Al Jazeera uses Viz Libero for sports analysis

The Qatari Al Jazeera Media Network, based in Doha, is enriching its sports coverage of the 2022 World Cup using Viz Libero real-time 3D graphics technology Vizrt, creating an added attractive dimension to on screen.

Viz Libero uses existing television images to easily combine video with real-time data visualizations, 3D camera flying effects and virtual enhancements, powerful telestration and photorealistic elements augmented reality, eliminating the need for complex on-location equipment to capture the action.

Armin Kaltenhauser, general director of sales at Vizrt, understands that “Al Jazeera sets the bar very high when it comes to offering the best content to its viewers and we are delighted to participate in its production plans around the World Cup as a trusted technological partner.”

Ahmed Marzouq Al-Fahad, Executive Director of Technology and Network Operations Division at Al Jazeera Media Network, said: “The FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched sporting events on the planet, and this year, with Al Jazeera's huge following and demand for World Cup-related news, we have decided to adopt the best technology to capture news and updates surrounding the event.”

"We have integrated Viz Libero's augmented reality and virtual presenter capabilities into our system. All eyes are on Doha, so our goal is to ensure those eyes are as informed and entertained as possible. Al Jazeera's goal is to use technology that captures accurately, quickly and quality, and Viz Libero's technology has made this possible," he adds.

Ramzan Alnoimi, Acting CEO of Al Jazeera's Global Brand and Communications Division, emphasizes that “it is always important to use the best technologies from international companies to further enhance the creative designs of Al Jazeera Media Network's brand identity.”