NTT Sportict and TV Kanazawa conclude an agreement on "joint business related to sports video distribution utilizing AI solutions"

<< Background >> Starting with the release of the "Telekin-chan App" introduced in December 2020, TV Kanazawa has been working to create a cross-media viewer experience using the web and apps in addition to conventional terrestrial broadcasting. I did. Especially in the sports field, in June 2021, the "34th National Elementary School Handball Tournament Ishikawa Prefectural Preliminary Round" was delivered, and in July of the same year, the "Ishikawa Youth Soccer Festival 2021 Wakura Youth Soccer Tournament" was delivered LIVE. While working on the above distribution, we focused on the function of the AI ​​sports video solution "STADIUM TUBE" provided by NTT Sportict as a means to enable full-scale sports shooting distribution while further reducing costs. In addition, sympathizing with NTT Sportict's philosophy of "creating smiles and excitement through sports and contributing to the development of local communities," we have signed a joint business agreement and introduced the service. In the future, we will aim to provide content that viewers can enjoy and to develop the region in collaboration with local companies through video distribution of local sports while making the best use of the capabilities of both parties.

▲ STADIUM TUBE Pro series (left) and Lite series (right)

<< Business content / latest distribution information >> In this project, the AI ​​sports video solution "STADIUM TUBE" Pro series provided by NTT Sportict is used to shoot local sports games, and the distribution site and smartphone application "Telekin-chan" provided on TV Kanazawa. We will deliver the content in the "app". Most recently, some games of the "2021 39th Ishikawa Boys Futsal Tournament (U-12)" to be held on January 15th (Sat) and 16th (Sun) will be distributed on the special web page. We are here. In the future, we are considering distributing games centered on soccer, handball, and volleyball. ◆ 2021 39th Ishikawa Boys Futsal Tournament (U-12) January 15th (Sat), 16th (Sun) 9: 00-LIVE / Archive distribution scheduled ▼ Distribution web page https://www.videoflow .io / channel / vfc-rxsubevko * We are planning to sell a DVD of the match video. Please check the above distribution page for details. 《AI Sports Video Solution “STADIUM TUBE” Pro Series》 The centerpiece of the AI ​​Sports Video Solution “STADIUM TUBE Pro Series” provided by NTT Sportict is a non-human photography camera developed by Pixellot Ltd. (Headquarters: Israel). , Equipped with automatic shooting and editing functions by AI. By installing it in a stadium or other competition facility, the shooting cost can be reduced to about 1/10. It is also possible to automatically insert the advertising video before playing the video. Currently, it supports shooting of 14 sports such as soccer, basketball, rugby, American football, volleyball, etc., and in "auto production" mode, it becomes a natural camera work as if a real cameraman is shooting. .. In addition to normal AI shooting, the entire pitch is also shot in panorama at the same time, so by pouring the shot video directly into the existing coaching system, you can practice the team without the hassle of file conversion. It can be used for feedback and analysis to the selection. [NTT Sportict Company Profile] Company name: NTT Sportict Co., Ltd. Location: 4-15-82 Higashinoda-cho, Osaka-shi, Osaka NTT West QUINT BRIDGE 3rd floor Representative: Masatoshi Nakamura Established: April 1, 2020 Date URL: https://nttsportict.co.jp STADIUM TUBE Lite Introduction site https://stadiumtube.com [TV Kanazawa Company Profile] Company Name :: TV Kanazawa Co., Ltd. Location :: 2-136 Kobu, Kanazawa City Representative: Kazuo Tsukita URL: https://www.tvkanazawa.co.jp [NTT Sportict Business Overview] ・ Acquisition of video licenses and video distribution business through amateur sports using AI cameras ・ Production and sale of advertisements, broadcasting rights, and video content・ Business incidental to or related to the above [Founding history] Masatoshi Nakamura, President of NTT Sportsict, talks about the episode from the encounter with the AI ​​camera to the establishment of the company. https://prtimes.jp/story/detail/9B57E0IjN4r [NTT Sportict company introduction video] https://youtu.be/XfGcp9Plqvo