A Cost Effective, Accurate Virtual Camera System for Games, Media Production and Interactive Visualisation Using Game Motion Controllers

Abstract

Virtual cameras and virtual production techniques are an indispensable tool in blockbuster filmmaking but due to their integration into commercial motion-capture solutions, they are currently out-of-reach to low-budget and amateur users. We examine the potential of a low budget high-accuracy solution to create a simple motion capture system using controller hardware designed for video games. With this as a basis, a functional virtual camera system was developed which has proven usable and robust for commercial testing.