Methods and apparatus for seamless transitions between lens projections

    公开(公告)号:US12013518B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US18468598

    申请日:2023-09-15

    Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

    Inventor: David A. Newman

    CPC classification number: G02B13/16 G02B3/08 H04N23/698

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for seamlessly transitioning between lens projections. In one exemplary embodiment, a piecewise lens projection is composed of three (3) functions: (i) a first polynomial-based lens projection, (ii) a second “joining” lens projection, and (iii) a trigonometric lens projection. The piecewise lens projection characterizes virtualized lens distortion as a function of FOV; image data can be dynamically projected based on the virtualized lens distortion, regardless of FOV. In this manner, a user may achieve the visually familiar effects associated with a first lens definition for a first FOV, while still smoothly animating transitions to other lens projections (e.g., a larger FOV using stereographic projections).

    Methods and apparatus for metadata-based processing of media content

    公开(公告)号:US11895425B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-06

    申请号:US18059827

    申请日:2022-11-29

    Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

    Inventor: David A. Newman

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2621 G11B27/034 H04N23/6811

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for metadata-based cinematography, production effects, shot selection, and/or other content augmentation. Effective cinematography conveys storyline, emotion, excitement, etc. Unfortunately, most amateur filmmakers lack the knowledge and ability to create cinema quality media. Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed to, among other things, rendering media based on instantaneous metadata. Unlike traditional post-processing techniques that rely on human subjectivity, some of the various techniques described herein leverage the camera's actual experiential data to enable cinema-quality post-processing for the general consuming public. Instantaneous metadata-based cinematography and shot selection advisories and architectures are also described.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING MOTION BLUR TO OVERCAPTURED CONTENT

    公开(公告)号:US20230126515A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-27

    申请号:US18145205

    申请日:2022-12-22

    Applicant: GoPro, Inc.

    Inventor: David A. Newman

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying motion blur to overcapture content. In one embodiment, the motion blur is applied by selecting a number of frames of the captured image content for application of motion blur; selecting a plurality of pixel locations within the number of frames of the captured image content for the application of motion blur; applying motion blur to the captured image content in accordance with the selected number of frames and the selected plurality of pixel locations; and outputting the captured image content with the applied motion blur. In some implementations, motion blur is applied via implementation of a virtualized neutral density filter. Computerized devices and computer-readable apparatus for the application of motion blur are also disclosed.

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