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Nant Reveals Their New LED Wall System

Nant Reveals Their New LED Wall System

Pixotope Reveal, New Flux Tools, Runway Expand Video

November 22, 2024

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For the complete opposite of AI, we just did a live stream with Blackmagic hardware over SDI.

With some extra cables and a few adapters, we were able to get two-way communication between all the devices - here’s a video breaking down the workflow. Though, pretty soon, this will all be 2110.

NantStudios posted an exciting reveal of their new VP setup - we’ve got the breakdown. Plus, Pixotope has some real-time keying on any background and a bunch of AI updates (as usual).

Let’s dive into it!

Nant’s Dynamic Volume System for VP

NantStudios has introduced the Dynamic Volume System (DVS), a new approach to ICVFX that aims to enhance flexibility and efficiency in virtual production.

This innovative system allows LED volumes to be reconfigured dynamically, catering to specific creative needs across various media sectors, including film, TV, advertising, and e-sports.

Watch the full video on LinkedIn

The Breakdown

DVS uses 'wallPods' with advanced motors, omni-directional wheels, and self-leveling sensors to create adaptable LED volume configurations.
The system can form various LED shapes or split into multiple smaller volumes, and can be moved between stages or into storage.
NantStudios' Design + Deliver division will offer DVS alongside other innovations, leveraging their experience with large-scale virtual production infrastructure.
DVS aims to reduce friction for creative teams and operators by eliminating the need to design scenes for a specific configuration.
The technology offers a potentially more cost-effective solution compared to traditional 'pop-up' volumes and location shooting.

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Pixotope Reveal: AI-Powered Tool Can Segment Up To 20 People in Real Time

Pixotope has introduced Pixotope Reveal, an AI-powered background segmentation tool that enhances the integration of real-time graphics in live productions.

This new software allows for seamless incorporation of 2D and 3D graphics without the need for green screens or manual rotoscoping, potentially transforming broadcast workflows.

Behind the Scenes

Pixotope Reveal uses machine learning to extract on-screen talent from any background, enabling natural interaction with AR graphics.
The tool supports multiple talent extractions simultaneously, handling over 20 people in a single scene.
It operates at UHD resolution and 60 frames per second, maintaining broadcast-quality results.
The software offers comprehensive video I/O support, including SDI, SMPTE 2110, NDI, and SRT.
Cloud-ready deployment options are available, enhancing flexibility for broadcasters.
Pixotope Reveal can work as a standalone application or integrate into existing Pixotope Graphics workflows.

Introducing, Expand Video.
This new feature allows you to transform videos into new aspect ratios by generating new areas around your input video. Expand Video has begun gradually rolling out and will soon be available to everyone.
See below for more examples and results.… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Runway (@runwayml)
9:36 PM • Nov 22, 2024

Runway just added an expand video feature, rolling out soon.

BlackForestLabs has released FLUX.1 Tools, a suite of four new features that enhance image editing capabilities for their text-to-image model FLUX.1

Flux introduces image prompts, offering a new way to enhance your generative process—free for all users

Vidu-1.5 introduces Multi-Entity Consistency, allowing for seamless integration of various elements in video creation

A new workflow combining RunwayML's Vid2Vid, slow-motion interpolation, and Polycam allows for the generation of detailed 3D models from simple 20-second videos of basic 3D objects

FaceTracker, a new Blender add-on from KeenTools, enables markerless facial motion capture and offers versatile applications for VFX, beauty work, and character animation

VFX & Virtual Production starts at 13:13

👩🏻‍💻 DaVinci Resolve 19.1 and Fusion Studio 19.1 updates offer significant improvements in multicam, audio, and visual effects workflows, including support for spatial photos and videos.

🤖 Is AI taking over your job? Here’s a perspective.

🌄 Optic8 and NEWTech Prep have collaborated to install a professional-grade LED wall for virtual production training at a high school, potentially setting a new standard for media education.

📚 Final Pixel Academy's concept of "inducation" proposes a deeper integration between film industry practices and educational processes to better prepare students for real-world challenges.

🎦 Check out this AI-powered virtual production workflow that combines AnimateDiff, Blender tracking, and Gaussian splatting for enhanced environment creation in Unreal Engine 5.4.