Development Breakdown

This project has quite a large scope that for a university trimester would likely be too much for me to complete, so I have broken it down into development steps.

1. Engineering Prototype:

   Basic functionality; Virtual camera implementation in VR space

2. Production Prototype:

   Development on camera controls and user experience. Implementation of mixed reality components

3. Further Development:

   Compiled UE package, instructional videos, and optional physical rig for controller positioning

Engineering Prototype

At the very least, this prototype should provide a base for virtual film production at an Unreal level.

Features

• The operator can teleport to different locations

• The virtual camera position and rotation is influenced by the right motion controller

  • The camera has 5 different smoothing modes

    • Raw input: Follows exact location and rotation of the controller

    • Smooth: Follows location and rotation of the controller with a smoother motion

    • Tripod: Locks the position of the camera based on the position of the controller and removes ability to roll the camera

    • Gimbal: Follows location of the controller and removes ability to roll the camera

    • SteadyCam/GlideCam: Follows location of the controller and removes ability to pitch or roll the camera.

  • The camera has 5 prime lenses that can be switched between, this array can be added to or modified to match whatever project

    • Focal Lengths:

      • 12 mm

      • 18mm

      • 35mm

      • 50mm

      • 85mm

Development Documentation