All Augmented Reality articles
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NewsBBC shuts down VR Hub
The BBC has shut down its VR Hub production and commissioning unit after two years in what could be seen as another blow to the burgeoning VR sector.
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Technical Papers
State-of-the-art of extended reality in 5G networks
In this paper, Nokia Technologies, 2KPN/TNO, and Qualcomm explore use cases, architectural, protocols and codec aspects for XR systems over 5G networks and their state-of-the-art in 3GPP and MPEG standardization organizations.
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Technical Papers
Evaluating the quality of multi-camera video capture and view-point interpolation for 6DoF AR/VR applications
In this paper, Philips Group Innovation presents a quality evaluation approach that uses ray-traced images of artificial scenes.
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Technical Papers
Lessons learnt during one year of commercial volumetric video production
Abstract In June 2018, Fraunhofer HHI together with Studio Babelsberg, ARRI, UFA, and Interlake founded the joint venture Volucap GmbH and opened a commercial volumetric video studio on the film campus of Potsdam Babelsberg. After a testing phase, commercial productions started in November 2018. The core technology for volumetric ...
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Technical Papers
HIAR/VR for various viewing styles in the future of broadcasting
In this paper, NHK explores how viewing styles will be and what the technology and the R D strategy is required in the future of broadcasting.
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Technical Papers
Everyday photo-realistic social VR: Communicate and collaborate with an enhanced co-presence and immersion
Abstract While Virtual Reality (VR) retains industry interest, the overall market adoption of VR is still slow. One problem in VR is the social isolation. Many applications are still single user-driven and VR services that do allow the sharing of virtual experiences with others, mostly focus on representing users ...
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Technical Papers
The immersive audience experience evaluation toolkit
In this paper, i2 media research explores a new way to measure audience perceptions of impact and value of different immersive experiences.
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Technical Papers
Real-time decoding and AR playback of the emerging MPEG video-based point cloud compression standard
In this paper, Nokia Technologies presents the world’s first implementation of the upcoming MPEG standard for video-based point cloud compression.
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Technical Papers
5G for broadcasters – new opportunities for distribution and content
In this paper, the BBC presents the results of the emerging requirements for future 5G deployments.
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News
Verizon buys assets from Jaunt XR
US telco Verizon Communications has agreed to purchase the software, technology and a number of other assets from immersive technology company Jaunt XR.
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News
Apple and Microsoft join Academy Software Foundation
IBC2019: Apple and Microsoft have joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Academy Software Foundation, bringing its membership to 27 companies.
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Industry Trends
Streaming, 8K and AR: How bringing production in-house will transform Rugby World Cup 2019
The Rugby World Cup has brought production in-house for the 2019 World Cup. As the tournament kicks off in Japan, Steve McCaskill finds out what innovations will feature at RWC2019.
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Video
IBC2019 Keynote: Cinematic trailblazer Andy Serkis
IBC2019: Actor and director Andy Serkis discusses his journey into performance capture and the ethics of capturing actors’ likenesses in his IBC2019 Keynote session.
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News
IBC2019 Preview: Friday
IBC2019: Highlights and the must-see conference sessions, feature areas, Elton John’s Rocket Man on the Big Screen, and AWS 4K Charity run sign up.
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Video
Video: Andy Serkis on the future of motion capture
Actor, director, producer and studio head - Andy Serkis has done it all. Ahead of his appearance at IBC2019 the Lord of the Rings star talks to IBC365 about developments in MoCap technology, industry trends and the challenges offered by OTTs.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Gemini Man
Ang Lee chose to shoot his upcoming sci-fi film Gemini Man, starring Will Smith, in HFR. Editor Tim Squyres explains how the director fell in love with higher frame rates.
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Thought Leadership
Harnessing AI to increase video production
AI can play an increasingly important role in the production of live content, says Mobile Viewpoint managing director Michel Bais.
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Industry Trends
New adventures in AR
Broadcasting and film are giving rise to an ever-greater number and diversity of AR experiences. But as David Davies discovers, it could be a few years yet before AR realises its phenomenal commercial potential.
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News
Facebook ‘preparing’ to launch news section & Huawei reveals 5G-powered cloud
12 - 16 Aug: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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News
Insight: Your guide to IBC2019
IBC preview magazine Insight contains interviews with keynote speakers, an overview of some of the technology trends that will dominate IBC2019 as well as guides to the show’s exciting and innovative features, from the Future Zone to the Esports Showcase.
