Photographing device and photographing method

Abstract

To enable the stereoscopic effect of a subject that shows up in an image to be appropriately expressed.SOLUTION: A photographing device in one aspect of the present technology comprises: a first light source unit that has a first light source in the inside and irradiates a user taking a picture in a photographing space; a second light source unit that has a second light source and a chromatic permeable material and irradiates a user with light having passed through the permeable material from a different direction than the first light source unit; and a photographing part for photographing the user as a subject. The present technology can be applied to a photograph creation gaming machine that provides a series of games for printing photographed images to sticker paper.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present technology relates to an imaging device and an imaging method, and more particularly to an imaging device and an imaging method that enable appropriate expression of the three-dimensional effect of a subject captured in an image. [Background technology]

[0002] The saturation of an image captured by a camera or the like is adjusted by image processing such as tone curve adjustment, gamma correction, screen composition, etc. By adjusting the saturation, it becomes possible to express a three-dimensional effect in a captured image in which, for example, a person is shown as a subject.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for recognizing the skin color of a person in an image and performing color analysis. In the technology described in Patent Document 1, the degree to which the skin color is blue is specified by color analysis, and a process is performed to emphasize the blue color. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-211580 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When trying to use image processing to express a color tone that does not exist in the original image, the gradation of the entire image may become unnatural due to tones being inverted or the like.

[0006] The present technology has been made in view of these circumstances, and is intended to enable the three-dimensional effect of a subject captured in an image to be appropriately expressed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An imaging device according to one aspect of the present technology includes a first light source unit having a first light source therein and illuminating a user being photographed in a photography space, a second light source unit having a second light source and a colored transparent material therein and illuminating the user from a direction different from that of the first light source unit with light that has passed through the transparent material, and an imaging section that photographs the user as a subject.

[0008] In one aspect of the present technology, a user being photographed in a photographing space is illuminated with light from a first light source unit having a first light source inside, and the user is illuminated from a direction different from that of the first light source unit with light that has passed through a transparent material from a second light source unit having a second light source and a colored transparent material inside, and the user is photographed by a photographing unit with the user as a subject. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present technology, it is possible to appropriately express the three-dimensional effect of a subject appearing in an image. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a photo sticker creating device according to an embodiment of the present technology; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the front configuration of an imaging unit. [Diagram 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the external configuration of an upper strobe unit. [Figure 4] 4 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of an upper strobe unit with the cover removed; FIG. [Diagram 5] 13 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a lower box strobe unit. FIG. [Figure 6] 13 is a side view showing an example of the internal configuration of the lower box strobe unit. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a strobe light emitting unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing how strobe light is emitted. [Figure 9]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image showing two users. [Figure 10] 1A to 1C are diagrams showing examples of how to attach a colored film. [Figure 11] 13A to 13C are diagrams showing other examples of how to attach a colored film. [Figure 12] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing yet another example of how to attach a colored film. [Figure 13] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a photo sticker creating device; [Figure 14] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the photo sticker creating device; [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a background portion on the shooting space side; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present technology will be described in the following order. 1. Photo sticker creation device configuration 2. Configuration of the imaging section 3. Example of using colored film as a strobe light source 4. Example of using colored film as a constant light source 5. Internal structure of the photo sticker creation device 6. Variations

[0012] <Configuration of the photo sticker creation device> FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a photo sticker creating device according to an embodiment of the present technology.

[0013] The photo sticker creating device 1 is a game machine that provides a photo creating game. The photo sticker creating device 1 is installed in a store such as a game center.

[0014] Users of the photo sticker creation device 1 are mainly high school girls and young women. In the photo sticker creation device 1, multiple users, usually two or three people per group, can enjoy the game. Of course, in the photo sticker creation device 1, a single user can also enjoy the game.

[0015] In the photo creation game of the photo sticker creation device 1, the user takes a photo of himself / herself as the subject. The user edits the captured image obtained by shooting in order to combine it with a composite image such as handwritten characters or a stamp image, and edits the captured image into a colorful image. The user receives a sticker paper on which the edited captured image is printed, and ends the series of games.

[0016] A pre-operation unit 11 is provided on the side of the photo sticker creation device 1 having a box-shaped housing. The pre-operation unit 11 is a device used for operations before photography, such as selecting the number of users to play with and selecting a photography course. The pre-operation unit 11 is provided with a touch panel monitor 11A. Under the touch panel monitor 11A, a coin slot 11B for paying a play fee is provided.

[0017] A screen used for various selections is displayed on the touch panel monitor 11A. After making various selections according to the display on the touch panel monitor 11A, the user enters the photography space from the entrance G and begins photography. The photography unit 21 is provided in front of the photography space. The space between the photography unit 21 and the background unit 22 constitutes the photography space. The photography unit 21 is provided with a box-shaped camera unit 31 with a built-in camera.

[0018] An editing unit 51 is provided to the left of the pre-operation unit 11. The editing unit 51 is a device used to edit captured images obtained by shooting with a camera. A user who has taken a photo in the shooting space moves to the editing space in front of the editing unit 51 and edits the captured image. A tablet built-in monitor 61, which is a monitor for editing the captured image, is provided on a slope formed above the editing unit 51. A screen used for editing the captured image is displayed on the tablet built-in monitor 61.

[0019] <Composition of the shooting team> 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the front configuration of imaging unit 21. Imaging unit 21 is configured so as to be surrounded by side panel 21A, side panel 21B, and front panel 21C.

[0020] A camera unit 31 is provided at a position slightly above the center on the front side of the photographing section 21. The camera unit 31 is provided with a camera 41 and a touch panel monitor .

[0021] The camera 41 is, for example, a single-lens reflex camera, and is attached inside the camera unit 31 so that the lens is exposed. The camera 41 has an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor, and captures an image of a user in the shooting space. The camera 41 functions as a shooting unit that captures an image of the user as a subject.

[0022] A moving image (hereinafter also referred to as a live view image) captured by the camera 41 is displayed in real time on the touch panel monitor 42. A still image captured by the camera 41 at a predetermined timing, such as when an instruction to capture is given, is stored as a captured image.

[0023] The touch panel monitor 42 is provided below the camera 41. The touch panel monitor 42 is composed of a monitor such as an LCD and a touch panel laminated on the monitor. The touch panel monitor 42 has a function as a live view monitor that displays moving images captured by the camera 41, and a function of displaying various GUIs and accepting selection operations by the user.

[0024] An upper strobe unit 32 with a curved light-emitting surface facing the user is provided above the camera unit 31. The upper strobe unit 32 irradiates light from above and in front of the user, mainly toward the face and upper body of the user.

[0025] Below the camera unit 31, a lower box strobe unit 33 is provided to irradiate the user with light from below.

[0026] As will be described in detail later, upper strobe unit 32, which is provided at a position higher than camera unit 31, and lower box strobe unit 33, which is provided at a position lower than camera unit 31, each have a strobe light source and a constant light source.

[0027] strobe The light source emits light in synchronization with the timing of capturing a still image, and irradiates the user, who is the subject, with a strobe light.

[0028] The constant light source emits light at all times and irradiates the user with constant light. When a moving image is captured in the shooting space, the constant light irradiated by the upper strobe unit 32 and the lower box strobe unit 33 constantly irradiates the user while the moving image is being captured. The constant light irradiated by the upper strobe unit 32 and the lower box strobe unit 33 is also used as light for illuminating the shooting space.

[0029] A box-shaped portion 34L is provided between the lower box strobe unit 33 and the side panel 21A. Also, a box-shaped portion 34R is provided between the lower box strobe unit 33 and the side panel 21B. The top surfaces of the box-shaped portions 34L and 34R are substantially horizontal and are used as a luggage storage area for users performing photography work to place their baggage, etc.

[0030] <Example of using colored film as a strobe light source> Upper strobe unit configuration FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of the upper strobe unit 32. As shown in FIG.

[0031] The upper strobe unit 32 is configured by attaching a cover 101 having a flat convex curved surface to a flattened cone-shaped main body 102. The cover 101, which serves as the light-emitting surface, is configured from a material such as a translucent milky white acrylic plate.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the upper strobe unit 32 with the cover 101 removed.

[0033] A strobe light emitter 111 is provided approximately in the center of the upper strobe unit 32. A steady-state light emitter 112-1 is provided to the left of the strobe light emitter 111, and a steady-state light emitter 112-2 is provided to the right of the strobe light emitter 111. The strobe light emitter 111 serves as a strobe light source, and the steady-state light emitters 112-1 and 112-2 serve as steady-state light sources.

[0034] A thin tubular light emitting tube 121 is provided in the strobe light emitting unit 111. A reflector 122 that is V-shaped in side view is provided on the rear side of the light emitting tube.

[0035] The constant light emitting units 112-1 and 112-2 are configured by, for example, LED light bulbs. The constant light emitting units 112-1 and 112-2 may be configured to use other light sources, such as a light source using a fluorescent tube.

[0036] Light from the strobe light emitting unit 111 and the constant light emitting units 112-1 and 112-2 is diffused by the cover 101 and illuminates the inside of the shooting space.

[0037] Configuration of the lower box strobe unit FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the lower box strobe unit 33. As shown in FIG.

[0038] 5, the internal configuration of lower-case strobe unit 33 is shown through cover 151. Cover 151 constituting the exterior of lower-case strobe unit 33 has member 151A constituting the gentle slope of the upper surface of lower-case strobe unit 33, and member 151B constituting the vertical surface on the front surface of lower-case strobe unit 33 (both shown in FIG. 6).

[0039] A strobe light emitter 131 is provided approximately in the center inside the lower box strobe unit 33. A steady light emitter 132-1 is provided at the upper left near the strobe light emitter 131, and a steady light emitter 132-2 is provided at the upper right. The strobe light emitter 131 and the steady light emitters 132-1 and 132-2 are attached to, for example, the front panel 21C.

[0040] A constant light emitting unit 132-3 and a constant light emitting unit 132-4 are provided at a predetermined interval on the bottom member of the lower box strobe unit 33. The strobe light emitting unit 131 serves as a strobe light source, and the constant light emitting units 132-1 to 132-4 serve as constant light sources.

[0041] FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of the internal configuration of lower box strobe unit 33. As shown in FIG.

[0042] 6, the strobe light emitter 131 is attached to the front panel 21C facing slightly diagonally upward. Strobe light from the strobe light emitter 131 is diffused by the cover 151 as shown by the outlined arrow, and illuminates the inside of the shooting space. The cover 151 (members 151A, 151B) is made of a material such as a translucent milky white acrylic plate.

[0043] FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of the strobe light emitting unit 131. As shown in FIG.

[0044] As shown in Fig. 7, a colored film 143 is provided on the front surface of the arc tube 141 attached to the rectangular parallelepiped main body 142. The colored film 143 is attached to the main body 142 in a curved semi-cylinder state so as to cover the arc tube 141. In Fig. 7, the fact that the colored film 143 is colored indicates that the colored film 143 is a film of a specified color.

[0045] For example, the colored film 143 has cool colors. Examples of cool colors include bluish colors that are complementary to skin tones.

[0046] If the user is Japanese, the skin color of Japanese people is expressed by RGB values ​​such as (240, 208, 182). In this case, the RGB values ​​of the complementary colors are expressed by the following formula. Complementary color R:255-240=15 Complementary color G:255-208=47 Complementary color B:255-182=73

[0047] A color expressed with RGB values ​​= (15, 47, 73) is blue, that is, a cool color.

[0048] As the cool colors of the colored film 143, for example, colors having pixel values ​​within a predetermined range based on blue (RGB value = (15, 47, 73)) are used. A film that transmits light of cool colors with predetermined pixel values, such as blue, blue-green, and blue-purple, is used as the colored film 143. When the light emitting tube 141 emits light, the strobe light that illuminates the user after passing through the colored film 143 and cover 151 becomes cool color light.

[0049] Examples of complementary colors FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the state of strobe light irradiation.

[0050] 8, the strobe light from upper strobe unit 32 having strobe light emitter 111 therein illuminates an area centered on the user's face from an upper, frontal diagonal direction, as indicated by arrow A1 in FIG. 8. A shadow is cast on the area under the user's chin, etc.

[0051] On the other hand, as indicated by arrow A2, the strobe light from lower box strobe unit 33, which has strobe light emitting portion 131 with colored film 143 provided therein, illuminates an area including the upper half of the user's body from a direction diagonally downward from the front. The strobe light from lower box strobe unit 33 illuminates areas under the chin where a shadow is cast by the strobe light from upper strobe unit 32, from a direction different from the illumination direction of upper strobe unit 32.

[0052] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a captured image showing two users.

[0053] As shown by the dashed oval, the strobe light from upper strobe unit 32 casts a shadow on the area under the user's chin, etc.

[0054] As described above, the strobe light from the lower box strobe unit 33 is a cool color. The color of the shadow cast on skin-colored areas, such as under the chin, is a darker color of the user's skin plus a cool color.

[0055] In this way, by irradiating the strobe light transmitted through the colored film 143 from a diagonal downward direction, a complementary color is added to the color of the shadow created by the strobe light from the upper strobe unit 32, resulting in a cool color expression. This allows the shadow to be captured to express a three-dimensional effect, while the shadow's color can be made to include a cool color, resulting in a cool expression.

[0056] For example, if cool colors are added to shadow areas by adjusting brightness or saturation through image processing, the colors of other dark areas, such as hair, will become unnatural. By adding cool colors by irradiating a strobe light transmitted through colored film 143, it is possible to properly express a three-dimensional effect while making the overall color of the subject appear natural in the image.

[0057] Although a colored film is not used for the strobe light source (strobe light emitter 111) of the upper strobe unit 32, but a colored film is used for the strobe light source (strobe light emitter 131) of the lower box strobe unit 33, it is also possible to use a colored film for the strobe light source of the upper strobe unit 32 instead.

[0058] In this case, a colored film is provided in the strobe light source of the upper strobe unit 32, and a colored film is not provided in the strobe light source of the lower box strobe unit 33. The strobe light of the upper strobe unit 32 passes through the colored film and the cover 101 to illuminate the user, and the strobe light of the lower box strobe unit 33 passes through the cover 151 to illuminate the user.

[0059] This makes it possible to add cool colors by using the strobe light from the upper strobe unit 32 to the color of the shadows created by the strobe light from the lower box strobe unit 33.

[0060] In this way, various strobe units can be used in the shooting space as strobe units that irradiate the strobe light transmitted through the colored film from a direction different from the irradiation direction of the strobe light of a certain strobe unit. In other words, it is possible to have a colored film installed in at least one of the multiple strobe units installed in the shooting space.

[0061] The light amount of the strobe light source that does not use a colored film and the light amount of the strobe light source that uses a colored film may be the same or different. By adjusting the light amount of the strobe light source that uses a colored film based on the light amount of the strobe light source that does not use a colored film, it is possible to adjust the degree of cool colors.

[0062] For example, if a strobe light source using a colored film is used as the light source for the fill light and a strobe light source not using a colored film is used as the light source for the main light, the amount of light of the main light is adjusted to be greater than the amount of light of the fill light. In other words, there is a relationship of the amount of light of the main light > the amount of light of the fill light.

[0063] A strobe light source using a colored film may be used as the light source for the main light, and a strobe light source not using a colored film may be used as the light source for the auxiliary light.

[0064] The light intensity of each strobe light source may be controlled, and the degree of cool colors may be adjusted according to user selection, etc.

[0065] <Example of using colored film as a stationary light source> Although a colored film is used as the strobe light source in the above embodiment, a colored film may be used as the stationary light source.

[0066] For example, a moving image is taken of a user as a subject irradiated with cool-colored stationary light transmitted through a colored film, which makes it possible to express, for example, shadow areas in the moving image in complementary colors.

[0067] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of how to attach the colored film.

[0068] 10, cool-toned colored films are attached to the members 151A and 151B that constitute the cover 151 of the lower box strobe unit 33. The constant light-emitting units 132-1 to 132-4 are covered with the colored films together with the strobe light-emitting unit 131 that serves as the strobe light source. This makes it possible to express the complementary color of the shadow of the subject even when shooting with constant light irradiated.

[0069] In the configuration shown in Figure 10, a strobe light source without a colored film attached and a fixed light source are respectively provided in the upper strobe unit 32, and a strobe light source with a colored film attached and a fixed light source are respectively provided in the lower box strobe unit 33.

[0070] Instead of attaching a colored film to cover 151, a colored film may be attached so as to cover a constant light source provided inside lower box strobe unit 33.

[0071] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of how to attach the colored film.

[0072] As described above, four constant light sources, constant light emitting units 132-1 to 132-4, are provided inside the lower box strobe unit 33. As shown by the colors in Fig. 11, it is possible to attach colored film to the light emitting portion of each of the constant light emitting units 132-1 to 132-4. In this case, colored film is not attached to the strobe light emitting unit 131.

[0073] The colored film may be attached only to the upper constant light emitting units 132-1 and 132-2. In this manner, it is possible to attach the colored film to at least one of the constant light emitting units 132-1 to 132-4.

[0074] This makes it possible to add cool colors only to the stationary light emitted by the lower box strobe unit 33.

[0075] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing still another example of how to attach the colored film.

[0076] 12, a colored film may be attached to the cover 101 of the upper strobe unit 32. The constant light emitting units 112-1 and 112-2 are covered with the colored film together with the strobe light emitting unit 111 that serves as the strobe light source. In this case, no colored film is attached to the lower box strobe unit 33.

[0077] This makes it possible to express the complementary color of the subject by using the stationary light emitted from the upper strobe unit 32.

[0078] A colored film may be attached to each of the light-emitting portions of the constant light emitting unit 112-1 and the constant light emitting unit 112-2, which are constant light sources provided inside the upper strobe unit 32. In this case, a colored film is not attached to the strobe light emitting unit 111.

[0079] In this way, the light source to which the colored film is attached can be selected arbitrarily. The colored film may be attached to the light source in the lower box strobe unit 33, or the colored film may be attached to the light source in the upper strobe unit 32.

[0080] Also, a colored film may be attached to the strobe light source, or a colored film may be attached to the stationary light source, or a colored film may be attached to either the strobe light source or the stationary light source, or a colored film may be attached to both.

[0081] <Internal configuration of the photo sticker creation device> Fig. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the photo sticker creating device 1. In Fig. 13, the same components as those described above are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0082] 13, the photo sticker creating device 1 is configured by connecting a pre-operation unit 11, a photographing unit 21, an editing unit 51, and a printing unit 303 to a PC (Personal Computer) unit 301 via an external input / output interface 302. The PC unit 301 is housed, for example, inside the housing of the editing unit 51.

[0083] The PC section 301 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 311, a read only memory (ROM) 312, and a random access memory (RAM) 313, which are connected to each other via a bus 314.

[0084] The CPU 311 executes a predetermined program and controls the overall operation of the photo sticker creating apparatus 1. The ROM 312 stores the programs and data executed by the CPU 311. The RAM 312 temporarily stores the data and programs processed by the CPU 311.

[0085] An input / output interface 315 is further connected to the bus 314. A storage unit 316, a communication unit 317, and a drive 318 are connected to the input / output interface 315.

[0086] The storage unit 316 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk, a flash memory, etc. The storage unit 316 stores various setting information and the like supplied from the CPU 311. The information stored in the storage unit 316 is read out by the CPU 311 as appropriate.

[0087] The communication unit 317 is an interface for a network such as the Internet. The communication unit 317 communicates with an external device under the control of the CPU 311. The communication unit 317 transmits an image selected by a user to, for example, a server managed by the manufacturer of the photo sticker creating device 1. The image transmitted from the communication unit 317 is assigned a predetermined memory area and stored, and is displayed on or downloaded to a mobile terminal that has accessed the server.

[0088] Removable media 319, such as an optical disk or semiconductor memory, is appropriately loaded into the drive 318. Programs and data read from the removable media 319 by the drive 318 are supplied to the CPU 311, and are stored in the storage unit 316 or installed.

[0089] An external input / output interface 302 is connected to the input / output interface 315. The PC unit 301 controls each unit via the external input / output interface 302.

[0090] The pre-operation unit 11 performs a pre-selection process for a user before photography. The pre-operation unit 11 is composed of a touch panel monitor 11A, a speaker 321, and a coin processing unit 322.

[0091] The touch panel monitor 11A displays various selection screens and accepts operations by the user on the selection screens under the control of the PC unit 301. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the PC unit 301, and various settings are made.

[0092] The coin processing unit 322 detects the insertion of coins into the coin insertion slot 11B. When the coin processing unit 322 detects that a predetermined amount of coins has been inserted, it outputs a start signal to the PC unit 301 to instruct the start of a game.

[0093] The photographing unit 21 performs photographing processing of a user in a photographing space. The photographing unit 21 is composed of a lighting device 331, a camera 41, a touch panel monitor 42, and a speaker 332.

[0094] The lighting devices 331 are strobe units in the shooting space, and emit light in accordance with a lighting control signal supplied from the PC unit 301. The lighting devices 331 include strobe units provided in the shooting space, such as the upper strobe unit 32, the lower box strobe unit 33, and a strobe unit on the background unit 22 side, which will be described later.

[0095] The camera 41 captures images according to shutter control by the PC section 301 , and outputs image data obtained by capturing images to the PC section 301 .

[0096] The editing unit 51 performs editing processing for the user after shooting. The editing unit 51 is composed of a tablet built-in monitor 61, touch pens 341A and 341B, and a speaker 342. The tablet built-in monitor 61 and the touch pens 341A and 341B are provided on two sides of the housing of the editing unit 51.

[0097] The tablet built-in monitor 61 displays an editing screen and accepts operations on the editing screen by the user under the control of the PC section 301. An input signal representing the content of the user's operation is supplied to the PC section 301, and the captured image to be edited is edited.

[0098] The printing section 303 is configured to include a printer 351. A sticker paper unit 352 is attached to the printer 351.

[0099] Printer 351 drives a built-in head and prints an image on sticker paper stored in sticker paper unit 352 based on print data supplied from PC section 301. Printer 351 ejects the sticker paper with the image printed thereon to a sticker paper ejection port.

[0100] FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the photograph sticker creating device 1. As shown in FIG.

[0101] 14, in the photo sticker creating device 1, a control unit 371 is realized by executing a predetermined program by the CPU 311 of FIG.

[0102] The game control unit 381 controls a series of game processes such as pre-selection processing, shooting processing, editing processing, and printing processing.

[0103] The pre-selection process is a process that allows the user to make various selections, such as the selection of a photography course, before the photography process.

[0104] The photographing process is a process of photographing a user as a subject.

[0105] The editing process is a process for editing the captured image obtained by the photographing process.

[0106] The printing process is a process in which the edited images obtained by the editing process are arranged in a predetermined layout and printed on sticker paper. The sticker paper on which the edited images are printed is provided to the user from a sticker paper outlet provided at a predetermined position on the housing.

[0107] The photographing control unit 382 controls the camera 41 to photograph still images or moving images.

[0108] The lighting control unit 383 controls the lighting device 331 and causes a strobe unit constituting the lighting device 331 to emit light in accordance with shooting. For example, the lighting control unit 383 causes a strobe light to be emitted in accordance with shooting of a still image. The lighting control unit 383 also causes a constant light to be emitted throughout the entire game time, including the time during which a moving image is being shot.

[0109] <Modification> Example of attaching colored film to the background strobe unit Instead of attaching a colored film to the strobe unit provided in the photographing section 21, a colored film may be attached to the strobe unit provided in the background section 22.

[0110] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the background unit 22 on the shooting space side.

[0111] An upper rear strobe 401 having a horizontally long box-shaped housing is provided at the upper center of the rear panel 22A. The upper rear strobe 401 irradiates light to the user from above the rear surface.

[0112] A left rear strobe 402L and a right rear strobe 402R having a vertically long box-shaped housing are provided on the left and right sides of the rear panel 22A. The left rear strobe 402L and the right rear strobe 402R illuminate the user from the left and right sides of the rear surface.

[0113] The upper rear strobe 401, the left rear strobe 402L, and the right rear strobe 402R are also each provided with a strobe light source and a constant light source.

[0114] For example, colored film is attached to the strobe light sources provided inside the rear left strobe 402L and rear right strobe 402R that illuminate the user from a low position. In this case, colored film is not attached to the rear upper strobe 401. Colored film may be attached to a fixed light source instead of a strobe light source.

[0115] This makes it possible to add a complementary color to the skin-colored parts where shadows are cast by the light emitted by the rear upper strobe 401.

[0116] A colored film may be attached to the upper rear strobe 401, and no colored film may be attached to the left rear strobe 402L and the right rear strobe 402R.

[0117] In this way, it is possible to attach a colored film to a strobe unit provided on the rear side of a user standing facing camera 41 in a photographing space, rather than to a strobe unit provided on the front side of the user.

[0118] Other examples of transparent materials Although a colored film is used as the colored transmissive material attached in front of the light source to add complementary color expression, other transmissive materials such as glass and acrylic may also be used.

[0119] Examples of light sources The dimmable light source may be a strobe light source and / or a constant light source, for example, by adjusting the cool colors according to the color of the user's skin area, appropriate complementary colors can be represented.

[0120] Other examples When using strobe light to add complementary color expression, a single strobe unit may be provided with a plurality of strobe light sources, including a strobe light source with a colored film attached and a strobe light source without a colored film attached.

[0121] Whether to emit a strobe light source with a colored film attached or an strobe light source without a colored film attached is switched depending on, for example, the photography course selected by the user. This allows the user to select whether or not to add complementary color expression.

[0122] The color of the user's skin area, such as the face and neck, may be analyzed. For example, the pixel value of the color of the user's skin area is analyzed by the lighting control unit 383 based on an image captured by the camera 41. The lighting control unit 383 controls which of the strobe light sources to emit light in accordance with shooting, out of the strobe light source with a colored film attached and the strobe light source without a colored film attached, based on the analysis result of the skin color.

[0123] The strobe light source with a colored film attached may be switched to emit light from the strobe light source without a colored film attached, depending on the type of image to be provided to the user. For example, the emission of the strobe light source is controlled so that the strobe light source with a colored film attached is emitted when an image to be printed on a sticker paper and provided is shot, and the strobe light source without a colored film attached is emitted when an image to be provided as data via a server is shot.

[0124] When photographing is performed using a plurality of different angles of view in one game, it may be possible to switch between emitting light from a strobe light source with a colored film attached and emitting light from a strobe light source without a colored film attached, depending on the angle of view. Images with different angles of view include, for example, a close-up image showing the user's face and upper body, and a full-body image showing the user's entire body. The angle of view of the full-body image is wider than that of the close-up image.

[0125] In this case, the light emission of the strobe light source is controlled so that, for example, when taking a close-up image, a strobe light source with a colored film attached is emitted, and when taking a whole-body image, a strobe light source without a colored film attached is emitted. This makes it possible to express the complementary colors of shadows that stand out more in close-up images.

[0126] A plurality of light emitting tubes with colored films attached may be provided in one strobe unit. For example, a colored film of a different color is attached to each light emitting tube. It is possible to switch the light emitting tube to emit light according to the angle of view, such as switching between a light emitting tube to emit light when taking a close-up image and a light emitting tube to emit light when taking a full-body image. A mechanism for rotating the light emitting tube may also be provided in the strobe unit.

[0127] The above-mentioned switching between emitting light from a light source with a colored film attached and emitting light from a light source without a colored film attached can also be applied to emitting light from a stationary light source.

[0128] The effects described herein are merely examples and are not limiting, and other effects may also be present.

[0129] The embodiments of the present technology are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present technology. [Explanation of symbols]

[0130] 1 Photo sticker creation device, 21 shooting unit, 31 camera unit, 32 upper strobe unit, 33 lower box strobe unit, 41 camera, 111 strobe light emission unit, 112-1, 112-2 constant light emission unit, 121 light emission tube, 131 strobe light emission unit, 132-1, 132-2 constant light emission unit, 141 light emission tube, 143 colored film, 371 control unit, 381 game control unit, 382 shooting control unit, 383 lighting control unit

Claims

1. A first light source unit having a first strobe light source therein that emits light in accordance with shooting and irradiates a user who is shooting in a shooting space; a second light source unit having a second strobe light source that emits light in accordance with photography and a colored transparent material therein, and irradiating the user with light that has transmitted through the transparent material; an imaging unit that takes an image of the user as a subject; Equipped with the first light source unit is provided at a position higher than the photographing unit and at a position for irradiating the user from a front obliquely upward direction, The second light source unit is provided at a position lower than the photographing unit and at a position for irradiating the user from a front obliquely downward direction. Filming equipment.

2. The color of the transparent material is a cool color. The imaging device according to claim 1 .

3. The transparent material is formed of a film that covers the second strobe light source.

3. The imaging device according to claim 1.

4. the first light source unit is provided with the first strobe light source and a first stationary light source, The second light source unit is provided with the second strobe light source and a second stationary light source.

4. The imaging device according to claim 1.

5. Further comprising an illumination control unit that causes the first strobe light source and the second strobe light source to emit light at the same time.

5. The imaging device according to claim 1.

6. A first strobe light source that emits light in accordance with shooting is included inside, and the first light source unit is located at a position higher than the shooting unit and at a position that illuminates the user from a front diagonal upward direction, and the user who is being photographed in the shooting space is illuminated with light from the first light source unit, a second light source unit having a second strobe light source that emits light in accordance with photography and a colored transparent material inside, the second light source unit being located at a position lower than the photography unit and irradiating the user from a diagonally downward front direction, the second light source unit irradiating the user with light that has passed through the transparent material; The user is photographed by the photographing unit as a subject. How to shoot.

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