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There is plenty of software for 3D tracking, but potential like this is hard to match. Take4D is not simply equipped with 3D tracking, but additionally with real-time motion capture. Furthermore, shots can be preplanned with the help of virtual rigs through the Motion Control Camera Rig Solver. According to the Take4D developers, support for Lidar is also implemented so that larger assets can be scanned, reconstructed, and used as set references.
Users can choose whether a standalone version of the system is used or data streaming via plug-ins into third-party software is to take place. Quality appears to have its price, since the software alone costs a proud 30,000 British pounds for one user, and the MotionBuilder plug-in costs around 3,500 British pounds.
Two videos show the workflow using camera tracking and a Motion Control rig as examples:
Further information and case studies are available on the official homepage.