The project Virtual LiVe aims at digitizing classic event formats that require physical presence via the use of new immersive media formats (e.g. 3D-Audio, 360°-Video, Light-fields, Volumetric Video). Virtual LiVe is funded within the framework of the KMU-akut program “Research for SMEs” of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
The three partner institutes of this project Fraunhofer FOKUS, Fraunhofer HHI and Fraunhofer IIS strive to find applicable high-end solutions for the event-streaming needs of various stakeholders from different industries.
Goals and Motivation
A large number of requests show the massive increase in demand for immersive exchange formats due to COVID-19 and require a quick response.
Virtual LiVe – Virtualization of Live Events via Audiovisual Immersion strives to develop a pool of technological solutions where players from the industry can find a remedy for this problem.
The aim is to develop and evolve:
Platforms & Distribution
Identification, evaluation and implementation of technical and non-technical requirements and corresponding design of a platform for near-real-time and protected transmission of media content and interactions. Furthermore of marketing options (pay-per-use (tickets), subscription or advertising-supported models), and of necessary changes and adaptation along the distribution chain.
Interactive 3D Content
Identification, evaluation and implementation of workflows and tools for audiovisual interaction with realistic spatial perception through the combination of representation formats (i.e. 360°-Video, Light-fields, 3D-Audio), data reduction for immersive interactive content, efficient use of interaction possibilities and integration into communication platforms.
360°-Video & 3D-Audio
Identification, evaluation and implementation of requirements for high quality 360°-Video and 3D-Audio live-streaming for concerts that is compatible with various devices. Consideration of the requirements of cultural events, data protection and data security according to German/EU law, viewing direction and excerpt selection with object-based 3D audio and integration into communication platforms.
