As part of the Belfast 5G Innovation Region programme, immersive tech studio Retinize is using 5G to enhance its Animotive platform.
The challenge
As one of Europe’s fastest growing immersive tech studios, Belfast company Retinize enables real-time and collaborative 3D animation, performance capture, and virtual directing via its Animotive platform.
Its goal is to connect performers, directors, camera operators and students in remote virtual production, making 3D content production fast, fun and affordable without being tethered to a traditional studio environment.
Access to fast, high capacity, and low latency digital connectivity is essential for remote production, and this is not usually available at a customer’s remote location or venue. This leads to issues with high latency affecting natural performance, slow speeds to transfer 3D files, and users being disconnected from production sessions.
The solution
Retinize is harnessing private and public 5G networks to enhance its Animotive virtual reality platform, bringing advanced motion capture technology to educational institutions and production companies.
This new set up enables production companies to do performance capture in any location, eliminating the need for expensive studio rentals. Directors and animators can collaborate remotely via the 5G network, reducing turnaround times and creating more streamlined, flexible production schedules. The setup allows for virtual directing in real time, enabling teams in different geographical locations to collaborate effectively on the same project.
Universities and schools can also offer students a hands-on experience with advanced motion capture technology. By bringing the system directly into classrooms, students can engage with cutting-edge tools used in animation, gaming, and virtual reality production. The portability and ease of deployment mean educators can set up temporary workspaces quickly, providing an immersive learning experience without the need for permanent infrastructure.
Benefits
- Accelerates remote virtual production processes.
- Increased portability and ease of deployment.
- Increased productivity.
- Cost savings – no need to rent studios.
