Patent ID: 7375768
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a video work for viewing on a high definition device, comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a plurality of image items; (b) selecting a video parameter; (c) selecting at least two different parameter values for said video parameter; (d) selecting one of said image items; (e) conforming said selected image item to each of said at least two different parameter values, thereby creating at least two conformed image items; (f) storing said at least two conformed image items in a video database; (g) performing steps (b) through (f) for at least two different image items; (h) selecting a HD video format; (i) identifying a plurality of HD video parameters, wherein said plurality of HD video parameters collectively define said HD video format; (j) assigning a parameter value to each of said identified HD video parameters, wherein said assigned parameters values are consistent with said selected HD video format; and, (k) conforming said plurality of image items according to said plurality of parameter values thereby preparing said video work for viewing on said high definition device, wherein each of said plurality of image items is conformed by either,