Volucap

Take a look behind the scenes of the 360-degree #VR #documentary „Walking Alone, Text You When I’m Home“. 👀 „Walking Alone, Text You When I’m Home“ is an immersive #360degree documentary directed by Vincent Abert and produced by Jessica Jesenofsky. It delves into the hidden impact of everyday sexual harassment through personal stories and abstract visuals. In 2020, as part of a collaboration with Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, we stepped out of our volumetric capture studio to set up our camera systems for a larger capture volume, providing even more flexibility for the planned scenes. 🎥 For projects like this, where the narrative is central and understanding the protagonist is key, volumetric capture technology is invaluable. It captures individuals in #3D from all angles, allowing seamless integration into any digital environment. 🎬 This technology enables the creation of unique digital spaces and provides the flexibility to position the protagonist wherever needed - making it a perfect fit for such innovative projects. ✨ We were glad to support this #filmuni project and to contribute to advancing storytelling and immersive experiences. 🤝🏼 Set photos: Dominik Rohrmoser #VolumetricCapture #BTS #VirtualReality #VRDocumentary #ImmersiveMedia #MeToo

Our collaborative project — the immersive 360-degree VR documentary “Walking Alone, Text You When I’m Home” — was recently launched and celebrated its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) this November! 👏🏼 A project with the Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, directed by Vincent Abert and produced by Jessica Jesenofsky, delves into the unsettling experiences of sexual harassment that many women face daily, from catcalls on the street to unwanted touches in public spaces. The film centers on the narrated accounts of a young woman revisiting locations where she felt unsafe, sharing her reflections and inner thoughts. Through authentic audio of personal stories and abstract visuals, the #documentary recreates these incidents, shedding light on the traumatic impact of encounters that society often dismisses as minor or harmless. Using the immersive power of #VR, the user is placed in the role of an invisible observer of the main character, experiencing the uncomfortable proximity of sexually suggestive comments and unsolicited advances. To achieve the impression that “the protagonist is really there” and immerse viewers deeply into the experience, the actors were captured using our volumetric capture technology, where every movement and detail is captured in #3D. 🎥🎬 The world, built from point clouds, seamlessly integrates the performers into a visually striking and abstract environment, adding a layer of emotional depth and enhancing engagement.✨ Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dYq4U3UM #VolumetricCapture #360degree #VRfilm #MeToo

We are excited to share the latest news about some of the amazing projects we’ve been working on! 💫 Our #Hollywood project "Mickey 17" is hitting cinemas next year, our #VR film "Aufwind" recently launched in Essen, and the VR #documentary "Walking Alone, Text You When I’m Home" celebrated its world premiere at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). 🍿🎬 New experiences are also on the horizon! We have captured #Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub as he shared his story for a VR experience, Felix Hirt’s #XR experience is coming soon in #Voluverse, as well as #Ladybeard ’s performance. We’ve been actively participating in international events and the press, sharing updates on our latest projects and the exciting advancements in #AI and the film industry. 🎙️ We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful end to the year! 🎄✨ We look forward to the projects and opportunities ahead in #2025 and hope you’re just as excited as we are! 🤭 #Voluletter #VolumetricCapture #Volucap #Mickey17 #WarnerBros Warner Bros. Entertainment #Babybeard #IDFA

Behind the scenes of The Matrix Resurrections! 👀🎬 Alongside our volumetric capture technology featured in The Matrix Resurrections, our Volucap team also developed custom camera rigs to achieve a new cinematic look and greater flexibility! 🎥 These rigs were specially engineered to meet the film’s unique requirements, enabling dynamic shots and bringing the film’s iconic visual style to life. 🙌🏼 #TheMatrixResurrections #CinematicTechnology #BehindTheScenes Studio Babelsberg AG

Steven Gaetjen & Paul Luca Fischer have officially been digitized in our Volucap studio! 🫢 Could their digital selves soon be creating endless creative videos for their TikTok channel #stevenundpaul? 👀 Stay tuned to find out...

One exciting shooting day with acrobat Felix Hirt! 🎬 Felix’s talent spans multiple disciplines - he’s a four-time Splashdiving World Champion, a National Trampoline Champion, and even holds a world record in 10m diving. 🤿 For a new media experience, we had an incredibly dynamic shoot using our volumetric capture technology. 🎥 Various balls were flying in the air, and Felix also! 🤹🏽♂️ Soon, you’ll be able to learn his juggling tricks in #XR. So stay tuned! 🫢 While we process the data, feel free to explore other experiences in the #Voluverse: https://lnkd.in/duHmQJQm #VolumetricCapture #VirtualReality #ImmersiveMedia

"We are saying goodbye to the era of traditional cinema," says Sven Bliedung von der Heide, CEO of Volucap, in his latest interview with Lithuanian news portal LRT. 🎬 He discusses the potential of #AI to reshape filmmaking, enabling "the creation of high-quality content in just 24 hours," while also addressing challenges like ethical concerns and market disruptions. In the interview, Sven emphasizes the importance of ethical and legal considerations in using AI: "Actors must consent to how their likeness is used, but the unregulated nature of AI creates risks, such as misuse of digital identities." He warns that, without proper regulation, "AI could disrupt traditional content markets and significantly challenge platforms like Netflix." ⚠️ The role of actors is evolving in the digital age. Despite concerns that AI might replace actors, he sees new opportunities, such as roles in video games, which are often more lucrative than films. 🎮 He also notes growing markets for virtual goods and AI-driven content creation: "Digital humans open new doors for actors, especially in video games, where revenues often surpass films." Beyond entertainment, Volucap is exploring how its technology can benefit humanity, such as training AI-driven surgical robots and preserving historical narratives in #3D formats for future generations: "Our goal is to create impactful experiences, both for humanity and for entertainment," he concludes. 🎞️ 👀 You can find the full interview, in Lithuanian, here: https://lnkd.in/dqtHcnN3 #Innovation #AI #Cinema #VolumetricCapture #FutureOfFilm #NextGen

„The Matrix Resurrections“, directed by Lana Wachowski, was one of the first productions to feature our Artificial Intelligence (AI) visual effects technology, demonstrating the immense potential of #AI in filmmaking. 🎥✨ By integrating AI algorithms, we were able to achieve effects with an unprecedented level of detail and complexity, surpassing the limitations of traditional methods. 🙌🏼 #AI #VisualEffects #Innovation #TheMatrixResurrections Studio Babelsberg AG

A VR film where the viewer becomes part of the scene, being alongside the actors and experiencing the story from within. 👀🍿 The #VR film "Aufwind", nominated at La Biennale di Venezia 2023 and showcased at other renowned international festivals, is a collaborative project with NEONREAL. ✨ It tells the story of Charlotte Möhring and Melli Beese, the first two German women to earn their pilot licenses in 1912. Determined to prove themselves in the male-dominated world of aviation, Charlotte and Melli courageously fought for their independence, becoming pioneers in the early history of flight. 👩🏽✈️ To not only showcase this historical event but also highlight the important theme of courage, it was essential to present the story as immersively as possible. To do this, we at Volucap brought the actors into #3D using #volumetric #capture technology. 🎬 This advanced technique captures every #movement and #emotion of the performers, creating a lifelike 3D representation - similar to a 2D camera but in three dimensions. So that the viewer get the feeling being right next to the actors. 👩🏼🤝👩🏽🎥 To enhance the immersive experience further, multisensory elements such as vibrations, wind, heat, cold, and even scents were incorporated. Additionally, a "Motion Seat" equipped with a steering wheel allows viewers to control vehicles and airplanes themselves, offering a deeply engaging way to dive into the story.🚗💨 "Aufwind" introduces a new approach to filmmaking, exploring innovative storytelling methods and immersive audience experiences. We’re thrilled that this time-traveling VR experience is now accessible to everyone visiting📍Essen. 🙌🏼 RTL WEST GmbH captured the first impressions of the actors trying it out: https://lnkd.in/d3xBi9sh. Learn more about the experience and the technology behind the story https://lnkd.in/dmN5CFgw, and visit "Aufwind" in Essen: https://www.aufwindvr.com/. #VirtualReality #VolumetricCapture #ImmersiveStorytelling #InnovativeTechnology #Aufwind #VRFilm #VRExperience

After appearing as a protagonist in the documentary #VR experience “In Real Life?” (“In Echt?”) by Christian Zipfel, Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub returned to the Volucap Studio to share more of his life story, ensuring that the lessons of this tragic chapter in history remain vivid and impactful for generations to come. 🎥 Capturing Weintraub’s narrative in our volumetric studio represents a new approach to preserving history. 🎬🎞️ Unlike traditional formats such as text, audio, or 2D video, volumetric capture creates an immersive #3D experience, preserving a person’s full presence for integration into digital environments such as Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented Reality. As time passes, the urgency to safeguard these stories grows. Weintraub’s courage in revisiting his past is a gift to all of us, ensuring the lessons of the Holocaust remain deeply resonant and impactful. 🙏🏼 This project by Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF showcases the power of technology to honor the past and inspire a more empathetic future. A big thank you to the Film University team: Bjoern Stockleben, Stephan Bernardes, Christian Zipfel, Joscha Stracke, Pascal Lehmann, Elena Ziegler, Julia Kneusels, Roman Pogorzelski 🤝🏼 Team Volucap: Sven Bliedung von der Heide, Torsten Schimmer, Sascha Schwarz, Elizabete Vindule-Mince, Arianna Ferraris, David Kutschke Read more about the shoot: https://lnkd.in/dkuSUcte #HolocaustEducation #Holocaust #VolumetricCapture #ImmersiveStorytelling #XR #VRExperience