Year in review: Augmented reality in broadcasting

By NewscastStudio • December 27, 2016

Augmented Reality, Virtual Production and Virtual Sets Fabrication

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Augmented reality is still a relatively new concept in broadcasting and many outlets are still experimenting with a variety of different approaches to it.

Here’s NewscastStudio’s picks for some of the best stories on augmented reality in broadcasting.

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SMG STV debuts sleek new set that’s also part atrium, part augmented

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Al Jazeera covers U.S. election with graphics powered by Vizrt, Astucemedia

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Q&A: Covering election day with data-driven graphics from RCS

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NBC uses augmented reality for sponsor

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Al Arabiya plans massive virtual models, maps for election night

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BBC News breaks down the swing states in ‘virtual rotunda’

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Networks spin up AR for Hurricane Matthew coverage

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Fox Sports adds augmented reality to NFL coverage

tags

AR, Augmented Reality

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Augmented Reality, Virtual Production and Virtual Sets, Fabrication