Holodexxx VR: Porn Stars Scanned into 3D

Scanning array like this provide models that need animation. Image credit: Vice

A new adult virtual reality company called Holodexxx VR aims to change virtual reality adult entertainment in a big way. Instead of creating experiences that rely on 360 videos or cartoony 3d computer generated models, Holodexxx VR is creating ultra-realistic 3d modeling using 3d scans of actual adult actresses. Powered by the amazing Unreal Engine 4, this shit looks real and fuckworthy. Holodexxx VR aims to make 3d recreations or reconstruction of adult actresses as realistic and interactive as possible.  The founder Morgan Young argues that rather than being sexist, their approach is a pioneering vision that will lead to the creation of “digital humans.”

“[I] and my co-founders all come from the world of video games or visual effects,” Young said. “For us starting this company was about finding the best way to use our expertise and pioneer the creation of digital humans in a virtual world.”

Scanning the actress. Image credit: Vice

Not only relying on the exceptional graphics capacities of the Unreal Engine, Young and his associates are also building an in-game developer and digital imagining experience to make their reconstruction appear as realistic as possible. Additionally, they have created their own custom scanning rig to scan the hotties into their virtual world.

Scanning array. Image credit: Vice

Holodexxx VR’s scanning method uses a technique called photogrammetry. This technique combines or merges photos together, and a computer works out the size and shape of a given object that is in each photo. Of course, that means that each photo needs to be oriented at a central object. Holodexxx VR created a DSLR chamber consisting of 112 cameras that would all be focused on one object – the actress. Standing still inside this camera chamber, an adult actress effectively is photographed from every angle.

Realistic 3d ass being made. Image credit: Vice

From these digital photos, a realistic 3d mesh is created. Computer analysis also creates a realistic texture for the model as well. The texture uses photo data, so the skin texture overlayed on top of the mesh has all the beautiful imperfections found on the original actresses.  Holodexxx VR did not come up with this process. Photogrammetry has been around for awhile. It is used for surveying, archaeology, architecture, and geology related services. That said, Holodeexxx VR’s usage to create realistic animating 3d models is novel. If they can actually make these 3d models look realistic and sexy, they will be, in a sense, crossing the uncanny valley (the phenomena where digital people look freaky and unrelatable). If these 3d models are animated and placed into convincing 3d worlds, Holodexxx VR’s content could really be something to look out for when it is released.