Lifecast revolutionizes the way we capture and render volumetric video, offering unparalleled resolution and field of view with any VR180 camera. This innovative tool allows creators to produce photorealistic video backgrounds for virtual production and uniquely immersive mixed reality experiences. With Lifecast, users can capture volumetric video in any environment, boasting 8K+ resolution and a 180-degree field of view. The platform supports rendering to various formats, including Unreal Engine, Unity, WebXR, Desktop, Mobile, Quest, and Looking Glass, making it versatile for a wide range of applications.
One of the standout features of Lifecast is its ability to use any VR180 camera, such as the Canon EOS R5 with RF 5.2mm f/2.8 Dual Fisheye 3D lens, offering higher resolution and field of view than traditional depth sensors. This capability ensures that users can capture a full scene, including the background, not just a single person or object. Moreover, Lifecast's LDI3 format and rendering pipeline handle video and motion with state-of-the-art machine learning for stereo depth estimation, setting it apart from photogrammetry and NeRF technologies.
Lifecast also includes UpscaleVideo.ai, a feature that increases video resolution using AI super resolution, ideal for VR video. Users can upscale 8K to 12K or 16K, with professional output encoding options. Additionally, Volurama: Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) allows for the capture of volumetric panoramas using a short video from a phone, simplifying the creation of photorealistic 3D models of scenes.
For developers and creators, Lifecast offers a royalty-free volumetric video library, open-source volumetric video players for Unreal Engine 5, Unity, and Javascript/WebXR, and comprehensive tutorials for integrating volumetric video into various platforms. Whether you're looking to enhance virtual production, create immersive mixed reality experiences, or explore the possibilities of volumetric video, Lifecast provides the tools and technology to bring your vision to life.
