Autodesk ONLINE
ONLINE™ Overview
Reliability. Speed. Ease of use. Affordability. These are the qualities today’s broadcasters want in a next-generation dynamic production tool.
Alias online 3.5 has everything you need to take your broadcast productions to the next level. No other solution on the market integrates 3D animation and live video so well. Enhance your programming with 3D characters that interact with live actors in real time, giving you the cutting edge in today’s competitive broadcast environment. And Alias’s industry-standard FBX file format means you have access to a wide range of content, including 3D models, props, and animation. All this at a cost that keeps you under budget. What could be easier?
The possibilities are endless with Alias online 3.5. The future of television has never looked so good.
Virtual hosts-Create live 3D hosts that help you leverage your brand and enhance your programming. Give your 3D characters more life by masking them with real-world objects (furniture, walls, etc.) to make them seem like a real part of your physical set environment. Even use a virtual host to interview a live actor, or vice versa. It's the perfect way to make your newscasts, interviews, and product spots stand out from the competition.
Live applications-Animate a 3D character in real time, by driving a character's movements with a live actor using remote control triggers. Advanced lip-synchronisation tools make your 3D characters speak in time with a live audio track. Perfect for concerts, presentations, theme park rides, and special media events. Mix 3D animated characters with live video and take your television programming to the next level.
Virtual set integration-Mix and match virtual characters, live actors, live video, and stunning 3D sets ideal for the new generation of TV programming and Webcasts. Use animated 3D effects, logos, overlays, and live video to bring your sports programming, game shows, and awards ceremonies up a notch. The possibilities for your programming are virtually endless.
Reliable broadcast 3D in real time-Everything you need to produce broadcast-quality graphics: 3D overlays, animations for game show scoreboards, infographics for sporting or news events, and animated talking heads for entertainment or informational purposes. Delivered on a foundation of robust software and hardware that won't let you down.
Features:
Real-time 3D graphics-Supports all advanced graphics features in real time, including reflections, textures, shadows, and particle effects.
Video and Audio I/O Supports a full range of video and audio I/O options, including SDI, Analog Component, Composite, and Y/C at broadcast-quality levels.
Training and support-Comprehensive training and support from Alias, an experienced leader in the broadcast industry, means you'll be up and running in no time, and stay that way.
Lip-synchronisation-Alias Voice Reality™ is a powerful real-time phoneme-extraction tool with the most comprehensive phoneme coverage of any lip-synch tool on the market.
Flash renderer-Increase your market coverage and your customers' viewing options by exporting your creations to the Web-friendly Flash format.



