Skyglass provides an AI-powered software suite that enables filmmakers to create high-quality visual effects using just an iPhone, leveraging real-time motion capture and Unreal Engine in the cloud. This technology allows content creators to produce professional-grade virtual productions at a fraction of the traditional cost, eliminating the need for expensive studio setups and complex equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional filmmaking and visual effects (VFX) production require expensive studio setups, complex equipment, and specialized expertise, making professional-grade virtual production inaccessible to many content creators. The cost and complexity associated with these tools limit creative possibilities and exclude independent filmmakers or those with budget constraints.
Solution
Skyglass offers an AI-powered virtual production studio accessible via an iPhone, enabling filmmakers to create high-quality visual effects without the need for expensive studios or specialized equipment. The platform leverages real-time motion capture and cloud-based Unreal Engine rendering to produce professional-grade VFX on mobile devices. Users can replace video backgrounds with immersive 3D environments, animate 3D characters in real time using facial and body motion capture, and automatically re-light subjects to match the background. Skyglass streamlines complex VFX processes, such as motion tracking and compositing, making virtual production accessible to a broader range of content creators. The platform also supports the creation of custom 3D environments using text prompts and the import of 3D scans of real-world locations via Gaussian splatting.
Target Audience
Skyglass targets independent filmmakers, content creators, and VFX artists seeking a cost-effective and accessible solution for virtual production on mobile devices.
Features
- Real-time motion capture for animating 3D characters with facial and body movements
- AI-powered background removal and relighting to seamlessly integrate subjects into virtual environments
- Integration with Unreal Engine 5 for high-fidelity rendering and realistic visual effects
- AI-assisted 3D world generation from text prompts
- Support for importing custom 3D environments and assets
- Virtual drone shots and zoom-out capabilities for dynamic camera movements
- Real-time color matching to ensure consistent aesthetics
- Compatibility with green screens and AI background removal techniques