Real-time editing system

Abstract

A real-time editing system (1) comprises: a management device (2) for managing a project; and an editing device (3) for sharing a timeline amongst persons in charge participating in the project. A first editing device (3A) includes a requesting means (31) for requesting editing work, an accepting means (32) for accepting the editing work, and an authorizing means (33) for authorizing the editing work. A second editing device (3B) includes a receiving means (34) for giving a reply on whether to receive editing work.

Description

Real-time Editing System

[0001] The present invention relates to a real-time editing system.

[0002] In general video editing software, materials (video and audio) are arranged on tracks that run along a timeline. This timeline is monopolized by one person, so multiple members cannot edit at the same time.

[0003] Therefore, a technique for sharing the same timeline has been proposed (Patent Document 1). This conventional technique allows multiple people to share a timeline and perform editing work simultaneously.

[0004] International Publication No. 2023 / 223401

[0005] In conventional editing work, one person exclusively controls the timeline, so outsourcing the editing work to a subcontractor results in a significant drop in work efficiency. For example, when outsourcing editing work to a subcontractor, the following steps (1) to (6) are required.

[0006] (1) Preparing materials for the contractor and creating work instructions (2) Sending materials to the contractor (3) Editing work at the contractor (4) Returning materials and deliverables from the contractor (5) Checking deliverables (6) Importing deliverables

[0007] Because of these processes, immediate outsourcing is difficult, and management must take into account the time required for outsourcing. It is also difficult to check the work during outsourcing, and the final product must be waited for until the specified deadline. It is also difficult to check the final product while the outsourcee is working, and if there is a discrepancy in the final product, it takes time to notice the discrepancy. In this way, ordering editing work consumes time and money, significantly reducing business efficiency. As a result, it is practically impossible to outsource small-scale editing work.

[0008] The method described in Patent Document 1 can significantly reduce the effort required for steps (1) to (6) above. However, the method described in Patent Document 1 does not provide sufficient functions for managing personnel and authority, settlement, and protection of deliverables, which can lead to a decrease in work efficiency when outsourcing small-scale editing work.

[0009] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a real-time editing system that can prevent a decrease in work efficiency.

[0010] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the real-time editing system according to the present invention is a real-time editing system that includes a management device that manages a project and an editing device that allows a timeline to be shared among the people participating in the project.

[0011] The management device comprises a project management means for managing projects, a person in charge information storage means for pre-storing person in charge information including a classification of whether the person in charge is the client or the contractor and identification information of the editing device used by the person in charge, an authority information storage means for pre-storing authority information indicating the editable range on the timeline pre-assigned to the person in charge, and an editing work information storage means for pre-storing editing work information indicating the content of the editing work requested from the contractor, an order acceptance indicating whether the contractor has accepted the editing work, and the payment status of the editing work.

[0012] The first editing device used by the purchaser comprises a request means for the purchaser to request editing work from a contractor within an editable range on the timeline by referencing person in charge information and authority information, an editing means for the purchaser to perform the editing work and display the results of the contractor's editing work, an approval means for the purchaser to approve the contractor's editing work, and a settlement means for settling the approved editing work and updating the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to settlement completed.

[0013] The second editing device used by the contractor comprises an order receiving means for receiving a reply from the contractor as to whether or not to accept the editing work requested by the client, and updating the editing work information as to whether or not to accept the order, and an editing means for adding a predetermined mark to the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information is unsettled as the contractor performs the editing work. The editing means of the first editing device deletes the mark from the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information has been updated to settled.

[0014] According to this configuration, when ordering editing work individually, the necessary procedures can be carried out on the real-time editing system, thereby preventing a decline in work efficiency.

[0015] In addition, in order to solve the above problem, the real-time editing system according to the present invention is a real-time editing system that includes a management device that manages a project and an editing device that allows a timeline to be shared among people participating in the project.

[0016] The management device includes a project management means for managing projects, a person in charge information storage means for pre-storing person in charge information including a classification of whether the person in charge is a client or a candidate and identification information of the editing device used by the person in charge, an authority information storage means for pre-storing authority information indicating the editable range on the timeline pre-assigned to the person in charge, and an editing work information storage means for pre-storing editing work information indicating the content of the editing work publicly solicited from candidates, application eligibility indicating whether the candidate has applied for the editing work, selection results indicating which candidate has been selected for the editing work, and the payment status of the editing work.

[0017] The first editing device used by the client comprises a solicitation means for referencing person in charge information and authority information and soliciting editing work from candidates within the editable range on the timeline, an editing means for the client to perform the editing work and display the results of the editing work by the candidates, a notification means for the client to notify the candidates of the selection results, and a settlement means for settling the editing work by the selected candidates and updating the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to settlement completed.

[0018] The second editing device used by the candidate includes an order receiving means for receiving a reply from the candidate as to whether or not he / she will apply for the editing work that is being advertised, and updating the editing work information as to whether or not he / she will apply, and an editing means for adding a predetermined mark to the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information is unsettled as the candidate performs the editing work. The editing means of the first editing device deletes the mark from the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information has been updated to settled.

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in business efficiency.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a real-time editing system according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram explaining authority in the first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the real-time editing system according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a real-time editing system according to a second embodiment; and FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the real-time editing system according to the second embodiment.

[0021] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, each embodiment described below is intended to embody the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and unless otherwise specified, the present invention is not limited to the following. Furthermore, the same means will be given the same reference numerals, and their description may be omitted.

[0022] First Embodiment [Outline of Real-Time Editing System] An outline of a real-time editing system 1 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The real-time editing system 1 enables project participants to share a timeline and perform editing work in real time. The real-time editing system 1 also has various functions required when ordering editing work individually.

[0023] Here, a project refers to data that manages the production status of content, and timelines and tracks are also managed within the project. A timeline is the area where editing work is carried out along the time axis. A track is the location within the timeline where materials are placed.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, the real-time editing system 1 includes a management device 2 and an editing device 3. The management device 2 manages projects. The management device 2 also manages not only projects but also materials required for the projects. The management device 2 also stores person in charge information, authority information, and editing work information, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the management device 2 is a general server, but it may also be a cloud server.

[0025] The editing device 3 is a non-linear editing device that allows project participants to share a timeline and perform editing tasks in real time. Specifically, the editing device 3 allows each participant to perform editing tasks in real time via the management device 2, and also allows the participant to instantly check the results of other editors' work. The editing device 3 also has a login / logout function for participants, allowing the participant using the editing device 3 to be identified.

[0026] In the real-time editing system 1, a management device 2 and an editing device 3 are connected via a network. In this embodiment, in the real-time editing system 1, encryption (for example, SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol) method) is performed between the management device 2 and the editing device 3.

[0027] The person in charge is a person who participates in and performs editing work in a project managed by the management device 2. For example, the person in charge may be a production person who belongs to a video production company, or an external creator who does not belong to a video production company.

[0028] In this embodiment, a production person at a video production company will be described as outsourcing part of the editing work to an external creator. Hereinafter, the person who orders the editing work will be referred to as the "orderer," and the person who receives the order for the editing work will be referred to as the "orderee."

[0029] The editing device 3 used by the orderer may be referred to as a first editing device 3A, and the editing device 3 used by the contractor may be referred to as a second editing device 3B. In this embodiment, the real-time editing system 1 includes one management device 2, one first editing device 3A, and one second editing device 3B.

[0030] [Configuration of Management Device] The following describes the configuration of the management device 2. Note that a description of general functions of the management device 2 (e.g., timeline sharing, centralized management of materials) will be omitted. The management device 2 includes a project management unit 20, a person in charge information storage unit 21, an authority information storage unit 22, and an editing work information storage unit 23.

[0031] The project management unit 20 manages projects. Specifically, the project management unit 20 changes the project file that stores the contents of the project. For example, in the project management unit 20, a production person manually sets up a project.

[0032] The person in charge information storage means 21 is a storage medium such as a memory or a hard disk that stores person in charge information in advance. For example, a production person registers the person in charge information in the person in charge information storage means 21. The person in charge information includes whether the person in charge is an orderer or a contractor, and identification information (e.g., IP address) of the editing device 3 used by the person in charge. The person in charge information may also include information such as the person in charge's ID and password, the person in charge's contact information (e.g., email address, telephone number), and payment method. The payment method is not particularly limited and may include cashless payment, issuance of an electronic invoice, etc.

[0033] The authority information storage means 22 is a storage medium that stores authority information in advance. For example, a production staff member registers authority information in the authority information storage means 22. The authority information is information that represents an editable range on the timeline that has been assigned to the staff member in advance. For example, the authority information represents any of the authority to perform all editing operations on the timeline (hereinafter referred to as "authority A"), the authority to process materials on the timeline (hereinafter referred to as "authority B"), or the authority to perform editing operations on the track where materials are placed (hereinafter referred to as "authority C").

[0034] The editing work information storage means 23 is a storage medium that stores editing work information in advance. The editing work information is information that indicates the content of the editing work requested from the contractor, the order acceptance status indicating whether the contractor has accepted the editing work, and the payment status of the editing work. For example, a production staff member registers the content of the editing work in the editing work information storage means 23. Also, for example, the order acceptance status for the editing work is "order accepted" if the contractor has accepted the editing work, and is "order not accepted" if the contractor has not accepted the editing work.

[0035] [Configuration of First Editing Device] The configuration of the first editing device 3A will be described below. Note that a description of the general functions of the first editing device 3A (e.g., real-time editing function) will be omitted. The first editing device 3A includes an editing unit 30, a request unit 31, an approval unit 32, and a payment unit 33.

[0036] The editing means 30 allows the client to perform editing work and displays the results of the editing work by the contractor. In other words, the editing means 30 can refer to the person in charge information and authority information in the management device 2 and perform editing work within the editable range on the timeline assigned to the person in charge. For example, editing work includes transitions when switching scenes, adding various effects, generating subtitles, and adding background music and sound effects. Note that the editing work performed by the editing means 30 is common, so further explanation will be omitted.

[0037] Here, for editing work that has been commissioned to external creators and for which payment has not yet been made, a watermark is added to the finished product. For example, if the finished product is video, a digital watermark is added, and if the finished product is audio, an audio digital watermark is added. The watermark is not displayed during the editing process, but it is displayed when the final product is output.

[0038] Therefore, the editing means 30 of the first editing device 3A deletes the watermark from the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information has been updated to payment completed. For example, the editing means 30 deletes the watermark from the result of the editing work when notified by the payment means 33 that payment has been made. In this way, the real-time editing system 1 can prevent a situation in which a result is used without payment being made.

[0039] The request means 31 refers to the person in charge information and authority information of the management device 2, and allows the purchaser to request a contractor to perform editing work within the editable range on the timeline. Specifically, the request means 31 displays a screen on which the purchaser can select a contractor and the content of the editing work to be requested from the contractor, and allows the purchaser to select the contractor and the content of the editing work. For example, if an external creator has the authority to perform all editing work on the timeline, the request means 31 can request all types of editing work from that creator. Note that the request means 31 does not allow the purchaser to request editing work from the contractor that exceeds the authority assigned to the contractor. The request means 31 sends a request for editing work to the second editing device 3B used by the contractor.

[0040] The approval means 32 allows the purchaser to approve the editing work performed by the contractor. For example, the approval means 32 may display a screen on which the purchaser can select the editing work to be approved, and allow the purchaser to select the editing work to be approved. The approval means 32 transmits information on the approved editing work to the settlement means 33.

[0041] The settlement means 33 settles the approved editing work and updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed." Specifically, the settlement means 33 settles the editing work approved by the approval means 32 using the method registered in the person in charge information of the management device 2. Furthermore, the settlement means 33 updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed."

[0042] The first editing device 3A may display a registration screen for the person in charge information, authority information, and editing work information, and the orderer may register or update this information.

[0043] [Configuration of Second Editing Device] The configuration of the second editing device 3B will be described below. Note that a description of the general functions of the second editing device 3B (e.g., real-time editing function) will be omitted. The second editing device 3B includes an editing unit 34 and an order receiving unit 35.

[0044] The editing means 34 allows the contractor to perform editing work and adds a predetermined mark to the results of editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information is unsettled. For example, the editing means 34 adds a mark to the results of editing work that has been commissioned to an external creator and for which payment has not yet been made. An example of this mark is a watermark (digital watermark).

[0045] The editing means 34 can refer to the person in charge information and authority information and perform editing within the editable range on the timeline assigned to the contractor. Note that the editing operations that can be performed by the editing means 34 are general, just like those performed by the editing means 30, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0046] <Authority> Here, the authority of the person in charge will be explained. Fig. 2 shows an example of an editing screen 100 displayed by the editing means 34. A total of 11 tracks are arranged on the editing screen 100: three video tracks V1 to V3 on which video can be placed, and three audio tracks A1 to A8 on which audio can be placed. Also, on the editing screen 100, the horizontal axis represents the timeline.

[0047] A person with authority A can perform all editing work on the timeline on the editing screen 100 of Fig. 2 (see reference numeral 101). Also, a person with authority B can process materials on the timeline on the editing screen 100 of Fig. 2. In the example of Fig. 2, a person with authority B has placed a material video called "01_Nikko Walk" on video track V2 (see reference numeral 102). Also, a person with authority C can perform editing work on the track where materials are placed. In the example of Fig. 2, a person with authority C can perform editing work on audio track A4 (see reference numeral 103).

[0048] Returning to Figure 1, we will continue to explain the configuration of the second editing device 3B. The order receiving means 35 is used by the contractor to respond to whether or not to accept the editing work requested by the orderer, and to update the editing work information indicating whether or not to accept the order. For example, the order receiving means 35 may display a screen on which the details of the editing work requested by the orderer can be confirmed, and have the contractor input whether or not to accept the editing work.

[0049] The order receiving means 35 returns the acceptance or rejection of the order for the editing work to the first editing device 3A. Furthermore, if the contractor accepts the order for the editing work, the order receiving means 35 updates the acceptance or rejection of the order for the editing work information to “order accepted”, and if the contractor does not accept the order for the editing work, the order receiving means 35 updates the acceptance or rejection of the order for the editing work information to “order not accepted”.

[0050] 3, a procedure for individually ordering editing work will be described below with reference to Fig. 3. Note that the management device 2 is not directly related to the procedure for individually ordering editing work, and therefore its description and illustration are omitted.

[0051] 3, in step S1, the request means 31 of the first editing device 3A selects a contractor and the content of the editing work to be requested by the orderer. In step S2, the request means 31 requests the editing work from the contractor selected in step S1. In this case, the request means 31 transmits a request for editing work to the second editing device 3B used by the contractor selected in step S1.

[0052] In step S3, the order receiving means 35 of the second editing device 3B notifies the contractor that the orderer has requested editing work. The contractor then determines whether or not to carry out the editing work requested by the orderer, taking into account his or her own schedule and situation. Here, we will explain the situation assuming that the contractor has determined that the editing work is possible.

[0053] In step S4, the order receiving means 35 allows the order recipient to confirm the content of the editing work requested by the orderer.

[0054] In step S5, the order receiving means 35 determines whether or not the contractor will accept the editing work requested by the client. Here, the explanation will be given assuming that the contractor accepts the editing work. Then, the order receiving means 35 replies to the first editing device 3A that the contractor has accepted the editing work, and updates the order acceptance status of the editing work information to "order accepted."

[0055] Now, consider the case where it is determined in step S3 that the editing work is not possible, or the case where it is determined in step S5 that the editing work will not be accepted. In this case, the order receiving means 35 replies to the request means 31 that the editing work has not been accepted, and updates the order acceptance / non-acceptance status of the editing work information to "no order accepted." The request means 31 also returns to the processing of step S1, and the orderer requests another contractor to perform the editing work.

[0056] In step S6, the editing means 34 allows the contractor to carry out the requested editing work and add a watermark to the finished product.

[0057] In step S7, the customer checks the result of the editing work performed in step S6 in the editing means 30. If the result requires corrections, the customer requests the contractor to make corrections by means of a dedicated chat tool, telephone, email, or the like.

[0058] In step S8, the approval means 32 approves the editing work performed in step S6 by the client. In step S9, the settlement means 33 settles the editing work approved in step S8 and updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed." Then, the editing means 30 deletes the watermark from the deliverable.

[0059] [Effects] As described above, in the real-time editing system 1, when ordering individual editing work, the necessary procedures can be carried out on the real-time editing system 1, thereby preventing a decline in work efficiency.

[0060] Specifically, the real-time editing system 1 allows for flexible ordering of editing work on a variety of scales, from small to large scale. Furthermore, the real-time editing system 1 allows for both individual and simultaneous ordering of multiple work within a single project. Staggered editing and simultaneous editing are possible, eliminating the need to reflect ordered editing work in the project. As a result, the real-time editing system 1 dramatically improves the distribution efficiency and real-time nature of editing work, reducing production costs.

[0061] In addition, in the real-time editing system 1, the management device 2 centrally manages the materials, so there is no physical movement of the materials, and the leakage of the materials can be suppressed. In addition, in the real-time editing system 1, encryption is performed between the management device 2, the first editing device 3A, and the second editing device 3B, thereby improving security.

[0062] Second Embodiment [Outline of Real-Time Editing System] With reference to Fig. 4, an outline of a real-time editing system 4 according to the second embodiment will be described, focusing on differences from the first embodiment. The real-time editing system 4 allows project participants to share a timeline and perform editing work in real time. The real-time editing system 1B also has various functions required when publicly soliciting editing work.

[0063] 4, the real-time editing system 4 includes a management device 5 and an editing device 6. As in the first embodiment, the management device 5 is a server that manages projects and the materials required for the projects. The management device 2 also stores person-in-charge information, authority information, and editing work information, which will be described later.

[0064] As in the first embodiment, the editing device 6 is a non-linear editing device in which a timeline is shared among project participants, and each participant performs editing work in real time. Specifically, the editing device 6 allows each participant to perform editing work in real time via the management device 5, and also allows each participant to instantly check the results of other editors' work. Furthermore, the editing device 6 has a login / logout function for participants, and the participant using the editing device 6 can be identified.

[0065] In this embodiment, a production manager at a video production company will solicit work from external creators to perform part of the editing work. Hereinafter, the person who solicits and orders editing work will be referred to as the client, and the person who applied for the editing work will be referred to as the candidate.

[0066] The editing device 6 used by the client may be referred to as a first editing device 6A, and the editing device 6 used by the candidate may be referred to as a second editing device 6B. In this embodiment, there are two candidates, who are referred to as "candidate α" and "candidate β." The second editing device 6B used by candidate α may be referred to as the second editing device 6B. α The second editing device 6B used by candidate β is the second editing device 6B β Therefore, the real-time editing system 4 includes one management device 5 and one first editing device 6A, and two second editing devices 6B.

[0067] [Configuration of Management Device] The following describes the configuration of the management device 5. Note that a description of the general functions of the management device 5 (for example, timeline sharing and centralized management of materials) will be omitted. The management device 5 includes a project management unit 50, a person in charge information storage unit 51, an authority information storage unit 52, and an editing work information storage unit 53.

[0068] The project management unit 50 manages the project. The project management unit 50 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0069] The person in charge information storage means 51 is a storage medium such as a memory or a hard disk that stores person in charge information in advance. For example, a production person registers person in charge information in the person in charge information storage means 21. The person in charge information includes a classification as to whether the person in charge is an orderer or a candidate, and identification information of the editing device 3 used by the person in charge. In other respects, the person in charge information is the same as in the first embodiment, so further explanation will be omitted.

[0070] The authority information storage unit 52 is a storage medium that stores authority information in advance. The authority information is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0071] The editing work information storage means 53 is a storage medium that stores editing work information in advance. The editing work information is information that represents the content of the editing work publicly solicited from candidates, the application status indicating whether the candidate applied for the editing work, the selection result indicating which candidate was selected for the editing work, and the payment status of the editing work. For example, the selection result for the editing work will be "selected" if the candidate is selected, and "rejected" if the candidate is not selected. Furthermore, for example, the application status for the editing work will be "applied" if the candidate applied for the editing work, and "not applied" if the candidate did not apply for the editing work. In other respects, the editing work information is the same as in the first embodiment, so further explanation will be omitted.

[0072] [Configuration of First Editing Device] The configuration of the first editing device 6A will be described below. Note that a description of the general functions of the first editing device 3A (e.g., real-time editing function) will be omitted. The first editing device 6A includes an editing unit 60, a solicitation unit 61, a notification unit 62, and a settlement unit 63.

[0073] The editing means 60 allows the purchaser to perform editing work and displays the results of the editing work by the candidates. The editing means 60 is the same as that in the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0074] The solicitation means 61 refers to the person in charge information and the authority information and solicits editing work from candidates within the editable range on the timeline. Specifically, the solicitation means 61 displays a screen on which each candidate and the content of the editing work to be solicited can be selected, and allows the client to select the candidate and the content of the editing work. The solicitation means 61 transmits the solicitation for editing work to the second editing device 6B.

[0075] The notification means 62 is used by the purchaser to notify candidates of the selection results. For example, the notification means 62 may display a screen on which candidates and the selection results (selected or rejected) for each candidate can be selected, and the purchaser may select the selection result for the candidate. The notification means 62 transmits the selection results to the second editing device 6B and the settlement means 63.

[0076] The settlement means 63 settles the editing work by the selected candidate and updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed." Specifically, the settlement means 63 settles for the editing work approved by the notification means 62 using the method registered in the person in charge information of the management device 5. The settlement means 63 also updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed."

[0077] [Configuration of Second Editing Device] The configuration of the second editing device 6B will be described below. Note that a description of the general functions of the second editing device 6B (e.g., real-time editing function) will be omitted. Also, it is assumed that the two second editing devices 6B have the same configuration. The second editing device 6B includes an editing unit 64 and an application unit 65.

[0078] The editing means 64 adds a predetermined mark to the edited work deliverables when the candidate performs the edit work and the edit work information indicates that the payment status is unsettled. The editing means 64 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0079] The application means 65 allows candidates to respond as to whether they wish to apply for the editing work that has been publicly solicited, and updates the editing work information indicating whether they wish to apply. For example, the application means 65 may display a screen on which the content of the editing work publicly solicited by the client can be confirmed, and have the candidates input whether they wish to apply for the editing work. In other respects, the application means 65 is the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore further description will be omitted.

[0080] 5, a procedure for publicly soliciting editing work in the real-time editing system 4 will be described. Note that the management device 5 is not directly related to the procedure for publicly soliciting editing work, and therefore its description and illustration are omitted.

[0081] As shown in Fig. 5, in step S20, the client sets the candidates and the conditions of the editing work to be solicited in the solicitation means 61 of the first editing device 6A. In step S21, the solicitation means 61 solicits editing work under the conditions set in step S1. In this case, the solicitation means 61 solicits editing work under the conditions selected in step S1 in the second editing device 6B used by the candidates α and β. α , 6Bβ Send an open call for editorial work to .

[0082] In step S22, the second editing device 6B α , 6B β The application means 65 notifies candidates α and β that the client has solicited editing work. Candidates α and β then consider their own schedules and circumstances and decide whether or not to accept the editing work solicited by the client. Here, we will explain the situation assuming that both candidates α and β have decided that they are able to do the editing work.

[0083] In step S23, the application means 65 allows the candidates α and β to confirm the content of the editing work publicly solicited by the orderer.

[0084] In step S24, the application means 65 determines whether or not candidates α and β will apply for the editing work publicly solicited by the client. Here, it is assumed that both candidates α and β apply for the editing work. Then, the application means 65 replies to the first editing device 6A that candidates α and β have applied for the editing work, and updates the application status of the editing work information to "applied."

[0085] In step S25, the editing means 64 allows the candidates α and β to perform editing work and add a watermark to the result.

[0086] In step S26, the purchaser notifies the candidates α and β of the selection results using the notification means 62. Here, it is assumed that the purchaser has determined that the candidate α has been selected and the candidate β has been rejected.

[0087] In step S27, the settlement means 63 settles the editing work selected in step S26, and updates the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to "settlement completed." Then, the editing means 64 deletes the watermark from the deliverable.

[0088] In the example of FIG. 5, the settlement means 63 settles the editing work for candidate α and updates the settlement status of the editing work information to settlement completed. αThe editing means 64 deletes the watermark from the product of candidate α. Note that since candidate β was rejected, no payment is made and the watermark is not deleted from the product.

[0089] [Effects] As described above, in the real-time editing system 4, when an editing job is publicly solicited, the necessary procedures can be carried out on the real-time editing system 4, thereby preventing a decline in work efficiency.

[0090] While each embodiment has been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and includes design modifications and the like that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention. In each of the above-described embodiments, the management device and the first editing device are described as being separate configurations, but the management device and the first editing device may be integrated.

[0091] In each of the above-described embodiments, the first editing device and the second editing device are described as having separate configurations, but the first editing device and the second editing device may be configured identically, and all staff members may use editing devices with the same configuration.

[0092] 1, 4 Real-time editing system 2, 5 Management device 3, 6 Editing device 3A, 6A First editing device 3B, 6B Second editing device 20 Project management means 21, 51 Person in charge information storage means 22, 52 Authority information storage means 23, 53 Editing work information storage means 30, 60 Editing means 31 Request means 32 Approval means 33, 63 Settlement means 34, 64 Editing means 35 Order receiving means 61 Public offering means 62 Notification means 65 Application means

Claims

1. A real-time editing system comprising a management device for managing a project and editing devices capable of sharing a timeline between personnel participating in the project, wherein the management device comprises: project management means for managing the project; personnel information storage means for storing in advance personnel information including a classification of whether the personnel is an orderer or a contractor and identification information of the editing device used by the personnel; authority information storage means for storing in advance authority information indicating an editable range on the timeline pre-assigned to the personnel; editing work information storage means for storing in advance editing work information indicating the content of the editing work requested of the contractor, an order acceptance indicating whether the contractor has accepted the editing work, and a payment status for the editing work; and a first editing device used by the orderer comprises: request means for the orderer to request the contractor to perform editing work within the editable range on the timeline by referring to the person in charge information and the authority information; editing means for the orderer to perform editing work and display the results of the editing work by the contractor; and approval means for the orderer to approve the editing work by the contractor. a settlement means for settling the approved editing work and updating the settlement status of the editing work information for the settled editing work to settlement completed; a second editing device used by the contractor comprises an order receiving means for the contractor to respond as to whether or not to accept the editing work requested by the client and to update the editing work information for acceptance or rejection; and an editing means for the contractor to perform the editing work and to add a predetermined mark to the result of the editing work for which the settlement status of the editing work information is unsettled; and the editing means of the first editing device deletes the mark from the result of the editing work for which the settlement status of the editing work information has been updated to settlement completed.

2. A real-time editing system comprising a management device for managing a project and an editing device capable of sharing a timeline between personnel participating in the project, wherein the management device comprises: project management means for managing the project; personnel information storage means for storing in advance personnel information including a classification of the personnel as an orderer or a candidate and identification information of the editing device used by the personnel; authority information storage means for storing in advance authority information indicating the editable range on the timeline pre-assigned to the personnel; editing work information storage means for storing in advance editing work information indicating the content of the editing work publicly solicited from the candidates, application availability indicating whether the candidate has applied for the editing work, selection results indicating which of the candidates has been selected for the editing work, and the payment status of the editing work; and a first editing device used by the orderer comprises: solicitation means for soliciting editing work from the candidates within the editable range on the timeline by referencing the personnel information and the authority information; editing means for the orderer to perform editing work and display the results of the editing work by the candidates; and notification means for the orderer to notify the candidates of the selection results. a payment means for paying for the editing work by the selected candidate and updating the payment status of the editing work information for the paid editing work to payment completed; a second editing device used by the candidate comprising: an order receiving means for the candidate to respond as to whether or not he / she will apply for the editing work that is being publicly recruited and updating the editing work information to indicate whether or not he / she will apply; and an editing means for the candidate to perform the editing work and for adding a predetermined mark to the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information is unsettled; and the editing means of the first editing device deletes the mark from the result of the editing work for which the payment status of the editing work information has been updated to payment completed.

3. A real-time editing system as described in claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the authority information represents either the authority to perform all editing operations on the timeline, the authority to process material on the timeline, or the authority to perform editing operations on the track on which the material is placed.

4. A real-time editing system according to claim 3, wherein encryption is performed between said management device, said first editing device and said second editing device.

5. A real-time editing system according to claim 4, wherein the management device and the first editing device are integrated.

6. The real-time editing system according to claim 5, wherein the mark is a watermark.

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