Vizrt launches version 8.1 of Libero: Viz AI, cloud, new graphics package…

Viz Libero sports analysis software Vizrt reaches version 8.1 with important improvements aimed at giving new possibilities to its users.

Los 3d camera flights They are one of the favorite tools of sports producers, since they allow them to carry out hyperrealistic virtual movements that allow the public to enjoy multiple points of view and angles. Now, thanks to the artificial intelligence Viz AI, Libero 8.1 is able to create 3D flights automatically, thus eliminating the manual task of identify and mask players to generate object cutouts.

Other improvements of Viz Free 8.1 are a new graphics package default designed by supplier Girraphic that takes full advantage of the integration between Libero, Viz Engine and Viz Artist; or the new Viz Libero AR Player, a tool designed to “quickly and easily” render a player (or any other object) in augmented reality. Using this system, production managers can extract players from a real match situation and place them in the studio next to the presenter to provide new details.

A last axis of the update 8.1 of the system Vizrt is the certification of Free Viz as a cloud solution available “shortly” through Viz Now. Vizrt's cloud deployment solution provides the ability to undertake end-to-end live productions, con templates y presets, in the cloud. Specifically, Viz Libero in Viz Now can be launched as a file-based workflow, a workflow whose capabilities can be expanded if you decide to add live ingest and output to the equation with IS through 3Play.

Other improvements in Viz Libero 8.1 are the inclusion of 3D models of the Qatar World Cup stadiums, he ambient audio support and new options to add notes to productions.

Sam Leadsom, commercial director of the sports area of Vizrt, summarizes the keys of the Libero version 8.1: "Sports broadcasters face a triple challenge: speed, flexibility and higher quality. Ahead of this year's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Viz Libero 8.1 offers all three. I'm especially excited about the new graphics; the improved workflow for 3D virtual flights, one of its most used features; and the highly detailed 3D models of all stadiums. All of these features will help producers and content creators shape their stories and analysis of the matches of this world sporting event.”