Title :
Virtual studios: an overview
Author :
Gibbs, Simon ; Arapis, Costas ; Breiteneder, Christian ; Lalioti, Vali ; Mostafawy, Sina ; Speier, Josef
Author_Institution :
Sony Distributed Syst. Lab., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
Virtual studio systems began as experimental prototypes that extended traditional chromakeying. Now commercial products based on graphics supercomputers are commonly used for broadcast production. We discuss this evolution and consider extensions, alternative approaches, and issues facing broadcasters who introduce virtual studio systems
Keywords :
multimedia systems; parallel machines; video signal processing; virtual reality; broadcast production; chromakeying; commercial products; graphics supercomputers; live video; natural imagery; third person virtual reality; virtual set; virtual studio systems; Video recording;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE