In this study, we investigate three-dimensional (3D) video technology based on spatial imaging to implement a next-generation broadcasting service. This technology allows viewers to watch 3D videos without the need for specialized glasses. However, the main challenge associated with the application of this technology is the large amount of ray information that needs to be acquired and reproduced to improve the quality of the 3D videos. Therefore, we are in the process of actively developing […]

In June 2018, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) together with Studio Babelsberg, ARRI, Universum Film AG (UFA), and Interlake founded the joint venture Volucap GmbH and opened a commercial volumetric video studio on the film campus of Potsdam-Babelsberg. After a testing phase, commercial productions went live in November 2018. The core technology for volumetric video production is 3D human body reconstruction (3DHBR), developed by Fraunhofer HHI. This technology captures real persons […]

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A work-in-progress standard-powered media processing system is presented to demonstrate a full end-to-end interactive media service for an immersive user experience. The system converts traditional 360° videos to the Omnidirectional MediA Format (OMAF) standard-compliant format. Media processing, in general, demands complex and tailored workflows for advanced media processing and distribution such as virtual reality content stitching, packaging, and adaptive streaming. To achieve the desired […]