Revolutionizing Animation: 20K 360° HDR Time-Lapse for Film Backgrounds
In collaboration with DVMobile and Cube Creatives, we successfully created an ultra-high-resolution 20K time-lapse at 360° with HDR processing, designed to serve as a stunning background for an animated film. This pioneering approach in virtual production and animation showcases how cutting-edge 360° imaging and time-lapse techniques can enhance visual storytelling in the animation industry.
Innovative 20K 360° Capture: The Setup
To achieve this unprecedented level of detail, we designed a custom 20K 360° camera rig, consisting of:
✔ 6 DSLR Canon cameras
✔ 8mm Canon fisheye lenses
✔ A handcrafted, specially designed platform
✔ Getlog-wired synchronization for precision capture
The challenge was not only capturing in extreme high resolution but also ensuring seamless stitching and HDR processing, which enabled us to preserve the dynamic range and natural lighting conditions essential for animation backgrounds.
HDR Processing for Enhanced Visual Depth
High Dynamic Range (HDR) processing was a crucial aspect of this project, allowing us to:
- Retain detailed highlights and shadows for realistic illumination
- Deliver cinematic-quality textures ideal for 3D animation
- Ensure smooth integration with CGI elements in post-production
The result is an incredibly sharp, immersive time-lapse sequence that provides a lifelike depth of field and natural lighting transitions, essential for animated environments.
Why 20K Resolution Matters in Animation?
The use of 20K resolution in animated film production offers unmatched visual quality, making it ideal for:
🎥 Hyper-realistic animated backgrounds
🌍 Virtual production and immersive storytelling
🖥️ High-fidelity rendering for CGI integration
🚀 Future-proof content for evolving screen technologies
This level of resolution ensures that the animation team at Cube Creatives has the flexibility to zoom, pan, and manipulate the footage without losing any quality.
See the Setup in Action
📸 Check out the photos of our 20K 360° camera rig and witness how this cutting-edge setup was engineered to capture breathtaking high-resolution time-lapse sequences.
🎬 Watch the final video used in the animation film here:
🔗 Cube Creative – 20K 360° Time-Lapse Animation Background
Conclusion: The Future of High-Resolution VR & Animation
This project sets a new benchmark in VR filmmaking and animated content creation, demonstrating how 360° HDR time-lapse photography can revolutionize animated film production.
By integrating ultra-high-definition immersive visuals, we push the boundaries of virtual cinematography, offering filmmakers, VR artists, and animation studios a powerful tool for next-generation digital storytelling.
Stay tuned for more groundbreaking innovations in VR, CGI, and 360° cinematography!
Short film by Nicolas Deveaux / 2018.
Caught up in our human lives, we miss out on the amazing. On an airplane wing, a company of snails performs a wonderfully slippery choreography…
Produced in 4K Stereoscopic-3D by Cube Creative Productions, with the support of Arte, Ville de Paris, CNC, Procirep-Angoa, Isotropix, Paris Aéroport and Air France.
© Cube Creative Productions / Arte France.