3D animations and 3D objects in real film

Real film footage supplemented with 3D elements

An image film of a pulp producer was shot in real film with a conventional camera. However, two scenes in the image film were intended to visually show future construction projects and expansions of the production facility. Visions of the future that do not yet exist. Difficult to show with a real camera. But thanks to 3D animation, 3D objects could be integrated into existing real film footage.

Video shot with the camera enhanced with 3D elements

In order to show the planned structural extensions in a real environment, 3D elements of buildings and production facilities were integrated into an existing video. The real video shows the environment and the facility as it currently exists. The future planned construction phases are displayed using 3D animation. These 3D elements are animated and build up one after the other on the surrounding properties.

Implementation of video production - 2024

Drone video as a starting point

The starting point was footage taken with a drone. The drone video shows the facility in a slow flight. This gives a very good true connection to the current situation on site. It would be possible to model all of this in 3D, but it would involve a lot of effort. So not everything always has to be in 3D.

Drone video as a starting point

A real drone video serves as the starting point

3D models of a production facility

What wasn't there, however? The planned production facility as it should look in the future. For this purpose, 3D models were created that show the halls, buildings, silos, tanks, pipelines and conveyor systems. All 3D models are in a uniform style and fit together visually.

3D models of a production facility

3D models of a production facility

Consulting for 3D animation videos

Free initial consultation for 3D animation videos

Are you also looking for a 3D agency that can explain your technical product with a 3D animation video? But you don't yet know whether this will work for you and your product? The Animations-Maschine offers you a free initial consultation. Let's just talk about your product and project. Together we will work out an ideal solution for your project. You can then decide at your leisure whether you ultimately want to have a 3D animation or a video animation produced.

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Motion Tracking / Capture Camera Movement

The real video can be read in and analyzed in the 3D program. Movement points of prominent points and thus the camera movement of the drone flight can be recorded. This allows the real video to be projected into a kind of 3D space. Camera calibrations such as perspective, focal length and distance can be determined and used for the 3D objects.

3D Motion Tracking

Merging of 3D model and real film

The previously created 3D models of the future production facility can now be placed and built in the 3D space in the 3D program. The visualization program knows the distances, places the 3D objects and shows the real film in the background. The exposure and shadows are adjusted and a composition of a real film with 3D elements is ready.

3D model for the real film

3D model for the real film<

CAD model into existing real-life video

In a second real-life video, already constructed CAD models of buildings were to be integrated. For this purpose, a second drone video was shot from a closer distance. The customer provided the CAD models, which were then imported, processed and textured. And then integrated and placed in the existing real video using the same principle.

Implementation of video production - 2024

Picture Gallery Before and After Pictures

A small excerpt from the implemented animations. A before picture and then the corresponding after picture with the integrated 3D models.

Have your own 3D animation videos professionally created

Do you also have products that you want to have included in real-life videos, or generally interesting technical products that need explanation? If you also want to have your products animated and are looking for a 3D animation agency, then we are your partner and will be happy to help you. Contact us and together we will create suitable animations or product videos for you. Precisely tailored to your needs and requirements.

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Services rendered in creating the animation video

  • 3D animation services - CAD data import

    CAD data import

  • 3D animation services - CAD model creation

    CAD model creation

  • 3D animation services - Texturing

    Texturing

  • 3D animation services - Animation creation

    Animation creation

  • 3D animation services - Rendering

    Rendering

  • 3D animation services - 3D visualization

    3D visualization

  • 3D animation services - Composition

    Composition

  • 3D animation services - Post production

    Post production

  • 3D animation services - Provision in various video formats

    Provision in various video formats