JPH04301304A - Lighting operation simulation device and studio operation simulation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simulate operation of lighting in a lighting space. CONSTITUTION:A mimic shape in a lighting space is set in a mimic shape setting means 1. A position, irradiating direction and an irradiating angle of a lighting equipment for lighting inside the lighting space are set in a lighting setting means 2. In a display means 5 from these set contents, a picture in the lighting space is displayed and also simultaneously displaying an irradiation range of the lighting equipment. At the time of setting the lighting, a lighting condition of the lighting equipment of performing the setting can be easily grasped by simultaneously displaying the irradiation range of the lighting equipment.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[Object of the invention]

0002

[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a lighting operation simulation device and a studio operation simulation device for simulating on a computer lighting setting work and camera setting work for program production performed in a lighting space such as a studio of a broadcasting station. This invention relates to a simulation device.

0003

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When producing a program, a broadcasting station holds meetings in advance regarding the shape and position of the set in the lighting space, the lighting conditions for the set, camera work for photographing the set, etc. Those meetings are
Program producers, set designers, lighting designers, TV cameramen, and other personnel use their experience to carry out the work based on set drawings and storyboards.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] As mentioned above, based on the drawings and storyboards of the set, the position of the set, the state of lighting, etc.
Meetings regarding camera work, etc. are held between each person in charge based on their experience, but due to the differences in the images held by each person in charge, it took a very long time to unify the images, making it impossible to conduct meetings efficiently. Furthermore, since the actual conditions cannot be reproduced even after a meeting is held, in the studio setting, settings such as set position, lighting conditions, camera work, etc. must be repeated through trial and error, which takes a long time to make adjustments. The operational efficiency of the studio was poor.

[0005] Conventionally, there has been no device that simulates the operation of lighting and cameras in an illuminated space. Also, when considering performing simulations on a computer, etc., by inputting and setting the shape of the lighting space, lighting conditions, and camera conditions to the computer, it is possible to display a simulated image based on those input settings. Become. However, the lighting conditions and camera conditions cannot be confirmed until they are simulated, so when inputting and setting the lighting conditions and camera conditions, it is necessary to understand the lighting conditions such as the irradiation range of the lighting equipment and the camera conditions such as the shooting range of the camera. It is difficult to

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to simulate the operation of lighting and cameras in a lighting space, and in particular, it is possible to grasp the setting status when setting the lighting status and camera status. It is an object of the present invention to provide a lighting operation simulation device and a studio operation simulation device that can be easily configured.

[Configuration of the invention]

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention according to claim 1 provides a simulated shape setting means for setting a simulated shape in an illumination space, and a position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of a lighting fixture that illuminates the illumination space. and display means for simultaneously displaying an image of the illumination space set by the simulated shape setting means and an irradiation range of the lighting equipment set by the lighting setting means. be.

[0009] The invention according to claim 2 includes: a simulated shape setting means for setting a simulated shape within the illumination space; an illumination setting means for setting the position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of a lighting fixture that illuminates the illumination space; camera setting means for setting a viewpoint position, shooting target position, and angle of view of a camera for photographing the interior of the illumination space; and displaying an image of the interior of the illumination space set by the simulated shape setting means; illumination display control means for simultaneously displaying the irradiation range of the lighting equipment set by the above, and displaying an image within the illumination space set by the simulated shape setting means, and photographing by the camera set by the camera setting means; camera display control means for simultaneously displaying a range; display means for displaying an image by the illumination display control means or an image by the camera display control means; and a display means for selecting illumination settings or camera settings and displaying them on the display means. The apparatus further includes a function selection means for switching between the image produced by the illumination display control means and the image produced by the camera display control means.

0010

[Operation] In the invention of claim 1, the simulated shape setting means
Set up a simulated shape in the lighting space. With the lighting setting means,
Set the position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of the lighting equipment that illuminates the lighting space. Based on these settings, the display means displays an image within the illumination space and simultaneously displays the irradiation range of the lighting fixture.

In the second aspect of the invention, the simulated shape setting means sets the simulated shape in the illumination space. The lighting setting means sets the position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of a lighting fixture that illuminates the interior of the lighting space. The camera setting means sets the viewpoint position, photographing target position, and angle of view of the camera for photographing the interior of the illumination space. When the illumination setting is selected by the function selection means, the illumination display control means causes the display means to display an image within the illumination space and simultaneously display the irradiation range of the lighting equipment. Further, when camera settings are selected by the function selection means, the camera display control means causes the display means to display an image within the illumination space and simultaneously display the photographing range of the camera.

0012

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The structure of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, the inside of a studio of a broadcasting station is simulated as the illumination space.

FIG. 1 shows the general configuration of a simulation device, which includes a simulation shape setting means 1 for setting the three-dimensional shape of a studio and a set installed in the studio;
A lighting setting means 2 that sets the position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of lighting equipment that illuminates the inside of the studio; a camera setting means 3 that sets the viewpoint position, target point position, and angle of view of a camera that photographs the inside of the studio; A simulation means 4 that creates an image of the inside of the studio taken by a camera according to the settings of the shape setting means 1, the illumination setting means 2, and the camera setting means 3; and a display means 5 that displays the image created by the simulation means 4. It is equipped with

The simulation means 4 includes a lighting display control means 4a that displays the image of the studio set by the simulated shape setting means 1 and simultaneously displays the irradiation range of the lighting equipment set by the lighting setting means 2. function and
It has the function of a camera display control means 4b that displays an image of the inside of the studio set by the simulated shape setting means 1 and simultaneously displays the photographing range of the camera set by the camera setting means 3.

[0016] Also provided is a function selection means 6 for selecting lighting settings or camera settings and switching between the image displayed on the display means 5 by the illumination display control means 4a and the image produced by the camera display control means 4b. .

FIG. 2 shows a specific configuration of a simulation apparatus having the above functions, which includes the simulated shape setting means 1, illumination setting means 2, camera setting means 3, illumination display control means 4a and camera display control means 4b. Each function of the simulation means 4 having the following functions is provided as software. 11 in the figure is a CPU module that performs arithmetic processing based on software;
The module 11 is connected through a bus line 12 to a memory 13 for storing the progress of processing, and a hard disk unit 14 for storing programs and data. A keyboard 15 serves as a function selection means 6 for inputting various data such as shape data, camera data, lighting conditions, and selecting lighting settings and camera settings.
It is connected to the bus line 12 via. Furthermore, 1
7 is a monitor of the display means 4, on which image data stored in a video memory 18 connected to the bus line 12 is displayed.

Next, the overall simulation method will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Shape data, illumination data, and camera data are input, and shape settings, illumination settings, and camera settings are performed, respectively (steps 1, 2, and 3).

The shape data to be input includes the shape of the studio, the shape and position of the set installed in this studio, and the like. Further, the lighting data includes the selection of lighting equipment in the studio, the horizontal and vertical positions of the lighting equipment, the irradiation direction, the irradiation angle, the dimming level, the focus level, etc. Further, the camera data includes the viewpoint position of the camera, the shooting target point position, the angle of view, that is, the display mode (described later) (actual shooting with the camera, for example, close-up, bust shot, waist shot, etc.). These data can be input using the keyboard 15, a mouse, a digitizer, etc. (not shown), and if a set of data is compiled into a database, it can be input from that database.

Furthermore, the setting status is displayed on the monitor 17. An example of the display screen of the monitor 17 is shown in FIG. It is divided into. Then, the plane, front, and side surfaces of the set are displayed on the plane display section 21, the front display section 22, and the side display section 23, respectively.

When the shape, lighting, and camera are set (step 4), the function of the simulation means 4 simulates an image of the inside of the studio taken by the camera (step 5). ).

The simulated image is displayed on the camera screen display section 24 of the monitor 17 shown in FIG. Illumination data is also added to the display on the camera screen display section 24, resulting in a display close to the actual photographed image.

Furthermore, even after the simulation results are displayed on the camera screen display section 24, the illumination data and camera data can be reset (step 6). The image after the settings have been changed is displayed on the camera screen display section 24.

[0025] Therefore, by using this simulation device in a program production meeting, it is possible to check the set position, lighting conditions, camera work, etc. on the monitor 17, and it is possible to accurately display the image of the person in charge and to help others. You can have a meeting with the person in charge, easily unify the image of each person in charge, and conduct the meeting efficiently. Also,
Since it is possible to simulate the situation in the actual studio, time spent on trial and error at the studio can be omitted, and the operational efficiency of the studio can be improved.

Next, FIGS. 5 and 6 regarding lighting settings
Explain with reference to.

This lighting setting is performed by the lighting setting operator after the shape of the studio has been input and set, and the lighting setting operator uses the keyboard 1 as the function selection means 6.
Select and specify the lighting setting mode using the numeric keypad 5.

As a result, the input and set shape data in the studio is read, and an image as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the monitor 17 (steps 11 and 12). Note that this image may be displayed on the camera screen display section 24 within the monitor 17 or on the entire surface of the monitor 17.

When the position, irradiation direction, irradiation angle, etc. of the lighting fixture are input (step 13), the function of the lighting display control means 4a displays the position 31 of the lighting fixture in a conical shape in the image shown in FIG. The irradiation direction range 32 shown in
and the irradiation surface range 33 are displayed at the same time (step 14).
.

[0030] Therefore, from this image, it is possible to easily grasp the illumination condition of the lighting fixture for which settings are being made, and the desired illumination condition can be obtained by changing the settings as necessary (step 15). .

[0031] Furthermore, by inputting and setting illuminance data, parts where the irradiation surface ranges 33 of multiple lighting fixtures overlap and the illuminance is high may be displayed in different colors according to the illuminance value. The lighting conditions can be easily set.

Next, camera settings will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

This camera setting is performed by the camera setting operator after the shape of the studio has been inputted or the lighting condition has been inputted and set. The camera setting mode is specified using the numeric keys on the keyboard 15.

As a result, the input and set shape data in the studio is read and an image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the monitor 17 (steps 21 and 22). At this time,
Even if the lighting settings have been made previously, the image shown in FIG. 5 is switched from the lighting setting image to the camera setting image. Note that this image is displayed on the camera screen display section 2 in the monitor 17.
4 or the entire surface of the monitor 17.

Then, the viewpoint position of the camera, the shooting target point position, and the display mode are input and set (step 23). This display mode uses terms that are actually used, such as full figure, knee shot, waist shot, bust shot, close-up, loose shot, group shot, two shot, and one shot.

Then, by the function of the camera display control means 4b, in the image shown in FIG. Square line c is displayed at the same time (step 24).

Therefore, the camera settings can be easily understood from this image, and the desired camera settings can be obtained by changing the settings as necessary (step 25).

The flat display section 21, front display section 22, and side display section 23 of the monitor 17 shown in FIG. An angle of view line c connecting the four corners of the frame p is displayed, and an image taken by the camera is displayed on the camera screen display section 24.

As mentioned above, when setting the lighting,
By selecting the lighting setting mode, the irradiation range of the lighting equipment can be simultaneously displayed on the display inside the studio. Also, when setting up the camera, the angle of view of the camera can be displayed simultaneously on the display inside the studio by setting the camera setting mode. , each setting task can be easily performed.

Moreover, by selecting the lighting setting or camera setting mode, the corresponding lighting setting image or camera setting image is displayed exclusively, so that setting tasks are not mixed, and each setting task is can be done smoothly.

Note that, as described above, images for lighting setting work and images for camera setting work may not only be displayed on the monitor 17, but may also be outputted as a printout or the like.

[0042]

According to the invention as claimed in claim 1, by setting the simulated shape in the lighting space and setting the lighting state for illuminating the lighting space, the display can be simulated and displayed in the same way as the situation in the actual lighting space. Moreover, when setting the lighting, the irradiation range of the lighting equipment can be displayed at the same time, so you can easily understand the lighting status of the lighting equipment you are setting, and make settings easily. can.

According to the invention of claim 2, by setting the simulated shape in the illumination space, setting the illumination state for illuminating the inside of the illumination space, and setting the camera state for photographing the inside of the illumination space, it is possible to set the simulated shape in the illumination space. In addition, by selecting the lighting setting task using the function selection means, a dedicated image that simultaneously displays the irradiation range of the lighting equipment can be displayed, and the camera By selecting the setting task, a dedicated image that simultaneously displays the shooting range of the camera is displayed, so there is no mixing of setting tasks, and each setting task can be performed smoothly.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a simulation apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a specific configuration of the device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart diagram of the overall simulation.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen when setting illumination.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of simulation when setting illumination.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of settings such as a camera viewpoint position and a shooting target point position.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of simulation during camera settings.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Simulated shape setting means 2. Lighting setting means 3 Camera setting means 4a Lighting display control means 4b Camera display control means 5 Display means 6 Function selection means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A simulated shape setting means for setting a simulated shape in an illumination space, an illumination setting means for setting a position, an irradiation direction, and an irradiation angle of a lighting fixture that illuminates the illumination space, and the simulated shape setting means 1. A lighting operation simulation device comprising display means for simultaneously displaying an image of the lighting space set by the lighting setting means and an irradiation range of the lighting equipment set by the lighting setting means. 2. A simulated shape setting means for setting a simulated shape within the illumination space; a lighting setting means for setting the position, irradiation direction, and irradiation angle of a lighting fixture illuminating the illumination space; camera setting means for setting the viewpoint position, shooting target position, and angle of view of the camera to be photographed; and displaying an image in the illumination space set by the simulated shape setting means, and illumination set by the illumination setting means. illumination display control means for simultaneously displaying the irradiation range of the fixture, displaying an image within the illumination space set by the simulated shape setting means, and simultaneously displaying the photographing range of the camera set by the camera setting means; camera display control means; display means for displaying an image by the illumination display control means or an image by the camera display control means; and illumination display control means for selecting illumination settings or camera settings and displaying the images on the display means. What is claimed is: 1. A studio operation simulation device comprising: a function selection means for switching between an image produced by the camera display control means and an image produced by the camera display control means.