Scanning the scene: Myriad Studios uses LiDAR, photogrammetry to digitise places, props and people

One of Australia’s most experienced location managers Duncan Jones sensed there was a technical gap between locations and VFX. He turned that sense into company Myriad Studios, where he is digitising everything from locations, props and vehicles – including boats and aircraft – through to people using LiDAR, photogrammetry and cyber scanning.

While working as the location manager for The Shallows, Duncan Jones and his department worked closely alongside the visual effects...