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Abstract

A 3-D Instant Replay system is disclosed for the capture, adjustment, and generation substantially in real time of complex 3-D or other video effects. A camera array is configured about a desired scene for effect generation. Image information from multiple cameras is sent instantaneously and simultaneously to a capture system. Multiple capture devices may be used together in the capture system to capture video information from a large number of cameras. Once inside each capture device, image data is made available in the memory element of the capture system for generation of realtime effects. A host system, connected via high speed networking elements to the capture system, selects relevant portions of available image data from the capture system (or each capture device) based on preset criteria or user input. An effect generation algorithm, optionally including image correction and adjustment processes, on the host system creates the desired video effect and outputs generated image frames in a desired format for viewing.

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