What is Lifecast?
Lifecast is a volumetric video software that enables users to capture and render volumetric video in any environment, with 8K+ resolution and 180-degree FOV, using any VR180 camera. It provides a range of tools and features for creating photorealistic video backgrounds for virtual production, or uniquely immersive mixed reality experiences.
Features of Lifecast
- Capture volumetric video with any VR180 camera
- Render with Lifecast and deploy to Unreal Engine, Unity, WebXR, Desktop, Mobile, Quest, or Looking Glass
- Create photorealistic video backgrounds for virtual production, or uniquely immersive mixed reality experiences
- Upscale video resolution using AI (super resolution)
- Capture volumetric panoramas using a short video from a phone
- Render the scene from the point of view of a virtual camera which moves smoothly
How to Use Lifecast
- Capture volumetric video with any VR180 camera
- Render VR180 to volumetric (LDI3) format using state-of-the-art machine learning for stereo depth estimation
- Edit volumetric video channels and preview 3D results in real-time
- Automatically encode video in standard formats for deployment in Unreal, Unity, or javascript (web, mobile, VR)
Pricing of Lifecast
- Pro: $299/mo
- Non-Commercial: $7.99/mo
Helpful Tips for Using Lifecast
- Use any VR180 camera, such as the Canon EOS R5 with RF 5.2mm f/2.8 Dual Fisheye 3D lens
- Capture a full scene including the background, not just a single person or object
- Beyond light stages, VR180 cameras are highly portable and can be used in remote locations
- Beyond photogrammetry and NeRF, Lifecast's LDI3 format and rendering pipeline handles video and motion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the resolution of the volumetric video captured with Lifecast?
- The resolution of the volumetric video captured with Lifecast is 8K+.
- Can I use Lifecast with any VR180 camera?
- Yes, you can use Lifecast with any VR180 camera.
- How do I deploy the volumetric video rendered with Lifecast?
- You can deploy the volumetric video rendered with Lifecast to Unreal Engine, Unity, WebXR, Desktop, Mobile, Quest, or Looking Glass.
