US automation specialist Enco has updated its Qimera Virtual Production Studio with new features that improve workflow capabilities for the rendering, visualisation and automation of AR/VR/XR graphics and live data.
Qimera is a real-time 3D compositing tool that allows content creators to utilise advanced virtual sets anywhere. Enco is using IBC to present Qimera’s integration with Unreal Engine 5.6, delivering higher quality graphics through more effective utilisation of hardware resources. The integration also improves 3D rendering, with increased luminance for more realistic reflections and lighting, while Qimera’s newly expanded library of 3D visualisation charts also extends the possibilities of AR/VR applications within its live production workflow.
Enco has also updated Qimera’s live data capabilities, including automating graphics feeds with its MOS Listener for newsrooms. The application monitors incoming names, titles, graphics and other media objects for immediate display within varied Qimera environments. Qimera’s real-time 3D charts and graphs can be generated in augmented reality with no green screen and intermixed with live camera feeds. Enco will also demonstrate a streamlined version of Qimera’s production workflow featuring green screen and 3D camera tracking technology on its IBC stand.
Stand Number: 8.C76
Company: Enco Systems
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