Context-Aware Automatic Zooming for Video Timeline Editing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in precisely trimming and reordering video clips in video editing software due to high pixel density, which makes it hard to visualize and manipulate clips within the timeline, leading to a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for context-aware automatic zooming of video sequences, where the zoom level is adjusted dynamically to ensure the entire clip or sequence occupies the visible timeline area, allowing for precise trimming and reordering operations, with automatic reset to the original zoom level upon completion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the zoom level is increased to view clips more closely, then the precision of trimming operations is improved, but the number of visible clips in the timeline decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic zooming that automatically adjusts the zoom level based on the current operation context. When a user initiates a trim operation, the system automatically zooms in to provide close-up visibility of the selected clip for precise editing. After the trim operation completes, the system automatically zooms out to restore the previous overview perspective, allowing users to see multiple clips again.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the zoom level parameter dynamically based on operational needs. The system monitors user actions and automatically adjusts the zoom parameter to match the current editing context, transitioning between close-up and overview views without requiring manual user intervention for each zoom action.
2Measurement precision
If the zoom level is increased to view clips more closely, then the precision of reordering operations is improved, but the time required to locate and move clips increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic zooming that automatically adjusts the zoom level based on the current operation context. When a user initiates a reordering operation, the system automatically zooms in to provide close-up visibility of the timeline and clips. After the reordering operation completes, the system automatically zooms out to restore the previous overview perspective, allowing users to see multiple clips again.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary zoom-in action automatically when a user initiates a reordering operation, before the user needs to locate and move clips. This preliminary action ensures that the timeline is already zoomed to the appropriate level for precise reordering, eliminating the need for users to manually zoom in beforehand.
3Measurement precision
If the pixel density is increased to show more detail, then the precision of editing operations is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic zooming that automatically adjusts the zoom level based on the current operation context. When a user initiates an editing operation, the system automatically zooms in to provide close-up visibility for precise manipulation. After the operation completes, the system automatically zooms out to restore the previous overview perspective, making the interface easier to navigate again.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the zoom function self-service by automatically adjusting the zoom level without requiring manual user input. The system monitors user actions and autonomously performs zoom-in and zoom-out operations, freeing users from the burden of manual zooming while maintaining editing precision.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method and apparatus for context-aware automatic zooming of a video sequence. The method comprises receiving a command to alter a selected video clip of a video sequence visualized on a timeline display; automatically adjusting a timeline display representative of the video sequence to a calculated zoom level, wherein the zoom level allows visualization of editable content in the timeline display; receiving an indication that the altering operation is completed; and automatically resetting the timeline display representative of the video sequence to an original zoom level.