Virtual Studio Based on a Real Space

∼Seamless Synthesis of a Real Set Image with a Virtual Set Image∼

Abstract

We have developed a new type of virtual studio in which a real space image and virtual space image combined naturally with no boundary seam. When adopting this new virtual-real hybrid system, there are two major advantages. One is that the actors can concentrate on their role in the real studio sets, and second is that camera work can be done without worrying about the view outside the studio sets. We constructed an omnidirectional image with ultra high-definition and combined it as a virtual studio image with a real studio image. It was shown that smooth and natural merging of the omnidirectional images and the real studio images can be done by adjusting appropriate the location of the principal point of a camera lens.