Pixotope Zone

Why Zone changes camera tracking for sports broadcasting

Pixotope Zone is a camera tracking software solution specifically designed for sports. It provides real-time tracking data to enable augmented reality (AR) graphics in sports broadcasts.

While traditional tracking systems require hours of installation and thousands in hardware costs, Pixotope Zone tracks points of interest in the video frame to deliver real-time camera tracking data to your graphics engine.

No engineer required

Deploy Zone without specialized technical personnel.

No Hardware Installation

Eliminates the time, cost, and complexity of installing encoders, markers, or reflective targets.

Instant Deployment

From arrival to live production in minutes, not hours.

How does it work?

See for yourself...

Zone takes your camera video feed and looks for the high-contrast patterns and visual features including court lines, field markings, and other distinctive elements.

As your camera pans, tilts, or zooms to follow the action, Zone's software tracks these visual reference points in real-time to understand exactly where the camera is pointing.

This tracking data lets you place AR graphics that stay perfectly positioned in 3D space - like player stats in the field, team logos & pre-match sequences, starting lineups suspended over the court, or trophy graphics during cup presentations - all living inside the real environment.

Easy to setup, easy to operate and best of all it can be done remotely.

Setup Requirements

Camera

Any professional broadcast camera in a fixed position - your existing ENG cameras, studio cameras, or PTZ systems.

Connection

SDI feed from the camera to the Zone Tracking workstation.

Graphics System

Any system supporting standard tracking protocols.

Venue

Clear view of court lines, field markings, and enough contrast points in the camera view.

Personnel

Your regular camera operator - no specialists or engineers needed.

Clean HD feed

The only requirement is a clean HD video feed with a clear view of the playing surface.

Do More

For Less

Major US Broadcasters are already using Pixotope Zone to deploy professional tracking across multiple venues and cameras without specialized hardware or dedicated, on site, engineering crews.

The system works with your existing camera setups - no modifications needed. Just a standard video feed.

Using the camera feeds, one system can be used across multiple games with one operator who can be back at base, reducing expensive on site operating costs and delivering high quality AR content at a fraction of the cost.

Go Live Faster

The Easy guided setup can be done in less than 10 minutes per camera without additional venue rigging or on-site technicians.

Zone works with your existing camera equipment - just connect the video feed and start tracking.

No complex configurations or technical delays - your crew focuses on the show while Zone automatically handles the tracking complexity.

Transform Every Broadcast

into Premium Content

Pixotope Zone makes it easy to have dynamic AR graphics on every single broadcast. Engaging audience experiences become the everyday for your content.

Commercial broadcasters can unlock revenue and advertising opportunities with embedded sponsorship graphics that are part of the on-screen action.

Make More Productions

Profitable

Alongside the added commercial benefits of sponsor opportunities and more engaging content, Zone allows you to reduce the number of people needed on site.

Reducing travel, accommodation, per diems and decreasing your carbon footprint.

Remote

or on-site

Run Zone from your broadcast truck, control room, or even remotely from your production facility.

Since Zone only needs a video feed and network connection, you can operate tracking from anywhere - perfect for multi-venue productions or centralized graphics operations.

Deploy on-site for live events or manage multiple games from a single location.

Capability

Hardware Cost

Setup time

Personnel

Reliability

Multi-Camera

Maintenance

Pixotope Zone

Software only

10 minutes

Regular camera operator

Consistent number of feature points

Add cameras independently

Software updates only

Traditional Encoder-Based Systems

Hardware cost per camera

2-4 hours

Technical specialist required

Mechanical wear/drift

Multiply cost & complexity

Regular recalibration

Marker-Based Solutions

Sensor Unit + Markers + installation costs

1-2 hours + venue prep

Tracking technician needed

Marker occlusion/movement

Complex multi-marker setup

Marker position verification

FAQs

How is Pixotope Zone different from traditional camera tracking systems?

Unlike encoder-based systems that require mechanical hardware installation or marker-based solutions that need physical venue preparation, Pixotope Zone uses only the natural geometry visible through your camera lens.

This eliminates hardware costs, setup time, and the need for specialized personnel.

Do I need to modify my existing cameras?

No modifications required. Pixotope Zone works with your existing professional cameras and lenses.

Simply connect to your video feed and start tracking immediately.

How long does setup take?

Initial setup typically takes less than 10 minutes per camera.

Once configured, subsequent deployments at the same venue are virtually instant.

Compare this to 2-4 hours for traditional encoder installations.

What kind of graphics can I add with Pixotope Zone tracking?

Full augmented reality graphics including player statistics, sponsor logos, virtual advertising, and any other graphics that require precise camera tracking.

Is special training required to operate the system?

Minimal training required.

While no camera operation training is needed, we provide a short introduction to how Pixotope Zone works and which buttons to use.

The intuitive interface and automatic calibration make it quick to learn and easy for any broadcast professional to use.