Into the Volume – Realtime CGI for Video production
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A success story – CGI Realtime
After years of collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles, we were asked to support a virtual production by the London-based video production studio, Imagination, by providing real-time CGI assets of one of Triumph’s motorcycles, already processed by In2real for CGI content creation.
In partnership with Imagination, we utilized Unreal Engine to create a dystopian world that redefines the capabilities of real-time virtual production. Using our CGI assets, we jointly produced a project that showworks the efficiency of on-site productions integrated with digital CGI assets.
Expanding in CGI realtime
To accomplish this ambitious project, Imagination worked in a small, compact studio in London with a dedicated team of a few members, expertly combining live-action footage with real-time photorealistic 3D graphics (CGI assets).
The teaser video explores the cinematic possibilities of a virtual world through the story of Phoenix Jaxson, portrayed by alt-pop artist July Jones. Phoenix rides Triumph Motorcycles’ new Trident 660 through a photorealistic dystopian landscape inspired by the visionary styles of Zack Snyder and Ridley Scott. The video concludes by breaking the fourth wall, with the camera pulling back to reveal the set and crew, showcasing the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking.
Additionally, the project draws inspiration from the Epic MegaJam, a seven-day annual game jam organized by Epic Games that brings together artists, designers, and developers within the Unreal ecosystem.
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Credits
Unreal Engine – Supported by an Epic Games MegaGrant
In2real – Provider of all 3D assets in CGI for the Triumph motorcycle
Imagination – Client agency that realized the project by combining live-action footage with 3D graphics
Phoenix Jaxson – Character portrayed by alt-pop artist July Jones
Triumph Motorcycles – Featuring the new Trident 660
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This collaboration exemplifies the benefits of a project that combines the expertise of the production studio Imagination and the excellence of the 3D artists at In2real. Together, we have created a “truly unreal” world that not only offers unprecedented visual realism but also enables significant time and cost savings, as well as a reduced carbon footprint. Virtual production overcomes the physical limitations of traditional filming, providing innovative and sustainable solutions that perfectly meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.
For more:
https://imagination.com/insights/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-storytelling-with-virtual-production-
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