Live Production
Pixotope Reveal integrates AR graphics in real time
The solution enables real-time interaction between on-screen talent and augmented reality graphics
augmented reality
Media Consumption
Channel 4 becomes first UK broadcaster on Apple Vision Pro
The solution will enable viewers of Channel 4's Taskmaster game to experience the feeling of being immersed into the programme
Live Production
AJA helps RT Software cross the line with catamaran racing AR graphics provision
The company leverages AJA's Corvid 88 cards to help tell the race tale with augmented reality graphics
Live Production
Running mates: Sky News’ US election plan to take remote production to the next level
Sky News will bring the latest results from the US Election live from Washington DC. The production will cross the Atlantic, with the on-air...
Virtual Production
CBS debuts AR/VR immersive race to the White House
Augmented and virtual reality technologies will provide viewers with an "unprecedented" immersive election experience, said CBS
Live Production
AE Live scores contract extension with ITV Sport
The new deal will see AE Live continue to supply on-screen graphics across a wide range of the broadcaster's sports coverage, including racing; darts;...
Live Production
24 Hour Party People: The technology behind Sky News’ Election Night Live
UK broadcaster Sky News tells TVBEurope about its election night coverage, which will include augmented reality, BATCAM, LED screens and more
Media Management
V-Nova surpasses 1,000 technology patents
The company's innovations span streaming, broadcast and virtual and augmented reality
Live Production
Off the bench: Sky repurposes MNF studio for Election Night Live
The exit poll and winner of the race for Number 10 will be revealed with the help of an immersive to-scale augmented reality Downing...
Live Production
SailGP’s LiveLineFX charts a new course in on-screen graphics
SailGP’s Emmy Award-winning in-house broadcast graphics package helps explain the in-race complexities to a growing worldwide television audience
Media Consumption
Report: Real-time data and on-screen graphics key to retaining Gen Z viewers
Over half (56%) of those aged 18-25 said they find it challenging to watch content from traditional broadcasters due to horizontal content not being...
Live Production
Pixotope Fly adds zoom functionality
The new feature enables users to zoom in and out of a space without physically having to move the camera closer or further away
Virtual Production
Moov-ing into virtual production
The first installation of MOOV's new virtual production technology is at Timeline Television’s studio at Ealing Broadcast Centre
Production & Post
NBA team broadcasts AR graphics from handheld camera
Portland Trail Blazers become first NBA team to broadcast augmented reality graphics from a handheld camera
Technology
“Things are not normal”: BBC R&D publishes report into emerging technologies
Rather than one ‘next big thing’, the report's contributors suggested a complex set of factors will enable and catalyse one another
Production & Post
Using augmented reality to take a subversive trip through time
TVBEurope talks to the production team behind an augmented reality walk through central London that blends voices from the past with the realities of...
Media Delivery
Virgin Media O2, Ericsson partner on 5G standalone mobile private network to power Children In Need AR game
The HADO Tournament for BBC Children in Need will visit eight different UK locations during October, with gamers competing on indoor courts using head-mounted...
Metaverse
Vizrt heads to the metaverse with blinx
The company is working with start-up blinx, which delivers narratives produced by younger people, for younger people
Virtual Production
Pixotope introduces all-in-one graphics control solution for broadcast virtual production workflows
According to the company, Live Controller flattens the learning curve that is often cited as a barrier to entry for broadcasters
Business
Uncertainty is the only certainty in today’s media and entertainment industry
Paul Schiller, product marketing manager for TAG Video Systems, takes a look at how the shifting landscape of the media industry is turning vendors...
Media Consumption
Apple Vision Pro: Transforming the sport and media industry with augmented reality
Writing exclusively for TVBEurope, Matt Stagg, sport, media and entertainment technology innovator, details his thoughts on Apple's new AR/VR headset and its potential impact...
Production & Post
Alteon enables creatives to access 3D objects via Apple Vision Pro
Creatives can access USDZ files, the preferred file type of Apple and Pixar, via a smartphone, tablet or AR headset
Production & Post
Alliance for Open Media begins work on compression tools for high-quality 3D graphics
New tools can ensure the best tradeoff in terms of quality and storage when compressing a 3D model, such as a graphical environment, character,...
Media Consumption
Sky News works with Atlantic Productions on AR Coronation experience
Sky News has created an immersive augmented reality experience that lets viewers engage and interact with two digital twins of the Coronation Crowns. Atlantic...
Media Delivery
5G to power augmented reality glasses experience at German opera
The audience at Die tote Stadt will be able to choose from several camera angles - including a look into the orchestra pit
Media Delivery
Ateme’s 5G streaming solution integrates with AWS Wavelength 5G MEC infrastructure
The deployment opens up AR and VR content offerings for content providers, said Ateme
Media Management
Google opens Immersive Stream for XR to all Google Cloud customers
Immersive Stream for XR enables users to click a link or scan a QR code and immediately be transported to extended reality
Business
TVBEurope’s February 2023 issue now available
The issue focuses on virtual production, augmented reality and studios, and includes articles on The Rings of Power and Doctor Who
Production & Post
What’s in store for the media tech industry in 2023: AR, VR, and the metaverse
Why the biggest battles of 2023 could be around the use of augmented reality, and 5G and multi-access edge computing (MEC) could play a...
Live Production
AE Live powers graphics for three World Cups
Company delivered augmented reality graphics and services for T20 World Cup, Rugby League World Cup and Women's Rugby World Cup
Media Consumption
Apple ‘building 3D video service’ for new AR headset
The company has long been rumoured to be planning to launch an augmented reality headset next year
Live Production
Pixotope develops AR tracking for drone shots
Pixotope Fly uses computer vision technology to leverage video from the onboard camera to identify anchor points to lock onto and track against 3D...
Production & Post
Virtual production company Pixotope expands European footprint
Pixotope said the new partnerships reflect the increased global demand for high-level, virtual production technology
IBC
Godmother of VR to give IBC 2022 keynote address
IBC has announced that Nonny de la Peña, the 'Godmother of Virtual Reality’, will deliver the IBC 2022 Show Keynote on Saturday 10th September...
Live Production
Vizrt, Ncam partner on election graphics for BBC Northern Ireland
The integration between Ncam and Vizrt relies on real-time tracking data being sent from one machine to the other accurately
Media Delivery
Bundesliga to trial 5G in stadium during Supercup
1,000 fans will be able to access live stats on a special 5G app during the match between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig
Audio
New TV and film music platform launches ready for the metaverse
It will feature a curated gallery of Dolby Atmos as standard soundtracks and songs for cinema, TV, advertising, trailers, games, VR, AR and XR
Production & Post
disguise helps create a virtual world for Camila Cabello
Elements created by xR and AR included plants, skies, graphics, animated cityscapes, fireflies and butterflies
Production & Post
Ncam adds Unreal Engine 5 support for virtual production and broadcast pipelines
Ncam's AR Suite connects real-time tracking data to Unreal Engine, enabling film, TV and broadcast companies to deliver photorealistic virtual productions and AR content
Media Delivery
Grass Valley announces major updates for AMPP, including AWS collaboration and free playout
Grass Valley has also agreed a deal with Epic Games to bring Unreal Engine to GV AMPP, which can be used to build virtual...
Live Production
EE, BT Sport “re-imagine” sports viewing with help from 5G
Companies unveil new prototypes for use on rugby, boxing, MotoGP, the arts, and football
Production & Post
How David Attenborough is pioneering the next ‘breaking wave’ of technology
TVBEurope talks to the creatives behind The Green Planet AR Experience, powered by EE 5G