Development of a High-Performance Camera-Control Device and its Application to TV Programs

Abstract

NHK is studying an intelligent robot camera, which can shoot realistic images effectively suitable for diverse programs, as a technology for a new kind of program production support. An experimental device has been developed for high-performance camera control based on analysis of the broadcast cameraman's shooting techniques. We were able to confirm that the device is capable of faithfully reproducing the work of the broadcast cameraman, characterized by subtle speed alteration. Special program effect approaches called the moving shoot and the virtual competition system tested and proved to be useful for program production.