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 photorealistic rendering and Unreal Engine, which creates a stunning visual experience for the viewers, affordable at the same time for any kind of production facility or broadcaster. On top of that, 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, allowing operators to run complex 3D virtual scenery in a familiar production environment.

In combination with InfinitySet, the BRC-H800 and X1000 are a powerful solution for enhancing storytelling and providing in-context AR graphics from external data sources, due to the advanced features of InfintySet, resulting from Brainstorm’s experience of more than 25 years in the development of real-time 3D graphics, virtual set and augmented reality solutions. The resulting workflow brings advanced AR to companies of any size and budget, by providing a PTZ tracking workflow that avoids the hassle of more complex tracking systems.

“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 here”, commented Norbert Paquet, Head of Live Production, Sony Professional Europe.

According to Thierry Gonzalo, Brainstorm’s Product Manager, “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. Also, 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”.

Brainstorm and Sony will demonstrate this integration in a public webinar scheduled for March 5th, 2021, so anyone that wants to know more about this advanced workflow can register here.

This workflow is the result of the collaboration of Brainstorm and Panasonic in developing the PTZF (Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Focus) tracking data for the AW-UE150W/K camera. Panasonic took advantage of Brainstorm’s extensive experience of more than 25 years in the development of real-time 3D graphics, virtual set and augmented reality solutions to develop a product that allows for creating a comprehensible workflow that brings advanced AR to companies of any size and budget.

According to Héctor Viguer, CTO and COO of Brainstorm, “Our collaboration with Panasonic has been highly successful, demonstrating once again InfinitySet’s openness and ability to interface with any industry-standard protocol. Our presence at the Virtual Reality area at IBC shows how the combination of Panasonic’s AW-UE150 and Brainstorm’s InfinitySet can effortlessly provide amazing AR content that allows broadcasters to significantly enhance their storytelling”.

In combination with InfinitySet, the AW-UE150 is a powerful solution for enhancing storytelling and providing in-context data-driven graphics with ease and full accuracy. At the IBC demonstration, this AR workflow will include automatic tracking of the live performers using Blacktrax tracking beacons to include additional real-time graphics following the artists, further demonstrating the possibilities of AR workflows with additional external tracking data.

Jaume Miró, European Sales Engineer at Panasonic Broadcast & ProAV, said: “Integrating our high end 4K PTZ camera with Virtual and Augmented Reality applications has been a long-term request from our customers. Brainstorm has supported us greatly throughout the development process. Using the UE150 camera with Brainstorm’s InfinitySet is yet another demonstration of our commitment to make the Panasonic PTZ camera range the most effective and easy to integrate on the market.”

The demo will show how the new Panasonic AW-UE150W/K can be seamlessly integrated in a 4K virtual studio and augmented reality workflow in conjunction with InfinitySet, Brainstorm’s acclaimed virtual set and AR solution. Such setup will demonstrate how InfinitySet can create advanced virtual set and augmented reality content using direct tracking data generated by the Panasonic AW-UE150W/K camera, which allows broadcasters of any size to create simple yet powerful AR workflows for any type of content. In combination with Brainstorm’s InfinitySet, Panasonic’s AW-UE150W/K is a powerful bundle for enhancing storytelling and providing in-context data-driven graphics with total ease and full accuracy.

Also, Brainstorm will be part of the Smart Studio Corner at the Panasonic booth. Smart Studio Corner will feature next-generation studio subsystems that realize higher efficiency and labor-saving features. These include automatic tracking of performers using 8K ROI + BlackTrax position information detection system; presentation of augmented reality (AR) using AW-UE150W/K + Tecnopoint S.r.l’s robotics and Brainstorm’s InfinitySet virtual set and augmented reality solution; and the construction of IP network studio using Live Production Suite (LPS), an MoIP system, which Panasonic proposes.

According to Héctor Viguer, Brainstorm’s CTO, “we are very pleased of partnering with Panasonic at NAB 2019, and demonstrate how the combination of Panasonic’s AW-UE150W/K and Brainstorm’s InfinitySet can effortlessly provide amazing AR content that allows broadcasters to significantly enhance their shows.”