Template-Based Special Effect Processing with Element-Level Editing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing short video or image applications offer limited and inflexible effect props, made by professionals, which cannot satisfy users' diverse and personalized needs.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allows users to select and edit effect templates and elements, enabling customizable and flexible effect processing on mobile terminals, including generating and sharing personalized effect props.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If effect props are made by professional effect prop makers with fixed display modes, then manufacturing precision and reliability are improved, but adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffect prop qualityVSAvoideffect customization
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The effect prop is segmented into multiple independent effect elements (first effect element, second effect element, etc.), each with its own display information parameters. Users can selectively edit individual elements without affecting the entire effect prop, enabling flexible customization while maintaining professional quality standards for each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The effect prop transitions from a static, fixed display mode to a dynamic, editable structure. Display information of effect elements can be adjusted in real-time based on user operations, allowing the effect prop to adapt to different user needs while maintaining professional quality through structured editing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If effect props are made by professional effect prop makers, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity and ease of manufacture deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffect prop qualityVSAvoideffect editing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The effect prop structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it can be used as-is for professional quality results, or edited by users for customization. The same effect prop structure supports both professional manufacturing standards and user-friendly editing, reducing the need for separate systems for different user needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The effect prop uses a template-based structure where effect elements can be copied and reused. This allows professional effect designs to be replicated and distributed as templates, maintaining manufacturing precision while enabling easy user customization through copying and modification of existing elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Reliability

If fixed display modes are used for effect props, then reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffect display consistencyVSAvoiduser customization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The effect prop structure dynamically adapts between fixed and editable states. The display information of effect elements can be adjusted based on user operations, allowing the system to maintain reliability when needed while providing adaptability for customization, resolving the contradiction between fixed modes and user flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4645049A1Special effect processing method and apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided in embodiments of the present disclosure are a special effect processing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The special effect processing method comprises: receiving a special effect adding operation for an image to be processed, and displaying a special effect classification interface, the special effect classification interface displaying a special effect type option, and the special effect type option comprising a special effect template option; receiving a selection operation acting on the special effect template option, and adding into said image a special effect element corresponding to the selected special effect template option; and receiving an element editing operation for the added special effect element in said image, and, on the basis of the element editing operation, adjusting display information of the special effect element. According to the technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to quickly add a preset special effect element combination by selecting a special effect template, support the reuse of special effects, and support the adjustment of a single special effect element in the special effect template, thus special effect processing is more flexible, the personalized requirements of a user can be better met, and the special effect processing experience of a user is improved.