a certain number is counted in the counting step, Finally, an output step for outputting the predetermined number of fade patterns as a whole,
A storage step for storing the input moving image data;
During execution of the fade function, each screen included in the stored moving image data is divided and read into a plurality of divided areas, and the fade pattern output in the output step is applied to the plurality of divided areas. Processing steps,
The processing step includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each of the fade patterns. A program for causing a computer to control a fade function for a moving image to be recorded,
In the computer,
An instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function at least at the timing of the start and end of the recording mode for recording the moving image;
A counting step for counting the number of screens included in the input video data;
A memory that holds a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function is used, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output from the memory every time a certain number is counted in the counting step, Finally, an output step for outputting the predetermined number of fade patterns as a whole,
A storage step for storing the input moving image data;
During execution of the fade function, each screen included in the stored moving image data is divided and read into a plurality of divided areas, and the fade pattern output in the output step is applied to the plurality of divided areas. Process steps and
The processing step includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each fade pattern. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for controlling a fade function for a moving image to be recorded on a computer,
In the computer,
An instruction step for instructing execution of the fade function at least at the timing of the start and end of the recording mode for recording the moving image;
A counting step for counting the number of screens included in the input video data;
A memory that holds a predetermined number of fade patterns corresponding to one fade function is used, and during execution of the fade function, a different fade pattern is output from the memory every time a certain number is counted in the counting step, Finally, an output step for outputting the predetermined number of fade patterns as a whole,
A storage step for storing the input moving image data;
During execution of the fade function, each screen included in the stored moving image data is divided and read into a plurality of divided areas, and the fade pattern output in the output step is applied to the plurality of divided areas. Process steps and
A computer-readable storage medium storing a program, wherein the processing step includes a step of changing output coordinates of the plurality of divided regions for each fade pattern.

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