3D Scanning for Filmed Entertainment

EPCOT Photogrammetry Scan

Functional 3D is a 3D Scanning Service Provider offering affordable 3D scanning services to filmmakers and video game designers allowing them to create digital props from scan data, set extensions from LiDAR, and even recreate entire virtual environments with ease. Functional 3D provides 3D scanning services across a number of applications in film and entertainment, as well as in fine art and historical preservation. From Creating Digital Twins of Objects Using Structured Light Scanning to LiDAR Scanning for Set Extensions, Functional 3D can help you bring highly accurate real world data to your next project.

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Applications of 3D Scanning in Film & Entertainment

  1. Structured Light Scanning and Photogrammetry for Digital Props

  2. LiDAR Scanning and Aerial Photogrammetry for Set Extensions

  3. 3D Scanning for Previsualization

  4. 3D Scanning to Create Digital Environments for Video Games and VFX

  5. 3D Scanning for Set and Prop Design

Functional 3D Laser Scanning Services can be used in a range of applications in the filmed entertainment industry.

3D Scanning to Create Digital Props allows VFX designers to create digital models from physical objects or prop prototypes. These 3D models can be used for animation or altered and fabricated to increase scale, create multiple copies or variants.

LiDAR Scanning for Set Extensions is a powerful tool allowing VFX teams to create immersive virtual environments from real world locations.

3D Scanning for Previsualization in filmmaking enables directors to visualize scenes before production.

3D Scanning for Set and Prop Design, allows for precise replication and customization.


Structured Light and Photogrammetry to Create Digital Props from Physical Objects

Structured Light Scanning and Photogrammetry for prop design can be a powerful tool in workflows for creating digital props from physical objects.

Digital Twins from scan data includes intricate details, textures and dimensions and can blend seamlessly with CGI elements, saving time during the production process.

Edit Scan Data in CAD to fabricate prop variants, rescale prototype props and create multiples from a single object.

 

Aerial Photogrammetry Combined with LiDAR

Aerial Photogrammetry For Set Extension

 

LiDAR Scanning for Previsualization

LiDAR Scanning for Previsualization is a common practice in virtual production.

Scan data allows directors and production teams to visually plan complex scenes before filming, optimizing camera angles, lighting, and overall production efficiency.

LiDAR scans provide accurate measurements of sets, props, and actors, aiding in scene composition.

These previsualized scenes enhance the creative process and facilitate effective decision-making.

 

Submarine Scan for Documentary Animations

 

3D Scanning for Set and Prop Design

3D scanning revolutionizes set and prop design by providing precise digital replicas of physical objects. Designers can create customized and accurate sets and props using scanned data. This streamlines the design process, reducing the need for manual measurements and iterations. Digital models from 3D scanning can be modified and optimized for specific production requirements, enhancing efficiency and enabling creative flexibility. The integration of 3D scanning in set and prop design enhances the overall production process.

Ninja Turtles Toy for Digital Animation

LiDAR Scanning and Aerial Photogrammetry for Set Extensions

LiDAR scanning and aerial photogrammetry enable the capture of detailed topographical data, facilitating the creation of lifelike digital environments that seamlessly blend with physical sets.

LiDAR scans deliver accurate geometry and depth information necessary for integrating VFX elements into live-action footage.

Aerial photogrammetry complements LiDAR scanning by capturing highly accurate color and textures.

Together, these techniques produce a highly accurate model which can be used to enhance the visual quality and realism of set extensions, virtual environments and CGI backgrounds.

 

Film Set Using Chroma Key

 

Laser Scanning to Create Digital Environments for VFX and Video Games

Laser scanning revolutionizes the creation of digital environments in the realms of visual effects and video games.

By capturing point clouds with 3D scanners, highly detailed and accurate meshes can be generated for computer graphics and animation.

This technology allows for the recreation of real-world locations or the development of entirely new virtual environments.

With high-resolution scans, realistic lighting and textures can be achieved, enhancing the immersion and visual fidelity of VFX and video game worlds. Laser scanning truly empowers the creation of captivating digital experiences.

 

Seahorse Prop

Case Study: Set Extensions

Utilizing 3D scanning, filmmakers can create digital models of real-world sets for visual effects (VFX), seamlessly integrating virtual elements into physical environments. This technology enhances the realism and immersion of film and TV productions by enabling precise alignment and blending of physical and digital surroundings. By utilizing accurate 3D scan data, the production process is streamlined, allowing for the efficient creation of set extensions. 3D scanning acts as a valuable case study, showcasing the potential of this technology in the film industry.

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