Brainstorm, which manufactures real-time
3D graphics and virtual studio solutions, has directly integrated its InfinitySet
with Sony’s BRC camera line-up, including the BRC-H800, BRC-X400 and BRC-X1000.
This integration combines Brainstorm’s
virtual set and augmented reality (AR) experience with Sony’s cost-effective and
easy-to-use PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) cameras.
InfinitySet
can receive the video and tracking information from the Sony cameras and render
the virtual scene or the AR objects in real-time, even using photo-realistic
rendering and Unreal Engine, thus allowing production facilities and
broadcasters to create a stunning visual experience for viewers at an affordable
cost, Brainstorm said.
In
addition, Brainstorm allows the Sony camera remote control RM-IP500 to direct
InfinitySet’s virtual cameras. InfinitySet is the only virtual set and AR
solution that allows this feature, thereby allowing operators to run complex 3D
virtual scenery in a familiar production environment.
The
resulting workflow provides a PTZ tracking workflow that avoids the hassle of
more complex tracking systems.
Norbert
Paquet, Head of Live Production, Sony Professional Europe, said: “Many of our products and solutions are built with modality and
integration in mind so we’re always delighted to see them integrated in new and
innovative workflows that broaden creative possibilities for producers and
operators.
“Brainstorm
has a series of truly distinctive software for virtual and AR set ups and we’re
glad to be partnering with them in this area.”
Thierry
Gonzalo, Brainstorm’s Product Manager, added: “Our seamless integration with
the Sony BRC camera line-up provides companies of any size to accomplish
projects involving virtual sets and AR requirements, by using the PTZ tracking
data and exceptional image quality from such cameras.
“Moreover,
our ability to allow the Sony camera control to command InfinitySet’s
production mode permits live production operators with no experience in virtual
environments to run any virtual or AR show with total ease.”