Gaussian Splatting is a next-generation 3D capture technology that creates highly realistic digital representations of people, objects, and environments.

Using millions of data points, Gaussian Splats reproduce fine details such as hair, clothing, and complex materials with a level of realism that is difficult to achieve through traditional CG workflows.

Gaussian Splats offer a fast, efficient way to create photoreal digital assets for VFX and virtual production.
Key benefits include:

- Photorealistic quality from every angle

- Exceptional detail in hair, clothing, and materials

- Natural motion captured directly from performance

- Reduced need for complex modelling, texturing, and simulation

- Faster turnaround and lower production costs

Capture once, then reuse your asset across multiple shots, sequences, and environments.

While Gaussian Splats are increasingly being used for environment capture, Union has developed a proprietary workflow designed specifically for digital humans and crowd work.
Our pipeline combines high-fidelity capture with flexible VFX integration, enabling productions to create realistic crowds and digital doubles at scale.

Yes.

Union has developed a relighting workflow that allows captured assets to be adapted to new lighting environments, making them suitable for integration into a wide range of CG and live-action scenes.

This makes Gaussian Splats a powerful solution for digital doubles, crowd replication, and virtual production.

Yes.

Our proprietary segmentation tools allow us to isolate and adjust individual clothing elements, enabling multiple looks and character variations from a single capture session.

This is particularly valuable for large-scale crowd work, where variation is essential.

Gaussian Splatting is a machine learning process. It does not involve generative AI and training only involves the images captured in the rig.

We use a number of machine learning powered tools to improve quality and optimise processing.

As with all of Union’s tools this pipeline sits neatly within our closed, secure, approved and fully audited production network.

For the highest-quality results, we typically capture one to three performers at a time, while still supporting natural interaction between actors.

The standard VCR rig is 3m x 3m x 3m, the footprint can be increased, subject to requirements, in direct consultation with Clear Angle Studios.

Absolutely.

The same technology can be used to capture locations, props, and environments, creating photoreal assets ready for VFX and virtual production workflows.

Yes.

We are already deploying Gaussian Splats on a major production and continuing to expand their use across crowd, digital human, and CG environments.

Gaussian Splats offer significant advantages for many digital human applications:

- Greater visual fidelity

- Improved representation of hair, fabrics, and complex materials

- Photographic realism from any viewing angle

- Flexible camera movement and virtual cinematography

- Efficient creation of digital doubles and crowds

For many use cases, Gaussian Splats provide a compelling alternative to traditional volumetric capture and CG character workflows.

We're continually advancing the technology, with ongoing development focused on:

- Higher-quality captures

- Improved motion consistency

- Further Enhanced crowd workflows

- Greater flexibility for digital human performances

- New tools for post-capture timing adjustments and creative control

As the technology evolves, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for digital humans, crowds, and photoreal VFX.

Contact us directly to discuss how our Dynamic Splats tool can support your show.