Archive translation. Specifications, services and availability reflect the original publication date in 2021. Verify current compatibility before production use.
In brief: Assimilate expanded the Live FX open beta and published a tutorial series explaining changes made during testing. Digital Production had previously reported on the beta launch.
What is Live FX? Live FX is real-time compositing software for greenscreen and virtual-production shoots. Digital Production reviewed the application in issue 04:2021.
Tutorials: The six-part series covered SDI capture and recording, greenscreen keying with live OSC controls, virtual-camera calibration and tracking, Unreal Engine integration, live recording into VFX postproduction and LED-wall operation with DMX lighting control.
Beta information was available from the Assimilate Live FX page.
Part 1: SDI Capture and Quick Composite
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Part 2: Greenscreen and OSC Controls
Watch the tutorial
Part 3: Camera Calibration and Tracking
Watch the tutorial
Part 4: Unreal Engine Workflow
Watch the tutorial
Part 5: Recording and VFX Post
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Part 6: LED Walls and DMX Lighting
Watch the tutorial
Validate sync, colour, latency, tracking and recording reliability before production use.
