Virtual production, simplified

Your phone is now a production camera.

Transform your smartphone into a tracked virtual production camera for Unreal Engine 5. No expensive hardware. No complex setup.

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Virtual filming redefined

An innovative solution for modern creators

CameraTwin turns your smartphone into a fully synced digital twin of your camera, streaming real-time video and pose data to Unreal Engine 5 over a wireless workflow. Budget-friendly and ready to shoot.

Engineered for simplicity for the beginner and precision for the pro, it democratizes virtual production for creators at every level.

Tracked Mode

Dynamic filming with full spatial tracking in real time.

Untracked Mode

Full camera parameter control for precise, locked-off shots.

Manual

Features

Everything you need to start filming

From total camera control to seamless Unreal Engine integration, discover tools to streamline your production workflows.

Wireless Streaming

Real-time, synchronized image and pose inputs. All camera parameters matched between real and virtual worlds, creating a full digital twin of your camera.

Stage Setup

Define a virtual boundary within your real studio that is then mirrored in Unreal Engine, providing a clear indication of your virtual shooting area.

Quick Actions

Trigger predefined events such as animations or transitions within your scene on-the-fly from your phone during a shoot.

Integrated Recording

Pro

Capture high-fidelity video with tracking and lens metadata. Footage is instantly available as a Sequencer asset for post-production.

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Multi-camera Support

Pro

Connect multiple cameras to a single UE5 workstation with synced timecodes. Seamless multi-angle virtual production.

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Check out the full documentation and tutorials.

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Ready to create?

Start filming with CameraTwin

Free to get started. Download the app, install the UE5 plugin, and you're ready to shoot.

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Common inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you'll find answers to the questions we get asked the most. Contact us if you have more.

What is Virtual Production?

Virtual Productions refer to a broad set of techniques integrating real-time visual effects and digital backgrounds with live-action performances. It allows creators to visualize CGI elements interactively during the filming process, making it a powerful tool in modern filmmaking.

How does CameraTwin work?

CameraTwin tracks the spatial location of your device, and streams synchronized camera video, position data, as well as all camera parameters in real time to compatible receivers. This allows you to create a virtual camera that perfectly mirrors your real camera perspective and colors.

Which platforms are compatible?

CameraTwin is compatible with Android/iOS devices and Epic's Unreal Engine (UE). You'll need an ARCore/ARKit enabled smartphone or tablet, and a computer with the latest Unreal Engine installed.

How does CameraTwin integrate with Unreal Engine 5?

CameraTwin connects with Unreal Engine 5 via a dedicated plugin. This allows the transfer of high-resolution images, along with camera pose data provided by ARCore/ARKit, from your smartphone device to the Unreal Engine environment.

What do I need to get started?

An Android or iOS device and a computer with Unreal Engine installed. You'll also need a Wi-Fi 6 compatible router for optimal performance. A green screen setup is recommended for chroma keying.

What is Stage Setup?

Stage Setup allows you to define a virtual boundary within your real environment by placing points in your space, similar to augmented reality. This boundary is mirrored in Unreal Engine, providing alignment between your physical and virtual stage.

What are Quick Actions?

Quick Actions let you trigger predefined events such as animations, transitions or effects within your Unreal Engine environment. These are set up in the CameraTwin plugin and activated from the mobile app during a shoot.

What creative possibilities does CameraTwin open up?

CameraTwin elevates your smartphone to a powerful virtual camera within Unreal Engine, versatile for both green screen and classic VFX workflows. Seamlessly merge real actors and props with virtual environments, and vice versa. Whether integrating real foreground elements into virtual backdrops or adding virtual elements to real settings, the creative combinations are endless.

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