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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6483644 | Integral image, method and device A method according to preparing an integral image from an interwoven image is provided. The interwoven image is prepared by interweaving at least two source images which have been divided into cells which themselves have been divided into image elements. ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6088527 | Apparatus and process for producing an image sequence An apparatus is provided for producing a photographic image sequence showing an apparent movement of a camera in an x-axis direction, with respect to a filmed object, without actual movement of the camera along the x-axis. The apparatus includes (a) a cam... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5991551 | Autostereoscopic imaging apparatus and method using a parallax scanning lens aperture A lens aperture of an autostereoscopic camera is moved in a parallax scanning pattern through a plurality of disparity positions offset from the optical axis of the camera lens. Images of a scene being photographed, as viewed through the lens aperture in ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5946500 | Apparatus and method for chroma replacement The present invention is a method and apparatus for background generation and chroma replacement for use with video and digital imaging that includes motion pictures, television, commercial and portrait photography. The present invention comprises a proje... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5289215 | Variable-position lens-mounting accessory for motion-picture cameras, and method of use The device permits swing, shift, tilt and rise-and-fall movements between a lens and a motion-picture camera to manipulate focal relations and image shapes. Preferably the device rests on rails (called "iris rods") of a balance plate or base--secured unde... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5159362 | Dimensional transformation system and related method of creating visual effects A dimensional transformation apparatus and related method for creating visual effects for use in live and prerecorded entertainment. The system engages an elastic projection screen with a three-dimensional object that corresponds to visual effects to be p... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5061061 | Front projection composite photography system combining staged action with two projected images A front projection composite photography system using a pair of perpendicular reflex screens combines two projected background scenes with a staged scene in a single camera shot for a versatile range of special effects. Complementary mattes are used outsi... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5059019 | Laser framefinder The element of the laser framefinder comprise a laser beam generator, a shutter for pulsing a beam of laser light, a laser beam scanner, coupling elements joining a laser beam generator with a laser beam scanner, elements for manipulating a scanning devic... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4968132 | Traveling matte extraction system A process for producing a traveling matte by first converting a first picture including a foreground and a background image to an electronic form into computer memory. Then, converting a second background picture to electronic form and storing it into com... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4417791 | Process for composite photography A reverse blue screen process for travelling matte cinematography, which comprises the formation of travelling mattes by pre-coating models or other foreground subjects utilized in composite cinematography with one or more phosphor materials which are inv... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4283766 | Automatic camera control for creating special effects in motion picture photography An automated camera control drives a video or motion picture camera along multiple independent axes of movement to position the camera for recording an image of a field of view, typically focused upon a model or artwork in special effects motion picture p... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4160585 | Special effects device A special effects device for use in motion pictures, television, and the like having an outer, middle and inner frame. The middle frame is mounted in the outer frame for translational movement relative thereto and the inner frame is mounted in the middle ... | 07/10/1979 |
