Abstract: A video and an object to be inserted into visual content of the video may be obtained. Trajectory of an image capture device during capture of the video may be used to determine placement of the object within the visual content. The visual content may be modified to include the object based on the placement of the object.

Abstract: A camera is configured for use with a removable camera lens cover, which can be secured to or removed from the camera by a user without the use of a tool set. The mechanism which allows the lens cover to be secured to and removed from the camera includes a set of wires embedded into the lens cover and a set of wedges protruding from the lens wall of the camera. To secure the lens cover to the camera, the lens cover is placed onto the front of the camera and rotated until the wires align with corresponding wedges, securing the wires underneath the tapered surface of the wedges. To remove the lens cover from the camera, a force is applied outward and normal to the lens cover, causing the wires to flex outward and enabling the rotation and removal of the lens cover from the camera.

Abstract: A video may be captured by an image capture device in motion. A stabilization trajectory for the video may reflect stabilization rotational positions to compensate for at least some of the motion of the image capture device. The stabilization trajectory may have a stabilization trajectory length. The stabilization of the visual content may be assessed based on the stabilization trajectory length.

Abstract: Visual content is captured by an image capture device during a capture duration. The image capture devices experiences change in position during the capture duration. The trajectory of the image capture device is smoothed based on a look ahead of the trajectory. A punchout of the visual content is determined based on the smoothed trajectory. The punchout of the visual content is used to generate stabilized visual content.

Abstract: Scenes depicted within different media items may be used to generate in-between visual content for the different media items. The different media items may be combined by using the in-between visual content to fill a visual gap between the different media items. The in-between visual content may provide visual continuity between the different media items.

Abstract: Media items (e.g., images, videos) may be captured by one or more image capture devices. One or more of the media items may be identified as including/likely including depiction of a user based on proximity of capture of the media item(s) in time and location to the user. The identified media item(s) may be provided to the user.

Abstract: An image capture device may capture visual content of a video during a capture duration. The image capture device may be panned during the capture duration. Panning of the image capture device may be detected and a panoramic image may be automatically generated using the visual content captured during panning of the image capture device.

Abstract: An image capture device may capture visual content during a capture duration. The context of capture of the visual content by the image capture device may be assessed. The context of capture of the visual content by the image capture device may be used to determine values of stabilization parameters for the visual content.

Abstract: An image capture device may be moved while capturing a distance-lapse video. Distance traveled by the image capture device may be used to determine when video frames of the distance-lapse video are generated. Video frames of the distance-lapse video may be generated when the image capture device travels over a certain amount of distance. Distance interval, rather than time interval, may be used to generate the distance-lapse video.

Abstract: Video information may define spherical video content having a duration. Spherical video content may define visual content viewable from a point of view as a function of progress through the spherical video content. Path information may define a path selection for the spherical video content. Path selection may include movement of a viewing window within the spherical video content. The viewing window may define extents of the visual content viewable from the point of view as the function of progress through the spherical video content. Time lapse parameter information may define at least two of a time portion of the duration, an image sampling rate, and a time lapse speed effect. A time lapse video may be generated based on the video information, the path information, and the time lapse parameter information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for boot sequences in cold temperatures. For example, methods may include accessing a temperature measurement from a temperature sensor; responsive to the temperature measurement being below a threshold, setting a clock frequency for a clock signal used by an integrated circuit to a first frequency; and executing boot code in the integrated circuit using the clock signal at the first frequency, wherein the first frequency is lower than a second frequency that the integrated circuit is configured to use when executing the boot code at higher temperatures. In some implementations, an idle mode is used to heat up a device to achieve a temperature needed to support a use case for the device.

Abstract: An accessory for an image capture device is disclosed that includes: a body; a rotatable first support that is configured for connection to the image capture device; a second support that is pivotably reconfigurable between stowed and deployed configurations; and a third support including first and second legs that are pivotably connected to the body such that the third support is reconfigurable between collapsed and expanded configurations. In the stowed configuration, the second support is concealed within the body, and in the deployed configuration, the second support extends outwardly from the body to facilitate connection of the accessory to an ancillary product. In the collapsed configuration, the third support defines a grip for the image capture device, and in the expanded configuration, the body defines a third leg that cooperates with the first and second legs to provide a freestanding base for the image capture device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for metadata-based cinematography, production effects, shot selection, and/or other content augmentation. Effective cinematography conveys storyline, emotion, excitement, etc. Unfortunately, most amateur filmmakers lack the knowledge and ability to create cinema quality media. Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed to, among other things, rendering media based on instantaneous metadata. Unlike traditional post-processing techniques that rely on human subjectivity, some of the various techniques described herein leverage the camera's actual experiential data to enable cinema-quality post-processing for the general consuming public. Instantaneous metadata-based cinematography and shot selection advisories and architectures are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the pre-processing of image data so as to enhance quality of subsequent encoding and rendering. In one embodiment, a capture device is disclosed that includes a processing apparatus and a non-transitory computer readable apparatus comprising a storage medium have one or more instructions stored thereon. The one or more instructions, when executed by the processing apparatus, are configured to: receive captured image data (such as that sourced from two or more separate image sensors) and pre-process the data to enable stabilization of the corresponding images prior to encoding. In some implementations, the pre-processing includes combination (e.g., stitching) of the captured image data associated with the two or more sensors to facilitates the stabilization. Advantageously, undesirable artifacts such as object “jitter” can be reduced or eliminated. Methods and non-transitory computer readable apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: An underwater system is disclosed for use with a digital image capturing device (DICD) in underwater environments. The underwater system includes a center band having first and second support bands; a first housing fixedly connected to the first support band and including an optically clear material; a second housing fixedly connected to the second support band and including an optically clear material; a cradle connected to the first support band and configured to receive the DICD; and a latching mechanism positioned between the cradle and the first support band. The second support band is pivotally connected to the first support band such that the underwater system is repositionable between an open position and a closed position, and the latching mechanism is repositionable between a locked position, in which the latching mechanism securely engages the DICD, and an unlocked position, in which the latching mechanism is disengaged from the DICD.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for stabilizing image data based on a lens polynomial. Non-rectilinear footage can be captured and rectified in-camera; the rectified images may be stabilized to provide rectified stable video. In one exemplary embodiment, the footage is rectified and stabilized based on a lens polynomial and the camera's own movement. In some variants, the rectified stable video may be stored along with its margin track. In-camera rectified stable video provides several benefits over traditional techniques (e.g., the ability to share rectilinear content from the camera without additional post-processing, as well as reduced file sizes of the shared videos). Lens-aware post-processing can reuse portions of the in-camera rectified stable videos while providing additional benefits (e.g., the ability to re-frame the video in post-production).

Abstract: An image capture device includes electronic components and a body. The electronic components include an image sensor and a processing apparatus. The body defines an internal compartment containing the electronic components. The body includes a rear housing and a chassis. The rear housing extends around a top side, a right side, a bottom side, and a left side of the body. The chassis includes an upright portion and a lateral portion extending rearward from the upright portion. The rear housing and the chassis are coupled to each other to cooperatively form the internal compartment with the upright portion of the chassis being coupled to a front end of the rear housing and the lateral portion being positioned outside of and below the internal compartment.