Video Special Effect Configuration File Generation Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video editing applications lack flexibility in configuring screen splitting special effects, requiring fixed code implementations that are not easily customizable by designers.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for generating a video special effect configuration file that allows users to customize screen splitting processing and special effects for sub-screens, including the association of first special effects with target sub-screens and the inclusion of universal second special effects, to create a flexible and user-friendly video editing experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If screen splitting special effects are fixedly written by codes, then the implementation is straightforward and reliable, but the flexibility and ease of customization are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the video rendering process into multiple independent rendering channels, each corresponding to a sub-screen. Each channel can be independently configured with its own special effects, allowing flexible customization without affecting other channels. This segmentation enables designers to configure each sub-screen separately while maintaining overall system reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic configuration capabilities where rendering parameters, special effects, and channel settings can be adjusted in real-time without requiring code changes. The system allows designers to dynamically modify rendering configurations through a user interface, making the previously static code-based system adaptable and flexible.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If rendering effects are fixed by codes, then the system is stable and reliable, but designers cannot configure them dynamically

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of useVSAvoidsystem stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a configuration file as an intermediary layer between the user interface and the rendering engine. This configuration file allows designers to define rendering parameters and special effects without directly modifying source code, while the rendering engine reliably executes these configurations. The intermediary layer maintains system stability while enabling easy configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical system of code writing and compilation with a configuration-based system. Instead of requiring designers to write and recompile code for each rendering effect change, the system uses configuration files that can be modified and applied dynamically, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining reliability through structured configuration validation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple sub-screens have different special effects configured individually, then customization is high, but the configuration time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal rendering channel template that can be applied to multiple sub-screens. Designers can define a set of special effects and rendering parameters once in a template, then apply this template to multiple channels simultaneously. This universal approach maintains high customization capability while significantly reducing configuration time by eliminating repetitive manual setup for each channel.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent allows designers to pre-configure rendering templates and special effect chains before actual video rendering. By performing preliminary configuration of commonly used effect combinations and channel settings, the system reduces the time required for actual rendering operations. Pre-configured templates can be quickly applied to multiple sub-screens without requiring detailed configuration at rendering time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4131932B1Video effect configuration file generation method, and video rendering method and device
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a video special effect configuration file generation method and apparatus, and a video rendering method and apparatus. The video special effect configuration file generation method includes: obtaining a reference image; receiving a screen splitting processing operation of a user on the reference image; performing screen splitting processing on the reference image based on the screen splitting processing operation to obtain a plurality of sub-screens; and associating, in response to a special effect setting operation of the user on a target sub-screen among the plurality of sub-screens, at least one first special effect corresponding to the special effect setting operation with the target sub-screen, to generate a video special effect configuration file. In the present disclosure, the user can customize the screen splitting processing manner and the rendering special effect of the sub-screen, the video special effect configuration file generation method is more flexible and is more convenient for use.