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Project Details
Project Details
Release: 2019
Client: Robert Wunsch
Artist/Performer: Robin Schulz, Toni Garrn
Services: Full Pipeline Production, Feature
Project: Robin Schulz - Rather Be Alone
Format: Music Video
Robin Schulz - Rather be Alone | Full Pipeline Production
Mimic Productions delivered the full 3D pipeline for the pioneering music video "Rather Be Alone" for Robin Schulz, a world-first entirely produced using Unreal Engine. We created hyper-realistic digital doubles of Robin Schulz and co-star Toni Garrn through advanced 3D scanning and meticulously handled the motion capture, animation, and final rendering to achieve a high-fidelity, real-time cinematic experience.
Overview
The "Robin Schulz - Rather Be Alone" music video was an ambitious collaboration requiring cutting-edge full 3D production expertise. Mimic Productions partnered with director Robert Wunsch to realize this vision, making it the first music video to be fully produced within the Unreal Engine. Our role encompassed the entire digital human pipeline, from capturing the artists' likenesses to delivering the final animated cinematic. This project showcases Mimic's capability to leverage virtual production techniques for high-end, commercial releases.
The scope included creating photorealistic digital doubles for both Robin Schulz and model Toni Garrn. By utilizing comprehensive 3D scanning and our expertise in character rigging and animation, Mimic ensured the digital avatars maintained the necessary realism and performance fidelity required for this groundbreaking VFX feature.
Campaign Experience
Mimic Productions was instrumental in delivering the "Robin Schulz - Rather Be Alone" video, which set a new benchmark by being fully produced within Unreal Engine, showcasing our mastery of real-time production and next-generation VFX. Our technical pipeline ensured that the complex digital environments and character performances were rendered with cinematic quality and efficiency.
Achieving photorealistic storytelling was paramount for the "Rather Be Alone" music video, requiring precise creation of the artists' digital doubles. Our extensive process, including high-resolution 3D scanning and meticulous texture work, ensured the virtual performances were indistinguishable from real life, preserving the star's brand authenticity and emotional range.
The project successfully pushed the boundaries of musical entertainment and brand innovation by fully embracing digital human technology and motion capture. By integrating the performance capture data directly into the Unreal Engine environment, Mimic Productions demonstrated a seamless workflow for creating high-impact, feature-level content that resonates globally with fans.
Mimic’s Contribution
Digital Double
We performed comprehensive 3D scanning of Robin Schulz and Toni Garrn to create their highly realistic digital doubles. This included detailed modeling, texturing, and rigging, ensuring the avatars were production-ready for the sophisticated animation sequences.
Motion Capture & Animation
Mimic managed the complete performance capture and subsequent animation pipeline. This data was essential for breathing life into the digital doubles, providing them with lifelike movement and expression necessary for the narrative of the music video.
Rendering & VFX
As part of the full 3D production, our team handled all aspects of final scene assembly, rendering, and lighting within Unreal Engine. Our expertise in real-time engine technology delivered the final, high-fidelity VFX required for the music video’s distinctive aesthetic.
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Credits
Client:
Robert Wunsch
Mimic Role
Creative Partner:
Robert Wunsch
Technology Partners
3D Scanning
Motion Capture
Animation
Real-Time Production (Unreal Engine)
Digital Doubles
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Platform
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