Summary

  • EagleEye digital technology, a live sports production company based in the US, has partnered with semiconductor firm Xilinx to enhance its virtual fan solution with the latter’s artificial intelligence (AI).
  • EagleEye’s virtual fan solution uses previously recorded footage to reshape empty stadiums, and embeds realistic virtual crowds into live broadcasts, adding a real-time element in response to audio feeds.
  • Xilinx’s AI capabilities will improve crowd simulation, making it more realistic through optimising colour contrast and shadow effects, as well as providing realistic footsteps and chants through sound drift and delay.
  • The enhanced virtual fan solution is deployable on-site or in a remote production setting, and can be integrated into broadcasts without disrupting existing workflows.
  • The solution will be demo’d at the Sports Video Group Summit in Nashville, Tennessee between November 16 and 18.

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