# Virtual backgrounds Projects at AI Tinkerers

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AI-driven portrait segmentation instantly replaces your real-world setting with a professional 1920x1080 image or video, guaranteeing privacy and a polished presence on platforms like Zoom and Teams.

Virtual Backgrounds leverage advanced computer vision, specifically portrait segmentation via artificial neural networks, to accurately distinguish the user from their environment. This technology allows for the real-time replacement of the backdrop with a static image (e.g., a branded logo or a bookshelf) or a dynamic video loop. For optimal 16:9 performance, a physical green screen is recommended, but modern algorithms on platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams can operate without one. The feature ensures privacy, eliminates home-office distractions, and maintains a professional, consistent brand image across all 4K-capable video conferences.

- Official technology site: https://zoom.us/
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 1
- Result page: 1 of 1

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### [AI Video Relighting](https://denver-boulder.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_uUhYbhfSe_I)

We use AI to relight the subject of a video to match an Unreal Engine virtual environment.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Denver - January Meetup — 2024-01-18 — Denver
- Public talk page: https://denver-boulder.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_uUhYbhfSe_I

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