Quick search on Twitter/Google and can& #39;t seem to find anyone talking about volumetric video generation AKA free viewpoint video — showcased in yesterday& #39;s livestream from Canon.

So, I& #39;m gonna talk about it... https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤓" title="Nerd face" aria-label="Emoji: Nerd face">

Aside from the #EOSR5 announcement, this really caught my attention. Essentially, it& #39;s like bullet-time but at stadium event scale https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Exploding head" aria-label="Emoji: Exploding head">

You can catch the segment here ">https://youtu.be/Eedhy1eWV... (at 36:56)

In short, multiple cameras are positioned in a stadium/studio to capture all the action, allowing for free control of any camera angle or position in retrospect.

Woah.

The @rugbyworldcup in Japan was a successful testing space for the new tech. Here& #39;s an example for how it can be used from an analysis perspective https://youtu.be/XNEAkIWMD64 ">https://youtu.be/XNEAkIWMD...

I imagine the Tokyo Olympics were also a big driver in the development timeline. I guess now it& #39;s postponed, there will be significant improvements when it& #39;s finally ready.

I love how sport and technology are so intertwined https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤓" title="Nerd face" aria-label="Emoji: Nerd face"> Here& #39;s some more info I found on it https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/free-viewpoint-video-rugby-world-cup/">https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stori...