News & Topics Canon Volumetric Video

February 18, 2024Providing Volumetric Video Data for Online Live Performances in the Cyberpunk Metaverse space "ANOTHER"
By utilizing Canon's volumetric video technology, we have realized video production that cannot be expressed in real live performances.
January 1, 2024Cooperating with Vaundy's "ZERO" MV with volumetric video
We shot the music video for multi-artist Vaundy's song "ZERO" at Volumetric Video Studio-Kawasaki.
December 30, 2023We cooperated in live broadcast of KEIRIN GRAND PRIX 2023 Series
Canon's volumetric video technology was used in live broadcast of the KEIRIN Grand Prix 2023 Series held at the Tachikawa Velodrome.
December 4, 2023Cooperating with volumetric video for special movie "Boat Race Kabuki"
Canon's volumetric video technology was used in the special movie "Boat Race Kabuki" released by the Boat Race Promotion Association.
July 31, 2023Technology collaboration with Balus realizes live performances with real and virtual artists
Canon and Balus provided technical cooperation at "Buzz Rhythm LIVE V 2023" hosted by NTV and ClaN Entertainment, and realized a volumetric live streaming where real artists and virtual artists collaborate in the same space.（Japanese Only）
April 28, 2023Explanation video of volumetric video technology released.
A video that introduces the "volumetric video" technology has been released on Canon's official website.
May 7, 2023Provided volumetric video for the 77th Japan Championship Keirin Race Broadcast
Volumetric video technology was utilized in the live coverage of the 77th Japan Keirin Championship held at Hiratsuka Velodrome.
March 14, 2023Real-time delivery of XR contents using volumetric data
We have succeeded in performing the sequence from capturing volumetric data to generating and distributing 3D data in real time. The ability to deliver 3D data almost at the same time as shooting allows viewers to enjoy live XR content that can be moved to any point of view on the device at hand.
February 9, 2023PRONEWS features the latest developments in Canon volumetric video
Canon‘s volumetric video system was featured in PRONEWS, a digital video production web media. It’s about an attempt at a new viewing experience with a VR headset that makes you feel as if you‘re standing in the middle of the court.(Japanese Only)
January 18, 2023Cooperating in TV drama series 「STAND UP START」
We cooperated in The Fuji Television drama series "STAND UP START", which began airing on January 18, 2023.
January 13, 2023AR experience！Volumetric videos released on NHK's special website, 「THE BREAKING」
On NHK's special website 「 THE BREAKING」, volumetric videos shot at our company studio were used to present “Breaking”, which has been added to Paris 2024 Olympic.
December 28,2022We cooperated in live broadcast of KEIRIN GRAND PRIX 2022
Canon's volumetric video technology was used in live broadcast of the KEIRIN Grand Prix series held at Hiratsuka Velodrome. This is the world's first attempt to broadcast a live race.
November 25, 2022Canon’s volumetric video technology creates content convey the appeal of judo.
As part of the Japan Sports Agency's "Sports x Technology Promotion Project," we created content to convey the appeal of judo through volumetric video technology, together with the All Japan Judo Federation. The created contents will be used to build momentum for the Judo GRAND SLAM TOKYO. (Japanese Only)
October 4, 2022Volumetric video technology provided a new way to enjoy and watch judo.
Canon Marketing Japan Inc. and we have jointly issued a press release regarding our participation in the 'Sports x Technology Promotion Project' promoted by the Japan Sports Agency. (Japanese Only)
September 14, 2022CHUKYO TV 'article has been published.
A volumetric video article from Chukyo Television that Canon helped cover has been published: “We heard that there is a device that transfers real people to the Metaverse, so we asked about it.“(Japanese Only)
September 12, 2022Adopted for IBM Japan's advertising campaign.
Mr. Date, the director of our division, has appeared as a New Creator in an advertising campaign for IBM Japan. He talks about how he started the volumetric video system business and his thoughts. (Japanese Only)
August 22, 2022We have announced our participation in a joint project set in the Toranomon Hills area.
Press release on the occasion of the start of "Joint Project to build Creative Ecosystem," by a consortium of 11 companies in cross-industry and cross-disciplinary collaboration.(Japanese Only)
July 7, 2022We cooperated in the production of NTV’s broadcast of professional baseball games.
The relay video for NTV’s broadcast "DRAMATIC BASEBALL 2022" of professional baseball games was captured at Canon’s Volumetric Video System for stadium & arena.
June 29, 2022PRONEWS 'article has been published.
A volumetric video article from PRONEWS that Canon helped cover has been published: "Cross-dimensional baseball broadcast videos realized by Canon and NTV.“ (Japanese Only)
May 25, 2022We cooperated in publishing "JUN ASHIDA AUTUMN WINTER COLLECTION 2022-2023"
Volumetric Video Studio-Kawasaki was chosen for the JUN ASHIDA fall/winter collection video production.Based on the ideas of creative directors Tae Ashida and Yasuhiko Shimizu, the materials and textures of the autumn/winter collection were created, taking advantage of the studio's ability to shoot volumetric video and actual cameras simultaneously.
April 28, 2022We cooperated in the production of a promotion video for NTV’s broadcast of professional baseball games.
The promotion video for NTV’s broadcast "DRAMATIC BASEBALL 2022" of professional baseball games was captured at Volumetric Video Studio-Kawasaki. It is being used in this season's TV broadcast.
March 4, 2022Cooperating in volumetric capturing for Fuji TV's SDGs program "Future Runners Special Ⅱ featuring EXIT".
Fuji TV special program on SDGs "Future Runners Special Ⅱ featuring EXIT" (aired on March 5th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm) has adopted the capturing at our studio as a video production to express the future of the earth. (Japanese Only)
January 15, 2022Volumetric video studio - Kawasaki was introduced in tvk's information program "LOVE KAWASAKI".
This studio was introduced in a special feature entitled “Disclosure series! Canon Kawasaki Office" on the Kawasaki city’s public relations TV program "Love Kawasaki". (Japanese Only)
October 8, 2021 We produced a video presentation for the online event "Think Summit Japan" hosted by IBM Japan.
We have created CG of the future city of 2030 as envisioned by IBM Japan and volumetric videos. We proposed a new presentation style by expressing the flexible camera work and dynamic scene transformation in the video.
September 17, 2021Speech at Power 2021, an online event hosted by IBM Japan
A presentation video introducing the system and its activities at the Power 2021 event hosted by IBM Japan was created using video footage shot at the Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki.
September 3, 2021We cooperated in publishing "jun ashida 2022 Spring/Summer Collection" online event.
We visualized the world view of creative director Tae Ashida. A new fashion expression is realized by the innovative runway that controls time and space and the flexible camera work.
July 2, 2021Updated Noh play "Kumasaka," "Aoi no Ue" and "Mirai Noh".
May 27, 2021Our website has been revamped.
May 22, 2021Volumetric Video Technology Collaborates with Japanese television game show “Alice In GameLand” on TV Asahi
”Alice in GameLand” is a television game show that casts strayed into a fantasy land and faced various games. We collaborated closely to create the video using our Volumetric Video Technology.
May 15, 2021We cooperated with promotion video for Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours in the Volumetric Video Technology.
We cooperated with the powerful dance scene of "DREAMY COLOR" promotion video for “We Are Challengers Project” theme song recorded in “Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours CLUB CD SET 2021 HOLOGRAM EDITION“ in the Volumetric Video Technology.
May 14, 2021We cooperated with CUPNOODLE’s TV commercial.
We cooperated in the production of a TV commercial of the Seafood noodles in "Eight Flavors" of Nissin CUPNOODLE using volumetric technology. (Japanese Only) Twitter
April 30, 2021"OiSa Volumetric Video ver." of "Batten Girls" shot in the studio was introduced to WIRED.
Tech Culture Media WIRED reports that the song "Oisa" by the idol group "Batten Girls" has been introduced as an initiative visualized using volumetric video technology and an expansion to AR / VR. (Japanese Only)
April 27, 2021We cooperated with adidas' new apparel goods promotion video on SNS.
We cooperated with the promotional video of new apparel and sneakers by the collaboration of adidas Originals and Human Made. With the adidas’ shoebox as the background CG, we shot and produced videos of BMX, rap, and breakdance performances at the same time. TwitterInstagram
March 24, 2021Volumetric Video Technology Collaborates with Performance Video for "Batten Girls"
Shooting the performance of idol group "Batten Girls", creating background CG by converting a real Noh-theater into 3D data, and creating videos by combining them were carried out in one stop at the Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki. (Change language from “Settings and Subtitles”)
March 3, 2021We cooperated in the shooting of the title back of NHK period drama “Seiten wo Tsuke".
February 16, 2021Cooperating in Live Distribution of 'EBIZO THEATER NPO foundation anniversary performance "Earth & Human" by 1 → 10'.
'EBIZO THEATER NPO foundation anniversary performance "Earth & Human" by 1 → 10' starring and directed by Ichikawa Ebizo, will be distributed online in real time on February 20, 2021 from Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki (VVS-K).　(Japanese Page Only)
February 8, 2021The special site “VOLUMETRIC x NOH” was released.
The special site "VOLUMETRIC x NOH" introduces a new perspective on traditional performing arts by capturing "Noh" with volumetric video technology.
January 11, 2021Volumetric video of skateboard and the making of video are shown at the Digital CES 2021.
At CES 2021, held online from January 11 to 14, the skateboarding skills were shot at the Kawasaki Volumetric Video Studio (VVS-K) and combined with the CG background of Love Park, a skateboard sanctuary that no longer exists, and the resulting images were released along with the making of videos. (Video distribution on the event site has ended.)
January 9, 2021Cooperated in volumetric capturing for NHK special series “2030 Turning Point to the Future”
For the episode 1 “Runaway Global Warming: The Challenge of “Decarbonization”” of the NHK Special Series “2030 Turning Point to the Future”, we captured the main navigator standing in the devastated Shibuya of the future as a volumetric video.
December 30, 2020Cooperated in volumetric capturing for “Ame-talk | Entertainers with bad motor skills”.
The video shot with VVS-K was broadcast on TV Asahi’s talk show “Ame-talk Entertainers with bad motor skills“. The decisive scenes of the vaulting box and badminton were projected from various angles.
December 26, 2020“Techne | Classroom of video” introduced the video of “chelmico Hyper Virtual Live”.
On NHK E “Techne | Classroom of video”, “chelmico Hyper Virtual Live” was introduced, along with the making-of video, as a video work that was created because of this COVID-19 situation. (Japanese page only)
December 2, 2020A collaboration video with DAICHI MIURA was broadcast at the 2020 FNS Music Festival
The Fuji Television Network's music program "2020 FNS Music Festival" broadcast a video, shot with VVS-K. (Japanese page only)
November 23, 2020The shooting of Noh was introduced in an NHK news program
A part of shooting scenes of Noh, a traditional Japanese performing art, by VVS-K was introduced at a special feature in the NHK’s news program. (Japanese page only)
September 24, 2020The footage captured at VVS-K was introduced at the online event “Canon Vision.”
The dance footage created at Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki (VVS-K) was presented at the online event “Canon Vision” held by Canon Europe Ltd. on September 24.
September 4, 2020Volumetric video based presentations was given at the online seminar “IBM think Summit Japan.”
The lecture video captured and created at Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki (VVS-K) was given at the online seminar “think Summit Japan” held by IBM Japan on September 3 and 4. （Archive video streaming service terminated.）
September 1, 2020Canon announced that it opened a volumetric video studio.
Canon Inc. announced on its website that it opened the “Volumetric Video Studio - Kawasaki,” leveraging its Free Viewpoint Video System technology acquired through use in the sports industry. Also, it mentioned that it was utilized for a live stream event by the female rap duo “chelmico.”
August 26, 2020A “chelmico” livestream was held as the studio‘s first project.
The studio's first project was creating Free Viewpoint video for a livestream event by the female rap duo“chelmico.” Multiple Free Viewpoint videos were used interchangeably, as well as smooth alternating between conventional cameras and Free Viewpoint video that created a 2D/3D transition effect which fit the event's theme of a “virtual live show.”