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into a VR environment without compromising image quality.” Radiant is partnered in the development of the Meridian with leading light-field technology company Visby and its co-founder Ryan Damm, who are powering the cloud software and creating the algorithms that enable 6DoF viewing. “We built our reputation on removing technical barriers for creative minds,” continues Michael. “We’ve now reached a point in the development of virtual reality that we’re focused on helping content creators take the next step into what you might call ‘bigger than life’ reality, integrating mixed realities with cinematic cameras and volumetric capture and other 360 solutions to expand their imaginations even further. It’s an exciting time and we’re always excited to share our new discoveries, creations and techniques.”
experience – moving forward-back, side-to-side, up-down or twisting one’s head (this is the six degrees) while still maintaining the look and feel of high-quality cinematography. The rig consists of 24 perfectly synchronised, equidistant Sony RX0 cameras mounted inside each modular panel. The panels of cameras capture the light from all the various angles and vantage points that pass through the area, or frame. Acting as ‘windows’ into the virtual world, the panels can be stacked and arranged to accommodate shots of any size, from small tabletops to large landscape environments, to create the desired immersive environment. “Until now, the screen acted as the ‘fourth wall’ separating the audience from the action in front of their eyes,” explains Michael. “With the Meridian, filmmakers can remove the fourth wall and bring an audience
earlier this year seeking new innovations using the new Sony RX0. Given the small form factor, large sensor size and other key functions and features of the RX0, Radiant technicians focused on developing cinematic-quality, multi-camera capture solutions.” Radiant didn’t stop there. The company then built Radius, an ultralight bullet-time camera array featuring 70 Sony RX0s. The Meridian captures live- action, 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) footage that enables a viewer to try a lifelike immersive
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