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Back to the Future The Musical deploys disguise-powered VFX video set design

When pop culture movie phenomenon Back to the Future arrived in the West End, it was a time-traveling dream come true for the many fans of the original movie. Following its world premiere at the Opera House in Manchester in February 2020, the VFX-filled show set up its residency at London’s Adelphi Theatre in August […]

October 12, 2021

echo3D raises $4m in seed funding

XR cloud delivery service Echo3D has finished a funding round valued at roughly $4 million. Konvoy Ventures led the funding round which all featured participation from Space Capital, Remagine Ventures, Datadog, GitHub, and US tech giant Facebook. echo3D builds tools and infrastructure to help developers create 3D games and apps. Its cross-platform cloud solution manages, […]

October 10, 2021

disguise acquires Mapping Matter & Previz

disguise has announced its acquisition of Mapping Matter and Previz, paving the way for remote collaboration and cloud-based 3D content previsualisation, made available through the disguise platform. Both Mapping Matter and Previz share a reputation for delivering interactive cloud-based solutions. By integrating both platforms into its solution, disguise says it will enable users across all […]

September 28, 2021

disguise and ROE Visual partner

In 2020, disguise launched its award-winning xR workflow that allows creative and technical teams to render photorealistic graphics content from engines like Unreal Engine on LED surfaces developed by companies like ROE Visual. With the help of camera tracking technology, these graphics can then be displayed in-camera as real-time, 3D, photorealistic environments that immerse actors, […]

September 13, 2021

Darmah, using disguise, powers TV Azteca’s Tokyo Olympics coverage

Miami-based creative studio, Darmah, broke boundaries during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, when it went live with a full extended reality (xR) broadcast running a 4K workflow for TV Azteca Sports. The production, delivered by Darmah’s full turnkey dXR Stage, was powered by two disguise vx 4 media servers and six rx II render nodes, […]

August 24, 2021

Bryson Tiller transports audiences with virtual livestream powered by disguise and Unreal Engine

Xite Labs utilised the disguise Extended Reality (xR) workflow, powered by a gx 2c media server and rx real-time rendering platform, to bring to life a myriad of virtual worlds in Unreal Engine for rapper Bryson Tiller’s ‘Trapsoul World Series’ live streamed concert. Shot at Xite Labs’ xR stage in LA, the concert accentuated the artist’s unique musical […]

June 7, 2021

Sony announces availability of two new LCD TV series

Sony has announced the availability of two series of its 2021 televisions – the BRAVIA XR X95J 4K HDR Full Array LED TVs and X85J 4K HDR LCD TVs are ready to pre-order now at select European retailers. The former is Sony’s current flagship BRAVIA XR 4K HDR Full Array TV and a winner of […]

May 24, 2021

Pixotope announces multiple new hires

Pixotope, the mixed reality solution for broadcast and live events, is celebrating three additions to its global staff. The company’s dedicated investment in people and delivering the best experience on the market to customers is reflected in Pixotope’s rapid growth in use across the media and production sector. Pixotope’s latest product ambassador ensuring excellence in […]

May 24, 2021

NBA partners with disguise to give fans a true ‘home game’ experience

Fuse Technical Group turned to 13 disguise gx 2c media servers with Designer software and Sockpuppet control features to help deliver a home game feel for teams and fans at home, as the NBA resumed its season. The NBA has set up a “bubble” isolation zone at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida to enable […]

October 22, 2020

disguise brings the future of xR to London, LA and Hong Kong

disguise has launched three Extended Reality (xR) stages in its London, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong offices. The new stages provide a dedicated space for xR innovation and customer demonstrations, allowing disguise to present new workflows. The disguise team have taken this opportunity to explore and finesse xR workflows, experiment with content ideas, and support […]

October 20, 2020