Entertainment

ELEVATING ANIMATION
THROUGH MOTION CAPTURE

 

Precision motion capture for seamless storytelling and captivating animation

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Vicon’s motion capture technology is revolutionizing the field of animation by providing powerful tools that bring characters and stories to life with unprecedented realism and precision.

 

Helping elevate animation pipelines

Vicon’s motion capture animation technology sets a new standard for the animation industry. Whether developing photorealistic characters for film, episodic TV, or immersive gaming environments, our solutions empower creators to streamline workflows and push creative boundaries.

High-Fidelity Motion Capture for Unmatched Precision and Creativity

With our Shōgun software at the core, Vicon systems capture every nuance of motion, from the subtlest facial expressions to intricate full-body movements. Unparalleled high-fidelity finger tracking and robust occlusion fixing mean radical realism and accuracy for motion capture animation. Creating larger-than-life characters or streamlining the animation pipeline has never been more reliable. Whether you’re visualizing virtual sets or exploring innovative storytelling, Vicon’s cutting-edge solutions deliver precision, efficiency, and freedom.

Vicon’s IP65-rated Valkyrie cameras, boasting resolutions up to 26MP and speeds of 2000fps, allow for seamless capture of fast-moving action and intricate details, even in complex environments like smoky or outdoor locations. The built-in varifocal lens ensures optimal performance for any animation setup, making it the ideal motion capture camera for animation and ambitious creators.

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Animate your Vision

Animation for Film & Episodic TV – Pre-Viz and Rapid Prototyping

With Vicon’s advanced mocap for animation systems, animators can seamlessly blend live-action footage with virtual elements, enabling stunning pre-visualization and high-quality virtual production. Vicon’s systems excel in rapid prototyping, allowing teams to visualize complex sequences in real-time and make informed creative decisions on the fly. Shōgun’s intuitive software streamlines workflows with rapid calibration, real-time feedback, and automatic retargeting, ensuring animators can iterate quickly without compromising on quality.

Features like LED wall integration and SimulCam further enhance the creative process by providing immersive environments that simulate final scenes during production. This technology not only accelerates pre-visualization but also reduces production costs by identifying potential issues early, minimizing the need for reshoots. Whether crafting dynamic action sequences or intricate character interactions, Vicon’s pre-visualization tools empower creators to achieve their vision with unparalleled efficiency and precision.

Redefined Real-Time Animated Marketing

Planters’ 2020 Super Bowl campaign brought Mr. Peanut back to life as Baby Nut through a groundbreaking 4.5-hour real-time animated livestream that captivated millions of viewers on Twitter. Using Silver Spoon’s advanced motion capture and Unreal Engine technology, the event featured live interactions with the audience, creating a seamless blend of animation and engagement. Reflecting on the innovation, Silver Spoon’s founder stated, “We can utilize this technology to tell engaging stories and create rich interaction,” highlighting their ability to bring characters to life in a way that’s both immersive and technically groundbreaking, setting a new standard for real-time animated marketing.

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“The biggest thing that sticks out to me is the speed at which we can shoot. The system’s always on, never down, there’s no time wasted.”

Caleb Zart, Animation Director, PUBG STUDIOS

“Throughout the course of House of the Dragon, Vicon proved to be essential in the production environment. The quality of tracking data and the reliability of the system allowed us to feel confident walking into each production day.”

Poom Wattanapan, Production Specialist, Lux Machina

“You can go anywhere with your imagination when you’re working in motion capture, working with Vicon, working with LED screens. That’s what’s really exciting,”

Loretta Sarah Todd, Creative Director, IM4 Lab

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

SOFTWARE
PLUGINS
FLAGSHIP CAMERA
OTHER CAMERAS
DEVICES

SHŌGUN

One license includes all three elements below.

SHŌGUN LIVE

  • Real time capture of the performance
  • Reconstructs the motion and fits the skeleton to the performer

SHŌGUN POST

  • Clean & edit the marker data e.g. custom batch process, auto process, scripting (python)
  • Export to game engine or animation tool like Maya or Motionbuilder

RETARGETING

  • Creates mapping between the character and the performer’s skeleton
  • Can be streamed to game engine
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SHŌGUN

Game engine plugins

We provide plugins for the main game engines to allow you to render your character and scene in the game engine.

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Game engine plugins

Valkyrie

Valkyrie is the most powerful motion capture camera ever brought to market, offered with four different specs with four different focuses: resolution, speed, value, and strobeless.

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Valkyrie

Vero

Vero combines market-leading resolution and speed at an unrivalled price point. Like its bigger brother, Vantage, Vero has on-board sensors that monitor camera position and temperature to ensure optimal performance at all times.

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Vero

ADDITIONAL HARDWARE

Lock Lab and Lock Studio are Vicon’s control boxes for connecting, integrating and synchronizing third-party devices with your Vicon motion capture system – whether analog or digital.

 

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ADDITIONAL HARDWARE

FREE SUPPORT FOR LIFE

Support is a crucial part of the Vicon offering and it’s something we’re very proud of. Not only do new customers receive a one year warranty on their hardware, but all of our customers benefit from basic phone, email and web technical support for the life of their system.

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