Lightcraft Technology has announced a host of major updates to its Jetset tool, giving users a complete range of virtual production tools – from pre to post – all on an iPhone.
The latest update adds full support for Gaussian Splats, live cinematic compositing, and new integrations with Aximmetry that provide a fast path to Unreal Engine for everything from YouTube and live-to-tape to LED wall-based productions. Once filming is complete, users can review and edit everything as “superdailies.”
The standard version of Jetset is FREE, and anyone from major studios working on professional soundstages to solo filmmakers recording in their living room can record live performances against a virtual environment in real time.
The latest release upgrades Jetset even more for film, episodic, and broadcasts by giving crews everything they need to make decisions on set. Running on an iPhone, Jetset can operate as the primary camera, or connect with mirrorless cinema cameras, including the popular Sony FX3 and Canon R5, or production icons like RED, ARRI, etc.
Once connected, Jetset will capture the camera’s original video, a real-time composite, a LiDAR depth map, and the complete tracking information, so an organized set of data can be used throughout the entire production. New features include:
First Cinematic Compositing on the iPhone
Cinematographers need to know exactly what they’re shooting with 3D included. With live compositing in Jetset — made possible by Accsoon SeeMo — filmmakers can now frame virtual production shots with confidence, making it easier to test ideas, block shots and create dailies in rapid fashion. Because Jetset is handling the rendering and compositing, it can generate 24fps output footage, even though the iPhone is running at 30fps.
Gaussian Splat Support
Thanks to Gaussian Splat support, the quality of the composited footage can reach new heights, achieving near-photorealism at real-time speeds. The new darling of modern production, Gaussian Splats allow anyone to create 3D environments or objects using photos, videos, or LiDAR scans. Users can employ them for more realism in their shoots and combine them with other Jetset elements like USD scenes, 360-degree video backgrounds, object locators, animated character,s and audio for more elaborate productions.
The Birth of “Superdailies”
By combining cinematic compositing and Gaussian Splat support, Jetset can dramatically improve the editing process through the use of “Superdailies.” After the production has recorded live footage, editors will immediately be able to access complete cinematic shots with high-quality 3D virtual backgrounds. Cinematographers can even upgrade the shot by re-rendering the background directly on the iPhone — no outside hardware or expertise required.
Aximmetry Integration
Known throughout the broadcast world for its high-quality keyer and virtual production software, Aximmetry is now supported in Jetset, so any production can quickly connect to the power of Unreal Engine. Whether used for live-to-tape productions, YouTube content, or VFX projects, this opens up a fast path to an Unreal Engine-based workflow. The integration works with the Professional, Broadcas,t and free Studio versions of Aximmetry, making it accessible to any level of user.
Other New Features Include:
- Tentacle Timecode Support – Tentacle devices provide real-time timecode generation and syncing across an entire production. These devices now link to Jetset, making it easier to match timecode between different cameras, Jetset’s recorded metadata, and Superdailies.
- Object Locators – Artists can now interactively move around CG characters and objects from Maya, Blender, or a game engine with their fingers, making it easier for directors to try out ideas without going back into a 3D application.
- New Camera Types and Virtual Sensors – Over 200 options have been added, so operators can simulate/cycle different looks during the previz process. Popular cameras from RED, Alexa, Sony, Canon, and more are all included and easy to find in seconds.
- New Remote Controls – Jetset Cine and Pro users have access to new remote controls, crucial for fast operation on set. They now cover the majority of Jetset’s functionality, including choosing scene locators and triggering remote scanning.
- 3D Garbage Matte Controls – Users can now extend small greenscreens to create bigger shots in tighter quarters. While Jetset’s 3D Garbage Mattes automatically detect where a wall begins and a greenscreen ends, users can also adjust coverage by dragging corners out in the app.
- User-selected Project Storage – Jetset now supports local storage, which can be useful for IP-sensitive projects that need complete security over their footage/assets.
Pricing & Availability
The new Jetset update is available now in the standard, Pro, and Cine versions. Standard licenses are free, while the Pro and Cine versions — which come with even more production-focused features — are priced at $20 and $80/month. For a full feature breakdown, please visit the Jetset pricing page.
