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.

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ARPost

JUNE 27, 2019

This method is similar to the motion capture technology that has been used to create realistic computer generated video for years. However, the company is partnered with household names like nvidia, Unity, Unreal Engine, and HTC. Live Client is a tool for facial motion capture.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The experience was created using REWIND’s in-house version of Unreal engine along with a set of narrative and interactive tools, purpose-built for making immersive VR experiences. The process involved extensive reference photography, motion capture, immersive sound design, and a notable cast of actors and talent.

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Road to VR

JUNE 3, 2019

With ARKit 3, the system now supports motion capture and occlusion of people. When waving, the avatar can be seen to tip forward in response to the motion even though the user doesn’t. Motion capture. Human Occlusion & Body Tracking. Faster reference image loading. Auto-detect image size.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It can be used with motion capture and animation techniques. The MetaHuman tool is powered by the Unreal Engine. Epic’s MetaHuman creator lets users design realistic faces in a browser. The tool can help power more realistic body movements and facial animations. Zoom adds facial effects during meetings.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 28, 2016

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

And it was all surprisingly lifelike for something rendered in the Unreal Engine, led by a motion captured performance of Marshmello behind the turntable. You can watch it below.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 2, 2017

The result is a rather stunning representation of Seymour—rendered at 90 FPS in VR using Epic’s Unreal Engine—standing up to extreme scrutiny, with shots showing detailed eyebrows and eyelashes, intricate specular highlights on the pores of the skin, and a detailed facial model.

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VRScout

JULY 24, 2018

A combination of software was used to execute the endeavor, including Adobe Character Animator, Unreal Engine, and NewTeK NDI. From the advanced wireless motion capture experience we saw for Jack Ryan and now this real-time TMNT VR experience, we can’t wait to see how crazy next year’s Con is going to be.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Epic’s Unreal Engine is making it easier for game developers to create and customize realistic human-like characters with its new MetaHuman Creator , which gives devs the ability to fine-tune facial features, skin complexion, and work from preset body types, hair, clothing, and even teeth. Watching it in action, I… Read more.

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Road to VR

JUNE 18, 2020

In early 2018, the studio received $200,000 as part of Epic Game’s Unreal Dev Grant program. The no-strings-attached grant was given in recognition of Kite & Lightning’s low-cost real-time motion capture pipeline which has allowed the studio to do a lot with a little when it comes to Bebylon’s animations.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 19, 2022

Motion capture (mocap) specialist Vicon launched its Valkyrie camera solution boasting the world’s highest-quality specifications, the company announced on Tuesday.

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VRScout

JULY 5, 2016

The experience was developed in Unreal Engine, using 4D character scanning and a specialist array of 125 Digital SLR cameras to capture the hero tennis player and 24 other hero characters, and motion capture technology for animation.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 1, 2016

The ‘interactors’ driving the content of the experience are able to use a set of keyboard commands in order to drive pre-rendered gestures and animations, or they can also do more sophisticated motion capture and virtual embodiment. LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF VR PODCAST.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2017

‘Showdown’, one of Epic’s VR tech demos build on Unreal Engine. It was a memorable scene, its impact increased due to the decision to play it out in slow motion. Surely this slow-motion feature, this genesis of an idea that later played out so well in Bullet Train and Robo Recall , was planned? Apparently not.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

Motion Capture software, or “Mocap systems”, are particularly valuable for content creators looking to enhance XR experiences with realistic avatars, motion, and gesture controls. Mocap solutions are primarily used for the creation of XR content.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

They’re excellent for capturing and recording detailed hand movements for XR game and app development. Plus, the gloves are compatible with various software platforms, such as Unity and Unreal Engine. These gloves are handy for motion capture purposes in VR content creation.

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TechCrunch VR

MARCH 12, 2020

The game studio behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine has already done plenty of work with the UK-based startup, creating a number of tech demos over the past several years that have centered on translating an actor’s facial movements to a digital character in real-time. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2022

The latest funding will be used to intensify R&D for AXIS , a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution. To make it accessible to game developers and content creators, Refract’s software suite is compatible with platforms like OpenVR, OpenXR, Unity and Unreal engines, and existing VR systems and applications.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 3, 2023

Its Flipside Studio solution will empower content creators to create engaging videos via real-time motion capture (mocap) and production tools. It can also swap and edit real-time 3D (RT3D) objects without gaming engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 31, 2023

He discussed his experiences with developing workflows on Epic Games’ Unreal Engine , the future of immersive filmmaking, and his creative processes to create immersive media. XR Today: How easy was it for you to use Unreal Engine, and how did it facilitate the creative process for developing the video?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 5, 2022

The Berlin, Germany-based firm hopes to contribute its knowledge of open interoperability standards, avatar development, motion capturing (mocap), and virtual reality technologies for building the Metaverse with collaborators by joining the 35-member group.

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ARVR

JANUARY 22, 2021

The behind-the-scenes footage featuring motion capture and rendering with the Unreal Engine has me excited to see these types of events take the next step in 2021, and build on some of 2020’s more interesting virtual experiences.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 24, 2020

The company also plans to release an Unreal Engine 4 plugin later this year as well as expanding compatibility for more motion capture hardware. Compatible with HTC Vive and other SteamVR headsets, Manus Polygon will be compatible with Unity when it officially launches in June 2020.

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EON Reality

JULY 17, 2024

Unreal Engine Unreal Engine by Epic Games is another powerhouse in the AR development arena. Known for its high-fidelity graphics and performance, Unreal Engine is preferred for projects that require photorealistic visuals and complex simulations. Motion Capture : Captures and interprets human body movement.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

To announce this European premiere, Björk held a press conference and beamed herself in (from Iceland) via a psychedelic motion-captured avatar churning with colors (because why not?). Seattle-based Polyarc received an Epic Games Unreal Developer grant for an unannounced project, code name: Moss.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I also use technologies such as Epic Games’ Unreal Engine , motion capture (mocap), and Disguise Designer to produce my VNCCII XR stage shows. XR Today: As an end user of Unreal Engine, have any changes to it provided you with more empowerment and ease of use within your enterprise?

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 31, 2018

For the Matrix trilogy it was important the use of computer vision, immersive photography, volumetric capture , the first markerless motion capture, to create frame by frame models of the performances… and today all these techniques are prolific in virtual reality and mixed reality.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 8, 2023

Contact CI also has its own Unity and Unreal SDKs, which make it easier to add haptics to existing or new content. Latest Contact CI News Emerge Currently still in the early stages of development, Emerge is an XR software development company, committed to creating straightforward applications for businesses and consumers.

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Instinctively Real Media

APRIL 21, 2024

Meet Jeasy Sehgal, a trailblazing creative technologist and filmmaker from New Zealand, mastering cutting-edge tech like motion capture and virtual production. From founding ventures Continue reading "Exclusive TrailblaXR interview:Jeasy Sehgal, Emerging Technology Specialist"

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Siemens even announced earlier this year that this software will deliver a brand-new Unreal Engine-based solution. For instance, Sony already offers access to spatial reality displays and the Mocopi motion capture system for content development.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

What is important is that companies such as Emteq are able to garner enough support from developers and produce the required plugins for game engines such as Unity and Unreal to unlock its true potential. The post Emteq Aims to Humanize VR by Capturing Your Facial Expressions appeared first on Road to VR.

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Life at the Feeding Edge

APRIL 29, 2021

A decade on and there is a new kid on the block from Epic/Unreal called Metahuman. The animation rigging of the body is joined by very detailed facial feature rigging allow these to be controlled with full motion capture live in the development environment of Unreal. Roisin from Reconfigure and Cont3xt in Unreal engine.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Brought to life via a combination of motion capture technology and Unreal Engine, guests at both the party and the weekend event were able to view the digital model on a massive 8K Samsung monitor and interact with the character in real-time. Even after his death, he’s still at the bleeding edge of creativity!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Contact CI also has its own Unity and Unreal SDKs, which make it easier to add haptics to existing or new content. → Explore Contact CI Emerge Currently still in the early stages of development, Emerge is an XR software development company, committed to creating straightforward applications for businesses and consumers.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Here, though, through motion capture, the protagonist is a dancer who moves with grace, who not only does the running and jumping with beautiful agility, but also has a dancing button to move through tangles of vines, overgrowth of plants, and other obstacles. The geometry shakes and breaks as you gracefully move.

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ARVR

JUNE 17, 2021

Software development engines like Unity and Unreal are becoming more elaborate , there are myriads of SDK libraries, countless knowledge exchange communities and free-for-use collaboration tools. Everyday is bringing us more news from the realm of Virtual Reality (VR).

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