VRScout

JUNE 28, 2020

Legend conducted his performance live in-studio wearing an Xsens MVN Animate Motion Capture System. This is the same motion capture solution used on blockbuster films like Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker , Avengers: Infinity War , and The Wolverine , as well as hit games such as Creed: Rise to Glory and Counter Strike. .

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Earlier this year while attending the Sundance Film Festival , I had the chance to experience Scarecrow , an immersive theater experience that combines motion capture technology with temperature effects to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive performance unlike anything available on Broadway at the moment.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Andy Serkis, the actor-director you may recognize for his award-winning performances as Gollum in the Lord of The Rings film franchise, is lending his likeness to a new AR creation for Magic Leap One headset in what The Hollywood Reporter describes as an “orc-like creature.”

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VRScout

JANUARY 25, 2020

Described by its creator, Sngmoo Lee, as “location-based arts,” Scarecrow is a one-of-a-kind immersive theater experience that combines live actors, temperature effects, and motion capture technology to offer one of the most ambitious interactive VR experiences in recent memory. Image courtesy of Sundance Institute, K’ART.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The Oscar nominated actors performance-capture studio partners with Magic Leap to bring fresh content to their MR platform. With credits including legendary franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes, and Star Wars , Andy Serkis has proven himself a legend within the world of motion capture technology.

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ARPost

JUNE 7, 2021

See Also: VR Narrative Experience “Jailbirds: Bwa Kayiman” to Have Its World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival and NewImages Festival. It caters to a new wave of artists who want to explore new mediums of storytelling, such as augmented reality, virtual reality , projection mapping, and motion capture. What Is ONX Studio?

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

.” StepVR, a VR technology service company based out of China, is launching a commercial omnidirectional motion system complete with its own VR headset and haptic vest. Gates01, as it’s referred to by the company, features a unique open-air design inspired by Steven Speilberg’s 2018 film, Ready Player On e.

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JULY 24, 2018

Walt Disney Animation Studios, the group behind animated classics like The Little Mermaid (1989), The Lion King (1994), and newer blockbusters like Moana (2016) , is set to debut its first VR short film next month at the SIGGRAPH 2018 conference in Vancouver. Image courtesy Disney.

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APRIL 20, 2018

As an official partner of Ready Player One , HTC has been using the film to highlight its VR wares. As blockbuster films increasingly rely on CGI, filmmakers have looked for better ways to visualize the virtual worlds that are eventually rendered for the final movie. Each one was used at a different stage of production.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The suite combines software offerings – including the XYN Motion Studio for motion capture and a spatial capture solution for transforming real-world objects into 3D assets – with innovative hardware like the XYN Headset, XR Head-mounted Display, Spatial Reality Display, and mocopi motion sensors.

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2018

Virtual reality took center stage in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One blockbuster film when it was released March 29th. Since much of Ready Player One ’s production included virtual sets, Spielberg needed a way to pre-visualize framing of shots and the placement of cast members wearing only motion capture suits in the studio.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Since then, Epic Games has focused on streamlining its process and, in doing so, have created MetaHuman Creator , a cloud-streamed app that lets you create your own realistic avatar that is fully ready for animation and motion capture in less than an hour, rather than weeks or even months.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2017

Over the past year Jackson and his team at Wingnut AR, a subdivision of Wingnut Films , have been utilizing Apple’s ARkit to experiment with various types of AR experiences. In addition, Jackson had actual actors act out the scenes and then use motion capture technology to record their performances.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Motion capture specialist IKinema has demonstrated its new in-development low-cost motion capture system which uses use 6 points of SteamVR tracking points to deliver a pretty accurate recreation of real world motion. This is Project Orion from UK based motion capture specialists IKinema.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2019

For decades, the film and entertainment industry has helped us visualize and imagine worlds unknown. With Sandbox VR’s full-body motion capture technology, users are offered enhanced VR experiences nearly impossible to recreate at home. Immersive entertainment: Hollywood goes holodeck. Feature Image Credit: Sandbox VR.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2018

This includes everything from a full visual effects studio, and drone and filming technology, to full body/facial motion capture, advancements in 5G, and of course plenty of VR and AR. The really cool part however is the select access to the Warner Bros. Studio backlot as well as a sweet $10,000 cash prize.

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ARPost

JUNE 27, 2019

The virtual reality toolset makes it easier than ever to create VR content from live film. Another method involves using a special camera to film events from multiple angles, which are then spliced together. This method merges the potential for imaginative computer imaging with the realism of 3D filming. How 3D Imaging Happens.

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AR Insider

JUNE 14, 2021

Let’s dive in… The Tribeca Film Festival’s always impressive immersive offering is back in hybrid form. Thanks to a convergence of motion capture, computer vision, GPT-3 natural language processing, AI-assisted body language, and voice morphing, the company is able to put humans in the tech stack.

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JUNE 5, 2018

Jak’s passion for creating virtual stories stems from animating Minecraft films and ultimately creating a feature length film entirely in Minecraft, Skies of Aurora. Jak’s passion for creating VR stories stems from animating Minecraft films Click To Tweet.

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ARPost

MARCH 29, 2022

While press focused on CODA’s Oscar win being the first by a streaming service, the film was also the first to win the award with a predominantly deaf cast. The experience draws on motion capture from real Cirque performers, but you might not have ever seen motion capture like this.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

It’s emerged that last year’s Star Wars: Rogue One , used existing virtual reality technology – specifically HTC Vive’s Steam VR tracking – to allow the film’s director to compose visual effects shots for the movie. Watch how it was done.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Thanks to a new deal made by AMC theatres and LA-based virtual reality startup Dreamscape Immersive , six lucky AMC theaters spread across North America and Europe will soon be home to cooperative VR experiences that blend the line between games and film.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2019

Over the last 15 years, we’ve been putting humans and creatures into film that you accept as real,” explains Roble. “If If they’re happy, you should feel happy. And if they feel pain, you should empathize with them. We’re getting pretty good at it, too. And machine learning, deep learning, has happened.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2017

Aftermarket solutions like OptiTrack’s IR-reflective positional tracking system, which uses traditional motion capture tech, would be a likely candidate for large-scale, out-of-home facilities looking to use Sensics system however. IR motion capture for VR, image courtesy OptiTrack. Removable face-plate.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 15, 2019

The Telasuit looks like something straight out of science fiction film. It is, according to the company, “the world’s first highly integrated smart clothing apparel that includes haptic feedback, motion capture, climate control, and other systems”. By Laura Kobylecky. It’s sleek and form-fitting.

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Road to VR

APRIL 29, 2019

We went hands-on with The Great C when it released on PC VR headsets late last year, and it proved to be a powerful example of VR storytelling done right; the experience is a visually compelling, brings expert voice acting, motion capture, and classic movie-style pacing to impressive effect. The post Philip K.

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AR Insider

JUNE 10, 2020

The rig is mobile, and is typically used for on-set scanning for film and TV shoots, such as The Umbrella Academy. For this project, CARYS was captured in a single 3D scan. Additionally, the SpinVFX scanning team used the scanning rig to capture every pose of the dance for reference. Step 4: Motion Capture for Animation.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Hubris’ focus on lush visuals and cool environments is a definite draw though, not to mention its well-orchestrated motion capture. It’s well positioned to be a visual feast, and we’re hoping gameplay can keep up. ” Hubris is set to launch on PC VR on December 7th, priced at $40.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Groundhog Day (1993) , the iconic ’90s film starring Bill Murray, is getting its very own full-length VR game soon—well, sort of. Dubbed Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son , you’ll be able to jump back into the world of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, this time stepping into the shoes of Phil Connors Jr.,

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Wired called Penrose’s first project, Allumette (2016) “the first VR film masterpiece.”. Back in November, we covered the release of Fable’s “Wolves In The Walls” on Oculus Quest, a film in which Lucy, the AI-driven character, was the star. It can be used with motion capture and animation techniques. Griffith of VR.”

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For the film that accompanies (un)Balance , Legernisson turned to dancer Tia Hockey to provide movements that would be captured through a suit designed by Farid Akmal. (un)Balance Legernisson used Unity3D as the platform for the VR component.

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2017

Dubbed Alien: Covenant in Utero , the two-minute VR video experience is now available on Oculus Rift for “Alien Day,” a nod to planet LV-426 from the Alien films. Inspired by a scene in the film, Fox teamed up with FoxNext VR Studio, RSA VR, MPC VR, Mach1 and technology partners AMD RADEON and DELL to bring the piece to life.

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VRScout

JANUARY 28, 2019

Tender Claws , a veteran VR developer responsible for Virtual Virtual Reality , are present at this year’s Sundance Film Festival showcasing their own Quest release, The Under Presents , an outlandish narrative-driven social experience that combines interactive theatrical performances with specially-trained live actors.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Once fitted with a VR headset by a professional actor, the player interacts with a cast of live actors (using motion capture) and real-world objects throughout their experience. Ding dong merrily on high! The experience, which runs November 30 th till January 6 th, 2019 , comes with a few twists.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

You can now get a first look at Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son, an immersive VR game continuing 26 years after the iconic film left off. Like we did in The Invisible Hours, we are working with facial and motion capture artists to create a unique, immersive experience,” says Raul Rubio CEO and Creative Director, Tequila Works.

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ARPost

JULY 14, 2021

With an impressive background in visualization technologies, Planar is particularly excelling at LED and motion capture systems. See Also: Is Virtual Reality the Future of Documentary Films?

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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is a location-based mash-up of film, gaming, theatre and immersive technology that plunges you into a Tim Burton-esque Victorian London Click To Tweet. Ding dong merrily on high! But the experience, which runs from November 30 th till January 6 th 2019, comes with a few twists. Ding dong merrily on high!

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