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Volumetric Capture
3D video recording for immersive experiences.
Volumetric capture records three-dimensional performances with arrays of synchronized cameras. The result is a digital asset you can view from any angle. This technology builds photorealistic 3D content for virtual reality, augmented reality, game engines, and interactive media.
We connect you with volumetric capture studios and tech teams who record high-fidelity 3D performances. Our team sets up stage booking, calibration, and data pipelines. Each volumetric asset drops cleanly into your project's post-production and distribution workflow.
Capabilities
Volumetric Services
Capture real performances as viewable 3D video from any angle.
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Capture Systems
- Multi-camera arrays
- Depth sensors
- Synchronized capture
- High-resolution
- Full 360° coverage
Complete Volume
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Performance
- Actor capture
- Full body motion
- Facial detail
- Costume capture
- Multi-person scenes
Human Performance
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Processing
- 3D reconstruction
- Mesh generation
- Texture mapping
- Format conversion
- Quality optimization
Full Pipeline
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Applications
- VR experiences
- AR content
- Holographic displays
- Game cinematics
- Interactive media
Immersive Content
True 3D Video
Capabilities
Our Process
Pre-Production
We plan capture needs, wardrobe choices, and the tech setup.
Capture Session
Our crews record performances on the volumetric stage with synced cameras.
Processing
We turn raw capture data into 3D video assets through reconstruction.
Delivery
We tune and deliver the volumetric content in the formats you need.
On Location
Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture partner houses and 4DViews pipelines across NYC
Volumetric capture in New York runs through the city's Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios partner houses. There, dense multi-camera arrays and depth-sensor setups record full-body performances for VR, AR, holographic display, and game-cinematic delivery. The Sphere Entertainment NYC operations bench supports immersive-display prep, while 4DViews integrations cover the wider European-pipeline export that global shoots ask for. Cultural and heritage commissions draw from MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum, and the New York Public Library Performing Arts archive. NYC AR/VR producers then stitch volumetric assets into experiences delivered across Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, and the web. Brooklyn and DUMBO immersive-content houses anchor the post-production bench, which turns raw capture into compressed volumetric video formats and point-cloud or mesh sequences.
Our coordinators handle stage booking, calibration runs, and wardrobe consultation. Solid colours and matte fabrics still reconstruct cleanest, though modern detector packages now allow wider variety than the early systems did. Performance windows are tight against multi-camera sync specs, so pre-production rehearsal comes ahead of the capture session. Processing pipelines then deliver against the target headset or holographic-display platform the client briefs. IATSE Local 600 camera, Local 52 technicians, and the city's volumetric-production pros anchor the crew bench. The New York State Film Tax Credit at thirty per cent—with the ten-per-cent NYC uplift where it qualifies—covers stage rental, capture crew, and post-processing days. To claim it, the production must register correctly through the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is volumetric capture?
Volumetric capture records a performance from all angles at once with dozens of synced cameras. The result is true 3D video you can view from any angle, not just a flat 2D recording.
How is it different from motion capture?
Motion capture records movement data that drives CG characters. Volumetric capture records the real look of performers—their faces, costumes, and movements—as viewable 3D video, with no CG characters needed.
What are common applications?
Volumetric video powers VR/AR experiences, holographic displays, immersive documentaries, music performances, and game cinematics. It fits anywhere viewers want to move around and through recorded scenes.
What are the wardrobe considerations?
Some patterns and materials can trip up volumetric reconstruction. We advise on costume choices during pre-production, since solid colors and matte fabrics work best, though modern systems handle more variety now.
What formats can you deliver?
We deliver volumetric content in many formats, including point clouds, mesh sequences, and compressed volumetric video. The right format depends on your target platform and playback needs.
Where are volumetric stages in New York?
New York reaches volumetric capture facilities through partnerships with US studios. Our team sets up stage access, tech crews, and every part of volumetric production.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with AR Production, Multi-Camera Setups, and Virtual Production for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Post-Production Audio.
On Set
Need Volumetric Capture?
Tell us about your immersive project and we'll capture it in 3D.