Brainstorm Suite 7 now adds AI-assisted talent keying, body tracking, voice-triggered actions and native Gaussian splatting to its live virtual-production environment. Brainstorm announced the enhancements on September 7 ahead of IBC2026, positioning them as workflow updates for broadcasters rather than a new generative-video model.
What changed in Brainstorm Suite 7
The update extends Suite 7, which groups Brainstorm’s InfinitySet, Aston and Edison products around the company’s eStudio render engine. Sports Video Tech and Tecnología Profesional separately reported the September 7 package of enhancements, including AI keying, body tracking and voice recognition alongside rendering improvements.
For virtual production, the clearest operational change is talent keying without a conventional green screen. Brainstorm says InfinitySet can identify and track a presenter in a wider range of environments, while AI Body Tracking can follow specific body parts and connect their movement to 3D graphics. Voice recognition and action triggering add another input for running complex live sequences.
These tools do not eliminate production crews or editorial control. They automate selected tracking and triggering tasks inside a broadcast graphics workflow. Operators still need to calibrate cameras, verify keying quality, prepare graphics and decide what goes to air.
Why Gaussian splatting matters
Brainstorm also says eStudio can now use native Gaussian splatting, a method for turning sets of photographs into detailed three-dimensional scenes. The practical pitch is speed: a production team can bring a photorealistic environment into the Brainstorm workflow without first rebuilding every surface as a traditional 3D model.
The announcement names Sony XYN splats and Unreal Engine 5.8 integration as examples of the wider toolchain. Native support can simplify hand-offs, but output quality will still depend on the photographs, camera tracking, lighting and scene preparation. A fast import path is not a guarantee that every captured environment will be broadcast-ready.
Brainstorm Suite 7 is a live-production software update that uses AI to assist with presenter extraction, body tracking and voice-triggered graphics, while native Gaussian splatting helps teams bring photo-derived 3D environments into the same rendering workflow.
Brainstorm Suite 7 facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Brainstorm Multimedia |
| Software environment | Suite 7 |
| Products covered | InfinitySet, Aston and Edison |
| Render engine | eStudio |
| New AI functions | Talent keying, body tracking, voice recognition and action triggering |
| Rendering additions | Native Gaussian splatting and particle system |
| IBC2026 dates | September 11–14, 2026 |
| Brainstorm stand | Hall 7, stand 7.A15 |
What broadcasters should test
The strongest proof will be repeatable performance in an actual programme. Buyers should test difficult hair and clothing edges, fast presenter movement, multiple people, partial occlusion and changing studio light. Voice triggers also need confirmation under accents, crosstalk and noisy control-room conditions.
Teams should record when an operator can override an automated trigger and how the system fails safely. The same discipline applies to photo-derived 3D scenes: production staff should verify geometry, scale, rights and visual artefacts before broadcast.
The update sits beside a broader move toward AI-assisted production. Lapaas Voice has examined Runway’s AI-assisted HDR finishing workflow and Decart’s real-time video editing model. Brainstorm’s approach is narrower: it focuses on live studio compositing, tracking and graphics control.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brainstorm Suite 7?
Brainstorm Suite 7 is the company’s environment for real-time graphics, virtual production, augmented reality and immersive presentations, built around InfinitySet, Aston, Edison and the eStudio render engine.
Does the update remove the need for a green screen?
Brainstorm says InfinitySet can key talent without a green screen in a wider range of environments. Production teams should still test difficult edges, motion and lighting before relying on it live.
When will the new features be demonstrated?
Brainstorm plans to demonstrate the updated Suite 7 workflow at IBC2026 in Amsterdam from September 11 to 14, including integrations with Sony equipment and virtual-production systems.
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