Method and apparatus for capturing video images including a start frame

摘要

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided so as to capture video images such that an image of a moment of significance is captured within the video. In the context of a method, an indication is received that a video capture user input will be subsequently provided directing that video images be captured. The method then determines whether a pre-roll is to be captured in advance of the video capture user input. The method causes the video images to be captured in response to the video capture user input. The video images include a start frame captured temporarily proximate receipt of the video capture user input. The method receives a video capture completion user input indicating that the capturing of the video images should be ceased. In response to receipt of the video capture completion user input, the method causes a post-roll to be captured.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving an indication that a main video capture user input will be provided instructing the capture of a main video comprising a plurality of video images, wherein the indication is received before receiving the main video capture user input; determining, with a processor, whether a pre-roll is captured in response to receiving the indication based on a frame rate of the main video to be captured, wherein the pre-roll comprises one or more video frames captured before receiving the main video capture user input; causing the main video to be captured in response to the main video capture user input, wherein the plurality of video images of the main video comprises a start frame captured temporally proximate to receiving of the main video capture user input; receiving a main video capture completion user input instructing the capture of the main video to cease; and in response to receiving the main video capture completion user input, causing a post-roll to be captured comprising a plurality of video frames captured following capture of the main video.