Viz Arc is Vizrt’s revolutionary augmented reality control system, which allows users to drive virtual sets, AR graphics, Viz Engine and Unreal® Engine graphics from a single interface. Quick to deploy and always repeatable, Viz Arc lets you easily position and trigger AR elements by mapping to locations indoor and outdoor.

Easy and expanded system integration

With the introduction of Viz Engine 5’s enhanced integration with Unreal Engine 5, Viz Arc can now control Unreal content, such as text and objects, with ease. Direct control of Viz Engine’s Precision Keyer, access to Viz Artist scenes and Unreal® 5 projects, as well as NDI® for video preview and PTZ camera control is also provided.

A new DMX protocol integration allows a user to set values from an external device or application to a Viz Arc User Interface control panel, such as the Precision Keyer. Other interesting use cases include letting an operator in the control room (gallery) manipulate the light and transformation actions, plus color control, of both the studio lights and Viz Arc UI-driven virtual set lights from a single control interface.

Precision Keyer Control

Viz Arc includes control of Vizrt’s Precision Keyer, which allows users to perfectly immerse the presenter into a virtual environment, giving a clean and unobtrusive key with ultra-realistic results.

Viz Arc’s control of the Precision Keyer includes a Color Picker to select a sample from the set or location, as well as various fine-tuning adjustment tools to create the perfect blending between AR and Virtual Set backgrounds. For those that desire a more tactile approach, Viz Arc’s new integration with the Loupedeck Live Console provides precision control and fine-tuning adjustment.

Viz Arc offers designers and operators superior flexibility through extensive use of the latest virtual design technologies, including light-wrapping, a denoiser, and multiple mattes. An easy-to-use calibration feature enables operators to quickly place and present AR graphics.

Set Mapping and New Object Tracking Enhancements

Viz Arc eases the challenge of placing AR elements in the studio or outdoor environments with an innovative set mapping tool that displays a representation of the indoor set or map of the outdoor environment.

Users can place graphics on the map and adjust virtual camera views to set the perfect angle in relation to the set and objects.

Improved tracking performance is made possible by Vizrt’s award-winning Object Tracker, powered by Viz AI, which tracks multiple objects in real-time and lets you add graphics to enhance the viewer experience.

The latest version of Object Tracker includes a new 2D pose tracking feature, which tracks the talent’s hands, legs, eyes, and joints.  Another new capability is Face Tracker, which gives the user the ability to track the position and orientation of the talent’s face within a virtual set.