What is a 'Digital Double' and how is it made?

A Digital Double is an exact 3D replica of an actor used for dangerous stunts, transformation effects, or crowd replication. It is made by using a 'Cyber Rig'—an array of synchronized cameras—to capture the actor's geometry and texture instantly from all angles.

Why is cross-polarization important for face scanning?

Human skin is oily and reflective. Cross-polarization uses filters on both the lights and cameras to cut through this glare. This allows us to capture the 'albedo' (flat colour) of the skin and the underlying pore structure separately, which is vital for creating realistic digital skin shaders.

How fast is the capture process for actors?

To avoid motion blur and ensure a sharp scan, the capture must be instantaneous. Our VS Cyber rigs fire all cameras in milliseconds. This speed allows us to scan fidgeting subjects, animals, or hold dynamic poses without artifacts.

Can you create 4D scans (moving facial performances)?

Yes. While 3D scanning captures a static pose, 4D scanning captures 'volumetric video' of an actor performing. This records the changing geometry of the face over time, providing animators with realistic reference data for speech and complex expressions.

Is it possible to scan actors on-location or in a hotel?

Yes. Modern production schedules rarely allow talent to travel to a fixed studio. We utilize portable Cyber Scanning rigs that can be set up in a hotel room or trailer, bringing studio-grade capture fidelity directly to the talent.

Cyber Scanning: 3D/4D Full Body Services

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CYBER SCANNING

From full-body acquisition to high-fidelity head scanning, our photometric rigs utilise over 120 cross-polarised sensors for instant, microsecond-accurate capture. Our FACS-centric workflow delivers optimised assets with cleaned base meshes, ensuring every cyber scan is ready for seamless integration into game engines and Virtual Production pipelines.

Advanced Photometric Rigs

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X120 Head + Body Rig

Utilizes a cross-polarized array of Nikon D5600 and D810 cameras.

X60 Head Only Rig

A specialized setup for high-fidelity facial and head capture.

Microsecond Sync

All cameras are locked with microsecond accuracy to ensure flawless 4D data capture.

Programmable Lighting

Features LED Photon nodes with diffuse, albedo, and specular polarisation.

Fully Mobile

Our entire rig has been engineered to be packed down for deployment anywhere on the globe.

Global Reach

Operational scale with dedicated teams and bases in London, Berlin, New York, Italy & Hong Kong.

SYSTEM OPTIONS

Visual Skies - Cyber Scanning Systems

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>>> X40 HEAD RIG ONLY ■

Highly portable, ultra-high resolution facial capture. A synchronized 40-camera array designed for rapid deployment and maximum skin-pore fidelity.

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>>> X100 HEAD & BODY ■

Our flagship 3D body scanning service. 120+ cameras capturing simultaneous geometry and texture for production-ready digital doubles.

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>>> FACS CAPTURE ■

Comprehensive Facial Action Coding System capture. Providing a full library of high-fidelity expressions and blendshapes for realistic character animation.

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