Viz One 8.1: The AI release

Find content 5x quicker, and log metadata 10x faster and 50% more accurately with brand new AI-assisted workflows

Viz One 8.1: The AI release

Find content 5x quicker, and log metadata 10x faster and 50% more accurately with brand new AI-assisted workflows
Release Article

5 November 2025

Building on the major technological changes introduced in Viz One 8, this latest release, Viz One 8.1, introduces powerful AI-driven functionality that transforms how broadcasters and media producers manage, search, and interact with their content.

Using AI to address content challenges in Viz One 8.1 and beyond

Broadcasters and content owners today face mounting pressures to deliver high-quality content faster and more cost-effectively. Manual workflows, such as shot logging and archive research, are no longer sustainable in the face of growing content volumes, higher resolutions (4K/8K), and increasingly diverse video sources. Viz One 8.1 directly addresses these challenges by making it possible to automate metadata logging and enabling faster, more accurate content discovery thanks to integration with the DeepVA AI platform. As a result, you enjoy:

  • Faster archive searches
    AI-enriched metadata reduces research times, helping teams find the right footage in seconds rather than hours.
  • More efficient content repurposing
    Scene-based interaction and detailed metadata make it easier to craft new material from existing assets, meeting modern viewer expectations.
  • More accurate logging
    Automated logging minimizes human error, ensuring editorial accuracy while accelerating time-to-air.

Leveraging advanced visual understanding, Viz One now identifies and logs key elements within each asset, including objects and faces. This makes it possible to group semantically similar sections into intuitive “scenes”, as well as powering a cutting-edge vector-based search engine. The result? Effortless discovery of “related content” for users, streamlining workflows and unlocking the full potential of your media library so you can make better, richer content for your audiences, faster than ever before.

“Media archives are only as valuable as your ability to find and use what’s in them,” says Jochen Bergdolt, Head of MAM at Vizrt. “With DeepVA, Viz One customers can automatically generate AI-driven metadata that provides deep insights into their content. This not only saves countless hours of manual tagging but also makes it easier to discover, reuse, and monetize assets – whether for news, sports, or entertainment.”

AI-powered metadata logging: a game-changer for broadcasters and content creators

Manual shot logging has long been a cornerstone of media asset management, but it’s also a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Traditionally, cataloguers have had to work in real time with video content, painstakingly registering meaningful metadata. This approach, while effective, struggles to keep pace with modern challenges.

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Faster search
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By leveraging AI-based logging, broadcasters and content owners can now apply metadata consistently and at scale, automatically. Cataloguers can focus on training the AI for unknown entities and performing optional QA reviews, reducing the time spent on each asset by up to 10x. Not only is this process faster, but it’s also over 50% more accurate when logging longform content compared to manual methods (based on our tests).

What AI capabilities have we introduced in Viz One 8.1?

The advanced video data mini AI services currently available include:

Face recognition

Automatically identify and tag individuals in video content. Whether it’s a celebrity, a public figure, or a recurring character in a series, the system ensures consistent and accurate tagging across your entire archive. This feature is particularly valuable for broadcasters managing large volumes of content, as it simplifies the process of finding footage featuring specific individuals. Tap into the existing ever-growing database of existing people and train your own dataset for localized results.

Visual understanding

Going beyond simply recognizing a person or object, Viz One 8.1’s AI analyzes visual elements within each frame to extract meaningful context, such as the setting, mood, and key activities taking place. For example, it can identify whether a scene is set in a bustling city, a serene forest, or a high-energy sports arena. This level of detail enriches your metadata, making it easier to locate and repurpose content based on thematic or contextual needs.

Object recognition

Detect and log objects within video assets based on the existing catalog and your own private datasets. From everyday items to specialized equipment, Viz One 8.1’s object recognition capabilities can identify and log a wide range of objects within your video assets. This feature is particularly useful for newsrooms, sports broadcasters, and production teams who need to quickly locate footage featuring specific props, vehicles, or branded elements. By automating this process, the system not only saves time but also ensures a higher degree of accuracy and consistency.

New functionality in Viz One

These AI tools enrich your media library with detailed metadata, making it easier than ever to find and repurpose content, and they enable new functionality within Viz One itself, including:

Vector-based search
Harness the power of AI metadata with a new vector-based search engine. This feature enables “related content” searches and personalized recommendations, helping users uncover hidden gems in their archives and streamline their workflows, and ultimately make better, more monetizable content for your audiences.
Scene-based interaction
Viz One 8.1 introduces a new way to interact with content through scenes – semantically similar partitions of video. This innovation allows users to navigate and work with content at a more granular level, enhancing efficiency and creativity.
Laying the foundations for future AI-based enhancements
The journey doesn’t stop here. Upcoming updates will refine the search engine, improve scene algorithms, and introduce new Studio panels for transcript and speech tools, along with an API for seamless integration.

Why Viz One 8.1 matters

In a world where content is king, the ability to manage and repurpose media assets efficiently is a competitive advantage. Viz One 8.1 empowers broadcasters to do just that, combining the power of AI with the proven reliability of our MAM system. Whether you’re managing a growing archive, working with high-resolution formats, or navigating the complexities of modern production workflows, Viz One 8.1 is your key to staying ahead.

Ready to transform your media workflows?

Combine this new world of AI abilities with the major improvements we introduced in Viz One 8 earlier this year, and you’ll realize there’s never been a better time to upgrade your Viz One system.

Not currently a Viz One customer? Now is the time to invest in the media asset management system powering the world’s biggest broadcasters and content owners.

Discover how Viz One 8.1 can help you unlock the full potential of your content. Contact your Account Manager today to learn more or schedule a demo.

Not currently a Viz One customer?

Discover how Viz One 8.1 can help you unlock the full potential of your content. Contact your Account Manager today to learn more or schedule a demo.