Pixotope has announced the launch of an AI-powered graphics integration tool.
Pixotope Reveal is a background segmentation tool that enables real-time interaction between presenters and augmented reality (AR) graphics. Aiming to eliminate the need for conventional green screens, manual rotoscoping or match moving work, the solution is able to extract on-screen presenters from any background, allowing integration of 2D and 3D graphics.
Enabling dynamic data visualisation, Pixotope Reveal allows news anchors or sports presenters to interact with on-screen information such as polling data, weather maps, player statistics or charts, with the information appearing to exist in the physical space rather than overlaid on the screen, said the company.
“The ability to create graphics that truly interact with talent and adapt to the environment is a game-changer for live productions,” said Gideon Ferber, product director at Pixotope. “Whether it’s a news anchor walking through election results or sports commentators breaking down play analysis, Reveal’s AI-powered integration creates a more immersive and informative viewing experience.”
Multiple extractions can be handled simultaneously, supporting over 20 people in a single scene with performance up to UHD resolution and 60 frames per second. The solution provides I/O video support including SDI, SMPTE 2110, NDI and SRT and can be integrated into existing Pixotope workflows. Cloud-ready, it also works as a standalone application providing key+fill to any real time graphics system, said the company.
Marcus B. Brodersen, Pixotope’s CEO, commented, “Pixotope Reveal represents a significant leap forward in broadcast technology. By harnessing the power of machine learning, we’re enabling broadcasters to create more engaging content while significantly streamlining their production workflows. Given the rapid advancement of AI technology, we anticipate that solutions like Reveal will quickly become the primary choice for broadcasters, eventually replacing traditional methods like chroma keying for Virtual Studio production. The pace of development in AI and machine learning is extraordinary, and we’re positioned at the forefront of this transformation in broadcast technology.”
