JP7320253B2 - Storyboard production device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus and program for creating a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content.

In the production of movies and CG animation, paper storyboards (storyboards) are used as a tool for establishing a vague image of the work and integrating various ideas (see Fig. 21). The storyboard contains a description of the situation using lines and storyboards, as well as various specifications (colors, movements, etc.) during filming and animation creation. It is also used as a place for multiple animators to share images.

However, the paper storyboard lacks interactivity and is inconvenient in that it is difficult to modify or change the content.

Therefore, techniques for producing CG animation using a computer have been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1, Non-Patent Document 1, etc.).
Patent Literature 1 discloses a system for producing a CG animation according to instruction information of a moving picture storyboard.
Non-Patent Document 1 discloses software capable of supporting everything from storyboard creation to animation.

JP 2006-221489 A Homepage of ToonBoom Animation inc., https://toonboom.co.jp/

However, with the technique of Patent Document 1, it is not possible to describe additional information for each cut (dialogue, description of the situation by way of storyboards, other specified items, etc.), which could naturally be described in a paper storyboard. With the technique of Non-Patent Document 1, it is possible to describe additional information for a single cut, but it is not possible to describe additional information while simultaneously displaying a plurality of cuts. In addition, with the techniques of Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1, it is not possible to describe information on the relationship between cuts, which could be easily described in a paper storyboard by writing on paper with a writing instrument.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides a storyboard creation apparatus and program capable of creating storyboards using a computer without impairing the convenience of paper storyboards.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a storyboard production device of the present invention is a device for producing a storyboard that is a design drawing of video content, wherein for each cut of the video content, an image of the cut and an addition a cut information input function for inputting information; and a cut split information display function capable of displaying the images and additional information input by the cut information input function in chronological order by arranging them in one line along with the number of each cut. , wherein the additional information includes information on a performance plan, camera work and time.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a storyboard production device for producing a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content, the program comprising: a cut information input step of inputting an image of the cut and additional information for each cut, and the images and additional information input by the cut information input step are arranged in one line together with the number of each cut and displayed in a plurality of lines in chronological order. and a cut split information display step, wherein the additional information includes information on the action plan of the object, camera work and time.

According to the storyboard creation apparatus of the present invention, a storyboard can be created using a computer without impairing the convenience of a paper storyboard.
According to the program of the present invention, the storyboard creation apparatus of the present invention can be realized by installing and executing the program in a computer.

1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a storyboard creation device according to an embodiment; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a storyboard creation device according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation contents of the storyboard production device of one embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the details of a cut information input step in the flow of FIG. 3; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the details of a cut information display step in the flow of FIG. 3; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an initial screen of the storyboard creation device of one embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a new project creation screen of the storyboard production device of one embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a new scene creation screen of the storyboard production device of one embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a basic operation screen of the storyboard creation device of one embodiment; FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a basic operation screen; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example of the basic operation screen; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing yet another display example of the basic operation screen; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a cut image specifying function (first specifying function) is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example when the cut image specifying function (first specifying function) is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example when a cut image specifying function (second specifying function) is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example when the cut image specifying function (second specifying function) is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the basic operation screen after execution of the second designated function; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the basic operation screen when cuts are not associated with each other; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the basic operation screen after the cuts are associated; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a digital storyboard produced by the storyboard producing apparatus of one embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a paper storyboard;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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As shown in FIG. 1 , the storyboard creation device 10 has an input unit 11 , a processing unit 12 , a storage unit 13 and an output unit 14 . The storyboard production apparatus 10 is realized by installing and executing the program 15 according to the present invention on a general-purpose computer. The program 15 is stored (installed) in the storage unit 13 . A tablet terminal can be given as an example of a general-purpose computer used in the storyboard production device 10 .

The input unit 11 is a functional block for inputting data to the storyboard production apparatus 10 from the outside. In the case of a tablet terminal, a touch display, a microphone, etc. constitute the input unit 11 .

The storage unit 13 is a functional block that stores data and programs. In the case of a tablet terminal, an SSD (Solid State Drive) constitutes the storage unit 12 .

The processing unit 12 is a functional block that reads and executes instructions fetched from the storage unit 13 . Various functions of the storyboard production apparatus 10 (see FIG. 2) are realized by the processing unit 12 executing the program 15 according to the present invention.

The output unit 14 is a functional block that outputs the processed data to the outside of the storyboard production device 10 . In the case of a tablet terminal, a touch display, a speaker, and the like constitute the output unit 14 . The output unit 14 can transmit data to an external device such as a printer or server. Therefore, the digital storyboard (see FIG. 20) produced by the storyboard producing apparatus 10 can be uploaded to a server and shared with other workers, or can be printed out on paper using a printer.

As shown in FIG. 2, the storyboard production device 10 has a cut information input function F1 and a cut split information display function F2.

The cut information input function F1 is a function for inputting an image and additional information of each cut of video content. The additional information includes information about the object's motion plan, camerawork and time.

The cut split information display function F2 is a function for arranging the images and the additional information input by the cut information input function F1 in one line and displaying them in chronological order in multiple lines. A digital storyboard (see FIG. 20) having the same function as a paper storyboard is displayed on the touch display (output unit 14) of the storyboard production device 10 by the cut split information display function F2.

The cut split information display function F2 has a cut image display function F21.

The cut image display function F21 is a function for displaying an image of each cut in the picture portion of the digital storyboard (FIG. 20).

The cut image display function F21 has a first display function F211 and a second display function F212.

The first display function F211 is a function that makes it possible to display a series of images OP (see FIGS. 11 and 12) that are continuously displayed within each cut.
The second display function F212 is a function (sub-cut image display function) for displaying a plurality of sub-cut images constituting one cut in chronological order.

The cut information input function F1 has a cut image designation function F11.

The cut image specifying function F11 is a function for specifying an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display function F21.

The cut image specifying function F11 has a first specifying function F111 and a second specifying function F112.

The first designation function F111 is continuously displayed in each cut by translating the frame region FR (see FIG. 13) within the designation target image SP (see FIG. 13) having a size of one frame or more. This is a function of designating a series of images OP (see FIG. 11).

The second specifying function F112 is to continuously display in each cut by enlarging or reducing the frame area FR (see FIG. 15) within the specified target image SP (see FIG. 15) having a size of one frame or more. This is a function to specify a series of images.

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Next, the operation of the storyboard production apparatus 10 configured as described above will be described based on the flow of FIGS. 3 to 5. FIG. These flows show the flow of processing when the processing unit 12 executes the program 15 according to the present invention.

The flow shown in FIG. 3 consists of a cut information input step S1 and a cut split information display step S2.
The cut information input step S1 is a step for inputting an image and additional information of each cut of video content. The additional information includes information about the object's motion plan, camerawork and time.

The cut split information display function step S2 is a function of arranging the images and additional information input in the cut information input step S1 in one line along with the number of each cut and displaying them in multiple lines in chronological order. A digital storyboard (see FIG. 20) having the same function as the paper storyboard is displayed on the touch display (output unit 14) of the storyboard production device 10 by the cut split information display step S2.

The cut split information display step S2 has a cut image display step S21 shown in FIG. The cut image display step S21 is a step of displaying an image of each cut in the picture portion of the digital storyboard (see FIG. 20).

The cut image display step S21 has a first display step S211, a second display step S212 and a branch step S213.

The first display step S211 is a step that makes it possible to display a series of images OP (see FIGS. 11 and 12) that are continuously displayed within each cut.
The second display step S212 is a step of displaying a plurality of sub-cut images constituting one cut in chronological order (sub-cut image display step).
The branching step S213 is a step of selecting execution of the first display step S211 or execution of the second display step S212.

The cut information input step S1 has a cut image designation step S11 shown in FIG.

The cut image specifying step S11 is a function for specifying an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display step S21.

The cut image specifying step S11 includes a first specifying step S111, a second specifying step S112, and a branching step S113.

In the first specifying step S111, the frame area FR (see FIG. 13) is translated in the specified target image SP (see FIG. 13) having a size of one frame or more, so that it is continuously displayed in each cut. This is the step of designating a series of images OP (see FIG. 11).

In the second specifying step S112, the frame area FR (see FIG. 15) is enlarged or reduced in the specified target image SP (see FIG. 15) having a size of one frame or more, so that the frame area FR (see FIG. 15) is continuously displayed within each cut. This is a step of designating a series of images to be displayed.
The branching step S113 is a step of selecting execution of the first designated step S111 or execution of the second designated step S112.

Next, specific operation contents of the storyboard production apparatus 10 configured as described above will be exemplified.

When the storyboard production device 10 is activated, an initial screen G1 shown in FIG. The initial screen G1 displays an existing project file PF, a button B1 for creating a new project, a button B2 for editing such as deleting a project and changing the order of projects, and the like. When the button B1 is clicked, a new project creation screen G2 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the output unit 14. FIG.

The new project creation screen G2 includes an input box IB1 for specifying information necessary for creating a work such as a video, such as a title, a memo to be left as a document, an aspect ratio for setting the screen ratio, a frame rate, etc. IB2, selection boxes SE1 to SE4 and an enter button B3 are displayed. The selection box SE1 allows the user to specify the aspect ratio of the frame. A selection box SE2 allows the number of seconds of the frame to be specified. By using the selection box SE3, it is possible to exchange the description columns such as the effect plan, contents and lines, and the output result column. With the selection box SE4, it is possible to assign a continuous cut number to scenes divided by part division or scene division. When necessary items are specified on the new project creation screen G2 and the decision button B3 is clicked, a new project can be created, and the new scene creation screen G3 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

The new scene creation screen G3 is a screen used for part division and scene division. A scene name input box IB3, a memo input box IB4, and an OK button B4 are displayed on the new scene creation screen G3. When necessary information is entered on the new scene creation screen G3 and the decision button B4 is clicked, a new scene can be created, and the basic operation screen G4 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.

The basic operation screen G4 is a screen for performing basic operations when creating a digital storyboard (see FIG. 20), that is, an operation for inputting an image and additional information for each cut of a scene that constitutes video content. is. On the basic operation screen G4, basic operations for each cut and writing operations using a stylus pen or the like can be performed.

The basic operation screen G4 displays a cut information input field IR for inputting cut images CP and additional information AD in a line along with the cut numbers Cn. In this example, the display area of the number Cn, the input area IR1 of the image CP, and the input area of the additional information AD are arranged in order from the left end of the display line of the cut information input field IR. The input area for the additional information AD is divided into an input area IR2 for describing lines, an input area IR3 for describing the contents of the image CP, and an input area IR4 for designating cut times and the like.

A plus button B4, an analog stopwatch button B5, a digital stopwatch button B6, etc. are displayed in the input area IR4, and a cut information input field IR is added each time the plus button B4 is clicked. As shown in FIG. 10, the basic operation screen G4 can display a plurality of lines of cut information input fields IR in chronological order.

When the analog stopwatch button B5 is clicked, an analog stopwatch image ST is displayed as shown in FIG. 11, and the number of seconds for cutting can be easily specified by operating the second hand of the analog stopwatch image AS. .

When the digital stopwatch button B6 is clicked, a digital stopwatch image DS is displayed as shown in FIG. 12, and the number of seconds for cutting can be easily specified by operating the numeric buttons of the digital stopwatch image DS. can.

As described above, according to the storyboard production apparatus 10, the additional information AD can be described while simultaneously displaying the images CP of a plurality of cuts on the basic operation screen G4. In addition, information on the relationship between cuts can be easily described by operating on the basic operation screen G4.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a first designation button B7 and a first designation button B8 are displayed in the input area IR4.

When the first designation button B7 is clicked, a selection screen (not shown) for selecting a designation target image is displayed. When the designation target image is selected on the selection screen, the selected image is displayed as illustrated in FIG. A first designation screen G5 including a designation target image SP is displayed. A frame region FR for one frame is superimposed and displayed on the designation target image SP. The frame region FR can be translated vertically, horizontally, and obliquely by a drag operation. The initial position of the ream region FR is the upper left corner of the specified target image SP. Can be specified as a continuation image.

For example, as exemplified in FIG. 14, when the frame region FR is moved downward by about two frames from the initial position, a sequence of images OP continuously displayed within one cut is the initial position of the frame region FR. An image of about three frames in the vertical direction including the area is specified. A creation determination button B9 is displayed on the first designation screen G5, and when the creation determination button B9 is clicked, the image OP of the designated area of approximately three frames is determined as the cut image CP. 11 and 12 show a display example of the image CP (OP) in this case as the image CP of the cut with number C1.

In this way, by translating the frame region FR within the designation target image SP having a size of one frame or more, it is possible to designate a series of images OP that are continuously displayed within one cut. It is possible to arbitrarily change the image of the cut to the situation necessary for instructing various operations of the camera such as pan, flow, screen motion, and pull.

Also, when the second designation button B8 is clicked, a selection screen (not shown) for selecting a designation target image is displayed. A second designation screen G6 including the specified designation target image SP is displayed. A frame region FR for one frame is superimposed and displayed on the designation target image SP. The frame area FR can be enlarged/reduced by dragging the four sides and four corners. The initial area of the frame area FR is the upper left corner area of the specified target image SP, and by enlarging/reducing the frame area FR from there, the enlarged/reduced area of the frame area FR is continuously displayed within one cut. can be specified as a sequence of images to be

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 16, when the frame region FR is expanded downward by three frames and to the right by a little more than one frame, the frame region An image of a region of just over 6 frames including the initial region of FR is specified. A creation determination button B9 is displayed on the second designation screen G6, and when the creation determination button B9 is clicked, the image OP of the designated area of a little over 6 frames is determined as the cut image CP. FIG. 17 shows a display example of the image OP in this case as the image CP of the cut with number C9.

In this way, by enlarging/reducing the frame area FR within the designated target image SP having a size of one frame or more, it is possible to designate a series of images OP that are continuously displayed within one cut. , zoom, track-up, and track-back.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the basic operation screen G4 displays an association switch SW for associating the images CP of the cuts before and after as the image CP of the same cut. In the example of FIG. 18, since all the association switches SW are set to OFF, five cuts numbered C1 to C5 each having only one image CP are displayed on the basic operation screen G4. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 19, two association switches SW existing between the cut of number C3 in FIG. The images CP of the two cuts of C2 are associated as the image of the cut of number C3.

In this way, by associating the images CP of the cuts that are adjacent in time series with each other to form the images CP of the same cut, the images CP of the originally separate cuts are connected, and the images in the same cut (sub-cuts) are connected. image) can be displayed continuously as CP. This makes it possible to indicate that the cut is not a single but continuous cut when creating a digital storyboard (see FIG. 20), displaying a moving image, or creating a PDF.

It is possible to accurately grasp the information of the cut before and after, and to describe the flow and continuity, insert pictures, etc. At the same time, it is possible to set the number of seconds for cutting using a stopwatch function or the like. This setting can be arbitrarily performed while the cut image CP is being created, rather than being set at the timing when the user edits later.
It is possible to replace the current work on paper with a digital work method without losing the continuity and relevance of the vertical relationship, such as the operation status and text information in the picture for each cut of the storyboard work that is currently done on paper. .
In order for users such as directors and directors to describe and set camera actions and operations, the size of the display and drawing area can be arbitrarily set. Parts that are not displayed on the camera can be examined in detail, and it is easy to visually recognize and grasp the relative positional relationship from the normal camera aspect and position.
It is possible to operate even in the middle of the work, and in the work stage, the work can be redone at an arbitrary timing without starting the cut from the beginning, and the change of the user's intention is always reflected immediately, hindering the rumination and improvement of ideas. do not.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment. For example, in the above example, a tablet terminal was given as an example of a general-purpose computer used in the storyboard production apparatus 10, but a notebook personal computer or a desktop personal computer may also be used.

10 storyboard production device 11 input unit 12 processing unit 13 storage unit 14 output unit 15 program AD additional information CP image Cn number F1 cut information input function F11 cut image designation function F111 first designation function F112 second designation function F2 cut division information Display function FR Frame area G1 Initial screen G2 New project creation screen G3 New scene creation screen G4 Basic operation screen IR Cut information input field IR1 Input area IR2 Input area IR3 Input area IR4 Input area OP Sequence of images SP Specified target image S1 Cut Information input step S11 Cut image designation step S2 Cut split information display step S21 Cut image display step

Claims (6)

A device for creating a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content,
a cut information input function for inputting an image and additional information for each cut of the video content;
a cut split information display function capable of displaying the images and additional information input by the cut information input function in chronological order in multiple lines along with the number of each cut,
The additional information includes information about an object's action plan, camera work and time,
The cut split information display function is
It has a cut image display function that displays the image of each cut,
The cut image display function is
It is possible to display a series of images that are displayed continuously in each cut,
The cut information input function is
having a cut image designation function for designating an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display function,
The cut image specification function is
1. A storyboard production apparatus characterized in that it is possible to designate a series of images to be continuously displayed in each cut by moving a frame area within a designation target image having a size of one frame or more. A device for creating a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content,
a cut information input function for inputting an image and additional information for each cut of the video content;
a cut split information display function capable of displaying the images and additional information input by the cut information input function in chronological order in multiple lines along with the number of each cut,
The additional information includes information about an object's action plan, camera work and time,
The cut split information display function is
It has a cut image display function that displays the image of each cut,
The cut image display function is
It is possible to display a series of images that are displayed continuously in each cut,
The cut information input function is
having a cut image designation function for designating an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display function,
The cut image specification function is
A storyboard production device capable of specifying a series of images to be continuously displayed in each cut by enlarging or reducing a frame area within a specified target image having a size of one frame or more. The cut split information display function is
It has a cut image display function that displays the image of each cut,
The cut image display function is
3. The storyboard production device according to claim 1, further comprising a sub-cut image display function for displaying a plurality of sub-cut images constituting one cut in chronological order. A program for causing a computer to function as a storyboard production device for producing a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content,
a cut information input step for inputting an image and additional information of each cut of the video content;
a cut split information display step for arranging the images and additional information input in the cut information input step along with the number of each cut in one line and displaying them in a plurality of lines in chronological order;
The additional information includes information about an object's action plan, camera work and time,
The cut split information display step includes:
having a cut image display step for displaying an image of each cut,
The cut image display step includes:
It is possible to display a series of images that are displayed continuously in each cut,
The cut information input step includes:
a cut image specifying step for specifying an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display function;
The cut image specifying step includes:
A program characterized in that it is possible to specify a series of images to be continuously displayed in each cut by moving a frame area within a specified target image having a size of one frame or more. A program for causing a computer to function as a storyboard production device for producing a storyboard that serves as a blueprint for video content,
a cut information input step for inputting an image and additional information of each cut of the video content;
a cut split information display step for arranging the images and additional information input in the cut information input step along with the number of each cut in one line and displaying them in a plurality of lines in chronological order;
The additional information includes information about an object's action plan, camera work and time,
The cut split information display step includes:
having a cut image display step for displaying an image of each cut,
The cut image display step includes:
It is possible to display a series of images that are displayed continuously in each cut,
The cut information input step includes:
a cut image designation step for designating an image of each cut to be displayed by the cut image display step;
The cut image specifying step includes:
A program characterized in that it is possible to specify a series of images to be continuously displayed in each cut by enlarging or reducing a frame area within a specified target image having a size of one frame or more. The cut split information display step includes:
having a cut image display step for displaying an image of each cut,
The cut image display step includes:
6. The program according to claim 4, further comprising a sub-cut image display step of displaying a plurality of sub-cut images constituting one cut in chronological order.