Professor, grad students create AI to optimize film study for football teams

BYU professor D.J. Lee, master’s student Jacob Newman and Ph.D. students Andrew Sumsion and Shad Torrie used footage
Traditionally, coaches and players analyze footage manually to determine patterns in their opponents' strategies. The new technology will automate this process and save time. Although the research is new, the algorithm has already achieved 90% accuracy in determining player detection and labeling.
The creators believe the AI system could potentially have major influences not only in football but in many other sports as well.
BYU Media Arts alumni edit PBS short film series

Producer and BYU faculty Brad Barber invited
Producers at New Jersey’s PBS station approached Barber after they completed a similar project called 'States of America.' Barber's project is similar however, it will focus on citizens of just New Jersey, not all 50 states.
These 8 to 10-minute episodes will be shown on PBS' Indie Lens PopUp Series