The Neural Rendering Capture System
The ESPER LightArray is the modular capture system engineered to provide the ground-truth image data required for state-of-the-art NeRF, Gaussian Splatting, and Inverse Rendering pipelines. Capture any object with unparalleled precision.
Speak to an ExpertThe Foundation for Next-Generation 3D
Unparalleled Lighting Control
Comprehensive View Synthesis
Flawless Input Data
Novel Renders Demand Perfect Data
State-of-the-art neural rendering pipelines are capable of extraordinary realism, but their output is defined by the photometric consistency of their input data. Ad-hoc capture methods and uncontrolled environments introduce inconsistent lighting, specular highlights, colour shifts, and unrepeatable camera positions—all of which compromise the integrity of the training data.
This forces algorithms to approximate material properties rather than calculate them, hitting a physical limit that prevents the creation of truly photorealistic digital assets.
Control the Light. Define Reality.
The ESPER LightArray is your laboratory-grade instrument for material and object capture. It is an engineered environment that decouples lighting from an object’s texture, providing the clean, comprehensive data that neural rendering pipelines demand.
By executing automated, complex photometric stereo sequences, the LightArray generates the precise data needed to create photorealistic digital replicas with accurate, view-dependent effects.
Core Technology for Neural Asset Creation
The LightStand system is engineered for one purpose: to produce a perfect foundation for a digital human. The synchronized capture provides flawless geometry for rigging and simulation.
Capture true-to-life material properties for hyper-realistic assets
The LightArray provides the pristine data necessary to create realistic assets of physical objects, not just 3D models. The resulting neural assets allow for photorealistic re-lighting and novel view synthesis, making them ideal for virtual production, AI training, and advanced simulation.
Move beyond simple textured meshes and start creating assets that respond to light as they would in the real world.
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The resulting neural assets allow for photorealistic re-lighting and novel view synthesis, making them ideal for virtual production, AI training, and advanced simulation. Move beyond simple textured meshes and start creating assets that respond to light as they would in the real world.
Experience Uncompromised Data
Get hands-on with our raw scan data and see what’s possible for your next project. Our sample pack includes:
- High-resolution 3d head scan with 16k de-lit texture maps.
- Full-body scan with clean, production-ready topology for digital human creation.
- Photometric stereo data for unparalleled surface information.
A Complete Ecosystem for Flawless Data
Geodesic Dome: 360° Structural Perfection
The geodesic sphere provides the perfect structure for mounting cameras and lights, ensuring complete, even coverage of the subject for a perfect 3D head scan.
High-Resolution Cameras: Unrivaled Image Quality
We intergrate high-resolution cameras, leveraging their large sensors for superb texture detail for deeep, programmatic control over every setting.
Integrated power distribution
ESPER MultiFlash lights, ESPER ControllerBox, LightCageController software a multi region power supply unit and all connection cabling.
LightCageController software
Comes bundled with the LightCage – allowing the programming and control of each lighting unit and the accurate synchronisation with capture system.
Technical Specification:
Purpose-Built for Your Needs
If your project requires a non-standard solution, we can help. We specialise in designing and building fully custom and modular systems for any application. Let's discuss your specific requirements.
Applications for the LightStand System
From blockbuster films to cutting-edge AI, discover the groundbreaking work owith ESPER systems.
