1. Faster & More Accurate Location Scouting
Gone are the days of repeated location visits just to get measurements and photos. With LiDAR and Matterport 3D scans, production teams can virtually tour and assess locations from anywhere in the world—saving time and travel expenses.
A production team in Los Angeles can remotely view a scanned set location in Toronto, ensuring it meets their needs before booking travel or scheduling site visits.
2. Improved Set Design & Previsualization
Set designers and art directors can work with precise digital twins of real-world locations, allowing for:
✅ Accurate pre-visualization in CAD/BIM software
✅ Virtual set dressing before physical changes are made
✅ Faster coordination between teams (directors, designers, and VFX teams)
A period drama set in the 1800s can be digitally modified with accurate props and backdrops before any physical construction takes place.
3. Seamless VFX Integration
With high-resolution 3D scans, VFX teams can capture detailed environments and integrate CG elements more naturally. Whether it’s set extensions, digital doubles, or CGI effects, accurate 3D models help achieve seamless visual storytelling.
A city skyline can be scanned and later enhanced with CG elements like futuristic buildings or action-packed destruction sequences.
4. Cost Savings in Production & Post-Production
By having detailed 3D models of locations, productions can:
✅ Reduce on-site reshoots by capturing everything upfront
✅ Save money on location modifications by pre-visualizing changes
✅ Avoid scheduling conflicts by sharing the scans with all departments
A sci-fi show that requires a custom-built spaceship interior can scan the physical set and reuse the digital version for later CGI-heavy scenes.
5. Enhanced Archiving & Asset Management
Once a location or set is scanned, it can be reused for future productions. Studios can build digital libraries of locations, reducing the need to reshoot or revisit the same sites for new projects.
A sci-fi show that requires a custom-built spaceship interior can scan the physical set and reuse the digital version for later CGI-heavy scenes.