Mo-Sys Engineering, a leader in Virtual Production (VP) technology, has launched a groundbreaking ‘Scan-to-Shoot’ location scanning workflow. This innovative approach brings unparalleled realism to virtual environments, making high-quality VP accessible to independent producers, technicians, and in-house teams.
The new workflow utilizes a hybrid scanning process, seamlessly integrating lidar and 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) techniques. This allows for the capture of environmental data with incredible speed and efficiency. The process then integrates with Mo-Sys’ VP Pro software and Mo-Sys XR Set Extensions, removing significant obstacles in delivering the promise of Virtual Production.
A successful collaboration with Studio X Beyond in Thailand perfectly illustrates the workflow's capabilities. Location data from London was scanned and transferred to the Bangkok studio for a rapid turnaround project. The entire production, from concept to delivery, was completed in record time, demonstrating the potential for global collaborative productions.
“For years, photo-realistic Virtual Production has been constrained by time-intensive 3D creation workflows and the need for highly specialized modeling and optimization skills,” said Michael Geissler, CEO of Mo-Sys Engineering. “Our new scanning workflow changes all that. By making more realistic content creation accessible to in-house teams, we are delivering on the promise of Virtual Production and empowering creators to bring their visions to life faster and more believably than ever before.”
The speed and efficiency are remarkable. The London location scan took less than 10 minutes, and the scene was shot in a single day. Linda Lim, CEO of Studio X Beyond, emphasized the impact: “At Studio X Beyond, speed and scale are part of our DNA — but this breakthrough workflow takes it to another level. We delivered a global production in days, not weeks, because with Virtual Production, the location really does come to us.”
Mo-Sys will be showcasing the ‘Scan-to-Shoot’ workflow at NAB Show 2025, booth N3039, from April 6th-9th, with workshops and presentations.