Patent ID: 7062713

Claim:
Image data processing apparatus, comprising frame storage means, processing means, manually operable input means and display means, wherein said display means is configured to display: (a) a first region representing a first timeline showing transitions between a first set of clips; (b) a second region representing a second timeline showing transitions between a second set of clips; and (c) a first control point overlaying said first time line and a second control point overlaying said second timeline, wherein (i) an output sequence is defined comprising a first portion of said first set of clips, and a second portion of said second set of clips, wherein said first portion and said second portion are based on said first control point and said second control point; (ii) an effect in said output sequence between said first portion off said first set of clips and said second portion of said second set of clips is controlled by a location of said first control point and said second control point on said first timeline and second timeline respectively;and (iii) said first control point and said second control point are connected by a displayed line.