Video Special Effect Configuration with Correlated Variable Nodes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing video special effect systems lack correlation between special effect event combinations, limiting the enhancement of video special effects and reducing user enthusiasm in video recording.

Innovation Solution

The method correlates first and second special effect event combinations through a variable update node and a variable trigger node by setting an update manner and judging condition on the same target variable, allowing the display manner of video effects to be updated and transformed.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate special effect event combinations are used without correlation, then each special effect can be independently configured, but the overall video special effect enhancement is limited and user enthusiasm is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevideo special effect enhancementVSAvoidspecial effect event combination correlation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate special effect event combinations into a correlated system where event combinations share common variables (e.g., trigger count, time intervals). This allows different special effects to be linked through shared state, enabling progressive effect accumulation and more engaging user interactions while maintaining independent configuration capabilities for each effect type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces universal variable nodes (trigger count, time interval) that can be shared across multiple special effect event combinations. These universal variables serve multiple functions: tracking cumulative trigger counts, managing time intervals between different effects, and enabling coordinated special effect sequences. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity while enhancing versatility.

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

2Productivity

If multiple special effect event combinations are correlated through shared variables, then continuous and varied special effect triggers are enabled, but the configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous special effect triggersVSAvoidconfiguration structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the configuration into distinct variable nodes (trigger count variable, time interval variable) and event combination nodes. Each variable node can be independently configured and reused across multiple event combinations. This segmentation allows complex correlated behavior to be built from simple, reusable components, making the configuration more manageable despite the increased functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces variable nodes as intermediaries between different special effect event combinations. These variable nodes (trigger count, time interval) act as mediators that carry state information between events, enabling correlated behavior without direct event-to-event coupling. This intermediary layer simplifies the configuration structure by providing a standardized interface for event interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4142278B1Method and apparatus for configuring video special effect, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 DOUYIN VISION CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of special effect processing. Provided are a method and apparatus for configuring a video special effect, a device, and a storage medium. The method comprises : in response to a first setting operation of a user, adding a variable update node in a first special effect event combination, the variable update node being provided with an update method for a target variable; in response to a second setting operation of the user, adding a variable trigger node in a second special effect event combination, the variable trigger node being provided thereon with a determination condition for the target variable; and generating a configuration file of the video special effect according to the first special effect event combination and the second special effect event combination. The technical solution provided in the present disclosure enables the generation of video special effects to better match the changes in user's movements.