COLOR AND LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT FOR IMMERSIVE CONTENT PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Number: 20220343562
Published: 2022-10-27
Filed: 2022-04-08
Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERNTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.
Inventors: Hirschfield; David, Jutan; Michael
CPC: G06F3/04847; G06T11/00; G06T11/10; G06T19/006; G06T7/90; H04N23/50; H04N5/2224
Verdict: Low Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Immersive virtual-production color/lighting-adjustment hardware/system.

Abstract

In some implementations, a computing device in communication with an immersive content generation system may generate a first set of user interface elements configured to receive a first selection of a shape of a virtual stage light. In addition, the device may generate a second set of user interface elements configured to receive a second selection of an image for the virtual stage light. Also, the device may generate a third set of user interface elements configured to receive a third selection of a position and an orientation of the virtual stage light. Further, the generate a fourth set of user interface elements configured to receive a fourth selection of a color for the virtual stage light. Numerous other aspects are described.

Background

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to generating content using one or more displays configured for operation in an immersive content production system. In some embodiments, the images shown on the displays may be color corrected in real-time or at interactive frame rates. In addition, virtual lights can be generated using the interactive displays. BACKGROUND

One method of creating a virtual reality experience can include surrounding a user with large display screens that present a virtual environment for the user. For example, an immersive content production system that can be used in production of movies and videos can include a stage or performance area that is at least partially enclosed with one or more walls and/or a ceiling each of which can be covered with display screens. One or more cameras can be placed in the performance area and live actors can interact with physical props placed on the stage, as well as with virtual elements displayed on the displays. Such immersive content production systems can present challenges. SUMMARY

A system of one or more computers can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of having software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of them installed on the system that in operation causes or cause the system to perform the actions. One or more computer programs can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of including instructions that, when executed by

Claims

1. A method of generating a graphical user interface performed by a processor, the method comprising: generating a first set of user interface elements configured to receive a first selection of a shape of a virtual stage light; generating a second set of user interface elements configured to receive a second selection of an image for the virtual stage light; generating a third set of user interface elements configured to receive a third selection of a position and an orientation of the virtual stage light; and generating a fourth set of user interface elements configured to receive a fourth selection of a color for the virtual stage light. || 8. A method of generating a graphical user interface performed by a processor, the method comprising: generating a first set of user interface elements configured to receive a first selection of an offset value for adjusting a color of a virtual object; generating a second set of user interface elements configured to receive a second selection of a gamma value for adjusting the color of the virtual object; generating a third set of user interface elements configured to receive a third selection of a gain value for adjusting the color of the virtual object; and generating a software switch for receiving a selection to enable or disable the offset value, the gamma value, and the gain value adjustments to the color of the virtual object. || 14. A method of generating a graphical user interface performed by a processor, the method comprising: generating a first set of user interface elements configured to receive a first selection of a color of a panosphere; generating a second set of user interface elements configured to receive a second selection of a position and an orientation of the panosphere; and generating a window containing preview the panosphere.