Abstract
We present a data model for movies and movie databases. A movie is considered to be a 2D semi-algebraic figure that can change in time. We give a number of computability results concerning movies: it can be decided whether a frame of a movie is only a topologically transformation of another frame; a movie has a finite number of scenes and cuts and these can be effectively computed. Based on these computability results we define an SQL-like query language for movie databases. This query language supports most movie editing operations like cutting, pasting and selection of scenes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Temporal Representation and Reasoning (TIME 2000, Cape Breton NS, USA, July 7-9, 2000) |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 95-102 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-7695-0756-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |