JP6358365B2 - Image editing apparatus, image editing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image editing apparatus, an image editing method, and a program, and more particularly, to an image editing apparatus, an image editing method, and a program that can provide a better-finished image.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a photo sticker that takes a picture of a user, causes the user to edit the obtained photographed image, and prints and provides the edited image on sticker paper. Such a photo sticker is installed in an entertainment facility.

  The flow of one game provided by the photo-seal machine usually shoots a user in the shooting space as a subject, moves the user to the editing space, edits the image according to operations performed in the editing space, The edited image, which is the edited image, is printed on a sticker sheet and discharged.

  In recent years, users tend to use a photo sticker with a group of friends, and enjoy sharing photo stickers on which various edited images generated in a game are printed.

  Some of these photo stickers have an editing function called “Korokoro Stamp” that continuously pastes the stamp image selected by the user along the locus of the touch pen when editing the captured image. There is something. Also, there are some images that provide a so-called aura on the person by adding a color or pattern with a predetermined width around the person in the captured image.

  In addition, there is an editing function called “rolling character aura” that allows a user to select characters and figures and paste them around a person in a photographed image (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-134151 A

  However, in the photo sticker of Patent Document 1, the balance between the background color of the photographed image and the color of the roller letter aura is not taken into consideration, and the finished image obtained may not satisfy the user. was there.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and makes it possible to provide a better-finished image.

  An image editing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is an image editing apparatus that photographs a user as a subject and causes the user to perform editing input on the obtained photographed image, other than the subject in the photographed image. The color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour region having a predetermined width along the contour of the subject in the background region, or the color of the background region of the photographed image is changed. In the captured image in which the color of the character representing the user's name and at least a part of the color of the background area are changed based on the instruction, and at least a part of the color of the background area is changed A synthesis unit that synthesizes a character representing the name of the user whose color has been changed in the contour region, and the synthesis unit includes the contour of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the captured image. region In each, to synthesize the character that represents the name of each of the user.

  An image editing method according to an aspect of the present invention is an image editing method of an image editing apparatus that causes a user to take an image of a subject and causes the user to perform editing input on the obtained captured image. The color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour region of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject in the background region that is a region other than the subject in the image or the background region of the photographed image The photographed image in which at least a part of the color of the background area is changed by changing a color of a character representing the name of the user and a color of at least a part of the background area based on a color change instruction Each of the contour regions of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the photographed image, comprising combining a character representing the name of the user whose color has been changed to the contour region in , Characters representing the name of each of the user is synthesized.

  A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to perform a process of photographing a user as a subject and causing the user to perform editing input on the obtained photographed image. Of the background area that is an area other than the subject, the color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour area of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject, or the color of the background area of the photographed image Based on the change instruction, the color of the character representing the name of the user and the color of at least a part of the background region are changed, and the color of the photographed image in which the color of at least a part of the background region is changed A computer is caused to execute a process including a step of synthesizing a character representing the name of the user whose color has been changed in the contour region, and a plurality of the users in the photographed image are processed. In each of the contour regions of the object that, characters representing the name of each of the user is synthesized.

  In the present invention, the color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour region of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject in the background region that is a region other than the subject in the photographed image, or Based on an instruction to change the color of the background area of the photographed image, a color of a character representing the name of the user and a color of at least a part of the background area are changed, and at least a part of the background area is changed. Characters representing the names of the users whose colors have been changed are combined with the contour areas in the photographed image whose color has been changed, and the contour regions of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the photographed image. A character representing the name of each user is synthesized with each of the above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a better finished image.

It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the external appearance of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is the perspective view which looked at the external appearance of the photograph sticker production apparatus from another angle. It is a figure explaining a user's movement. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an imaging | photography part. It is a figure which shows the detailed structural example of an imaging | photography / display unit. It is a figure which shows the detailed structural example of a camera. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a camera support part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a background part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the external appearance of the floor of a background part. It is a figure explaining the effect acquired by the inclination of a floor. It is a figure explaining the sheet | seat for chroma keys of a background part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an edit part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a customer service part after the fact. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of a photograph sticker production apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of a control part. It is a functional block diagram which shows the detailed structural example of an edit process part. It is a flowchart explaining the process which provides a photograph sticker creation game. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of a name input screen. It is a flowchart explaining a character aura synthesis process. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining the example of the change of the color of a character aura, and a background color. It is a figure explaining other examples of change of the color of a character aura, and a background color. It is a flowchart explaining a character aura synthesis process. It is a figure which shows the example of an edit screen. It is a figure explaining the correction input of a name. It is a figure explaining the correction input of a name. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an edit process. It is a figure which shows the example of a division pattern selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the selection screen of the edge color of a sticker paper.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[External structure of photo sticker creation device]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the appearance of a photo sticker creating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is a game machine that allows a user to perform operations such as shooting and editing as a game and receives a price from the user instead of providing a shot image or an edited image. The photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed in a store such as a game center. There may be one user or a plurality of users.

  A user who plays in the game provided by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 pays the price, takes a picture of himself as a subject, and selects an image to be edited selected from the shot images obtained by shooting. Editing is performed using an editing function for synthesizing handwritten line drawings and stamp images, thereby making the photographed image rich and colorful. The user receives the sticker sheet on which the edited image is printed and ends the series of games.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 mainly includes a photographing unit 11, an editing unit 12, and a subsequent customer service unit 13. The photographing unit 11 and the editing unit 12 are installed in contact with each other, and the editing unit 12 and the subsequent customer service unit 13 are installed in contact with each other.

  The photographing unit 11 includes a photographing unit 21 and a background unit 22. The photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22 are set apart by a predetermined distance, and a photographing operation is performed in a photographing space that is a space formed between the photographing unit 21 and the background unit 22.

  The photographing unit 21 is a device that allows a user to perform photographing work. The photographing unit 21 enters the photographing space and is located in front of the user who is performing the photographing work. The front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21 that constitutes a surface in which the photographing space is desired in front is provided with a touch panel monitor used by the user during photographing work. When the left side as viewed from the user in the imaging space is the left side and the right side is the right side, the left side of the imaging unit 21 is constituted by a side panel 42A, and the right side is a side panel 42B (not shown). Consists of.

  The background unit 22 is attached to the left end of the rear panel 51 and the rear panel 51, which are plate-like members positioned on the rear side of the user who is taking a photo work facing the front, and has the same width as the side panel 42A. A side panel 52A, which is a plate-like member, and a side panel 52B (FIG. 2), which is a plate-like member attached to the right end of the rear panel 51 and having the same width as the side panel 42B.

  The side panel 42A constituting the left side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52A of the background unit 22 are provided on substantially the same plane, and their upper portions are connected by a connecting part 23A that is a plate-like member. Further, the side panel 42B constituting the right side surface of the photographing unit 21 and the side panel 52B of the background portion 22 are provided on substantially the same plane, and their upper portions are connected by a connecting portion 23B which is a plate-like member.

  An opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42 </ b> A of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23 </ b> A, and the side panel 52 </ b> A of the background part 22 becomes an entrance G <b> 1 of the photographing space. Although not shown, an opening formed by being surrounded by the side panel 42B of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23B, and the side panel 52B of the background 22 is also an entrance G2 of the photographing space.

  An opening surrounded by the front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21, the connecting part 23A, the connecting part 23B, and the back panel 51 of the background part 22 is formed above the photographing space, and a ceiling strobe is formed so as to cover a part of the opening. A unit 24 is provided. One end of the ceiling strobe unit 24 is fixed to the connecting portion 23A, and the other end is fixed to the connecting portion 23B. The ceiling strobe unit 24 has a built-in strobe that emits light toward the photographing space in accordance with photographing. A fluorescent lamp is provided inside the strobe constituting the ceiling strobe unit 24, and also functions as illumination of the photographing space.

  When the front-back direction of the user in the shooting space is the depth direction, the dimensions (depth, width, and height) of the shooting unit 11 are, for example, 1850 mm × 1800 mm × 2225 mm.

  The editing unit 12 is a device that allows a user to perform editing work for editing an image obtained by photographing work. The editing unit 12 is provided so as to be connected to the photographing unit 11 so that one side surface thereof is in contact with the back surface of the front panel 41 of the photographing unit 21. The editing unit 12 is provided with a configuration such as a tablet built-in monitor used by a user during editing work.

  If the configuration of the editing unit 12 shown in FIG. 1 is the configuration on the front side, the editing unit 12 is used for editing operations on the front side and the back side so that two sets of users can perform editing operations simultaneously. Each configuration is provided.

  The front side of the editing unit 12 is a surface perpendicular to the floor surface, and is composed of a surface 71 that is substantially parallel to the side panel 42A, and a slope 72 formed above the surface 71. The configuration used is provided on the slope 72. On the left side of the slope 72, a support portion 73A that has a columnar shape and supports one end of the lighting device 74 is provided. A support portion 73 </ b> B (FIG. 2) that supports the other end of the lighting device 74 is also provided on the right side of the slope 72. Further, on the left side of the support portion 73A, there is provided a support portion 73C having a plate-like shape and provided by connecting the subsequent customer service portion 13. A support portion 75 that supports the curtain rail 26 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 73C.

  A curtain rail 26 is attached above the editing unit 12. The curtain rail 26 is configured by combining three rails 26A to 26C so that the shape when viewed from above is a U-shape. One end of the rails 26A and 26B provided in parallel is fixed to the connecting portion 23A and the connecting portion 23B, respectively, and both ends of the remaining one rail 26C are joined to the other end.

  A curtain is attached to the curtain rail 26 so that the inside of the space in front of the editing unit 12 and the space in front of the back cannot be seen from the outside. The space in front of the editing unit 12 and the space in front of the back, which are surrounded by the curtain attached to the curtain rail 26, serve as an editing space in which the user performs editing work.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as seen from another angle.

  The subsequent customer service unit 13 is a device for performing subsequent customer service to the user. At the time of the customer service, the photographed image and the edited image are transmitted to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the post-service customer unit 13 has a plate-like housing having a predetermined thickness, and is connected to the editing unit 12 so that the back surface thereof is in contact with the left side surface of the editing unit 12. Provided. A front face of the post-service section 13 is provided with a tablet built-in monitor used by the user at the time of post-service and a discharge port through which sticker paper on which a photographed image or an edited image is printed is discharged. The space in front of the post-service section 13 serves as a post-service space for performing post-service to users who are waiting for the printing on the sticker paper to end.

  Here, the flow of the photo sticker creation game and the accompanying movement of the user will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as viewed from above.

  The user of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is formed between the photographing part 21 and the background part 22 from the entrance G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 1 or from the entrance G2 as indicated by the white arrow # 2. The camera enters the shooting space A1 and performs a shooting operation using a camera or a touch panel monitor provided in the shooting unit 21.

  The user who has finished the photographing work exits the photographing space A1 using the doorway G1 as indicated by the white arrow # 3 and moves to the editing space A2-1, or as indicated by the white arrow # 4. To leave the shooting space A1 and move to the editing space A2-2.

  The editing space A2-1 is an editing space on the front side of the editing unit 12, and the editing space A2-2 is an editing space on the back side of the editing unit 12. Which of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2 is moved is guided by the screen display of the touch panel monitor of the photographing unit 21 or the like. For example, the empty space of the two editing spaces is guided as the destination. The user who has moved to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 starts editing work. The user of the editing space A2-1 and the user of the editing space A2-2 can perform editing work at the same time.

  After the editing operation is completed, printing of an image selected from the photographed image and the edited image is started. The user who has finished the editing work during image printing moves from the editing space A2-1 to the post-service area A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 5 if the editing work has been performed in the editing space A2-1. After that, he gets a customer service. In addition, when the editing work is completed in the editing space A2-2, the user moves from the editing space A2-2 to the post-service area A3 as indicated by the white arrow # 6. Receive customer service in customer service space A3.

  When the printing of the image is finished, the user receives the sticker paper from the outlet provided in the post-service section 13 and finishes a series of photo sticker creation games.

  Next, the configuration of each device will be described.

[Configuration of shooting section]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the photographing unit 21. The photographing unit 21 is configured by attaching a front panel 41, a side panel 42A, and a side panel 42B to a base unit 43 having a box shape.

  The front panel 41 is positioned in front of the user who performs the shooting operation in the shooting space A1, and the side panel 42A and the side panel 42B are positioned on the left side and the right side of the user who performs the shooting operation in the shooting space A1, respectively. The connecting portion 23A is fixed above the side panel 42A, and the connecting portion 23B is fixed above the side panel 42B.

  An imaging / display unit 81 is provided in the approximate center of the front panel 41. The photographing / display unit 81 includes a camera 91, a camera strobe 92, and a touch panel monitor 93.

  The camera 91 is configured to include an imaging device having an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device), and images a user in the imaging space A1. A moving image (live view image) captured by the camera 91 is displayed on the touch panel monitor 93 in real time. An image captured by the camera 91 at a predetermined timing such as when a user gives an instruction to shoot is saved as a photographic image (still image). Note that an image captured by the camera 91, that is, a live view image and a captured image are collectively referred to as a captured image hereinafter.

  A camera strobe 92 is provided on the back side of the camera 91, and the camera 91 is driven (moved) in the vertical direction on the surface side of the camera strobe 92. The camera strobe 92 is composed of an acrylic plate constituting a light emitting surface and an illumination device such as a fluorescent lamp provided behind the light emitting surface, and emits light in accordance with photographing by the camera 91 like other strobes. In the camera strobe 92, a portion exposed according to the vertical position of the camera 91 is a light emitting surface. That is, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from above or below the camera 91 according to the vertical position of the camera 91.

  A touch panel monitor 93 provided on the lower side of the camera 91 includes a monitor such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a touch panel laminated thereon. The touch panel monitor 93 has a function as a live view monitor that displays a moving image captured by the camera 91 and a function that displays various GUI (Graphical User Interface) images and accepts a user's selection operation through the touch panel. ing. On the touch panel monitor 93, a moving image after an image such as a background is appropriately displayed is displayed.

  On the front panel 41, an upper strobe 82 is installed on the upper side with respect to the position of the photographing / display unit 81. A left strobe 83 is installed on the left side and a right strobe 84 is installed on the right side. A lower strobe 85 is provided at a position below the photographing / display unit 81 such that a part of the upper surface of the base portion 43 protrudes.

  The upper strobe 82 irradiates the user from the upper front. The left strobe 83 irradiates the user from the left front, and the right strobe 84 irradiates the user from the right front. The lower strobe 85 irradiates the user from the lower front.

  The base unit 43 is also provided with a foot strobe 86 that irradiates the user's foot. Fluorescent lamps are provided inside the upper strobe 82, left strobe 83, right strobe 84, lower strobe 85, and foot strobe 86, and together with the fluorescent lights inside the strobe constituting the ceiling strobe unit 24, photographing is performed. Used as illumination in the space A1. By adjusting the light emission amount of each fluorescent lamp, or by adjusting the number of fluorescent lamps to emit light, the brightness in the shooting space A1 depends on the content of the shooting work performed by the user. Adjust as appropriate.

  Further, a coin insertion / return port 87 through which a user inserts money is provided on the right side of the foot strobe 86.

  Further, on the left side of the touch panel monitor 93 on the upper side of the lower strobe 85, a monitor left strobe 88 that irradiates the user from the lower left front is provided, and on the right side of the touch panel monitor 93, the user is viewed from the lower right front. A monitor right strobe 89 for irradiating is provided.

  An illumination device other than the fluorescent lamp may be provided inside each strobe.

  Spaces 43A and 43B formed on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the base portion 43 with the lower strobe 85 interposed therebetween are used as a luggage storage place for a user who performs a photographing operation to place baggage and the like. Further, for example, near the ceiling of the front panel 41, there is also provided a speaker that outputs sound such as guidance sound for shooting processing, BGM (Back Ground Music), and sound effects for allowing the user to perform shooting operations.

  Here, the vertical drive of the camera 91 will be described.

  In the shooting process, the vertical position of the camera 91 is such that the user as a subject is shot from the front in front when viewed from the user, and the position from which the user is photographed obliquely from the front when viewed from the user. In addition, the camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction to perform shooting.

  Hereinafter, as appropriate, the camera 91 in a position where the user is photographed from the front in front is referred to as a lower camera, and the camera 91 in a position where the user is photographed from diagonally forward is referred to as the upper camera.

[Configuration example of shooting / display unit]
FIG. 5 shows a detailed configuration example of the photographing / display unit 81 including the camera 91 driven in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the photographing / display unit 81 is configured by providing a camera 91, a camera strobe 92, and a touch panel monitor 93 on one side of a casing having a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape. A frame-shaped cover 94 is provided around the camera 91 and the camera strobe 92, and the camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction within the range of the opening of the cover 94.

  FIG. 5B shows the photographing / display unit 81 from which the touch panel monitor 93 and the cover 94 are removed from the state of FIG. 5A. As shown in FIG. 5B, the camera 91 is configured integrally with an acrylic plate 95 that constitutes the light emitting surface of the camera strobe 92, and the acrylic plate 95 is driven in the vertical direction together with the camera 91. The side surface of the camera 91 is supported by a camera support unit 96 and is driven in the vertical direction according to a guide groove provided in the camera support unit 96.

  FIG. 5C shows the photographing / display unit 81 from which the acrylic plate 95 is removed from the state of FIG. 5B. As shown in FIG. 5C, an upper fluorescent lamp 97U is provided above the back of the camera 91, and a lower fluorescent lamp 97D is provided below the back of the camera 91. The camera 91 is configured integrally with an on-camera fluorescent lamp 97U and a lower-camera fluorescent lamp 97D as illumination devices constituting the camera strobe 92. Drive in the direction.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the camera 91 is positioned at the lower end of the opening of the cover 94 and is in the lower camera state, the acrylic plate 95 on the upper side of the camera 91 is exposed, and the on-camera fluorescent lamp 97U is By emitting light, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from above the camera 91.

  Although not shown, when the camera 91 is positioned at the upper end of the opening of the cover 94 and is in the upper camera state, the lower acrylic plate 95 of the camera 91 is exposed and the lower fluorescent lamp 97D emits light. Thus, the camera strobe 92 irradiates the vicinity of the user's face as a subject from below the camera 91.

[Camera configuration example]
FIG. 6 shows a detailed configuration example of the camera 91.

  The camera 91 is configured by mounting a camera body 91M, which is an imaging device, on a case 91C. The camera 91 is provided with a rotating portion 91R that rotates around an axis parallel to the optical axis of the lens of the camera main body 91M when the camera 91 is driven in a vertical direction by a predetermined driving mechanism. The gear provided on the circumferential surface of the focus ring 91F that adjusts the focal length (focus) of the camera body 91M and the gear (not shown) provided at one end of the rotating portion 91R have ribs on the inside. It is connected by the provided timing belt 91B.

  That is, when the camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction, the rotation unit 91R rotates, and the rotation unit 91R rotates, whereby the focus ring 91F rotates through the timing belt 91B, and the focus of the camera body 91M is adjusted. It is made so that. Specifically, when the camera 91 is in the lower camera state, the focus is adjusted to zoom in, and when the camera 91 is in the upper camera state, the focus is adjusted to zoom out.

  Further, protrusions P1 and P2 are provided on the side surface of the case 91C. The camera 91 is driven in the vertical direction by the projections P1 and P2 being guided along the guide grooves g1 and g2 provided in the camera support portion 96 as shown in FIG. The guide grooves g1 and g2 may be formed so as to penetrate the camera support portion 96, or may be formed so as not to penetrate. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the guide groove g2 is formed so as to draw an arc around the upper end of the guide groove g1 above the position corresponding to the upper end of the guide groove g1. Thus, after the protrusions P1 and P2 reach the positions corresponding to the upper end of the guide groove g1 and the upper end of the guide groove g1 of the guide groove g2, the camera 91 is centered on the upper end of the guide groove g1. The image is rotated in the left direction in the figure by a predetermined angle so as to photograph the lower direction of the photographing space.

  With such a structure, when the camera 91 is in the lower camera state, the user is photographed from the front front, and when the camera 91 is in the upper camera state, the user is photographed from diagonally forward.

[Configuration of the background]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22 on the photographing space A1 side. FIG. 8A is a front view illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view illustrating a configuration example of the background portion 22.

  Near the center above the back panel 51, a back center strobe 101 for irradiating a user who is performing a shooting operation in the shooting space A1 from the back center is attached.

  A rear left strobe 102 that irradiates a user who is performing a photographing operation in the photographing space A1 from the left rear is provided above the rear panel 51 and on the doorway G1 side. Further, a rear right strobe 103 that irradiates a user who is performing a photographing operation in the photographing space A1 from the right rear is provided above the rear panel 51 and on the entrance / exit G2 side.

  In addition, a floor 104 is provided below the back panel 51 in a portion sandwiched between the side panel 52A and the side panel 52B in the imaging space A1. As shown in FIG. 9, the floor 104 is provided with an inclination of, for example, 7 ° with respect to the installation surface on which the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 is installed so that the floor 104 becomes higher as it is closer to the back panel 51 side. .

  If the front-back direction of the user in the shooting space is the depth direction, the dimensions of the floor 104 (depth, width, and height on the back panel 51 side) are, for example, 550 mm × 1710 mm × 80 mm.

[Effects obtained by floor inclination]
Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the effect obtained by providing the floor 104 with an inclination will be described.

  FIG. 10 shows a subject (user) 111 photographed by the camera 91 in the upper camera state in the photographing space A1. When shooting the whole body of the subject, shooting with the upper camera makes the face appear larger than shooting with the lower camera, so that a shot image with an enhanced face can be obtained. Further, the whole body image obtained by the upper camera can increase the ratio of the subject in the image than the whole body image obtained by the lower camera. As described above, photographing with the upper camera is suitable for obtaining a whole body image of a subject.

  For example, in a shooting space of a general photo sticker creation apparatus, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the subject 111 takes a forward leaning posture so that the face is brought closer to the camera 91, shooting with a more emphasized face is performed. An image can be obtained.

  Further, by providing the inclined floor 104 as in the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10B, the same state as when the heel portion of the subject 111 is wearing shoes with heels. Thus, the length of the back of the foot with respect to the imaging surface of the camera 91 is longer than that in the case of FIG. 10A, so that a captured image in which the foot looks longer can be obtained.

  In particular, if the foot is the longest when the angle between the ground and the sole when wearing shoes with heel is 7 °, the inclination of the floor 104 is set to 7 °. Even a female junior and senior high school student who wears shoes with low heels can obtain a photographed image in which the legs look longer as in the case of wearing shoes with heels.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the subject 111 is tilted forward and the camera 91 is viewed, a portion 111n from the bottom of the chin to the neck is irradiated by the strobe. It is difficult to understand the outline of the face, and the face may appear larger than necessary.

  On the other hand, by providing the floor 104 as shown in FIG. 10B, the subject 111 can be photographed in a posture that does not protrude forward and does not stick out the chin as shown in FIG. 10A. A shadow is formed on the portion 111n, and in the captured image, it is possible to prevent the face from being emphasized and the face from appearing larger than necessary.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 10A, when the subject 111 looks at the camera 91 without taking the forward tilted posture, the face taken up is in the captured image. On the other hand, since the line of sight of the subject 111 is increased by providing the floor 104 as shown in FIG. 10B, the subject 111 can naturally see the camera 91, and the photographed image has a face with an upper eye. Can be avoided.

[About chroma key sheet]
Further, in the present embodiment, the background portion 22 is configured without the winding-up type background curtain used for the background or the elevating curtain used as the chroma key curtain on the photographing space A1 side of the background portion 22. A chroma key sheet is affixed to the rear panel 51, the side panels 52 </ b> A and 52 </ b> B, and the surface of the floor 104.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a chroma key sheet affixed to the photographing space A1 side of the background portion 22. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a chroma key sheet 121A is affixed to the back panel 51, a chroma key sheet 121B is affixed to the lower part of the side panel 52B, and a chroma key sheet 121C is affixed to the slope portion of the floor 104. The The chroma key sheets 121A to 121C are green chroma key sheets, whereby a so-called green back composition is performed. Although not shown, a chroma key sheet 121C 'similar to the chroma key sheet 121B is also attached to the lower portion of the side panel 52A. As shown in FIG. 11, the chroma key sheet 121B is attached only to the lower portion of the side panel 52B. However, the portion of the side panel 52B to which the chroma key sheet 121B is attached is the image of the camera 91. It may be wider than the part that enters the corner, and may be the entire surface of the side panel 52B, for example. The same applies to the chroma key sheet 121C 'attached to the side panel 52A.

  The chroma key sheets 121A, 121B, and 121C may be made of the same material or different materials. Specifically, for example, the chroma key sheet 121A serving as the back surface of the imaging space A1 may be made of cloth, the chroma key sheet 121B serving as the side face may be made of resin or cloth, and the chroma key sheet 121C may be made of resin such as rubber.

[Configuration of editorial department]
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front side of the editing unit 12 (the editing space A2-1 side).

  A tablet built-in monitor 131 is provided at substantially the center of the slope 72. A touch pen 132A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131, and a touch pen 132B is provided on the right side.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 is configured by superimposing a tablet capable of inputting an operation using the touch pen 132A or 132B on an editing monitor such as an LCD. On the tablet built-in monitor 131, for example, an editing screen that is a screen used for editing a captured image selected as an image to be edited is displayed. When two people perform editing work simultaneously, the touch pen 132A is used by one user, and the touch pen 132B is used by the other user.

  On the left side of the editing unit 12, a post-service unit 13 is provided.

[Composition of the customer service department]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the front side of the post-service unit 13.

  A monitor 161 with a built-in tablet is provided at the upper center of the post-service section 13. A touch pen 162A is provided on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 161, and a touch pen 162B is provided on the right side. Similarly to the tablet built-in monitor 131, the tablet built-in monitor 161 is configured by providing a tablet capable of operating input using the touch pen 162A or 162B superimposed on a post-service monitor such as an LCD. On the tablet built-in monitor 161, a screen used for post-service processing for transmitting a captured image or an edited image to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone is displayed.

  A non-contact type IC reader / writer 163 is provided under the tablet built-in monitor 161, and a sticker paper discharge port 164 is provided under the non-contact type IC reader / writer 163. A speaker 165 is provided below the sticker paper discharge port 164.

  The non-contact type IC reader / writer 163 communicates with a non-contact type IC that is in close proximity, and reads data from the non-contact type IC and writes data to the non-contact type IC.

  In the sticker paper discharge port 164, sticker paper on which an image created by the user of the editing space A2-1 is printed, or the user of the editing space A2-2 performs the editing work. The sticker paper on which the created image is printed is discharged. A printer is provided inside the editing unit 12, and printing of images is performed by the printer.

  The speaker 165 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effects for the post-service processing.

[Internal configuration of photo sticker creation device]
Next, the internal configuration of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration example of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same structure as the structure mentioned above. Note that overlapping descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

  The control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, executes a program stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 206 and a storage unit 202, and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. A storage unit 202, a communication unit 203, a drive 204, a ROM 206, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207 are connected to the control unit 201. The control unit 201 is also connected with each configuration of the photographing unit 208, the editing unit 209, and the post-service unit 210.

  The storage unit 202 includes a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, and stores various setting information supplied from the control unit 201. Information stored in the storage unit 202 is appropriately read out by the control unit 201.

  A communication unit 203 is an interface of a network such as the Internet, and communicates with an external device according to control by the control unit 201.

  A removable medium 205 made of an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately attached to the drive 204. Computer programs and data read from the removable medium 205 by the drive 204 are supplied to the control unit 201 and stored in the storage unit 202 or installed.

  The ROM 206 stores programs and data executed by the control unit 201. The RAM 207 temporarily stores data and programs processed by the control unit 201.

  The imaging unit 208 includes a coin processing unit 221, an illumination device 222, a camera 91, a touch panel monitor 93, and a speaker 223 that are configured to perform imaging processing in the imaging space A1.

  The coin processing unit 221 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion / return port 87. When the coin processing unit 221 detects that a predetermined amount of coins such as 300 yen has been inserted, the coin processing unit 221 outputs an activation signal indicating that to the control unit 201.

  The illumination device 222 is a fluorescent lamp provided inside each strobe in the photographing space A1, and emits light according to an illumination control signal supplied from the control unit 201. As described above, in the photographing space A1, in addition to the strobe of the ceiling strobe unit 24, an upper strobe 82, a left strobe 83, a right strobe 84, a lower strobe 85, a foot strobe 86, and a monitor left strobe provided in the photographing section 21. 88, a monitor right strobe 89, a back center strobe 101 provided in the background portion 22, a back left strobe 102, and a back right strobe 103 are provided.

  In addition, the illumination device 222 adjusts the light emission amount according to the control by the control unit 201, thereby adjusting the brightness in the shooting space A1 according to the stage of the shooting work performed by the user.

  The camera 91 shoots according to the control by the control unit 201 and outputs an image obtained by the shooting to the control unit 201.

  The speaker 223 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effects of shooting processing that causes the user to perform shooting work.

  The editing unit 209A includes a tablet built-in monitor 131, touch pens 132A and 132B, and a speaker 231 provided on the front side of the editing unit 12 as a configuration for performing editing processing in the editing space A2-1. The editing unit 209B has the same configuration as the editing unit 209A, and performs editing processing in the editing space A2-2.

  The tablet built-in monitor 131 displays an editing screen on a built-in editing monitor under the control of the control unit 201, and detects a user operation on the editing screen (built-in tablet). A signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

  The speaker 231 outputs sound such as guidance voice, BGM, and sound effect of editing processing that allows the user to perform editing work.

  The subsequent customer service section 210 includes a tablet built-in monitor 161, touch pens 162A and 162B, a non-contact type IC reader / writer 163, a speaker 165, and a printer 241 that perform print processing in the subsequent customer service space A3. , And a sticker unit 242.

  Under the control of the control unit 201, the tablet built-in monitor 161 displays a screen used for the subsequent customer service on the built-in subsequent customer service monitor, and detects a user operation on the screen (built-in tablet). A signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the control unit 201, and the customer service is performed afterwards.

  The printer 241 prints the photographed image or the edited image obtained by the editing process on the sticker paper stored in the sticker paper unit 242 attached to the printer 241 and discharges it to the sticker paper discharge port 164.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, the control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of functional blocks realized by the control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 206 or the like.

  The control unit 201 performs a process related to a charge input when starting the photo sticker creation game and a process related to a photographing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as photographing a user group. An editing processing unit 302 that performs processing related to the editing work process of the photo sticker creation game such as graffiti editing, a printing processing unit 303 that performs processing related to the printing process of the photo sticker creation game such as printing of sticker paper, and editing work. A post-service processing unit 304 is provided for performing processing related to the post-service process of the photo sticker creation game that serves the finished user group.

  That is, the control unit 201 controls processing related to each process of the photo sticker creation game.

[Configuration of edit processing section]
FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration example of the editing processing unit 302 in FIG.

  The editing processing unit 302 performs the editing process to display a GUI image, accept a graffiti editing input by a user, and synthesize a compositing image with a photographed image according to the graffiti editing input. That is, the edit processing unit 302 provides a user with a doodle editing function for a captured image. The graffiti editing function includes, for example, a pen function for scribbling a photographed image with a freehand line or the like, a stamp function for compositing a predetermined stamp image (composition image) at an arbitrary position of the photographed image, and the like.

  In addition, the editing processing unit 302 performs an editing process called “Aura” that performs image processing so that a person appears to have a so-called aura by adding a color or pattern with a predetermined width around the person in the captured image. It provides a function and an editing function called “kolo-koro-stamp” for pasting stamp images such as characters and figures selected by the user to the photographed image continuously along the trajectory of the touch pen.

  Further, the editing processing unit 302 provides an editing function called “character aura” for pasting a character or a graphic selected by the user around a person in the captured image. According to the editing function of “character aura”, the user selects a contour region that is a region having a predetermined width along the contour of the subject in the background region other than the subject (person) in the captured image. Characters and figures are synthesized.

  In the following, a character or a figure itself to be combined with a contour area in a captured image is also referred to as a character aura.

  The edit processing unit 302 includes a display control unit 311, an input reception unit 312, and a composition processing unit 313.

  The display control unit 311 controls display on the tablet built-in monitor 131 in the editing unit 209.

  The input accepting unit 312 accepts an operation input by the user using the touch pens 132 </ b> A and 132 </ b> B for the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  The composition processing unit 313 performs composition processing for compositing the composition image selected by the user with the captured image. In particular, the composition processing unit 313 includes a change unit 321 and a composition unit 322 that provide a part of the editing function of “character aura”.

  The changing unit 321 changes the color of at least part of the character aura and the background area based on a user instruction to change the color of the character aura and / or the color of the background area of the captured image.

  The synthesizing unit 322 synthesizes the character aura whose color has been changed by the changing unit 321 with the contour region in the photographed image in which at least a part of the color of the background area has been changed by the changing unit 321.

[Operation of photo sticker creation device]
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 17, the process of the photo sticker creation apparatus 1 that provides a photo sticker creation game will be described.

  In step S1, the photographing processing unit 301 of the control unit 201 of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 determines whether or not a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted based on a signal supplied from the coin processing unit 221 and is inserted. Wait until it is determined.

  If it is determined in step S1 that a coin has been inserted, in step S2, the photographing processing unit 301 controls the photographing unit 208 to display a moving image of the subject captured by the camera 91 on the touch panel monitor 93 for live view. A photographing process is performed for photographing a user in the space A1 as a subject.

  In step S3, the imaging processing unit 301 guides the user in the imaging space A1 to move to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2. The guidance for movement to the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 is performed by displaying a screen on the touch panel monitor 93 of the photographing unit 208 or by outputting sound from the speaker 223.

  In step S4, the editing processing unit 302 controls the editing unit 209 corresponding to the editing space of the editing space A2-1 and the editing space A2-2 that is the destination of the user who has finished the shooting process, Edit processing. The editing process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S5, the editing processing unit 302 guides the user who has finished the editing process in the editing space A2-1 or the editing space A2-2 to move to the post-service space A3. The guidance of the movement to the post-service space A3 is performed by displaying a screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 or by outputting sound from the speaker 231.

  In step S <b> 6, the print processing unit 303 performs a printing process in which an image selected by the user is output to the printer 241 and printed on a sticker sheet.

  In step S <b> 7, the subsequent customer service processing unit 304 controls the subsequent customer service unit 210 to perform the subsequent customer service process for a user who is waiting for printing completion. Specifically, the post-service processing unit 304 performs a mobile transmission game process for transmitting a captured image or an edited image to the mobile terminal as the post-service processing, and directly inputs the e-mail address of the mobile terminal. Display on the tablet built-in monitor 161 a selection screen for a transmission method that allows a user to select whether to transmit an image to a portable terminal by transmitting to a portable terminal or by communicating with a non-contact type IC. The image is transmitted according to the operation by the user.

  When the printing is completed, in step S8, the post-service processing unit 304 displays that the printing is completed on the tablet built-in monitor 161, and the printer 241 discharges the sticker paper on which the image is printed to the sticker paper discharge port 164. The process is terminated.

[Example of editing processing]
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the editing process of step S4 in the series of processes of the above-described photo sticker creating game executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as an image editing apparatus will be described.

  In step S <b> 31, the display control unit 311 of the editing processing unit 302 displays a selection screen on the tablet built-in monitor 131 for selecting an editing target image that is a graffiti editing target from among the captured images obtained by the capturing unit 208. And let the user select an image to be edited.

  When the input receiving unit 312 receives an operation input of a user who selects, for example, six images to be edited from the captured images, in step S32, the display control unit 311 uses the usage as illustrated in FIG. A name input screen for allowing the user to input a name is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  As shown in FIG. 19, on the left side of the name input screen 401, the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 selects a face selection unit 411-1 for selecting his / her face and his / her name. A name input unit 412-1 for input is displayed. The user's face as a subject displayed on the face selection unit 411-1 is, for example, a face image extracted from a predetermined one of the photographed images. The name input unit 412-1 includes a hiragana display column 421-1, a romaji display column 422-1, a return button 423-1, an erase button 424-1, a hiragana key 425-1, an OK button 426-1, and a skip button. 427-1 is displayed.

  Further, on the right side of the name input screen 401, as with the left side of the name input screen 401, a face selection unit 411-2 for the right user to select his / her face with respect to the tablet built-in monitor 131, A name input part 412-2 for inputting one's name is displayed. The user's face as a subject displayed on the face selection unit 411-2 is also a face image extracted from a predetermined one of the photographed images, for example. The name input section 412-2 includes a hiragana display column 421-2, a romaji display column 422-2, a back button 423-2, an erase button 424-2, a hiragana key 425-2, an OK button 426-2, and a skip button. 427-2 is displayed.

  For example, when the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 selects a predetermined character key using the hiragana key 425-1, the corresponding hiragana is displayed in the hiragana display column 421-1 and the Roman character display column 422-1, respectively. And romaji are displayed.

  When the return button 423-1 is selected, the hiragana and romaji for one hiragana character displayed in the hiragana display column 421-1 and the romaji display column 422-1 are deleted, and the delete button 424-1 is selected. Then, all hiragana and romaji displayed in the hiragana display column 421-1 and the romaji display column 422-1 are erased.

  When the OK button 426-1 is selected, the hiragana and romaji displayed in the hiragana display column 421-1 and the romaji display column 422-1 are subjects corresponding to the face selected in the face selection unit 411-1 ( User).

  As described above, the name input by the user on the left side is performed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. When the skip button 427-1 is selected, the name input by the user on the left side is not performed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  Also on the right side of the name input screen 401, the name input by the right user is performed on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, in step S <b> 33, the input receiving unit 312 receives a name input by the user on the name input screen 401. As a result, the subject in the captured image and the input name are associated with each other, and the information is stored in the RAM 207 or the storage unit 202.

  In step S34, the display control unit 311 displays a selection screen for selecting the color group of the background image to be combined with the background area of the captured image as the editing target image on the tablet built-in monitor 131, and allows the user to select a desired screen. Select the background of the color group. The color group of the background image represents the classification based on the color (feeling of color) of the background image, for example, the color group “pastel” representing the classification based on the soft color, or the color representing the classification based on the clear color There is a taste group “Vivid”.

  When the color group of the background image is selected, for example, the user selects the color of the background image of each of the six editing target images. The color of the background image may be selected for each image to be edited, or may be selected collectively as a predetermined color combination (background set).

  When the user selects the background, the display control unit 311 next displays a GUI image of the editing start button on the tablet built-in monitor 131. When the editing start button is operated by the user using the touch pens 132A and 132B, the display control unit 311 displays the editing screen on the touch panel monitor 93 in step S35.

  In step S36, the input receiving unit 312 controls the tablet built-in monitor 131 and the touch pens 132A and 132B of the editing unit 209, and starts receiving an instruction to select an image to be edited and a graffiti editing input from the user.

  In step S37, the input receiving unit 312 receives an instruction from the user based on an input signal supplied from the tablet built-in monitor 131 (that is, position information received by the tablet built-in monitor 131 and the touch pens 132A and 132B). It is determined whether or not. When the touch pens 132A and 132B are operated by the user or the like and it is determined that the position information is input to the editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131, the process proceeds to step S38, and the editing processing unit 302 The instruction content input based on the input coordinates is grasped, and processing corresponding to the instruction is performed.

  For example, the compositing processing unit 313 displays a large edit target image selected as an editing image to be edited by the user for editing, or edits the compositing image based on a compositing instruction for the compositing image. It is synthesized with the image and the resultant synthesized image is displayed. In addition, editing functions such as “Aura”, “Coro-Colo Stamp”, and “Character Aura” are also provided here.

  When the process corresponding to the input ends, the process proceeds to step S39. If it is determined in step S37 that no instruction is input, step S38 is skipped, and the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S39, the edit processing unit 302 determines whether a predetermined time (time limit) has elapsed or an end button provided on the edit screen has been operated, and the time limit has been reached. If it is determined that the end button is not operated, the process returns to step S37, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S39 that a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button has been operated, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the edit processing unit 302 stores the edited image that has undergone the graffiti editing as a print image that is an image for printing. Note that “save” simply indicates that the edited image is to be provided to the print processing unit 303 that performs the printing process, and whether or not the data is actually saved in the RAM 207 or the storage unit 202. Is optional.

  When the edited image is stored in step S40, the display of the editing screen is terminated and the acceptance of the editing input is terminated. The process returns to step S4 in the flowchart of FIG. 17, and the processes after step S5 are performed. .

  Editing operations are performed by the editing process as described above.

[About character aura composition processing]
Here, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 20, the character aura which is executed by the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 as the image editing apparatus and implements the editing function of “character aura” provided in step S37 of the editing process of FIG. The synthesis process will be described.

  The character aura composition processing is performed by selecting “character aura” from the tabs displayed for each editing function in the editing palette in the editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131 under the control of the display control unit 311. Triggered when a tab for providing editing functions is selected.

  In step S61, as shown in FIG. 21, the display control unit 311 displays a sample image (hereinafter referred to as a character aura sample) in which the character aura is combined with the editing palette in the editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. Image).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an editing screen at the time of character aura synthesis processing. As shown in FIG. 21, the editing screen 501 is provided with two main components on the left and right, except for a part. Thereby, basically two users of the same group can simultaneously perform graffiti editing input.

  The edited image display unit 511-1 displays an editing target image selected as an edited image by the left user on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The edited image display unit 511-2 displays the edited image on the tablet built-in monitor 131. The editing target image selected as the editing image by the right user is displayed.

  On the lower side of each of the edited image display units 511-1 and 511-2, there is an editing function for performing doodle editing input on the edited images displayed on the edited image display units 511-1 and 511-2. Editing palettes 512-1 and 512-2 for allowing the user to select an editing tool to be provided are displayed.

  In the editing palettes 512-1 and 512-2, editing tools are displayed in tabs for each category such as “recommended”, “pen”, “stamp”, “font”, and “transformation”. In the examples of FIGS. 21A and 21B, the “Recommendation” tab is selected in any case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the “Recommendation” tab includes editing tools “RUMOR”, “Aura”, “Date”, “Name”, “Message with name”, “Boy / She”. , "Fashionable handwriting", "one-shot graffiti" tabs for each genre are displayed. In the example of FIG. 21, the “Aura” tab is selected in the editing palette 512-1, and the “RUMOR” tab is selected in the editing palette 512-2.

  The details of the editing function provided by the editing tool displayed on each tab are omitted here, but the editing function provided by the editing tool displayed on the “Aura” tab is “character”. Aura "editing function. That is, in this example, the character aura synthesis process is executed by the left user's operation on the tablet built-in monitor 131.

  A character aura sample image 531, a character color change button 532, and a character aura off button 533 are displayed in the editing palette 512-1 in which the “Aura” tab is selected.

  The character aura sample image 531 is an image in which a character aura is combined with an outline region in a model image obtained by shooting a model as a subject. In the example of FIG. 21, an image in which ten types of characters and figures are combined as a character aura. It is displayed. When one of the ten character aura sample images 531 is selected by the user, the corresponding character aura is synthesized with the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 511-1.

  Of the ten character aura sample images 531, the upper left two images have a character (character string) representing the name of the user input by the user in step S33 of FIG. 18 synthesized as a character aura. Name aura sample images 531a and 531b. Here, the character string representing the name of the user combined with the contour area as the character aura is hereinafter referred to as a name aura.

  When there are a plurality of users, in the name aura, character strings representing the names of the respective users are repeatedly arranged and displayed in order. For example, when there are two users, if the name of each user is entered as “Natsumi” and “Domu” hiragana, the name Aura will display “NATSUMI_DOMU_NATSUMI_DOMU_...” (“_” (Such as a heart-shaped or star-shaped graphic is displayed), Roman characters representing the names of two users are repeatedly arranged and displayed.

  Note that the character aura synthesized with the character aura sample image 531 other than the name aura sample images 531a and 531b is assumed to be arranged and displayed repeatedly with preset characters (character strings) and figures.

  The character color change button 532 is a button for changing the color of the character aura combined with the character aura sample image 531 (hereinafter referred to as character color). In the example of FIG. 21, buttons for changing the character color to black, white, and dark pink are displayed, and the button for changing the character color to black is selected.

  The character aura off button 533 is a button for erasing the character aura combined with the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 511-1. Note that the character aura combined with the character aura sample image 531 may be deleted by the character aura off button 533.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 20, in a state where the character aura sample image 531 is displayed on the editing palette 512-1, in step S62, the input reception unit 312 has received an instruction to change the character color. That is, it is determined whether or not the character color change button 532 has been operated.

  If it is determined in step S 62 that an instruction to change the character color has been received, that is, if the character color change button 532 is operated, the process proceeds to step S 63, and the change unit 321 selects the character color change button 532. The character color of the character aura in the character aura sample image 531 is changed to the obtained color.

  Subsequently, in step S64, the changing unit 321 changes the color of the background area of the character aura sample image 531 (hereinafter referred to as the background color) according to the changed character color of the character aura. Specifically, the background color of the background area of the character aura sample image 531 is changed to a color complementary to the character color of the character aura, or a color having the same system color as the character color of the character aura, but with different shades and shades.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a character aura sample image in which the background color of the background area is changed according to the character color of the changed character aura.

  For example, when the black button is selected in the character color change button 532, as shown in FIG. 22A, the character color of the character aura is changed to black in the character aura sample image, and the background color of the background area is changed. It is changed to white. When a white button is selected in the character color change button 532, as shown in FIG. 22B, the character color of the character aura is changed to white in the character aura sample image, and the background color of the background area is changed. Changed to black. Furthermore, when a dark pink button is selected in the character color change button 532, the character color of the character aura is changed to a dark pink color in the character aura sample image as shown in FIG. The background color of is changed to light (light) pink.

  In steps S63 and S64, the character color and background color of all the character aura sample images 531 displayed on the editing palette 512-1 may be changed, or the displayed character aura sample image 531 may be changed. The character color and background color of some of the character aura sample images may be changed.

  After step S64, the process returns to step S62, and the processes of steps S62 to S64 are repeated. If it is determined in step S62 that no character color change has been received, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, the input receiving unit 312 determines whether any of the character aura sample images 531 has been selected.

  If it is determined in step S65 that none of the character aura sample images 531 has been selected, the process returns to step S62, and the processes of steps S62 to S65 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that any of the character aura sample images 531 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S66, and the changing unit 321 displays the edited image displayed on the edited image display unit 511-1. The background color is changed to the same color as the background color of the character aura sample image 531.

  In step S67, the composition unit 322 displays the character aura synthesized in the character aura sample image 531 selected in step S65 in the edited image display unit 511-1. Then, it is combined with the contour region in the edited image whose background color has been changed.

  According to the above processing, in the photo sticker creating apparatus, when the change of the character color of the character aura is instructed, the character color of the character aura is changed and the background color of the edited image depends on the character color of the character aura. The character aura with the changed character color is synthesized with the edited image with the background color changed. As a result, it is possible to provide a better-finished image in consideration of the balance between the background color of the photographed image and the color of the character aura, and the satisfaction of the user of the photo sticker creating apparatus is further improved. It becomes possible.

  In the above description, the background color of the entire background region in the character aura sample image 531 (edited image) is changed according to the character color of the character aura. However, the background color of a part of the background region is changed. You may be made to do.

  For example, when a white button is selected in the character color change button 532, the character color of the character aura is changed to white in the character aura sample image as shown in FIG. The background color of the area 551 may be changed to black. At this time, the background color of the region 552 other than the contour region 551 in the background region is not changed.

  In addition to changing the background color of the contour area as described above as a part of the background area, for example, the background color of the area within a predetermined distance range based on each character or figure of the character aura is used. A template that sets the size and shape of the area where the background color is changed around each character or figure is prepared for each character or figure, and the size or shape set by that template The background color of the area may be changed. Furthermore, in part of the background area where the background color is changed, the color of the area is expressed by gradation according to the distance from each character or figure, in addition to changing the color of the area to one color. The background color may not be changed in the first place, but the brightness of the color of the area may be changed by comparison with the brightness of the character color of the synthesized character aura. .

  In the above description, the background color of at least a part of the background area in the character aura sample image 531 (edited image) is changed according to the character color of the character aura. However, the background color of the background area is changed. The character color of the character aura may be changed in accordance with the background color of the background area.

[Other examples of character aura composition processing]
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24, a character aura synthesis process for accepting a change in the background color of the background region and changing the character color of the character aura according to the background color of the changed background region will be described.

  Note that the processing in steps S95 to S97 in the flowchart in FIG. 24 is the same as the processing in steps S65 to S67 in the flowchart in FIG.

  That is, in step S91, the display control unit 311 displays the character aura sample image 531 on the editing palette in the editing screen displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 131, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an editing screen at the time of the character aura composition processing of FIG. 25 differs from the editing screen 501 in FIG. 21 in that a background color change button 571 is provided instead of the character color change button 532.

  The background color change button 571 is a button for changing the background color of the background area of the character aura sample image 531. In the example of FIG. 25, buttons for changing the background color to white, black, and light pink are displayed, and the button for setting the background color to white is selected.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 24, in a state where the character aura sample image 531 is displayed on the editing palette 512-1, the input reception unit 312 determines whether or not an instruction to change the background color is received in step S92. That is, it is determined whether or not the background color change button 571 has been operated.

  If it is determined in step S92 that an instruction to change the background color has been received, that is, if the background color change button 571 is operated, the process proceeds to step S93, and the change unit 321 selects the background color change button 571. The background color of the background area of the character aura sample image 531 is changed to the set color.

  Subsequently, in step S94, the changing unit 321 changes the character color of the character aura of the character aura sample image 531 according to the background color of the changed background region. Specifically, the character color of the character aura in the character aura sample image 531 is changed to a complementary color of the background color of the background region, or a color having the same system color as the background color of the background region, but with different shades and brightness.

  For example, when a white button is selected in the background color change button 571, in the character aura sample image, the background color of the background area is changed to white and the character color of the character aura is changed to black. When the black button is selected in the background color change button 571, the background color of the background area is changed to black and the character color of the character aura is changed to white in the character aura sample image. Furthermore, when a light pink button is selected in the background color change button 571, the background color of the background area is changed to a light pink color in the character aura sample image, and the character color of the character aura is changed to a dark pink color. Be changed.

  In steps S93 and S94, the character color and background color of all the character aura sample images 531 displayed on the editing palette 512-1 may be changed, or the displayed character aura sample image 531 may be changed. The character color and background color of some of the character aura sample images may be changed.

  After step S94, the process returns to step S92, and the processes of steps S92 to S94 are repeated. If it is determined in step S92 that no change in the background color has been received, the process proceeds to step S95.

  According to the above processing, in the photo sticker creating apparatus, when the background color of the background area is instructed, the background color of the background area is changed, and the character color of the character aura depends on the background color of the background area. The character aura with the changed character color is synthesized with the edited image with the background color changed. As a result, it is possible to provide a better-finished image in consideration of the balance between the background color of the photographed image and the color of the character aura, and the satisfaction of the user of the photo sticker creating apparatus is further improved. It becomes possible.

  By the way, as described above, the character representing the name of the user input by the user is associated with each subject in the captured image. Therefore, when the names of a plurality of users are input, when the name aura sample image 531a or 531b is selected in the character aura composition processing, the composition unit 322 uses each of the contour areas of the subject in the edited image. You may make it synthesize | combine the name aura for every person.

  For example, if “Natsumi” and “Domu” hiragana are input as the names of two users, “NATSUMI_NATSUMI_NATSUMI_...” Is displayed in the contour area of the subject corresponding to “Natsumi” in the edited image. As shown in (_, a predetermined figure is displayed), the Roman character representing the name of the user corresponding to “Natsumi” is synthesized as a name aura, and the contour area of the subject corresponding to “Domu” , A Roman character representing the name of the user corresponding to “DOMU” is synthesized as a name aura, such as “DOMU_DOMU_DOMU_...”.

  In this way, when there are a plurality of users, the name for each user is synthesized as a character aura around each subject in the captured image, so that an interesting image can be provided.

  In addition, when the name aura is also synthesized in the gap between the subject in the edited image and the name auras overlap each other, the synthesis unit 322 synthesizes a figure such as a heart shape or a star shape in the area where the name auras overlap. You may make it do.

  Thereby, it is possible to provide a good-looking image without overlapping the name auras. In addition to synthesizing a predetermined figure in an area where name auras overlap, nothing may be combined in an area where name auras overlap.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to accept the correction of the name once input by the user in the editing process described above.

[Name correction input]
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an editing screen that accepts a name correction input. The editing screen of FIG. 26 differs from the editing screens of FIGS. 21 and 25 in the editing palette 512-1, in which the “Recommendation” tab is selected, instead of the “Aura” tab. The “Messages” tab is selected. According to the editing tool displayed on the “Message with name” tab, a stamp image including a character string representing the name of the user input by the user and various messages is combined with the edited image. become.

  In the editing palette 512-1 in which the “named message” tab is selected, a name correction button 591 is displayed in addition to the plurality of icons for selecting the stamp image described above. In the editing palette 512-2 for which the “RUMOR” tab is selected, a name correction button 592 is displayed in addition to a plurality of icons for selecting a predetermined stamp image.

  Name correction buttons 591 and 592 are buttons for correcting the name of the user input by the user.

  For example, when the name accepting button 591 is operated by the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 and the input accepting unit 312 accepts the user's name amendment input, as shown in FIG. A name correction palette 611 is displayed on the left side of the edit screen 501.

  On the upper side of the name correction palette 611, below the notation of “hidari person”, there is a hiragana display column 621-1 and a Roman character display column 622 used to correct the name of the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131. 1, a return button 623-1, an erase button 624-1, and a Roman character correction button 625-1 are displayed, and the name of the user on the right side of the tablet built-in monitor 131 is displayed below the notation of “Miginojin”. A hiragana display column 621-2, a romaji display column 622-2, a return button 623-2, an erase button 624-2, and a romaji correction button 625-2 used for correction are displayed.

  A hiragana key 626, an OK button 627, and a cancel button 628 are displayed below the name correction palette 611.

  When the name correction palette 611 is displayed, the hiragana display column 621-1 and the romaji display column 622-1 display the hiragana and the romaji representing the left user name inputted in advance, and the hiragana display column 621- 1. 2 and the Romaji display column 622-2 display the hiragana and the Romaji representing the name of the right user input in advance.

  The correction input of the user name displayed in this way is received by the input receiving unit 312, and the return button 623-1, 623-2, the delete button 624-1, 624-2, the Roman character correction button 625-1. By using 625-2, the hiragana key 626, and the OK button 627, it is performed similarly to the name input in the name input screen 401 (FIG. 19).

  When the name correction button 591 is operated by the left user on the tablet built-in monitor 131, as shown in FIG. 27, the name correction input by the right user is performed on the tablet built-in monitor 131. In order to prevent acceptance, the name correction button 592 is hidden in the editing palette 512-2.

  In addition, when the name correction button 592 is operated by the right user on the tablet built-in monitor 131, the name correction input by the left user is not accepted by the tablet built-in monitor 131. In addition, the name correction button 591 is not displayed in the editing palette 512-1.

  In this way, when the user's name correction input is accepted, the character aura synthesis process is performed again, and when the name aura sample image is selected, the synthesis unit 322 displays the outline area in the edited image. Synthesize a name aura as a string representing the modified user's name. As a result, the user can synthesize a name aura using a desired name that was conceived during the editing operation with the edited image, so that a more interesting image can be provided.

  In addition, in the name correction palette 611 in FIG. 27, the face image of the corresponding subject may be displayed instead of “hidari person” and “migi person”.

  In the character aura composition processing described above, the character color of the character aura or the background color of at least a part of the background region is changed based on an instruction to change the character color of the character aura or the background color of the background region. Although it is assumed that the character color of the character aura and the background color of at least a part of the background region may be changed.

  In addition, for character aura, based on instructions for changing the character color of the character aura or the background color of the background area, the character font and style (italic, bold, etc.) in the character aura, the character format such as the presence or absence of a surrounding line, etc. May be changed.

  By the way, some recent photo stickers allow the user to select the layout of an edited image to be arranged on a sticker sheet to be finally printed. In such a photo sticker, the user can select from among a plurality of images (out-of-region images) to be printed in an area other than the area where the edited image is arranged on the sticker paper together with the layout. it can.

  However, the out-of-region image that can be selected by the user does not necessarily match the atmosphere of the edited image arranged on the sticker sheet, and, for example, six edited images are arranged and printed. The sticker paper is not completely unified, and as a result, the user's satisfaction with the photo sticker may be lowered.

  Therefore, in the following, a process for making the printed sticker sheets have a unified feeling will be described.

[Editing process to provide a sticker with a sense of unity]
FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the flow of editing processing for providing a sticker sheet with a sense of unity.

  Note that the processing in steps S131 to S139 in the flowchart of FIG. 28 is the same as the processing in steps S31 to S39 in the flowchart of FIG.

  That is, after it is determined in step S139 that a predetermined time has elapsed or the end button has been operated, the process proceeds to step S140 in FIG. 29, and the display control unit 311 displays the seal layout on the tablet built-in monitor 131. A division pattern selection screen for selecting the division pattern of the sticker sheet for determining the image is displayed, and the user selects the division pattern. Here, the sticker layout indicates an arrangement of printed images (edited images) on sticker paper that is finally output in a series of processes of the photo sticker creation game.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of a division pattern selection screen.

  In the division pattern, “for two people” is selected to select a seal layout that is output after being cut into two sheets, and “3” is used to select a seal layout that is output after being cut into three or four sheets. “Person / four-person”, “large division / small division” for selecting a seal layout with a larger or smaller print image size for the sticker paper, and one of a plurality of print images arranged on the sticker paper There is an “anniversary division” that allows the user to select a seal layout with a larger print image size.

  In the division pattern selection screen of FIG. 30, buttons for selecting each division pattern are displayed. In the example of FIG. 30, “for two people” is selected as the division pattern, and two users can select and determine the seal layout.

  In step S141, the input receiving unit 312 determines whether a division pattern for selecting a design image has been selected.

  Here, the design image is an image printed in an area other than the area where the print image is arranged on the sticker paper, and the division pattern for selecting the design image is, for example, “for two people” and “anniversary division”. It shall be.

  If it is determined in step S141 that a division pattern for selecting a design image has been selected, that is, if “for two persons” or “anniversary division” is selected as the division pattern, in step S142, the display control unit 311 displays a plurality of design images on the division pattern selection screen and allows the user to select them. Here, it is assumed that “for two people” is selected as the division pattern.

  30 includes a division pattern selection operation screen 651-1 that is operated by the user on the left side of the tablet built-in monitor 131. A split pattern selection operation screen 651-2 operated by the right user on the tablet built-in monitor 131 is displayed.

  Design images 661-1 and 662-1, an OK button 663-1, and a selected design image 664-1 are displayed on the division pattern selection operation screen 651-1.

  As described above, the design images 661-1 and 662-1 are images (out-of-region images) printed in areas other than the area where the print image is arranged on the sticker paper, and are decorated with colors, designs, and words, respectively. Has been. Design images 661-1 and 662-1 are given respective seal layouts.

  In the seal layout of the design image 661-1 shown in FIG. 30, for example, six edited images that have been subjected to graffiti editing by editing work are arranged one by one, in addition to the six edited images, In some cases, one edited image (hereinafter referred to as a selected image) selected by the user from six edited images is enlarged and arranged. The seal layout of the design image 661-1 is also referred to as a special layout.

  The design image 662-1 has a sticker layout in which 6 images, each of which has been expanded, and 6 images which have been reduced, are arranged in a total of 12 images, and 6 images. 12 images are arranged in total, that is, 6 images obtained by reducing each of the edited images and 6 images trimmed in a predetermined area. The seal layout of the design image 662-1 is also referred to as a normal layout. The design image of the normal layout is a design image that allows the user to select the color of the design image, that is, the color of the edge of the sticker paper.

  The OK button 663-1 is a button for determining a design image selected by the user from among the design images 661-1 and 662-1 as a design image printed on the sticker paper to be finally output. is there. The selected design image 664-1 is an image in which an edited image that has been subjected to graffiti editing by an editing operation is arranged on the design image selected by the user. The selected design image 664-1 is displayed in the same size as the sticker sheet that is finally output.

  That is, when the user selects and determines one of the design images 661-1 and 662-1, the seal layout of the seal paper to be finally output is determined. . In the example of FIG. 30, the upper design image of the design image 662-1 is selected and determined, and the corresponding selected design image 664-1 is displayed.

  The division pattern selection operation screen 651-2 displays design images 661-2 and 662-2, an OK button 663-2, and a selected design image 664-2. Since it is the same as the design images 661-1 and 662-1, the OK button 663-1, and the selected design image 664-1 displayed on the screen 651-1, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the example of FIG. 30, the second design image from the lower left of the design image 661-2 is selected and determined, and the corresponding selected design image 664-2 is displayed.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S143, the input reception unit 312 determines whether or not the design image for selecting the edge color of the sticker paper, that is, the design image 662-1 or 662-2 is selected in step S142. judge.

  If it is determined in step S143 that the design image for selecting the edge color of the sticker is selected, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the display control unit 311 causes the tablet built-in monitor 131 to select a selection image that is the design image of the seal layout selected in step S142 and has the edge color corresponding to the captured image. Let the user choose the edge color.

  Here, the shot image represents the image quality such as hue and sharpness that is selected by the user in the shooting process. For example, either “silk” or “light” can be selected. Is done. When “silk” is selected as the image, the captured image obtained in the shooting process is all soft, and when “light” is selected as the image, the captured image is all clear. The image looks like this.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the selection screen for the edge of the sticker paper.

  The selection screen shown in FIG. 31 includes an operation screen 671-1 operated by the left user on the tablet built-in monitor 131 and an operation screen 671 operated by the right user on the tablet built-in monitor 131. -2 is displayed.

  On the operation screen 671-1, an edge selection design image 681 to 684 and an OK button 685 are displayed.

  The edge color selection design images 681 to 684 are the same as the selected design image 664-1 shown in FIG. 30, and the edge color design image suitable for the image selected by the user in the shooting process is as follows. This is an image in which edited images are arranged.

  For example, when “silk” is selected as the image in the shooting process, the colors of the edge selection design images 681 to 684 are white, black, dark pink, and amber, respectively. "Is selected, the edges of the edge selection design images 681 to 684 are white, black, pale pink, and gray, respectively. It should be noted that here, among the border colors of the border color selection design images 681 to 684, white and black are set as default colors, and the other two colors are colors that match the image.

  The OK button 685 determines the edge color selection design image selected by the user as the design image (edge color) printed on the sticker sheet. As a result, the finally output sticker paper has a sense of unity between, for example, six edited images and the edge color.

  Note that a character string representing the model name of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 itself is printed on a predetermined portion of the edge of the sticker sheet to be finally output, but the color of the character string representing the model name is also copied. It may be changed according to.

  On the other hand, on the operation screen 671-2, a selection candidate image 691, an OK button 692, and a determined design image 693 are displayed.

  The selection candidate images 691 are, for example, six edited images, and one of them is selected by the user. The OK button 692 determines one edited image selected by the user as the selected image.

  The determined design image 693 is the same image as the selected design image 664-2 in FIG. However, the selected image determined by the user operating the OK button 692 is displayed in the selected image display area 693a.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 29, if it is determined in step S143 that the design image for selecting the edge color of the sticker paper has not been selected, that is, if the design image of the normal layout has not been selected, step S144 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to step S145.

  If it is determined in step S141 that the division pattern for selecting the design image has not been selected, that is, “3 or 4 people” or “large or small division” is selected as the division pattern. In the case, steps S142 to S144 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S145.

  In the above description, the division patterns for selecting the design image are “for two people” and “for anniversary division”. However, “for three people / for four people” and “large division / subdivision” are used. The design image for selecting the edge color of the sticker paper may be selected as the division pattern for selecting the design image. In this case, the determination process in step S141 is not executed.

  In step S145, the edit processing unit 302 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S140, and the subsequent processes are repeated. If it is determined in step S145 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S146, the edit processing unit 302 ends the display of the screen and ends the reception of the edit input.

  In step S147, the edit processing unit 302 generates layout information that is information about the selected design image and its sticker layout, and saves it in the storage unit 202 together with the print image (edited image) placed on the sticker sheet. (Remember).

  When the process of step S147 ends, the editing process ends, and the process returns to step S5 of FIG.

  In the printing process, on the basis of the saved edited image and layout information, the edited image is printed on a sticker sheet arranged on the design image of the sticker layout indicated by the layout information.

  According to the above processing, a plurality of colors of the edge of the sticker paper corresponding to the shot image are displayed and selected by the user. For example, the sticker paper on which six edited images are arranged and printed is displayed. As a result, the atmosphere of the edited image and the color of the edge of the sticker paper are unified, and as a result, the satisfaction of the user can be further improved.

  In addition to the character string indicating the model name of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 itself, the edge of the sticker paper includes the date and time when the photo sticker creating game was taken, the photo selected in the photo taking process, Characters representing the color of the background image are printed, but the fonts of those characters (handwriting style, Gothic, etc.) are displayed according to the shot image, and the user can select them. Also good.

  In addition, the image is not limited to the image selected in the shooting process. For example, a plurality of colors of the edge of the sticker paper corresponding to the background color of the edited image (the color group of the background image) are displayed, and the user can select them. May be. Specifically, a plurality of combinations of the color selected as the background color of the six edited images and the border color (design image) of the sticker paper corresponding to the most colors are set in advance and displayed. I will let you.

  Further, when the background images of the six edited images are background images of only colors without a pattern or the like, a plurality of colors of the edge of the sticker paper including the pattern are displayed so that the user can select them. May be.

  As a result, the final printed sticker paper has a sense of unity in the atmosphere of the edited image and the color of the edge of the sticker paper. This can be further improved.

  By the way, the above-described series of processes can be executed by hardware or can be executed by software. When the above-described series of processing is executed by software, a program constituting the software is installed from a network or a recording medium.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the recording medium is distributed to distribute the program to the administrator of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1 separately from the main body of the apparatus. Disk), optical disk (including CD-ROM and DVD), magneto-optical disk (including MD (Mini-Disc (registered trademark))), or removable media 205 made of semiconductor memory, etc. The program is composed of a ROM 206 in which a program is recorded and a hard disk included in the storage unit 202, which is distributed to the administrator in a state of being preinstalled in the apparatus main body.

  In the present specification, the step of describing the program recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the processing performed in chronological order according to the described order, but is not necessarily performed in chronological order. It also includes processes that are executed individually.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo sticker production apparatus 201 Control part 301 Image | photographing process part 302 Editing process part 303 Print process part 304 Subsequent customer service process part 311 Display control part 312 Input reception part 313 Composition process part 321 Change part 322 Composition part

Claims (9)

An image editing apparatus that photographs a user as a subject and causes the user to perform editing input on the obtained captured image,
Of the background area that is an area other than the subject in the photographed image, the color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour area of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject, or the image of the photographed image Based on an instruction to change the color of the background area, a change unit that changes the color of the character representing the name of the user and the color of at least a part of the background area;
A synthesis unit that synthesizes a character representing the name of the user whose color has been changed in the contour area in the captured image in which the color of at least a part of the background area has been changed, and
The image composition device, wherein the composition unit composes a character representing a name for each user in each of the outline regions of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the captured image. The change unit changes the color of the character when instructed to change the color of the character, and changes the color of at least a part of the background area to a color corresponding to the changed color of the character. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1. When the change of the color of the background area is instructed, the changing unit changes the color of at least a part of the background area and changes the color of the character to at least a part of the color of the background area. The image editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image editing apparatus is changed to a color corresponding to the color. The image according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the contour regions of the subject corresponding to a plurality of users overlap, the combining unit combines a predetermined figure in the region where the contour regions overlap. Editing device. An input receiving unit for receiving a plurality of user names;
The said synthetic | combination part synthesize | combines the character which represents the name for every said user input to each of the said outline area | region of the said object corresponding to the said several user in the said picked-up image. An image editing apparatus according to claim 1. The input receiving unit receives a correction input of the user's name;
The image editing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the synthesizing unit synthesizes a character representing the corrected name of the user in the contour region of the subject corresponding to the user in the photographed image. A display control unit for displaying a plurality of sample images in which different character strings are combined in the contour region of the model image obtained by photographing the model as a subject;
The synthesizing unit synthesizes the character string corresponding to the sample image selected by the user among the plurality of displayed sample images with the contour region in the captured image,
The image editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the character string includes the name of the user. An image editing method of an image editing apparatus for photographing a user as a subject and allowing the user to perform editing input on the obtained captured image,
Of the background area that is an area other than the subject in the photographed image, the color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour area of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject, or the image of the photographed image Based on an instruction to change the color of the background area, the color of the character representing the name of the user and the color of at least a part of the background area are changed,
Combining the character representing the name of the user whose color has been changed with the contour region in the captured image in which the color of at least a part of the background region has been changed,
An image editing method in which a character representing a name for each user is combined with each of the contour regions of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the photographed image. A program for causing a computer to execute a process of photographing a user as a subject and causing the user to perform editing input on the obtained captured image,
Of the background area that is an area other than the subject in the photographed image, the color of the character representing the name of the user combined with the contour area of a predetermined width along the contour of the subject, or the image of the photographed image Based on an instruction to change the color of the background area, the color of the character representing the name of the user and the color of at least a part of the background area are changed,
Causing the computer to execute a process including a step of synthesizing characters representing the name of the user whose color has been changed in the contour area in the captured image in which at least a part of the color of the background area has been changed,
A program in which a character representing a name for each user is combined with each of the outline regions of the subject corresponding to the plurality of users in the photographed image.

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