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Realtime assets
Built for live moments, not static delivery
Event teams need assets that look convincing under pressure, hold up in real time and can be handed to technical operators without ambiguity. Mimic Productions creates highly realistic 3D avatars and characters for live performance contexts, with optimisation for Unreal Engine, Unity and other real-time platforms. That means attention to rigging, skin deformation, facial movement, shader behaviour and frame performance before anything reaches the stage.
For events, the real buying decision is usually not whether a character looks good in a render, but whether it can be deployed reliably in a live setup. We design with that in mind. Our pipeline supports live facial and body motion capture, real-time character performance and engine integration so teams can plan around cues, camera feeds, lighting conditions and performance constraints. If your format is a live show, virtual event, installation, brand activation or music-led presentation, the asset needs to be ready for the way the room actually works.
Production challenges
Common event production pressures
These are the points where realtime assets usually make or break the schedule.
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Live control has to be dependable
An event asset may only have one chance to perform. We prepare characters for live facial and body motion capture, clear engine integration and stable runtime behaviour so operators are not troubleshooting basic asset issues during the show.
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Handoffs need to be technical, not vague
Event teams often pass work between creative, technical and venue partners. We deliver with the engine context in mind, so the asset can be assessed against the intended setup in Unreal Engine, Unity or another compatible real-time platform.
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The visual must survive stage conditions
Lighting, screen format and camera movement can expose weak optimisation fast. Our real-time character work focuses on textures, shaders, rig integration and frame performance so the asset holds together in a live environment rather than only in preview.
What your team gets
What this adds to an event pipeline
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Real-time readiness
Characters are prepared for live use, not only offline viewing.
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Performance capture support
Facial and body motion capture can drive the asset in the moment.
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Engine compatibility
Assets are built for Unreal Engine, Unity and other real-time platforms.
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Live-quality checks
We focus on lighting, animation fidelity and frame performance before delivery.
Capabilities and deliverables
Relevant capabilities
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- 3D character optimisation for real-time engines. Discuss the target application and practical performance constraints.
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- High-fidelity real-time animation. Discuss the target application and practical performance constraints.
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- Facial and body motion capture integration. Identify the expressions and close-up detail required by the performance.
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- Advanced rigging and skin deformation. Review proportions, range of movement and the animation handoff.
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- Shader and texture preparation. Review surface detail under representative lighting and camera distances.
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- Unreal Engine and Unity compatibility. Discuss the target application and practical performance constraints.
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- Live virtual performance support. Plan the session around action references and performance requirements.
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- Interactive and virtual event asset preparation. Discuss the required result and production scope during the project briefing.
Production approach
How we approach event-ready assets
Mimic Productions combines character production, optimisation and motion systems to support live contexts where timing matters. For events, that means building assets that can be driven by performers, read cleanly on screen and integrate into the real-time engine used by the wider show team.
Our work is shaped by practical event needs: whether the asset is part of a music-led presentation, a branded live experience or an interactive stage sequence, the goal is to keep the character technically manageable and visually convincing. We do not treat real-time output as a simplified version of final imagery. Instead, we prepare for the conditions that matter at the venue, including performance stability, animation behaviour and the handoff from production to operation.
Because every event environment is different, we focus on practical handoff. That includes preparing assets for major real-time engines, checking animation fidelity and keeping technical choices aligned with the production context. In other words, we help turn a character concept into something your event crew can run with confidence, whether the brief is a performer-driven avatar, an interactive digital human or a real-time scene that supports live storytelling.
Specify the target application, camera distance and expected scene complexity. Review the asset in that context and agree responsibilities for optimisation, import and testing, including how materials and animation should behave in the final experience. For events, specify the screen or projection format, audience distance and the relationship between the digital performance and the live environment.
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How we work
Typical delivery flow
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Define the event setup
We review how the asset will be used, which engine or playback environment is involved and what the live operator needs to control. This keeps the scope grounded in the actual show format.
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Build and optimise the character
The asset is prepared with attention to rigging, deformation, textures, shaders and animation behaviour so it is suitable for real-time use rather than only for still rendering.
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Test motion and integration
We check how facial and body motion capture, animation playback and engine compatibility behave together, reducing surprises when the asset enters a live workflow.
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Prepare the handoff
Delivery is shaped for practical use by event teams, with the asset aligned to the target engine and the production context so the next stage can focus on show execution.
Frequently asked questions
Questions event teams often ask
Is this for live shows only?
No. Realtime assets can support live shows, virtual events, installations and performance pieces. The useful question is how the asset will be operated, whether it needs live motion capture, and which engine or system will host it. We shape the production around that use case.
Do you provide the conversational system behind an avatar?
No. Appearance alone does not create a conversational backend. Our scope here is the character, its real-time readiness and its performance integration. If an event needs dialogue or interactivity beyond animation, that must be planned separately by the client’s technical team.
Can you work with Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. Our work includes compatibility with Unreal Engine, Unity and other major real-time platforms. We optimise characters for those environments and check how lighting, shaders, animation fidelity and frame performance behave before handoff.
What should be decided early for an event brief?
The engine, the level of live control, the capture setup and the expected stage conditions should be clear early. Those choices affect rigging, animation strategy, optimisation and the amount of technical testing needed before the asset is ready for operation.
Can this support motion-captured performers?
Yes. Mimic Productions has developed real-time facial and body motion capture systems so a performer can drive a character live. That is especially relevant for events where audience interaction, timing and live presentation are part of the brief.
Do you also handle the venue hardware?
No. We focus on the digital character and its real-time performance readiness. Venue playback systems, screens, projection, tracking hardware and show control remain part of the wider event production. We align the asset to that setup, but we do not supply the full venue stack.
Frequently asked questions