JP6334873B2 - Content production apparatus and content production program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a content production apparatus and a content production program.

  Conventionally, when producing content that is standardized to some extent, such as a program, information data, production data, etc. are defined, and each defined data is used to efficiently create a program. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). By using this method, a user can create a program by describing a script by plain writing (simple text input) on a GUI (Graphical User Interface) similar to document editing software or the like.

  The user selects a production template that has a stage setting in which a studio set or CG (Computer Graphics) character that he / she wants to use is placed, and describes a script corresponding to the progress of the content. Even people without specialized knowledge can produce programs.

JP 2001-24610 A

  However, in the conventional method as described above, in order to produce video content such as a program, the user selects an effect template in consideration of what effect is to be produced, and the user himself / herself considers what kind of content is desired. Therefore, it was necessary to write all the scripts for video contents from scratch. For this reason, content production has been difficult for those who do not have knowledge of script technique techniques, such as production techniques and composition techniques.

  Even without such knowledge, users with the motivation and desire to create video content may be able to overcome the difficulties involved in production, but with a light feeling, “I want to experience production for the time being. “For users who want to have fun (light users), the enthusiasm for content creation is not strong, so they have lost their willingness to create.

  Although it is possible to create new content as a derivative content of existing content by modifying some of it based on existing content, there is basically only one existing content that can be used as a base. For example, it has been impossible to produce content by acquiring a wide range of related information according to the parent-child relationship (generation information) of the existing content that is the base.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to make a user easily produce content.

In the content production apparatus according to an aspect, in the content production apparatus that produces content by input from a user terminal connected to a communication network, when there is a modification request for the existing content from the user terminal, the content creation apparatus Screen generation means for generating a content production screen for modifying the existing content from the user terminal using corresponding editing data; and the user terminal using the screen generated by the screen generation means. Content generation means for producing content based on the modification content and generation content extraction means for extracting generation content for the existing content used in the content being produced on the user terminal when modification content is input And the screen generation means Presenting the content generation content extracted by the generation content extraction means, the generation content extraction means extracts the configuration information and the contents of the same structure information of the content in the works from the generation content.

  In addition, the content production program according to one aspect causes a computer to function as each unit included in the content production apparatus described above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user at the time of content production.

It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of the content production system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of the content production apparatus in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process of a content production apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a content production system. It is a figure which shows the example of data in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the usage example of generation content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the presentation process of generation content. It is a figure which shows an example of a content production screen. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a detailed setting screen. It is a figure which shows the example of edit data (design data) and the example of definition data corresponding to the display content of the detailed setting screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a list content.

<About the present invention>
The present invention provides, for example, an environment for easy and effective video content production when a user (viewer) who views a program produces content. The present invention also eliminates the need for the user to create video content himself from scratch, for example, and easily modifies (edits) part of existing video content material and production content to create new content. Make it possible.

  For example, in one aspect of the present invention, when a derivative content is created by modifying a certain existing content, information (content generation information) at the time of generating each content is used as a means for knowing which existing content is derived based on the existing content. Inheritance information is added to (for example, script).

  Also, according to one aspect of the present invention, content generation information of generation content is analyzed based on inheritance information, locations where the same configuration information is used are listed, and locations of the same configuration information are modified when new content is generated When the (editing) operation is performed, all or part of the generation content is presented to the user as reference data. Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a function of replacing generation content data with a portion to be modified may be provided.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a content production apparatus and a content production program according to the present invention having the above-described features will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a program is used as an example of video content viewed by the user, and TVML (TV program Making Language) is used as an example of a script used for production, presentation, viewing, and the like of the program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other video contents and scripts may be used.

  In TVML, a program is generated based on, for example, a program script, a program production engine, and material data. The program production engine is a virtual object (object) such as a virtual character (hereinafter referred to as “CG character”) appearing in a program, or “title display”, “zoom-in”, Events such as “CG character movement” are predefined. In this embodiment, by using the program production engine, for example, when text data described in a program script representing the content of a program is input, a TVML script necessary for automatic program generation can be output based on the text data. it can. A program can be generated using material data such as images, video, audio, music, text data, etc., based on the contents of effects described in the TVML script.

<Example of schematic configuration of content production system>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of a content production system according to the present embodiment. A content production system 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a content production apparatus 11 and one or a plurality of user terminals 12-1 to 12-n (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “user terminals 12”). The content production apparatus 11 and the user terminal 12 are connected in a state where data can be transmitted / received using a communication network (wired or wireless) 13 typified by the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network), for example. .

  The content production apparatus 11 produces, stores, and distributes a program to be provided to the user terminal 12. Further, the content production apparatus 11 manages users who use the content production system 10, and manages content (generation content) material data (images, video, audio, text data, etc. used for content) registered by the user. To do.

  In addition, the content production apparatus 11 manages, for example, edit data that constitutes content, definition data that defines specific operations from the edit data, and generates a TVML script that generates content from the edit data and definition data described above. To do.

  Further, the content production apparatus 11 generates video content based on the TVML script, and distributes a moving image file of the generated video content. The distribution format may be, for example, a download format or a streaming format, and is not limited to these.

  Further, the content production apparatus 11 adds inheritance information for managing the generation (ancestor) of the content to the content generation information (for example, a script) defined at the time of content generation. Accordingly, when new content is generated (derived creation), it is possible to trace which existing content is based on each generation up to the first ancestor content.

  Further, the content production apparatus 11 extracts the content one or more generations before using the inheritance information included in each content generation information, presents the contents of each generation content, and allows the user or the like to select. Further, the content production device 11 analyzes the content generation information of the generation content based on the inheritance information, lists the locations using the same configuration information, and edits the locations of the same configuration information when generating new content. By performing the modification operation, all or part of the generation contents can be presented to the user as reference data. As a result, the user can not only create a new modification location as a candidate for editing and modification, but can also use generational content. Thereby, the difficulty of production can be further reduced.

  Further, the content production apparatus 11 can generate a UI (User Interface) screen on a Web browser that allows a user to input information necessary for content production. The content production apparatus 11 is, for example, a general-purpose PC (Personal Computer) or a server, but is not limited thereto.

  The user terminal 12 acquires a program (video content) provided from the content production device 11 and information necessary for modifying the program. The user terminal 12 includes, as a GUI on the Web browser, an input unit for a user to input a predetermined instruction, a display unit for displaying a program, and the like. Various data necessary for content creation can be referred to and modified (changed).

  In addition, when generating new content using existing content, the user terminal 12 can modify each user's preference using each generation content for the existing content to be used.

  Note that the user terminal 12 in the present embodiment is, for example, a general-purpose PC or the like, but is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined external device (for example, the content production device 11) via the communication network 13 or the like. It may be a mobile phone, a notebook PC, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, various communication terminals of a game machine, etc. that can be connected to a site or the like.

  Note that the number of user terminals 12 and content production apparatuses 11 in the content production system 10 shown in FIG. 1 is not limited to this. For example, the content production system 10 according to the present embodiment may be provided with a plurality of content production apparatuses 11 in one or a plurality of program units, and in this case, each user terminal 12-1 to 12-n wants to view. The content production apparatus 11 that manages the program may be selected and connected to the selected content production apparatus 11 via the communication network 13 to transmit / receive data for viewing or content production.

  Further, in the content production system 10 described above, the content production device 11 may be realized by cloud computing including, for example, one or more computers (information processing devices).

<Example of Functional Configuration of Content Production Device 11>
Next, a functional configuration example of the content production apparatus 11 in the content production system 10 described above will be specifically described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the content production apparatus according to the present embodiment. 2 includes an input unit 21, an output unit 22, a storage unit 23, a user management unit 24, a data management unit 25, a content generation unit 26, a generation content extraction unit 27, A screen generation unit 28, a distribution unit 29, a reproduction unit 30, a transmission / reception unit 31, and a control unit 32 are included.

  The input means 21 is a user management instruction, a data management instruction, a content generation instruction, a generation content extraction instruction, a screen generation instruction, a distribution instruction, a reproduction instruction, and a transmission / reception instruction input from the administrator of the content production apparatus 11 or the user terminal 12. Each input in the content production or the like in this embodiment is accepted. The input means 21 is, for example, a keyboard or a mouse, but is not limited thereto, and may be a voice input device such as a microphone or a touch panel.

  The output means 22 displays the contents of instructions input by the input means 21 and the contents of processing results executed based on the contents of each instruction, and performs voice output and the like. The output means 22 may be a screen display device such as a display, or may be an audio output device such as a speaker.

  The storage unit 23 stores various information necessary for the present embodiment. For example, the storage unit 23 stores information for managing users who can access the content production apparatus 11, information for managing data for producing and modifying content, various tools, software, and the like. To do.

  The storage means 23 performs script data necessary for producing a program, for example, the effects described in the generated script data, and a character (object), studio set, and sound necessary for generating the program. A plurality of material data having various data such as operation, image, video, text data, program production engine, program production engine necessary for composing a program, content generation script (for example, TVML script), content, etc. Remember.

  In addition, the storage unit 23 stores, for example, each generation content in the present embodiment, content generation information corresponding to the content, and the like. In addition, the storage means 23 includes, for example, edit data constituting the content, definition data defining a specific operation from the edit data, a conversion table for converting the edit data to the Web page, and a portion that can be modified for each user. Stores the set alterable information and the like.

  The storage means 23 is a variety of control data, script data, material data, program production engine, script, connection information of the user terminal 12, viewing conditions, etc. received from the user terminal 12 or other external devices via the transmission / reception means 31. Data can be stored. The contents stored in the storage unit 23 are not limited to this.

  The storage means 23 can also acquire the various data described above from an external device connected to the communication network 13 or the like. The storage means 23 is, for example, a hard disk or a memory.

  The user management unit 24 manages users who access (log in) the content production apparatus 11 from the user terminal 12 via the communication network 13. For example, the user management unit 24 performs user authentication or the like, and manages content production according to the present embodiment for a user who has been authenticated. The user management unit 24 can set restrictions on information to be provided and operation details (for example, modifiable information) for each authenticated user.

  The data management unit 25 receives text (for example, character data, instruction data, modification data, etc.) input by the user from the user terminal 12, material data registered in the content production apparatus 11, and the like, for example, to identify the user. It manages in association with the user ID.

  In addition, the data management unit 25 is configured to use various data (for example, edit data, definition data, modifiable information, content generation information) used for existing content that is modified in the present embodiment, content that is being modified, modified content, and the like. Etc.), various request information such as a content modification request and a generation content presentation request from the user terminal 12 may be managed.

  Further, for example, in response to a content modification request (production request) from the user terminal 12, the data management unit 25 acquires edit data corresponding to the content to be modified from the storage unit 23 and outputs it to the screen generation unit 28. The corresponding content production screen may be generated by the screen generation means 28.

  In addition, the data management unit 25 sets generational content that can be used for each user, a portion that can be modified by each content to be used, or a portion that cannot be modified (a concealed portion) for the editing data corresponding to the content, and the set modification The possible information may be stored in the storage means 23 for management.

  The content generation unit 26 generates a script (for example, a TVML script) for generating content using editing data, definition data, and the like stored in the storage unit 23 and the like. The edit data may be edit data before being changed by the user, or edit data after being changed. In addition, the content generation unit 26 can generate content from the generated TVML script.

  In addition, when the content is generated, the content generation unit 26 adds the inheritance information to the generation information of the content and updates the information. For example, when the content is generated, the inheritance information can be added with information of one or a plurality of contents that are the origin of the content.

  When a certain existing content is selected, the generation content extraction unit 27 extracts the corresponding past (one or more generations) previous content (generation content) based on, for example, the inheritance information included in the content generation information. . For example, the generation content extraction unit 27 may extract content corresponding to a preset number of generations (for example, three generations) from the selected existing content that is being used, and the generation of the ancestor that is the origin The content (all generations) up to may be extracted.

  Further, the generation content extraction unit 27 searches for tag information set in advance corresponding to the configuration information from information at the time of generation of the generation content, for example, and the element of the searched tag information is the configuration information of the content being produced. If it is the same as this element, the content set in the generation content may be extracted.

  The screen generation means 28 has a function as content production information presentation means for presenting information for producing content on the screen of the user terminal 12. For example, the screen generation unit 28 selects and views content such as a program, acquires edit data corresponding to the existing content, and generates a screen for modifying the edit data for the existing content.

  For example, when receiving a content modification request from the user terminal 12, the screen generation unit 28 generates a screen on a Web browser for inputting information for modifying the content. Note that the screen generation unit 28 may generate, for example, a screen for modifying the content being distributed to the user terminal 12 (viewed by the user) or the content distributed immediately before.

  Further, the screen generation means 28 sets the existing content that can be modified by the user in advance, generates the set content list screen, or creates the content list screen from the viewing history of the content that the user has viewed in the past. It may be generated and displayed on the user terminal 12, and a screen for modifying the content selected from the list by a user instruction or the like may be generated. Further, the screen generation means 28 may generate a screen for displaying edit data corresponding to existing content and definition data corresponding to the edit data.

  Further, when the screen generation unit 28 receives a request for presenting the generation content by the user or the like, the screen generation unit 28 presents the contents related to the generation content with respect to the existing content currently used, extracted by the generation content extraction unit 27. Generate a screen to be used. The screen generation unit 28 can execute at least one of the contents extracted from the generation content in the order of generations, duplication deletion, aggregation, and the like, and display the executed results in a list or the like. .

  Note that the types and contents of screens generated by the screen generation unit 28 are not limited to this, and for example, a dedicated GUI other than a Web browser may be generated. Various screens generated by the screen generation unit 28 can be displayed by the output unit 22 or can be distributed to the user terminal 12 by the distribution unit 29.

  The distribution unit 29 distributes the video content and the like generated by the content generation unit 26 to the user terminal 12 to the user terminal 12 that has received a distribution request, for example. In this case, the distribution unit 29 can download the video content to the user terminal 12 or distribute it by streaming or the like.

  In addition, the distribution unit 29 enables the user terminal 12 to browse the screen generated by the screen generation unit 28. For example, the distribution unit 29 publishes on the communication network 13 such as the Internet so that the user or the like can browse the content production (modification) screen from the user terminal 12 using a Web browser or the like. The content displayed on the screen to be disclosed may be changed for each user terminal 12 or may be a common screen for a plurality of user terminals 12.

  The reproduction unit 30 reproduces the video content generated by the content generation unit 26. For example, the playback unit 30 can make it possible to browse video content in response to a video content viewing request from the user terminal 12. The playback unit 30 can also play back the video content for the administrator who uses the content production apparatus 11 and output the video content for viewing.

  The transmission / reception means 31 is a communication means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the user terminal 12 and other external devices via the communication network 13. The transmission / reception unit 31 receives various information such as a distribution request, a viewing request, and a content modification request for content from the user terminal 12. Further, the transmission / reception means 31 transmits video content, a screen interface for content production, and the like to the user terminal 12.

  The control unit 32 controls the entire functional configuration in the content production apparatus 11. For example, the control unit 32 manages users (viewers, etc.), manages various data related to content production and modification, based on input information from the users and the like input by the input unit 21, Control the generation and distribution of content creation screens. Note that the control in the control unit 32 is not limited to this. For example, the start and stop of the content production apparatus 11, the determination of the end of the content production process in the present embodiment, the control when an error occurs, etc. It can also be done.

<Example of Processing (Content Production Processing) of Content Production Device 11>
Next, an example of processing of the content production apparatus 11 in the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the content production apparatus.

  In the example of FIG. 3, the user management unit 24 of the content production apparatus 11 performs user authentication for access (login) from the user terminal 12 (S01). In the process of S01, the user information (user ID, password, etc.) input from the user terminal 12 is collated with the user information previously set in the storage means 23, and the input user information is stored in the storage means 23. Authentication is allowed if it is included in the current user information. In the following process, the content production process when authentication is permitted will be described. However, if the authentication is not permitted, a notification to that effect is sent to the accessing user terminal 12 to authenticate again. Or, the process ends. In this embodiment, user authentication may not be performed. In that case, all the user terminals 12 that have accessed can execute processing to be described later.

  Next, the content generation unit 26 of the content production device 11 generates the content when the content desired to be viewed or specified is set from the user terminal 12 or when there is content desired to be viewed on the content production side. (S02). Next, the distribution unit 29 of the content production apparatus 11 distributes the content to the user of the user terminal 12 who has been authenticated by the process of S01 (S03).

  Here, the content generation means 26 of the content production apparatus 11 determines whether or not there is a content modification request (production request) from the user terminal 12 that has distributed the content (S04). If there is a content modification request in the process of S04 (YES in S04), the screen generation means 28 of the content production apparatus 11 displays the content distributed in the process of S03, or a content list that can be modified in advance. A content production screen is generated using edit data corresponding to the content selected by the user or the like from the content list or the like obtained from the user's viewing history (S05).

  Next, the distribution unit 29 of the content production apparatus 11 displays the content production screen generated in the process of S05 on the authenticated user terminal 12 (S06). The user modifies the existing content while referring to the content creation screen (S07). In the process of S07, the user may generate new content.

  Here, the content generation means 26 of the content production apparatus 11 determines whether or not there has been a generation content presentation request during content generation, for example (S08). When there is a generation content presentation request (YES in S08), the generation content extraction unit 27 extracts generation content corresponding to the existing content being used (S09). In the process of S09, the generation content extraction unit 27 extracts contents for the number of generations preset for each user (for example, for three generations, for example), but the present invention is not limited to this. The content (all generations) up to the generation of the ancestors to be may be extracted.

  Next, the screen generation means 28 presents information obtained from the extracted generation content (S10). In the process of S10, the screen generation unit 28 can present information that lists, for example, locations using the same configuration information. Accordingly, since a wide range of related information is statistically presented from past generation content, the user can easily select and modify desired information.

  When there is no generation content presentation request in the process of S08 described above (NO in S08), or after the process of S10, the content generation unit 26 of the content production apparatus 11 uses the content production screen from the user terminal 12 It is determined whether or not there is a modification (S11). If there is a modification (YES in S11), new content (derived content) is generated based on the modified content (S12).

  Next, the distribution means 29 of the content production apparatus 11 distributes the content obtained by the process of S12 to the user terminal 12 (S13). Next, the content production apparatus 11 determines whether or not a content OK instruction has been received from the user terminal 12 of the user who viewed the content distributed by the process of S13 (S14), and the content is not OK (for example, If it is a resetting instruction (NO in S14), the process returns to S06. If there is an instruction that the content is OK (YES in S14), the data management means 25 stores the modified data or the like in the storage means 23 (S15).

  In the process of S15, the modified content can be quickly viewed by storing the finally produced content and the like in the storage means 23 in addition to the modified data. Further, by storing the data in the middle of modification in the storage means 23 by the processing of S15, for example, the contents in the middle of modification are read from the storage means 23 when logging in next time, and the subsequent modification work is promptly performed by the user. be able to.

  Also, in the processing of S15, the content generation means 26 uses the used content as the parent content, and adds information (identification information) about the content as inheritance information to the content generation information corresponding to the content newly generated by the modification. Store the modified data.

  Next, when there is no modification in the process of S11 (NO in S11), or after the process of S15, the content production apparatus 11 requests that the user terminal 12 produce (modify) other content. If there is another content production request (YES in S16), the process returns to S05. If there is no other content production request in the process of S16 (NO in S16), the content production apparatus 11 ends the process. If there is no content modification request in the process of S04 described above (NO in S04), the process ends.

<Specific Example of Content Production System 10>
Next, a specific example of the content production system 10 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of the content production system. In the example of FIG. 4, a partial configuration of the user terminal 12 and the content production device 11 is illustrated.

  In the content production system 10 according to the present embodiment, the user 40 logs in to the content production system 10 from the input unit 41 of the user terminal 12 using the user identification information (user ID) assigned to each user in advance by the content production system 10. Then, the user management means 24 of the content production apparatus 11 performs user authentication.

  At the time of video content production, the user 40 can search and view existing video content with search tags such as program contents and performers as metadata, for example, by keyword search. The existing video content to be viewed may be presented by the content production apparatus 11 as appropriate, even if the user 40 does not search.

  For example, the video content selected by the user 40 is distributed to the user terminal 12 by a video stream (may be downloaded) from the distribution unit 29 of the content production apparatus 11 and reproduced by the display unit 42 of the user terminal 12. Video 43 is displayed on the screen. Thereby, the user 40 can view the content.

  Here, for example, when a favorite content (desired to be modified) is requested from among the content viewed by the user 40 or one or more preset content, the data management unit 25 responds to the content modification request. Content editing data is acquired from the storage means 23 and the like, and output to the screen generation means 28.

  The screen generation unit 28 uses a content creation screen (UI) having, for example, HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) data as a screen (for example, a Web page) used when the user 40 modifies the content from the editing data corresponding to the content. Screen) 44, and the generated content production screen 44 is displayed from the display means 42 of the user terminal 12. The content creation screen 44 is a screen displayed by, for example, a Web browser, but is not limited to this.

  As a result, the user 40 can perform content modification input from the input means 41 using the UI screen (content production screen 44). For example, when the user 40 modifies the content using usable material data or the like prepared in advance by himself or others, the modified content (for example, text data or material data) is transmitted to the content production apparatus 11.

  The content generation unit 26 of the content production apparatus 11 uses a modified information or material, a program production engine used for the original content, or the like to generate a TVML script for generating new content (modified content). Generate.

  The content generation unit 26 generates content (for example, a program) having a video stream, for example, from the generated TVML script. The content generated as the video content is distributed from the distribution means 29 to the user terminal 12 so that the user 40 can view the content generated by himself / herself.

  In addition, when the data management unit 25 acquires a generation content presentation request for the content being used at the time of content creation from the user terminal 12, the generation content extraction unit 27 is based on the above-described inheritance information included in the content generation information. Extract data of each generation content in parent-child relationship and grandchild relationship. The screen generation unit 28 generates a presentation screen based on the data extracted by the generation content extraction unit 27 and displays the generated presentation screen on the content production screen 44 of the user terminal 12.

  In the present embodiment, the user can modify the content by using the material or script that the user or others have used in the past, and the content production apparatus 11 uses the modified information or material to create new video content. Can be generated. The modified video content is distributed from the distribution unit 29 to the user terminal 12 as a video stream, and is displayed as a viewing video 43 from the display unit 42.

<Examples of various data>
Next, various data examples in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of data in the present embodiment. The data examples in FIGS. 5A and 5B are script data for generating a TVML script that is a source of content, and are also editing data (design data). In the data examples of FIGS. 5A and 5B, row numbers are given on the left side for convenience of explanation.

  In the present embodiment, information for producing content (content generation information) is composed of two types of data, editing data and definition data. In the editing data, information for each content for producing the actual content is described for each item of the definition data according to the time series of the content progress.

  For example, the edit data shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B includes a <data_id> tag ((03) line) and a <parent_id> tag ((04) line). The element of the <data_id> tag is a unique numerical value (content identification information) automatically assigned for each video content generated on the system. The element of the <parent_id> tag is an element (content identification information) of the <data_id> tag of the existing content (the parent generation content) that has been modified at the time of content creation. This <parent_id> tag corresponds to the above-described inheritance information.

  Note that in the present embodiment, when content is created completely newly from the original content, for example, the element of the <parent_id> tag may be “none”, and the <parent_id> tag itself may not be present.

  In the example of FIG. 5A, the content ID (data_id) is 300, and the generation content ID (parent_id) is 240. In the example of FIG. 5B, the content ID is 240 and the generation content ID is 125.

  That is, the content generation information in FIG. 5B is the parent content (one generation) of the content shown in FIG. 5A, and the content generation information in FIG. 5A and FIG. You can see that there is a relationship. Note that the positions of the <data_id> tag and the <parent_id> tag are not limited to the examples in FIGS.

<Use examples of generation content>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a usage example of generation content. In the example of FIG. 6, the content being produced uses a certain existing content (parent content). In such a case, when the generation content presentation request is received from the user terminal 12, the generation content extraction unit 27 inherits information (generation content ID (parent_id) tag) from the parent content information (for example, content generation information). To extract. In addition, the generation content extraction unit 27 uses the inheritance information to extract the previous generation content (parent content) having the same ID as the content identification information (data_id).

  Further, the generation content extraction unit 27 extracts the inheritance information of the extracted content one generation before and further extracts the previous content. In this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the contents before each generation can be traced, and all generation (ancestor) contents can be listed on the user terminal 12.

  Note that generation content extraction as shown in FIG. 6 may list all generation content at the timing when the user decided the original content, for example, at the time of content production, but is not limited to this. For example, the above-described extraction may be performed when the user performs a predetermined operation such as pressing a generation content presentation request button displayed on the screen.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable to analyze the content generation information of the generation content and list a location using the same configuration information as the location that is currently edited (modified).

<Generation content presentation example>
Next, the presentation process of the generation content extracted by the generation content extraction unit 27 in the present embodiment will be specifically described using a flowchart. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of generation content presentation processing. In the example of FIG. 7, the generation content extraction means 27 reads the content generation information (edit data, design data) of the extracted generation content (S21), and the read content generation information includes, for example, effect contents (for example, super display) Alternatively, it is read in units of node tags (<node> tags) divided for each CG character dialogue or action, video or audio output (S22). In the process of S22, for example, the (06) to (08) lines, (11) to (17) lines, (18) to (25) lines, (26) to (33) shown in FIG. ) Reading is performed in units delimited by the line etc., but is not limited to this.

  Next, the generation content extraction unit 27 analyzes the read <node> tag, and the configuration information (for example, <type> tag element) in the <node> tag of the read generation content is currently being produced. It is determined whether or not it matches the content configuration information (<type> tag element) (S23). If the <type> tag elements match (YES in S23), the generation content extraction unit 27 determines that the configuration information in the <node> tag (for example, the <sub_type> tag element) is the configuration information of the content currently being produced. It is determined whether or not it matches (<sub_type> tag element) (S24).

  If the <sub_type> tag elements match (YES in S24), the generation content extraction unit 27 determines that the same type of configuration information is used because both the <type> tag element and the <sub_type> tag element match. Then, contents to be presented as generation contents are added to the list (S25). In the above example, it is determined whether or not the configuration information matches using the <type> tag element and the <sub_type> tag element. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one tag element is selected. Use it. The information added to the list is at least one of a generation content ID, a <type> tag element, a <sub_type> tag element, another tag element in the same <node> tag, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Next, the generation content extracting unit 27 determines whether or not the last <node> tag of the content generation information has been read (S26). If not read (NO in S26), the process returns to the process of S22, and the next <Node> tag is read and subsequent processing is performed.

  The generation content extraction unit 27 does not match the <type> tag element in the process of S23 described above (NO in S23) or does not match the <sub_type> tag element in the process of S24 described above. (NO in S24), the process returns to the process of S22, the next <node> tag is read, and the subsequent process is performed. In the processing of S23 and S24, even when the <type> tag or the <sub_type> tag itself does not exist, the processing returns to S22, and the subsequent <node> tag is read to perform the subsequent processing.

  Next, the generation content extraction unit 27 determines whether or not the content generation information being analyzed has a parent content (S27). In the processing of S27, the generation content extraction unit 27 refers to the inheritance information included in the content generation information described above, and identifies the parent content depending on whether there is a generation content ID (generation content identification information). In the process of S27, if the maximum number of generations is set in advance, it may be determined whether there is a generation of parent content corresponding to the number of generations.

  If there is a parent content (YES in S27), the generation content extraction unit 27 returns to the processing of S21, reads the content generation information of that generation (next parent), and performs subsequent processing. If there is no parent content (NO in S27), the contents of the previous generation content are presented to the user terminal 12 (S28). In the process of S28, the screen generation unit 28 generates a screen for presenting information acquired from the generation content to the user terminal 12, and the generated screen is distributed to the user terminal 12 by the distribution unit 29, thereby generating the generation. Content information can be presented.

  Further, in the process of S28, statistical processing may be performed such that the content information of each generation acquired so far is aggregated, and the contents presented are rearranged and filtered based on the aggregation result. In the process of S28, it may be shown from which generation the content is obtained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the inheritance information is used to refer to the edited data (design data), and for the acquired generation content, for example, the same configuration information (for example, <type> tag, <sub_type> tag) Etc.), the user can easily acquire and use the contents used in the past contents.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when one or more are selected from the contents of the presented generation contents, the selected contents and the contents of the part to be modified can be replaced. Thereby, the burden on the user at the time of content production can be reduced, and the user can easily produce the content.

<Examples of various screens>
Next, various screen examples in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a content creation screen. 8A shows an example of the initial screen 50 of the content creation screen 44 described above, FIG. 8B shows an example of the detailed setting screen 60, and FIG. 8C shows the generated content. 3 shows an example of the playback screen 70 (viewing video 43 described above).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the initial screen 50 displays various setting contents for the existing content (parent content) obtained at the time of the modification request. In the example of FIG. 8A, in the initial screen 50, as an example, a scene setting area 51 for setting a scene of a program (content), a character setting area 52 for setting a CG character (performer, etc.) appearing in the program, A dialogue setting area 53 for each character, an expression setting area 54 for each character, and the like are provided. However, the setting contents, the screen layout, and the like are not limited thereto. The initial screen 50 is presented to the user terminal 12 as a Web page (Web browser) or the like in HTML format, for example, but is not limited to this.

  For example, when the user selects the dialogue setting area 53-1 of the character A at the time of program production (modification), a detailed setting screen 60 as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed. As an example, the detailed setting screen 60 includes an area 61 for setting a way of speaking and an area 62 for setting the content to be spoken. In the area 61 for setting the way of speaking, it is possible to select from preset ways of speaking (for example, “speaking normally”, “speaking in impatience”, “slowly speaking”, etc.). In the area 62 where the content to be spoken is set, a line determined by the user can be input. It should be noted that the details setting screen 60 displayed first displays the contents set at the present time. Note that the contents corresponding to the screen shown in FIG. 8B correspond to the contents of the above-described lines (26) to (33) in FIG.

  As described above, after various settings are made, content is generated and the corresponding program (content) can be displayed as the viewing video 43 as shown in the playback screen 70 of FIG. Note that the various screens shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C are generated by the screen generation unit 28 and displayed on the user terminal 12.

  Here, a past button 63 is provided on the detailed setting screen 60 shown in the example of FIG. Note that the type, position, name, and the like of the button are not limited to the example of FIG. By selecting the past button 63, the user can extract generation content corresponding to the content that is currently being modified (edited) as described above and display it on the screen.

<Specific Example of Detailed Setting Screen 60>
Next, a specific example of the above detailed setting screen will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a detailed setting screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of edit data (design data) and definition data corresponding to the display contents of the detail setting screen of FIG.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of the presentation and replacement of generation content contents when the contents are text information such as lines, and FIG. 9B shows material (content) information such as audio files and video files. An example of the presentation and replacement of the contents of generation contents in the case of FIG. 10A and 10B show edit data 81-1 and 81-2 corresponding to FIGS. 9A and 9B, respectively, and definition data 82-1 corresponding to each edit data. , 82-2.

  For example, when the user selects the past button 63 on the detailed setting screen 60 shown in FIG. 8B, the generation (ancestor) content is extracted, and the configuration information (for example, <type> tag, for example) is extracted from the extracted generation content. , <Sub_type> tag and the like) are displayed in the list 64-1 as modification candidates as shown in FIG. 9A.

  In the example of the detailed setting screen 60-1 in FIG. 9A, when there are a plurality of locations where the <type> tag matches the <sub_type> tag in one generation content, all of them can be displayed. In the present embodiment, based on the modifiable information set for each user, only the modifiable information is displayed in the list 64-1.

  In the example of FIG. 9A, the lines of the generation content set to “normally speak” in “Character A's chat” are displayed in the list 64-1 along with the generation content ID (id).

  The user can immediately replace the corresponding portion of the original content with the selected content by referring to the content (modification candidate) of the generation content displayed in the list 64-1 and selecting at least one. In the present embodiment, in addition to the contents of the generation content, the user may input and set it.

  The example of the detailed setting screen 60-2 in FIG. 9B shows a case where the modified portion is audio reproduction. In this case as well, the configuration information (for example, < (type> tag, <sub_type> tag, etc.) are displayed as shown in list 64-2.

  In the example of FIG. 9B, the audio files of the generation content set to “normally play the sound file with visibility” in “Sound playback” are displayed in the list 64-2 along with the generation content ID (id). .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the modification candidate is an audio material or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, a display may be made so that the user can listen to each modification candidate presented. Such a display is generated by the screen generation means 28. The user can immediately replace the audio material by viewing the audio material and selecting the file name, material name, etc., if there is an audio to be used.

  In the present embodiment, not only sound but also moving images and still images can be displayed so that each modification candidate can be viewed. Thereby, since the user can actually confirm the voice, video, image, and the like, the user can easily change the content to his / her favorite content.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the modified contents are reflected in the editing data 81-1 and 81-2, and further, the variables of the definition data 82-1 and 82-2 (for example, {$ Seri}, {$ sound_file}, etc.) are assigned the values of the edit data 81-1 and 81-2 to generate a TVML script, and a modified (derived) content is generated using the generated script. can do. When new content is generated by modification or the like, identification information of the used original content is added as inheritance information to the content generation information.

<Specific examples of list contents>
Next, specific examples of the list contents described above will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of list contents. In the detailed setting screen 60-1 according to the present embodiment, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 11A, when each generation content is listed, the generation content ID is listed, not the generation content ID. The example which displayed 64-1a is shown. As a result, the user can easily grasp from which generation the contents are extracted, and can easily grasp recent trends, changes in contents (changes), and the like.

  Also, in the example of the detailed setting screen 60-1 shown in FIG. 11B, the generation contents whose character A speaks “speaks in an impatient” are sorted in the ID order (descending order, new generation order) ( In this example, the list 64-1b is displayed after sorting. As shown in FIG. 11B, by reordering the display contents of the list 64-1b, it is possible to easily grasp the relevance (for example, whether or not it is a near generation) with the generation contents.

  Further, in the example of the detailed setting screen 60-1 shown in FIG. 11C, an example is shown in which duplicate contents are filtered (duplicate deletion) when generation contents are listed. In the list 64-1c shown in FIG. 11C, for example, the contents of id: 125 and id: 80 (for example, “what?”) Are duplicated, so only the id (125) with a new generation is displayed, for example. ing. In this way, by deleting the duplicates and displaying the latest information, it is possible to present the contents of the content according to the trend (trend) etc. to the user in an easy-to-see manner.

  Further, in the example of the detailed setting screen 60-1 shown in FIG. 11D, when generational contents are extracted, the same content is counted (counted) by statistical processing, and displayed in descending order of the total number. Yes. In the example of FIG. 11D, since “What?” Is twice in the list 64-1d, the count is 2 and is displayed at the beginning. Thus, by performing a statistical process and displaying a list, a statistical tendency or the like can be presented to the user in an easy-to-see manner.

  In addition, although the example of FIG. 11 showed the example regarding text information, it is not limited to this, For example, audio | voice material (audio | voice content) as shown to FIG. Content), generation display and statistical display can be performed in the same manner.

  The display format of the generation content contents as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 11 may be changed by setting by the administrator of the content production apparatus 11 or the user of the user terminal 12, and is set in advance. It may be a fixed display format. In addition, the display format of the generation content contents is not limited to the list format as described above, and may be a display format that can be selected by, for example, a hyperlink format, and colors, marks, patterns, fonts, etc. for each generation. You may change and display.

<Execution program (content production program)>
Here, the content production apparatus 11 described above includes, for example, a volatile storage medium such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), a nonvolatile storage medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a mouse, It can be configured by a computer including an input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device, a display unit for displaying images and data, and an interface for communicating with the outside.

  Therefore, each function of the content production apparatus 11 can be realized by causing the CPU to execute a program describing these functions. The program can also be stored and distributed on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, etc.), semiconductor memory, or the like.

  That is, in this embodiment, by generating an execution program (content production program) for causing a computer (hardware) to execute the processing in each configuration described above, the program is installed in, for example, a general-purpose PC or server. The above-described content production process can be realized by cooperating the above-described hardware and software such as a program.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user at the time of content creation and allow the user to easily create content. For example, according to the present embodiment, the user can easily use the contents suitable for the modified part in the past by acquiring the contents of the same part of the generation content instead of the single content. This can reduce the burden on the user at the time of video content production. Moreover, since there is a possibility that the past contents include contents that are not selected by the user, it is possible to produce contents that are surprising to the user. According to this embodiment, it is possible to produce video content very easily, so even light users who do not have great motivation for video content production can easily touch video content production such as “try to make”. Can do.

  Each embodiment has been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes other than the above-described modification are possible within the scope described in the claims. . In addition, each of the above-described embodiments can be combined with some or all of the components.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Content production system 11 Content production apparatus 12 User terminal 13 Communication network 21, 41 Input means 22 Output means 23 Storage means 24 User management means 25 Data management means 26 Content generation means 27 Generation content extraction means 28 Screen generation means 29 Distribution means 30 Playback means 31 Transmission / reception means 32 Control means 40 User 42 Display means 43 Video for viewing 44 Content production screen 50 Initial screen 51-54, 61, 62 Area 60 Detailed setting screen 63 Past button 64 List 70 Playback screen

Claims (7)

In a content production device that produces content by input from a user terminal connected to a communication network,
When there is a modification request for existing content from the user terminal, a content creation screen is generated for modifying the existing content from the user terminal, using editing data corresponding to the existing content. Screen generation means;
Content modification means for producing content based on the modification content when modification content is input by the user terminal using the screen generated by the screen generation means;
Generation content extraction means for extracting generation content for the existing content used in the content being produced on the user terminal;
The screen generation means presents the contents of the generation content extracted by the generation content extraction means ,
The generation content extraction means includes:
A content production apparatus that extracts the content of the same configuration information as that of the content being produced from the generation content . The generation content extraction means includes:
2. The content production apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the generation content of one or more generations before is extracted using inheritance information possessed by the existing content. The generation content extraction means includes:
When tag information set in advance corresponding to the configuration information is searched from information at the time of generation of the generation content, and the element of the searched tag information is the same as the element of the configuration information of the content being produced The content creation apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein contents set in the generation content are extracted. The screen generation means includes
The contents of the extracted generations content rearranged in generation order, duplicate elimination, and among the aggregate, to perform at least one, according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that list the results of the performed The content production apparatus according to any one of the above. Based on the user information inputted from the user terminal, any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it has a data management means for managing modifiable information to be displayed on the content creation screen in the screen generation unit The content production device according to item 1. The content generation means includes
The editing data is generated based on contents modified by the user terminal, and the TVML script is generated using the generated editing data and definition data for generating a predetermined script. The content production device according to any one of 1 to 5 . Computer
The content production program for functioning as each means which the content production apparatus of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6 has.