TVBEverywhere
Facebook ‘is preparing to launch smart TV device’
Expected to launch in time for 'the holiday season'
augmented reality
Technology
Apple files patent for AR/VR headset that tracks gestures
Headset tracks eyes, gestures and facial expressions of the user
Production & Post
MOOV serves up augmented reality graphics for BBC’s Wimbledon coverage
MOOV is employing RT Software’s AR solution on a three camera setup
TVBEverywhere
Bundesliga, Vodafone Deutschland kick off 5G partnership
New real-time app lets fans access information and performance data instantly via augmented reality
Technology
Video Electronics Standards Association prepares for 8K and beyond
New standard includes support for higher resolutions and HDR
TVBEverywhere
Google to push AR in ad campaigns
62 per cent of creatives see an increased client demand for AR campaigns
Technology
UK’s first 5G-enabled immersive tech lab launches at MediaCity
Contains wide range of VR, AR and MR equipment as well as green screens
Technology
CNN launches AR app
Magic Leap’s screens framework brings linear 2D video to virtual TV screens
Technology
ChyronHego tracks player movements using AR stadium technology
Rolled out at two European football matches
Technology
The Future Group launches Pixotope software suite for 3D, AR and VR
Pixotope aims make it possible for 3D, VR, AR and data technology to be used in any production
Production & Post
4K and 8K cameras will capture the action at Super Bowl LIII
CBS Sports will employ a total of 115 cameras including 16 cameras with 4K capabilities
TVBEverywhere
VR device market drops in 2018, expected to rally in 2019
CCS Insights predicts 14 million AR and VR devices will be sold next year
Content
Red Bull and Intel partner on augmented reality
Fans of Red Bull Rampage can watch this year's event in 360-degrees
Business
TVBEurope October issue out now
New issues looks at augmented reality, audio and QVC UK's 25th anniversary
Content
Snapchat announces its first raft of scripted TV shows
Social media site is using augmented reality to help promote the shows
Technology
Supponor’s augmented reality technology scores with Southampton FC
Supponor partners with technology company ADI on the Virtual Hybrid digiboard system
News Releases
Ncam introduces lighting and depth solutions for AR
IBC2018 will see the first European presentation of Ncam Technologies’ portfolio of augmented reality products and solutions. The company will also show its newest...
Business
Apple buys augmented reality lens company
Akonia Holographics creates displays for AR glasses
Content
Nickelodeon developing first VR/AR series
New show marks channel's first extensive use of virtual cinema technology
Features
What impact might technology have on comedy?
By Sarah Henley, co-founder of SVoD comedy platform NextUp
Business
Framestore and Magic Leap announce strategic partnership
Companies say the partnership will "enable more brands and customers to build creative and digital solutions"
TVBEverywhere
Is it time for augmented and virtual reality to take centre stage?
Lynn McMahon, managing director, media and entertainment, Accenture, looks ahead to one of the hot topics at NAB
Data Centre
VR and AR shipments returning to growth in 2018
New IDC report anticipates the market growing by 48.5 per cent year-on-year in 2018 to 12.4 million units
Technology
Apple’s video service to include “surprise technology angle”
Apple SVP Eddy Cue was speaking at SXSW
Content
BBC launches its first-ever AR app
Accompanies the launch of new arts and culture series Civilisations
Business
Arts Council offers support to 20 immersive content creators
CreativeXR is joint initiative between Digital Catapult and Arts Council England
TVBEverywhere
AR and VR poised for record growth in 2018
Consumer Technology Association expects 4.9 million AR/VR headsets to be sold in the US this year
TVBEverywhere
Warner Bros, Intel partner on driverless car project
Pair pact to study and develop special entertainment for driverless vehicles
Business
Arts Council backs MR programme
CreativeXR is joint initiative between Digital Catapult and Arts Council England
TVBEverywhere
Biggest barriers to VR are apps and accessories
Report says consumers believe additional software, apps and hardware are biggest barriers to experiencing VR
Business
US lawmakers form ‘Reality Caucus’
A group of US politicians have formed a group focusing on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies. The cross-party group has already been dubbed the ‘Reality...
TVBEverywhere
BBC experiments with holographic TVs
The BBC has continued to experiment with emerging broadcast technologies after creating a holographic TV device for future audiences. The ‘low-fi and low-cost’ device...
Production & Post
Sky Deutschland employs AR tech for Bundesliga
Sky Deutschland is looking to enhance its live coverage of the German Bundesliga football championship by using real-time camera tracking technology to generate augmented
Business
Sky to create ‘world first’ for British Masters
Sky Sports is to create what it claims to be a world first as part of its coverage of the British Masters golf, when...
Business
RT Software makes Champions League debut on BT Sport
RT Software’s real-time 3D graphics solutions was chosen to support BT Sport’s live UEFA Champions League launch coverage last week
Production & Post
RT Software scores BT Sport graphics deal
BT Sport has selected real-time 3D graphics solutions company RT Software, to provide augmented reality graphics for the studio coverage of its new UEFA...
Production & Post
French Open relies on Ross Video and ATEME
For coverage of this year’s French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Eurosport has been taking advantage of XPression’s 3D and augmented...
Production & Post
zLense promises a 3D game changer with Studio solution
zLense has announced the release of zLense Studio, a turnkey solution that enables the creation of 3D effects without the need for any additional...
NAB
Ross Video promotes solutions and workflows
At this year’s NAB, the Ross Video theme is solutions and workflows showing how the best of Ross technology can be used to provide...
NAB
Mo-Sys Engineering tracks the stars
Mo-Sys Engineering has created a unique tracking system that uses optical techniques, rather than mechanical wheel encoders to track pedestals and ensure graphics used...
IBC
zLense declares ‘world first’ in 3D camera technology
zLense's depth-mapping camera solution captures 3D data and scenery in realtime and adds a 3D layer to the footage
Production & Post
Depth sensing cameras for broadcast
We need more than a series of new graphics tools for Ultra HD, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality production. We need a whole new...
Production & Post
deltatre in World Cup win for BBC graphics
Graphic services to accompany the BBC’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup will be provided by deltatre.