One-Click Filmmaking System Using Auto-Cinematography Algorithm

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing filmmaking processes are complex and require significant user interaction, making it difficult for non-professionals to handle the entire filmmaking process independently.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for one-click filmmaking that involves obtaining a script from a user, detecting a single user operation, obtaining and estimating information for multiple shots based on the script, and automatically generating a film using an auto-cinematography algorithm.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional filmmaking processes are used, then professional quality films can be produced, but the process becomes complex and requires significant user interaction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction frequencyVSAvoidfilmmaking process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The filmmaking process is segmented into distinct modular components: script input module, shot estimation module, asset selection module, and film generation module. Each module handles a specific aspect of filmmaking independently, allowing the system to manage complexity through division while maintaining ease of operation through a unified simple interface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An automatic shot estimation algorithm acts as an intermediary between the user's simple script input and the complex filmmaking processes. This intermediary automatically translates high-level script descriptions into detailed shot plans, camera movements, and scene compositions, eliminating the need for users to directly interact with complex filmmaking parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If automated shot estimation is implemented, then user interaction is reduced to a single operation, but the system must process and estimate multiple shot parameters

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of user operationsVSAvoidautomatic shot information estimation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The shot estimation system performs self-service by automatically analyzing the script and generating comprehensive shot information without external intervention. The algorithm independently estimates character positions, scene compositions, camera angles, and shot durations, enabling the system to handle complex automation tasks while requiring only minimal user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-processing the script input and pre-estimating all necessary shot parameters before actual film generation. This preliminary estimation of multiple shot parameters including character positions, scene layouts, and camera movements prepares the system in advance, allowing the final film generation to proceed smoothly with minimal real-time user interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If comprehensive shot information is estimated, then film generation quality is improved, but processing time and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshot information accuracyVSAvoidfilm generation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The shot estimation algorithm implements partial action by focusing computational resources on estimating only the most critical shot parameters that directly impact film quality, such as character positions and scene compositions. Less critical parameters are estimated with lower precision or using simplified models, thereby maintaining adequate film generation quality while reducing overall processing time and computational resource requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12307205B2One-click filmmaking
Publication Date: 2025.05.20 TCL TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method and device for one-click filmmaking are provided. The method includes: obtaining a script from a user, detecting a single user operation, in response to the single user operation, obtaining a plurality of shots and estimating information of the plurality of shots based on the script, and automatically generating a film based on an auto-cinematography algorithm and the estimated information of the plurality of shots. The estimated information of one of the plurality of shots comprises at least one of a character of a shot, a scene of the shot, one or more positions of the character in the shot, a duration of the shot, or a shot type.