ESPN NHL
Big City Greens
ESPN hosts Kevin & Drew are transported to the world of Disney Big City Greens to present the game live like you've never seen before.
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Real-time motion capture takes center stage
The 2023 NHL Big City Greens Experience," a groundbreaking collaboration with ESPN and Disney that redefines the way fans engage with the game. Our cutting-edge technology and creativity in live motion capture takes center stage, bringing together the magic of Disney's "Big City Greens" with the intensity of NHL action.
Live from ESPN's Studio Z in Bristol, we use our motion-capture cameras to capture every move, turning our hosts into live, animated versions modeled after beloved Disney's Big City Greens characters. Picture ESPN commentators Kevin Weekes and Drew Carter, fully embodied in animated form, using our own patented facial-capture technology.
Our expertise in deploying Unreal Engine, Autodesk MotionBuilder and Erizos Studio ensures a visually stunning and immersive experience for fans of all ages. The 2023 NHL Big City Greens Experience- a testament to collaboration, innovation, and the limitless possibilities of alternative sports broadcasts.
COLLABORATORS
ESPN
ROLE
Unreal Engine Integration
Character Rigging & VFX
Live Motion Capture
TOOLS
Unreal Engine
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Erizos