Coordination and combination of video sequences with spatial and temporal normalization
CA 2392530 A1 · Owner: Vetterli, Martin F. · Inventors: Vetterli, Martin F.; Reusens, Emmanuel M.; Bergonzoli, Victor A.
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Given two video sequences, a composite video sequence can be generated (15) which includes visual elements from each of the given sequences suitably , synchronized (11) and represented in a chosen focal plane. A composite video sequence can be made also by similarly combining a video sequence with an audio sequence. In the composite video sequence contestants, action figures , or objects can be shown against a common background (12) even if the given video sequences differ as to background with the common background taken from one or the other of the given sequences for example. Alternatively, a , different suitable background can be used e.g. as derived from the given , video …
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