Abstract: An image-based rendering system and method is disclosed for displaying 3D images of a subject (e.g. an object or scene). A compressed image file having multiple corrected and calibrated images of a subject from various viewpoints from along a trajectory about the subject is generated. Prior to selected viewpoints of the object being displayed, the compressed image file is at least partially transcoded to a randomly accessible format such that individual or multiple images may be extracted for immediate display or further processing. One or more final extracted images are optionally used in interpolation, morphing, or stitching algorithms before display to a viewer.

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.