Production & Post
dock10 launches real-time mo-cap solution
Solution combines full-body motion-capture and facial-capture software
augmented reality
Business
TVBEurope October 2021 issue released
In this issue, we focus on augmented reality, virtual reality and post production
Live Production
ITV employs augmented reality visuals for Euro 2020
Workflow was designed to give producers an easy tool set to customise the graphics for each game as well as visualise the latest stats...
Media Consumption
Tokyo 2020 to employ 5G, UHD and AR to enhance the viewing experience
Tokyo 2020 is working with NHK and the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association, as well as Intel Corporation, NTT and NTT DOCOMO
Media Consumption
AI and an augmented reality Andy Murray keep fans connected to Wimbledon
Tournament is again working with IBM Watson on creating personalised highlights
Live Production
Pixotope’s AR technology helps celebrate 60th anniversary of first human journey in space
Pixotope’s virtual graphics software suite and Mo-Sys' camera tracking solution were used to create a virtual beam of light
Live Production
AE Live, Quidich partner on augmented reality drone feeds
Partnership will enable broadcasters to "enhance their production values" with the use of drone shots of stadiums combined with AR content
Production & Post
dock10 extends virtual and augmented reality capabilities with Mo-Sys
Facility has added a further nine channels of Mo-Sys' StarTracker technology
Production & Post
Getting up close and personal with a digital Liam Payne
TVBEurope talks to the team at The Round, an augmented reality app which will feature an exclusive performance by Liam Payne ahead of Sunday's...
Audio
Ziggo Sport trials AR commentary on El Clasico
Commentator Sierd de Vos will provide additional content for viewers who access the AR content via their smartphones
Production & Post
Sky Creative builds first virtual studio for Sky News
Sky Creative team has also created a brand new programme identity and comprehensive graphics package for the show
Live Production
AE Live gallops off with ITV horse racing graphics contract
Company is providing a range of presentation and in-race graphics, including augmented reality content
Business
TVBEurope March/April 2021 issue available
Latest issue takes a look at a new augmented reality app starring two British icons, speaks to the studios plugging the shortfall in UK...
Production & Post
Mo-Sys creates virtual production system for sport
StarTracker Sports Studio combines a complete virtual production system, based on Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, with a HTML5 sports graphic syste
Media Consumption
Apple ‘working on micro OLED displays’
According to reports, work on the displays is in the trial production phase at a secretive facility in Taiwan
Production & Post
Apple’s rumoured AR/VR headset could include 8K displays, 12 cameras
However, it's expected to retail for around $3,000
Production & Post
Ofcom: 5G, metadata, light field cameras among emerging tech that could shape production
Significant developments are expected in the next ten years including changes to the tools for content creation and production; content distribution routes; and the...
Media Delivery
Broadcast, telco consortium secures funding for 5G live event platform
Project aims to provide enhanced interactive viewing experiences direct to devices in stadia and at other select locations using 5G
Media Delivery
Samsung achieves 305Gbps on its 5G SA Core
Achievement will foster more immersive 5G use cases that require much higher data volume processing with low latency such as augmented reality, virtual reality...
Production & Post
The (augmented reality) elephant in the ballroom
TVBEurope gets an exclusive insight into how the Strictly Come Dancing graphics, lighting and audio teams have introduced augmented reality in this year's series.
Media Delivery
BT Sport’s Match Day Experience aims to turn viewers into pundits
TVBEurope finds out more about the augmented reality being employed in BT Sport's Match Day Experience feature.
Case Studies
Virtual MTV VMAs made possible in industry first
TVBEurope is given an exclusive insight into the virtual production of the recent MTV Video Music Awards and how disguise's xR workflow was used...
Business
TVBEurope November/December 2020 issue released
Latest issue focus on the realities: augmented, virtual, and immersive audio. It also includes an investigation into ITV's drama Des, and interviews with the...
Live Production
Vizrt graphics ‘seen by billions’ on election night
Vizrt graphics were used by CNN, NBC, Fox, BBC, Al Jazeera, TV 2 Norway, NHK, Al Arabiya and Mediacorp
Media Delivery
EE and BT Sport partner on Match Day Experience
New features include Watch Together, "pinch and zoom" functionality, augmented reality and Dolby Atmos sound.
Production & Post
AR, VR and on-board cameras to capture Extreme E races
The Extreme E series is due to launch in early 2021, and has brought Aurora and North One on board as host broadcasters in...
Production & Post
AR/VR freelancer marketplace launched
Blend Market is the first immersive marketplace dedicated to connecting those working in the AR, VR 3D and MR spectrum with brands and businesses.
Media Delivery
Is AR coming to Apple TV Plus?
Augmented reality (AR) content is set to be a new component for Apple’s TV Plus streaming service next year, according to a report from...
Media Consumption
VR and AR market ready to bounceback
Strategy Analytics expects shipments and revenues to pick back up in 2021
Case Studies
Case study: Riot Games chooses Pixotope to augment LPL Pro League Finals event
How The Future Group's mixed reality platform helped bring League of Legends' star Akali to life
TVBEverywhere
AR, VR and MR market predicted to reach $30 billion over next decade
New report from analysts at IDTechEx
Technology
Golf’s European Tour looks to innovation through AR, second screen and multilingual video
European Tour's CTO talks to TVBEurope about the Innovation Hub competition
TVBEverywhere
Facebook ‘is preparing to launch smart TV device’
Expected to launch in time for 'the holiday season'
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
News
Technology
ChyronHego tracks player movements using AR stadium technology
Rolled out at two European football matches