Video inpainting software deletes people from HD video footage

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In a development sure to send conspiracy theorists into a tizzy, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPII) have developed video inpainting software that can effectively delete people or objects from high-definition footage. The software analyzes each video frame and calculates what pixels should replace a moving area that has been marked for removal. In a world first, the software can compensate for multiple people overlapped by the unwanted element, even if they are walking towards (or away from) the camera. See the incredible video demonstration after the break... Continue Reading Video inpainting software deletes people from HD video footage



Section: Science and Education



Tags: Filmmaking, Max Planck Institute, Special Effects, University College London, Video



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