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What Can 200 Action Cams Do for Creating a Film in 3D Space?

Check out the latest in volumetric capture. Director Neill Blomkamp’s newest sci-fi/horror project, Demonic, tells the story of a daughter who can digitize herself to go into her mother’s mind. Blomkamp wanted a specific look to tell his tale, one that you can’t get with any garden variety cinema camera. In fact, Demonic was shot with over 200 action cameras recording simultaneously for certain scenes. Why do you need so much coverage? Well, it’s to capture the 3D space in between. Linus Tech Tips went to the set and studied Blomkamp's volumetric capture setup. Enjoy their behind-the-scenes look below. The main idea behind the Volumetric Camera System (VCS) that Blomkamp used is to eliminate the need for a special greenscreen while capturing a subject three-dimensionally. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 27 August, 2021

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