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3D Scanning-Mocap

Sept, 2010 - Vol 1, Issue 9

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TNG Visual Effects is your source for Visual Effects information and services. We have found better ways to scan to keep costs down and efficiency up. You can scan your characters, props, vehicles and or sets, cities or other large areas to your specifications. Everything is completely mobile and ready to travel to location.
 
   
               Lidar Scan


      Cars - Trucks - Ships

       Heads: Raw to Re-Meshed
 
  
 Meshing - Texture - Zbrush

Nick Tesi
TNG Visual Effects
13323 Washington Blvd  #304
Los Angeles, CA   90066
Office: 310-717-2937
nicktesi@tngvisualeffects.com

I've worked with Nick Tesi for many years contracting 3D scans from him for several of the shows we work on and have always been secure in the knowledge that he would deliver quality work on time.  We recently called on Nick Tesi's new company TNG Visual Effects (The Nicholas Group) and he has once again proven himself with excellent service,
speed and is providing even higher quality models than expected for our projects. Nick is dependable and will go the extra mile to make sure that we get what we need. I would recommend him and his company to any project needing 3D scanning."
Al Lopez - STARGATE STUDIOS   
              CGI Supervisor

Greetings!
 
How do you breathe life into your 3D Scans?
 
Motion Capture is the answer. We now have a solution that not only does the Motion Capture, but can also provide a number of services that you may want to enhance your time and experience: Lets take a look at the collection of items that you may feel would simplify your work:
  1. Previsualize your movements to set your shots up
  2. Use a Virtual Camera to get the shot quickly the     way you want it
  3. Stereographic 3D Content and viewing
  4. Facial Performance Capture and ADR
  5. Acting and Stunt people availability
  6. Props, Wire work and Multi Level Sets
This will give you a great start is setting up your character and executing the story boards. The great thing about Motion Capture is you can have your actors interact fast and smoothly, plus do several retakes.
 
Battle Ship to scan

An Optical system will give you that smooth movement that emulates real life. You can see  by our actor / stunt man(below)  that he is surrounded by the cameras that capture the data and makes your data come to life.. 
 
Of course there are other ways to get this work done. Motion Capture has come so far that it is  a primary consideration for most companies.It not only accomplishes the work quickly but get the results you want.
 
In Mocap you have several options in different technologies and choices. Optical is normally the  favorite for film and Game  companies with several manufacturer's. This of course is based on your needs and your project.
 
If you feel that optical would get the work done but the costs are to high, perhaps we can show you an alternative way to use the system to get what you need out of it. The system can be reconfigured  to provide you with body capture, facial performance capture plus the host of other services you see above.  Saving time and money on your project.
Mocap in the Sunshine
Although the technology is not new, the Inertial based systems are becoming more popular these days because of their ability to work without camera's outside or inside. A quick and flexible solution.
 
The outfit has a number of transmitters, feeding back coordinates of where the talent is in 3D Space. Therefore, if you need your actors climbing over cars or skating or playing football in a stadium, you can capture it quickly with this solution. This system is also popular with games but also has been used in film and Previsualization.

 
In Conclusion 
We at TNG Visual Effects are looking for better ways to serve the entertainment industry through better service and prices. 
 
Thank you for taking the time to review our newsletter. If you have any questions or would like to consider TNG Visual Effects in your next bid, please contact us at:
 
 TNG Visual Effects
PH      310-717-2937