Artec 3D scanners for CGI and visual effects
Create stunning, photorealistic 3D assets, locations, sets, digital doubles, and props for films, games, TV commercials, and more with Artec professional 3D scanners.
3D scanning for visual effects and computer graphics
3D scanning technologies have become an essential component of modern filmmaking and virtual production pipelines, enabling computer graphics and visual effects producers, TV and film creatives to develop unique ultra-realistic 3D assets from real-world objects.
From virtual location scouting to prop making and set decoration to creating the most identical digital doubles for actors, 3D scanners allow filmmakers and VFX studios to streamline their production workflows, create more realistic experiences, and unleash creativity – all while saving time and cost.
Benefits
Applications
Replicating props
Digital doubles
Creating virtual environments
3D location scouting
Success story
Artec 3D scanning technology recreates dinosaurs in Jurassic World
“We scan what the artists traditionally sculpted. Once it’s in the computer, we can go to any scale that’s needed. Instead of starting over, we’re able to save a lot of hours.”
In the media
Artec 3D scanners at work
Find out how Artec 3D scanners are used across a wide range of industries.
More on 3D scanning for CGI
All CGI-related case studies, 3D models, and videos in one place
Artec 3D hardware
Powerful and easy-to-use, Artec 3D scanners digitally duplicate all the things you need in a matter of minutes, whatever the object – from small, specific parts to full 3D characters and entire environments.
Artec Leo
User-friendly portable 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Artec Space Spider
A metrological structured-light 3D scanner, set apart with its ability to render complex geometry, sharp edges, and thin ribs in high precision.
Artec Ray
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt battery, for precise capture of large objects.
Artec 3D software
Smart and easy 3D data processing software with a wide range of mesh editing tools.
When it has to feel real
High-quality photorealistic 3D assets are key to creating immersive experiences, be it a game, a movie, or a VR app. Have a closer look at some of the 3D models captured with Artec 3D scanners.
What’s the next step?
Talk to an expert
Talk to an expert and find out how our 3D scanners can level up your CGI and virtual production workflows.
Request a demo
Whether online or in person, our partners around the world are ready to give you a demo and explain the benefits that Artec 3D scanners offer.
Cutting-edge 3D solutions for CGI
Learn more about how CG artists, VFX producers, and TV and film creatives leverage 3D scanning technologies to speed up their workflows and create unique, realistic 3D assets for games, movies, and more.
Artec scanners help create CGI models for TV series Fear the Walking Dead
“Artec Space Spider saves time, saves on shipping, and allows for more precise control over the scan.”
Exquisite VR/AR-ready 3D models in minutes: the Pikcells way, with Artec Eva
“Before we had the Artec Eva, digitizing certain objects was a long process. We were using traditional measuring tools to gather data, which were then transferred to our 3D modeling software and slowly interpreted into geometry. Eva is an indispensable part of our workflow, allowing us to create quick, accurate meshes in literally seconds.”
Artec 3D scanning technology recreates dinosaurs in Jurassic World
“We scan what the artists traditionally sculpted. Once it’s in the computer, we can go to any scale that’s needed. Instead of starting over, we’re able to save a lot of hours.”
More case studies
Eva and Space Spider: Bringing you mind-blowing visual effects
3D VFX experts used Eva & Spider to develop a Sleepy Hollow character
Realistic textured 3D meshes
Discover 3D assets captured with a full range of Artec scanners.
Make 3D scanning part of your virtual production workflow
Power up your filmmaking, CG, and VFX gear with the latest and greatest in 3D scanning hardware on the market.
Handheld 3D scanners for full color and high accuracy
Use handheld 3D scanners from Artec to capture small, medium, and large props, people, and scenes easily – and with superb results.
Full color capture
All Artec scanners can capture objects in full color, replicating exact colors and tones, and staying evenly lit even in poor lighting conditions.
Texture from photos
Pair up your 3D geometrical data from Artec handheld scanners with photos captured with a digital camera or smartphone for the most vivid and high-definition texture.
Ergonomics and portability
Thanks to their portability and lightweight designs, our handheld 3D scanners can easily be taken wherever you need them – in a studio, on a set, or outside.
Fast & rich 3D meshes
With up to 35 million points/s data acquisition speed, you can be sure you’ll get all the data you need, in very little time and in ultra-high quality.
No need for targets
Unlike many portable scanning solutions on the market, Artec scanners don’t require any additional scanning gear (targets, spheres, tape measures, etc.) to acquire 3D data.
Versatile & portable scanning technologies
From laser to structured-light and photogrammetry-based scanning solutions, Artec’s range has got you covered whether you need to create highly realistic props, characters, or virtual environments.
For digital duplication of large props and scenes
Use long-range laser scanner Artec Ray to capture large-scale props, such as vehicles, buildings, scenes, and environments.
Long scanning range
Create accurate 3D assets out of large-scale real-world objects from up to 110 meters away.
Fast data acquisition
With up to 208,000 points per second capture speed, Ray can digitize large-size props in a blink of an eye.
Down to submillimeter accuracy
Be sure you get an entirely identical and detailed 3D copy of any object with Ray’s submillimeter distance precision and supreme angular accuracy.
Remote control
For greater flexibility, Ray can be controlled right from your smartphone via the Artec Remote app for iOS and Android. Choose angles to scan your object or scene from, and the scanner will automatically capture all surfaces within its reach as you follow the progress from your app.
Artec 3D software
Using the right software allows you to achieve the results you need in a fraction of the time.
Your best 3D scanning solution
From small 3D assets, digital doubles or large 3D environments, choose the scanner that fits your scanning task best.
Artec Leo
User-friendly portable 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Artec Space Spider
A metrological structured-light 3D scanner, set apart with its ability to render complex geometry, sharp edges, and thin ribs in high precision.
Artec Ray
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt battery, for precise capture of large objects.
End-to-end software for 3D scanning and processing
Scan and quickly process large data sets, merge scan data with photogrammetry for supreme texture, and collaborate with your team over meshes and more with Artec professional software tools.
Artec Studio
A full-featured scanning and processing software, Artec Studio is designed to optimize and simplify your scanning experience, so you can focus on your creative work while getting the detailed color 3D meshes you need. The software boasts smart scanning and mesh editing features, as well as dedicated tools for achieving top-quality texture.
Mesh editing tools
Choose from a variety of scan processing algorithms to achieve the desired quality and finish of your meshes, as well as a wide selection of mesh editing tools such as hole filling or mesh simplification to smooth out and repair any surface imperfections.
Texture editing tools
To achieve the best possible match between the scanned texture and the original, use Artec Studio’s host of texture altering tools. Adjust the brightness, saturation, hue, or contrast, automatically reduce any glare, manually paint missing textures, or remove unnecessary texture elements using texture-healing 2D and 3D tools.
Photo texturing
Capture images with any camera, be it your personal mobile phone or a high-level professional camera, and map them over the scanned mesh to get both the best-quality texture and geometry for your assets.
Create and process huge datasets
Artec Studio is perfect for scanning large objects in maximum resolution, and can handle datasets of up to 500 million polygons.
Cloud integration
Used as a standalone or with Artec Studio, Artec Cloud allows you to work remotely and collaborate with a team over 3D scans and meshes from any browser.
Artec Cloud
Traveling a lot to capture high-resolution assets from the real world? Or perhaps you work remotely, or with colleagues in different locations? Easily share what you capture with people within and beyond your team via Artec Cloud, an online platform for sharing, viewing, collaborating, and processing scan data. Upload 3D models to Cloud from Artec Studio, or directly from your computer, and let everyone involved work simultaneously, access data remotely, discuss projects, and leave feedback, all in one place.
Shine a spotlight on your object
Explore various 3D models captured for CGI with Artec scanners.
Your object in 3D
To see how your object will look in 3D, get in touch to arrange a time for us to show you how!