Patent ID: 7525555
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: G06F,G06T

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for performing an image-editing operation across multiple perspective planes, comprising: receiving a selection for a source area for the image-editing operation, wherein the source area spans one or more perspective planes; receiving a selection for a destination area for the image-editing operation, wherein the destination area spans one or more perspective planes; defining one or more partial source areas for the one or more perspective planes spanned by the source area, wherein defining the one or more partial source areas involves performing a recursive or iterative process comprising orienting the source area to a current perspective plane, attempting to clip the source area on the current perspective plane, performing the process on each adjacent perspective plane if clipping occurs, and terminating the process if no clipping occurs; defining one or more partial destination areas for the one or more perspective planes spanned by the destination area; and applying, to a digital image or movie in a computer, the image-editing operation from each partial source area to each relevant partial destination area.