7 slick examples of virtual sets that show the breadth of the technology

By Michael P. Hill November 30, 2017

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WFMY temporary set

When a station is in the process of installing a new set, rendering the normal studio unusable, it’s not uncommon to place talent in front of a chroma key wall and key in still images or video loops of the old set, WFMY took things a step farther. The station opted to use 3D images behind its talent that did not attempt to replicate the old set’s look — while also featuring multiple virtual video walls that topical graphics could be fed to.

Read more about this temporary virtual set here

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