Entertainment

MOTION CAPTURE FOR
DIGITAL CREATORS

Revolutionize Live Art, Installations and Performance

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Vicon’s motion capture technology is transforming the world of digital art, installations, and live shows by offering tools that bring creative visions to life.

 

Unleash your imagination

Our advanced mocap for digital arts empowers artists to capture every detail of human movement, from the subtlest gestures to the most dynamic performances, enabling them to craft immersive and thought-provoking experiences. Whether you are creating virtual reality installations, interactive art, or live digital performances, Vicon’s motion capture for digital arts provides unmatched precision and flexibility to suit any project, no matter the scale or complexity.

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Redefining your creative limits

 

Digital artists are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity, and Vicon’s motion capture digital arts technology is a key enabler of this innovation. Whether it’s digital animation mocap, real-time performance art, or creating interactive installations, Vicon’s systems capture every nuance and movement to create breathtaking digital experiences. Harness the power of motion capture for digital arts to bring your artistic vision to life, from dynamic concerts to virtual exhibitions.

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ZeroSpace, Vicon and the next generation of concerts, documentaries and live streams

Vicon partnered with ZeroSpace, an innovative NYC-based production studio, to revolutionize live digital performances and virtual productions. Using Vicon’s cutting-edge motion capture technology, including 64 Vero cameras and the Shōgun software, ZeroSpace captured real-time, high-fidelity motion data for interactive experiences ranging from concerts to digital art installations.

ZeroSpace’s CTO, James Li, praised Vicon’s role, stating, “Vicon’s technology provides us with the accuracy and flexibility needed to execute complex virtual productions seamlessly.” By enabling precise, real-time tracking, Vicon helped ZeroSpace deliver groundbreaking immersive experiences, proving crucial in their mission to blend physical and digital realities and redefine the future of entertainment and live events.

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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

Beyond traditional boundaries

Whether you are designing a virtual exhibit, creating digital sculptures, or hosting live performances, Vicon’s digital animation motion capture solutions provide the perfect blend of technology and creativity to elevate your work. Artists worldwide trust Vicon to help them craft visually stunning, emotionally engaging experiences that challenge conventions and captivate audiences.

With Vicon, artists can explore new dimensions of creativity by integrating mocap digital arts technology into their art installations and live shows. Our systems offer rapid prototyping and seamless pre-visualization, allowing creators to experiment with ideas in real-time and reduce production costs. Vicon’s high-fidelity cameras, like the Vantage and Vero series, and powerful Shōgun software provide an intuitive setup that captures every nuance of movement, creating fluid, lifelike digital animations that interact dynamically with audiences.

Vicon’s technology extends far beyond traditional art forms. Digital creators are now using digital animation mocap to create immersive virtual reality experiences, real-time digital performances, and interactive exhibitions. Our technology allows artists to record and replicate human motion in digital spaces with unparalleled accuracy, opening up new possibilities for creative expression.

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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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