Volumetric Video

Canon, Inc. and IBM Launch Collaboration in Entertainment and the Arts in Japan

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Technology, Companies, Computing, Telepresence, Video, Volumetric Video, IBM, Canon Inc.

Specifically, Canon will contribute its volumetric video technology, which makes possible nearly simultaneous video capture and generation of high-resolution video.

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  • Specifically, Canon will contribute its volumetric video technology, which makes possible nearly simultaneous video capture and generation of high-resolution video.
  • With this infrastructure, IBM aims to improve the efficiency of digital content creation with volumetric video technology.
  • "Thanks to volumetric video technology, I believe I was able to create new worldview which differs from real performance."
  • With this collaboration, Canon and IBM Japan aim to expand utilization field of volumetric video technology, as well as creating new value in entertainment and the arts.

Leaders in Volumetric Video, Arcturus, Turn to Liaison for PR Strategy

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Emerging technologies, 3D computer graphics, Video, Telepresence, Volumetric Video, Articles, Technology, 3D imaging, Computer vision

Liaison will direct awareness campaigns for the company, as well as education initiatives for volumetric video, a rapidly emerging market .

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  • Liaison will direct awareness campaigns for the company, as well as education initiatives for volumetric video, a rapidly emerging market .
  • Right now, volumetric video is the new kid on the block, said Heidi Lowell, founder and president of Liaison.
  • Arcturus builds tools that make it possible for content creators to leverage the power of volumetric video and then deliver it to viewers.
  • One of the first 3D PR firms, Liaison helps clients capitalize on the most interesting aspects of 3D, providing an easier path to stories that stick.

Verizon, Capitol Music Group & Motown Records transform music experiences with 5G

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Telecommunications, Technology, Science and technology, Bell System, Broadband, Verizon Communications, Video on demand, Verizon, 5G, Volumetric Video

The immersive performance will be available in 180-degree live streams on TheHxliday\xe2\x80\x99s YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as on Oculus Venues and Verizon\xe2\x80\x99s 5G Labs site.

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  • The immersive performance will be available in 180-degree live streams on TheHxliday\xe2\x80\x99s YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as on Oculus Venues and Verizon\xe2\x80\x99s 5G Labs site.
  • The performance was recorded in 4K video on a camera connected to Verizon\xe2\x80\x99s 5G Ultra Wideband network in Verizon\xe2\x80\x99s 5G Lab in Los Angeles.
  • 5G enhances applications like motion capture, volumetric video capture and AR/VR, providing the foundation to usher in a new generation of entertainment.
  • To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/ .\nCapitol Music Group (CMG) is comprised of Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group, as well as Capitol Studios and Virgin Music Label and Artist Services.

Technology Leaders Establish the Volumetric Format Association

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Articles, 3D computer graphics, Technology, Telepresence, Video, Volumetric Video, Carl Zeiss AG, Interoperability, Science and technology

b'LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today seven founding member companies are launching the Volumetric Format Association (VFA), the first industry association dedicated to ensuring interoperability across the volumetric video ecosystem.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today seven founding member companies are launching the Volumetric Format Association (VFA), the first industry association dedicated to ensuring interoperability across the volumetric video ecosystem.
  • We look forward to working with leaders in this industry to develop specifications that will propel volumetric video forward.
  • "\n"As a brand that was founded on innovation, disruption, and pushing the bleeding-edge of image capture technology, RED is proud and excited to be part of the Volumetric Format Association," said Brian Henderson, vice president, business development at RED.
  • "\n"As board members of the Volumetric Format Association, ZEISS strives to abridge the current adoption barriers within the motion picture industry and beyond", said Snehal Patel, head of cinema sales at ZEISS.

BATTEN Girls, Japanese girls group, releases a video on the traditional art stage which used volumetric video technology

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
3D computer graphics, Emerging technologies, Telepresence, Video, Volumetric Video, Articles, Technology, Science and technology

TOKYO, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BATTEN Records, Private music label of BATTEN Girls, announced that thisStardust Promotion's Japanese girls group is going to release a new dance video "OiSa Volumetric Videover."

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  • TOKYO, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BATTEN Records, Private music label of BATTEN Girls, announced that thisStardust Promotion's Japanese girls group is going to release a new dance video "OiSa Volumetric Videover."
  • on March24, 2021( https://youtu.be/Fw9PNMvzbSU ).This video is capturedbyCanon's volumetric technologywhich creates high resolution 3D space simultaneously from captured images.
  • By employing Canon's volumetric technology, people can enjoy online Japanese pop culture experience from multiple point of views in the digital world.
  • People who watched the original OiSa video sinceOctober 2020 liked the essence of Japanese folklore, and it was well received worldwide.

BATTEN Girls, Japanese girls group, releases a video on the traditional art stage which used volumetric video technology

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
3D computer graphics, Emerging technologies, Telepresence, Video, Volumetric Video, Articles, Technology, Science and technology

TOKYO, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BATTEN Records, Private music label of BATTEN Girls, announced that thisStardust Promotion's Japanese girls group is going to release a new dance video "OiSa Volumetric Videover."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BATTEN Records, Private music label of BATTEN Girls, announced that thisStardust Promotion's Japanese girls group is going to release a new dance video "OiSa Volumetric Videover."
  • on March24, 2021( https://youtu.be/Fw9PNMvzbSU ).This video is capturedbyCanon's volumetric technologywhich creates high resolution 3D space simultaneously from captured images.
  • By employing Canon's volumetric technology, people can enjoy online Japanese pop culture experience from multiple point of views in the digital world.
  • People who watched the original OiSa video sinceOctober 2020 liked the essence of Japanese folklore, and it was well received worldwide.

Shochiku Offers Future Kabuki Experience with AR Technology

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Computer vision, Marketing, Theatre in Japan, Kabuki, Augmented reality, Volumetric Video, Articles, Shochiku

TOKYO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced the release on February 10 of "INTO by Shochiku," an application based on the theme of "the entertainment experience of the future."

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  • TOKYO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shochiku Co., Ltd. announced the release on February 10 of "INTO by Shochiku," an application based on the theme of "the entertainment experience of the future."
  • Also, a special video will be distributed to present a stunning AR performance using three-dimensional effects.
  • This "first" Augmented Reality (AR) Kabuki performance will utilize the features of AR technology to create a completely new and exciting Kabuki experience.
  • For the performance of the Kabuki actor, volumetric capture technology (technical cooperation: Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and Sony Corporation) is used to generate 3D data from video footage of actual Kabuki actors.

Arcturus Teams Up with Telecom Giant DOCOMO to Bring Volumetric Videos to 5G Mobile Devices

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Technology, Telecommunications, Science and technology, Internet broadcasting, Streaming, Mobile telecommunications, Multimedia, Adaptive bitrate streaming, Volumetric Video, 5G, Bit rate, Streaming media

"We want to put volumetric video technology in the hands of anyone with a mobile device, said Kamal Mistry, CEO of Arcturus.

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  • "We want to put volumetric video technology in the hands of anyone with a mobile device, said Kamal Mistry, CEO of Arcturus.
  • To bring volumetric videos to mobile devices, DOCOMO is leveraging its 5G network speeds and CDN expertise, with Arcturuss compression tools, adaptive bitrate streaming solution and video player, capable of adapting to a devices bandwidth to maintain the highest quality possible.
  • Volumetric videos will be featured in the Virtual Booth, beginning on Thursday, February 4 and running through Sunday, February 7.
  • Arcturus is the global leader in authoring, editing, and distributing volumetric videos.

DoubleMe Wins $40,000, Applauded by Korean Ministry of Science and ITC

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Emerging technologies, Articles, 3D imaging, Science and technology, Telepresence, Video, Volumetric Video, Holography, ITC Limited, South Korea, Technology

"We are honored to be recognized by the South Korean government for our contributions to contactless technology.

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  • "We are honored to be recognized by the South Korean government for our contributions to contactless technology.
  • DoubleMe, creator of the social holographic reality platform TwinWorld , attributes their competitive edge to their novel 3D capture system, HoloPort the world's first personal volumetric video capture system.
  • DoubleMe took first prize at K-Global 2020 's conference K-Pitch (Korea Pitch) competition, winning around $10,000, and took third prize at the I-Pitch (International Pitch) competition.
  • In addition to K-Global 2020, DoubleMe also placed second out of around 70 teams at the Korean Ministry of Science and ITC's 'Sol-Jik Challenge' winning approximately $30,000.

Omnivor Raises Funds to Deliver Volumetric Video Solutions for Retail and Communications

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Audio, Video, Technology, Online Retail, Mobile, Wireless, Retail, Marketing, Articles, Merchandising, Emerging technologies, Business, Consumer behaviour, Online shopping, Volumetric Video, Shopping, Holography, Brick and mortar, Retail, Omnivor, Sway Ventures

According to data from IBMs U.S. Retail Index , the pandemic has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by roughly five years.

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  • According to data from IBMs U.S. Retail Index , the pandemic has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by roughly five years.
  • Omnivor is an early leader in this space, and we are excited to collaborate on this next frontier in video communications.
  • Nike is tapping into Omnivors Holograms for Retail product, providing at-home shoppers the opportunity to understand better how products fit.
  • Omnivor provides a turnkey solution for building, hosting, and streaming volumetric video assets for retail, advertising, entertainment, training, and other personalized content.