LiDAR Scanning for VFX
Turn your iPhone into a portable 3D scanner for VFX production.
Capture real-world environments and export accurate meshes for set extension, shadow catchers, and CGI placement.
Why use iPhone LiDAR for VFX
Real-world scale geometry
LiDAR captures accurate depth data in real-world scale. Your scanned mesh matches the footage perfectly—no guessing distances or scaling geometry.
Instant shadow catchers
Export your LiDAR scan as an OBJ mesh. Use it as a shadow catcher in your 3D app so CGI elements cast realistic shadows on the real-world surface.
Combined with camera tracking
Omniscient combines LiDAR scanning with camera tracking. Get both the 3D environment mesh and perfectly matched camera motion in one export.
How it works
Scan
Point your iPhone at the scene and capture
Record
Shoot footage with camera tracking enabled
Export
Export mesh as OBJ with camera and video
Composite
Use mesh for shadows and placement
VFX applications for LiDAR
Shadow catchers
Import the scanned mesh into your 3D app and use it as a shadow catcher. CGI elements cast accurate shadows that match the real-world lighting.
Set extension
Scan your location and extend it in 3D. Add virtual walls, ceilings, or entire environments that blend seamlessly with the real footage.
Object placement
Use the scanned geometry as a reference for placing CGI objects. Know exactly where the ground, walls, and surfaces are in 3D space.
Occlusion mattes
Create hold-out geometry from LiDAR data. Real-world objects properly occlude CGI elements for more believable composites.
LiDAR features
Export to any 3D software
LiDAR meshes export as standard OBJ files that work with all major VFX and 3D applications.
Start scanning for VFX
Download Omniscient for free and start capturing LiDAR data for your visual effects projects.