Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically selecting a color for overlay on an image or video for presentation on a media device. The system identifies the most prominent color in an image, finds the closest match to that color in a predetermined number of colors, and then uses the closest match color to color the font of the title that is overlaid on the image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for capturing video on an electronic device having a touch screen. The method involves detecting a contact with the touch screen at a first predefined location corresponding to an image capture key, detecting movement of the contact, while continuous contact with the touch screen is maintained, from a first predefined location, and initiating video capture if the moving of the image capture key on the touch-sensitive display results in movement of the image capture key from the first predefined location to a second predefined location on the touch-sensitive display.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for editing video and changing video effects on a mobile device. The system permits a user to alter video effects on a mobile device through use of gestures. A hierarchical editing is foreseen, with a first level such as color tone, brightness, and second level such as edit-theme or edit-style. As the user changes the video effects though gestures, the changes are simultaneously applied to the video providing graphical feedback to the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the automatic overlay of captions (closed captioning, annotations, tags, metadata . . . ) on images or videos facilitate a dynamic movement of a caption as a user scrolls an image or a list of images with automatically generated captions overlaid on the Images. The scrolling rate of the images is performed at a different rate that that of the captions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically selecting a color for overlay on an image or video for presentation on a media device. The system identifies the most prominent color in an image, finds the closest match to that color in a predetermined number of colors, and then uses the closest match color to color the font of the title that is overlaid on the image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for editing video and changing video effects on a mobile device. The system is further operative permit a user to alter video effects on a mobile device through use of gestures. These gestures are performed without aid of on screen visual indicators. As the user changes the video effects though gestures, the changes are simultaneously applied to the video providing feedback to the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying a segmented video by displaying the segmented in video in a chronologically ordered list. The system is further operative to permit a user to rearrange the order and contents of the list and to combine segments into a combined video and permitting the user to share combined segments from the list.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying a set of video segments in an ordered list for editing is presented. The system is further operative to permit a user to edit a segment of the set of segments and play back the set of segments after editing.

Abstract: Methodologies and apparatus for creating, filtering, searching, and posting to collaborative media groups are provided. Collaborative media groups are groups or subsets on media or social sharing sites focused on a particular topic or subject matter of media where users can share media regarding a particular subject, topic, or theme. Users can contribute still images, video or comments or create new groups if a group doesn't already exist and invite new members to contribute. Media contributions to a collaborative media group may also be filtered and searched. The present disclosure provides some improved techniques for this functionality.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically maintaining a horizontal framing of a video. The system permits the user to freely rotate the device while filming, while visualizing the final output in an overly on the device viewfinder or screen during shooting. The resulting recording is subsequently corrected to maintain a single orientation with a stable horizon.

Abstract: Methodologies and apparatus for searching based on representative images are provided. The method includes the steps of providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for, receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations, performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image, and providing the search results.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for capturing video on an electronic device having a touch screen. The method involves detecting a contact with the touch screen at a first predefined location corresponding to an image capture key, detecting movement of the contact, while continuous contact with the touch screen is maintained, from a first predefined location, and initiating video capture if the moving of the image capture key on the touch-sensitive display results in movement of the image capture key from the first predefined location to a second predefined location on the touch-sensitive display.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for capturing multiple media recordings and converting the multiple media recordings to a single media recording on an electronic device. The conversions technique involves receiving a set of media recordings, processing the set of media recordings to produce a single media recording, and saving the produced media recording.

Abstract: A method of segmenting a set of media recordings captured by a media device includes retrieving the set of media recordings from memory and determining characteristics of the media recordings. Weights for the characteristics are applied and used in generation of one or more segments representing the set of video recordings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a channel playlist for streaming audio/video content to a user. Specifically, the system is operative to generate a playlist and stream content in response to user provided search terms and statistically relevant information. The system is further operative to store information related to consumed content and provided updated playlists in response to further user requests.