View-consistent multi-view depth estimation for three-dimensional video generation

In this paper, we propose a new algorithm for view-consistent multi-view depth estimation for 3D video generation. After we obtain depth maps at the left and right viewpoints using a conventional depth estimation method, we project them into the center viewpoint and perform an error minimization process using a multi-view graph cut algorithm. Experimental results showed that the proposed algorithm improved view consistency of depth maps as well as rendering quality of the 3D video.