Press release of NTTSportic Co., Ltd. (2024.11.08) NTTSportic Co., Ltd. “1st Machispo Cup” (School Children’s Baseball Tournament) Report – All games automatically filmed with AI camera and live archive distribution carried out – Archive
video▶︎”Machispo Ishigaki City
Portal”https://web.spo.live/group/dsrf004e1g
revitalization of local communities through sports DX. A total of 128 students from 7 teams, mainly 5th and 6th grade students from elementary schools in Ishigaki City, participated in the tournament, and a heated competition took place. All games from the first round to the finals and the closing ceremony were automatically filmed and live-streamed using a baseball-specific AI camera, with over 1,600 spectators cheering on the children’s energetic play over the two days. Currently, archived footage of the tournament can be viewed on the “Machispo Ishigaki City Portal” and a dedicated app.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-a81e82a92d3028aad4cf3ed72f85636f-3521×1142.jpg Commemorative photo with all participating players in the “1st Machispo Cup”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-998b55f89dc83e12715254ce2ae03348-1012×281.jpg “Makira Sunwave Baseball Club” was presented with a certificate of commendation by Mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama of Ishigaki City and won the championship
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-eea58b953a3665b7436ce3bc601af083-1012×334.jpg Photographed by three sponsors (NTT West Okinawa Branch Manager Furue, Ishigaki City Mayor Nakayama, NTTSportic Nakamura) and words of encouragement to the athletes
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-4be55238b8cf2941af42f0efc3379546-2450×1216.png Viewing screen (automatically shot with AI camera, live streamed match footage and cheering comments)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-0ac9dfe708d68518a7644f90f5266ab9-1704×942.png Supporting advertisements by local companies displayed on the viewing screen Ishigaki City, NTT West Okinawa Branch, and NTTSportic will strengthen the communication power of sports tournaments and games, and revitalize the local community by promoting lifelong sports. We will further accelerate this and continue to demonstrate urban development “Machispo” through sports DX. Machispo Cup implementation overview October 5th (Sat) and 6th (Sun), 2024 Sponsored by: Ishigaki City, NTT West Okinawa Branch, NTTSportic Co-sponsor: Afterschool Baseball Club Leaders Association Location: Roth Stadium Ishigaki (1408-1 Tonojo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa 907-0004) Participating teams: Todoroki Shiraho/Akahachi, Shonen Musashi, Yashima Marines, Shonen Snake, Shonen Arawashi Baseball Team, Shonen Orions, Makira Sunwave Baseball Club Winner: Makira Sunwave Baseball Club, Runner-up: Yashima Marines You can watch the live streaming of Machispo Cup from the Ishigaki City dedicated portal site below ▼Machispo Ishigaki City Portal
https://web.spo.live/group/dsrf004e1g (WEB version) *By downloading the iOS/Android smartphone app “SpoLive”, you can use all functions such as support chat. About the town development “Machispo” initiative using sports DX
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-8d66beb1ae33ba053fc972f25f7c3f9e-3900×2136.png As a system that can easily and continuously produce and operate content that utilizes local sports, we will use the Machispo platform (automatic visualization community) to move the “community development through local sports” measures from point to line and from point to point. We will continue to expand. 1. Automatically captures matches, etc. held at sports facilities using AI cameras and converts them into video content. 2. We will provide a remote viewing environment through an online community platform and disseminate region-specific content. You can also write messages of support while watching the game, expanding the circle of your local community. As a system that can easily and continuously produce and operate content that utilizes local sports, we will utilize the Machispo platform (automatic visualization community) to move the “city development through local sports” measures from point to line and from point to point. We will continue to expand. ・Video introducing Machispo’s initiatives in Ishigaki City:
https://youtu.be/jDbhInrhjTE ・Machispo HP:
https://machispo.nttsportict.co.jp/ About “STADIUM TUBE DoublePlay” installed in Rohto Stadium Ishigaki
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/76870/225/76870-225-1c47d8aa899c9f65bed92a1a9fc8facc-1012×250.jpg From left: home side camera, center side camera, scoreboard camera By installing two types of AI cameras on the catcher side and center side of the baseball field and automatically switching between multiple angles, it is possible to broadcast games with a sense of realism at low cost, even without specialized video production know-how. This is a possible solution. *By using a shooting system that uses two AI cameras and switches between multiple angles, we will be able to provide a more authentic and realistic video relay. *Video content can also be enriched by inputting live matches and scoreboards. ▼Click here for more information about STADIUM TUBE DoublePlay
https://nttsportict.co.jp/serviceplan/pixellot/doubleplay/ Past press releases related to this matter ・About the conclusion of the “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement regarding ‘Machispo’, an initiative aimed at revitalizing local communities through sports DX” in Ishigaki City (May 23, 2024)
https://nttsportict.co.jp/topics/20240523_ishigaki/ ・Press release regarding the start of Machispo demonstration (July 2024) https://nttsportict.co.jp/topics/20240716-ishigaki/