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Artec 3D scanners for CGI and visual effects (VFX)

Create stunning, photorealistic 3D assets, locations, sets, digital doubles, and props for films, games, TV commercials, and more with Artec professional 3D scanners.

CGI Solutions

3D scanning for CGI & visual effects (VFX)

3D scanning technologies have become an essential component of modern filmmaking and virtual production pipelines, enabling computer graphics and visual effects producers, TV and film creatives to develop unique ultra-realistic 3D assets from real-world objects.

From virtual location scouting to prop making and set decoration to creating the most identical digital doubles for actors, 3D scanners allow filmmakers and VFX studios to streamline their production workflows, create more realistic experiences, and unleash creativity – all while cutting lead times and costs.

Benefits

Applications

Designing stunning visuals

Capture organic shapes that would be challenging to design by hand, and use scan-based models as a basis for custom visuals – this could mean turning someone into a zombie or even simulating ‘destruction sequences.’

Replicating props

Create accurate 3D replicas of props, miniatures and maquettes, and rescale them to a proper size for CNC milling or 3D printing. These models can also be used as references for creating unique 3D assets, or customized in 3D modeling software for further use in virtual production – way faster than designing them from scratch.

Digital doubles

Create photorealistic 3D characters for VFX and animation in movies, games, and TV productions for stunts impossible for an actor to perform themselves, or scenes too expensive or unfeasible to reproduce. Scan faces, heads, or entire human bodies to create unique and high-quality digital doubles.

Creating virtual environments

Start building your virtual worlds with accurate photorealistic location assets captured from the real-world urban or natural environments. Or use them as references to design your unique 3D environment.

3D location scouting

Replicate physical locations and environments in 3D, so everyone involved in production is able to visit them virtually whenever necessary. Limit the number of people on set, making sure even remote teams have accurate location references and can scout them safely.

Synchronizing VFX tracking

Combine matchmoving – a technique for precisely aligning VFX with live-action footage – with LiDAR 3D scanning to make incredibly immersive scenes, at an accelerated pace.

Success story

Artifacts turned into Time Team TV and video game props with Artec 3D scanning

Shadow Tor Studios

“For the people, the costume folds, the natural lighting, everything you’d want to match the footage for an episode was captured. Compared to taking 600 photogrammetry photos of someone’s head, Leo was so much faster to use.”

Matt Clark, Owner, Shadow Tor Studios
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Artec Leo

User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.

Artec Spider II

Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.

Artec Eva

Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.

artec_ray_2_product

Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.

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Cutting-edge 3D solutions for CGI

Learn more about how CG artists, VFX producers, and TV and film creatives leverage 3D scanning technologies to speed up their workflows and create unique, realistic 3D assets for games, movies, and more.

Kazu Hiro’s breathtaking special effects makeup with Artec 3D scanners

Kazu Hiro’s breathtaking special effects makeup with Artec 3D scanners

“Artec Leo and Space Spider have altered my work profoundly. This technology gives me an exceptional level of detail, without the distortions or actor discomfort that might arise during traditional lifecasting.”

Kazu Hiro, BAFTA & Academy Award-winning special effects and makeup artist
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Artifacts turned into Time Team TV show and video game props with Artec 3D scanning

Artifacts turned into Time Team TV show and video game props with Artec 3D scanning

“For the people, the costume folds, the natural lighting, everything you’d want to match the footage for an episode was captured. Compared to taking 600 photogrammetry photos of someone’s head, Leo was so much faster to use.”

Matt Clark, Owner, Shadow Tor Studios
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Artec scanners help create CGI models for TV series Fear the Walking Dead

Artec scanners help create CGI models for TV series Fear the Walking Dead

“Artec Space Spider saves time, saves on shipping, and allows for more precise control over the scan.”

Boyd Shermis, Visual Effects Director, FXTC
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More case studies

Make 3D scanning part of your virtual production workflow

Power up your filmmaking, CGI, and VFX gear with the latest and greatest in full-color 3D scanning hardware.

Your best 3D scanning solution

From small 3D assets, digital doubles or large 3D environments, choose the scanner that fits your scanning task best.

Artec Leo

User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.

Artec Spider II

Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.

Artec Eva

Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.

artec_ray_2_product

Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.

End-to-end software for 3D scanning and processing

Scan and quickly process large data sets, merge scan data with photogrammetry for supreme texture, and collaborate with your team over meshes and more with Artec professional software tools.

Artec Cloud

Shine a spotlight on your object

Explore various 3D models captured for CGI with Artec scanners.

Squid Game characters scanned with Artec Eva

Car model captured with Artec Leo and photogrammetry

Deathstroke cosplayer scanned with Artec Eva

Sharp dagger captured with Artec Space Spider

Trainer captured in stunning detail with Artec Space Spider

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