Video Editing Mask Layer for Persistent Reference Track Visibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing complexity of video processing interfaces complicates user operations, leading to inconveniences and a negative impact on user experience due to editing reference tracks moving out of the video editing window.

Innovation Solution

A mask layer is displayed at the bottom area of the video editing window to redisplay editing reference tracks, such as video and audio tracks, when they move out of the editing window, using a timeline for assistance in editing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If video processing functions are diversified to provide more editing features, then the functionality and user experience are enriched, but the interface complexity increases and makes operations inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo processing functionsVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interface is segmented into multiple layers including a main video editing window and a mask layer. The mask layer is selectively displayed or hidden based on user needs, allowing complex functions to be organized in a structured way without overwhelming the user. This segmentation enables the interface to provide diverse video processing functions while maintaining operational simplicity through layered organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Area of stationary object

If the editing reference track moves out of the video editing window during scrolling, then more content can be displayed, but the user loses visibility of the reference track and editing continuity is affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidvisibility of editing reference track
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The mask layer is positioned at the bottom area of the video editing window, creating a layered spatial structure. When the editing reference track moves out of the main window area during scrolling, it is redisplayed on the mask layer in another dimensional space. This allows the display area to expand while maintaining continuous visibility of the reference track through the layered arrangement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Duration of action of stationary object

If the editing reference track is continuously displayed in the video editing window, then editing continuity is maintained, but the display area is occupied and reduces visibility of other content

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveediting continuityVSAvoiddisplay area
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The mask layer is dynamically displayed or hidden based on the position of the editing reference track. When the reference track is within the video editing window, the mask layer is hidden to maximize display area. When the reference track moves out during scrolling, the mask layer is automatically displayed to maintain visibility. This dynamic adjustment maintains editing continuity while optimizing display area utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250254381A1Video processing method and apparatus, and device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.07 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a video processing method and a device and a storage medium. The method comprises: presenting a first area in a display interface, wherein the first area is configured to display at least a media component of a media content; and in response to detecting that the first area is at least partially out of the display interface, presenting a second area configured to display the media component of the media content.