3D Scanners for CGI and VFX

Capture actors, props, vehicles and sets in full color, as clean meshes for digital doubles, games, VR and visual effects.

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Artec Leo wireless 3D scanner with built-in touchscreen
Artec 3D

Artec Leo

★★★★★4.8 (6)
€34,800
Artec Spider II high-resolution handheld 3D scanner
Artec 3D

Artec Spider II

★★★★★5.0 (2)
€27,000
On saleArtec Eva handheld 3D scanner
Artec 3D

Artec Eva

★★★★★4.8 (4)
€9,900€13,700
Artec Ray II long-range LiDAR 3D scanner
Artec 3D

Artec Ray II

★★★★★5.0 (2)
€59,450
Artec Leo Premium Pack
Artec 3D

Artec Leo Premium Pack

€48,750
Artec Spider II Premium Pack
Artec 3D

Artec Spider II Premium Pack

€37,700
Artec Eva Premium Pack
Artec 3D

Artec Eva Premium Pack

€19,585
Artec Ray II Premium Pack
Artec 3D

Artec Ray II Premium Pack

€68,650
Artec Spider II Education Package
Artec 3D

Artec Spider II Education Package

★★★★★5.0 (1)
€24,600
Artec Eva Education Package
Artec 3D

Artec Eva Education Package

★★★★★5.0 (1)
€12,590
Choose by subject

Match the scanner to the shot

Actors, props and sets need different tools. Handheld scans merge with Ray II location scans in one Artec Studio project.

People to vehicles

Actors, costumes, vehicles

Full bodies in costume, armor, creatures, vehicles and set pieces

Artec Leo€34,800
  • Fully wireless: screen and computer built in
  • Up to 35 mln points/s for fast people capture
  • HD Mode handles dark, shiny and thin parts
Heads to full bodies

Heads, bodies and props

Heads, faces, full bodies, sculptures and mid-size props

Artec Eva€9,900
  • Safe white light for scanning people
  • Full color, no targets, learned in a day
  • The most affordable way to start
≈5–50 cm

Close-ups and small props

Faces in close-up, hero props, weapons and costume details

Artec Spider II€27,000
  • 0.05 mm resolution and accuracy
  • 5 MP texture under CRI > 95 light
  • Eye-safe LED light for scanning faces
Up to 130 m

Sets, stages and locations

Stages, sets, streets, building facades and large vehicles

Artec Ray II€59,450
  • 360° × 300° view, 0.5–130 m range
  • 36 MP HDR spherical color
  • Double Scan removes passers-by

From set to digital asset

One workflow in Artec Studio Pro, whichever scanner you choose.

Artec Studio Pro
  1. Scan on set

    Capture actors, props and locations with live feedback, on stage or on location, with no targets or markers on people.

  2. Build the mesh

    Artec Studio fuses the scans into a clean, watertight model and merges handheld and Ray II data in one project.

  3. Add true color

    Use the scanner’s own texture, or photo-texture the model from your camera’s photos for extra color detail.

  4. Export to your pipeline

    Simplify the mesh for real-time use or keep full detail, and export OBJ, PLY, PTEX or E57 to your modeling tools.

Real scan data

Real scans of people and props

A face, a full body, a furry sculpture, a vintage prop, a brass helmet and a truck: color-accurate assets for games, film and VR.

Face scan
Face

Face scan

A full face in under a minute, for maxillofacial and plastic surgery planning.

Scanned with
Artec Eva
Scan time
1 min
Processing
4 min

Results from CGI and games studios

≈70%

Fire trucks, rescue gear and crashed cars were scanned for a game expansion, with lead times at least a third shorter than photogrammetry. The team scanned after one day’s training.

Scanned withArtec Leo

≈1h

Real aircraft were scanned to recreate them for a flight simulator: a whole plane in half a day to a day, then about one working day of processing.

Scanned withArtec Leo

Questions about 3D scanning for CGI and VFX

Which 3D scanner is best for digital doubles?

Artec Leo captures full bodies in costume quickly, wireless and at up to 35 mln points/s. Artec Eva covers heads and bodies on a tighter budget, and Spider II adds 0.05 mm close-up detail.

Is scanning safe for actors?

Yes. Eva uses white structured light that is safe for people, Spider II an eye-safe LED and Leo an invisible Class 1 laser pattern. Scanning is contact-free, with nothing stuck on skin or costume.

What about shiny, dark or furry surfaces?

HD Mode on Leo and Eva handles dark, shiny and thin features, and Spider II handles black and shiny surfaces. The fur sculpture in the scans above was captured with Eva.

How good is the texture?

Spider II captures 5 MP texture under CRI > 95 light, Leo 2.3 MP with Photo Texture support, and Ray II calibrated 360° HDR imagery from a 36 MP camera system. Artec Studio can also add photo texture from your own camera.

Which formats can I export?

OBJ, PLY, STL, WRL, PTEX, E57 and more, for modeling, sculpting and animation software and for 3D printing.

Can I scan on location?

Yes. Leo needs no laptop or cables, Eva runs on an optional battery, and Ray II works from its touchscreen or the Artec Remote app, with IP54 protection.

Can I make an avatar from a body scan?

Yes. Leo and Eva capture a full body in color in minutes, contact-free, and Artec Studio builds a clean, watertight textured model. Export it as OBJ or PLY to your modeling and animation software to build the avatar or digital double.

How much do these scanners cost?

In our store, Artec Eva is €9,900, Spider II €27,000, Leo €34,800 and Ray II €59,450. Eva is the most affordable way to start, and Premium Packs add years of Artec Studio and an extended warranty.

Not sure which scanner fits?

See actor and prop scanning for your pipeline

Book a live demo with an Artec 3D expert. Bring your questions about subjects, texture quality and the formats your pipeline needs.