Voia – Technical Overview & Capability Guide
Quick Summary | Voia Is | Voia is Not |
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Streamlines compositing & keying | A real-time preview and cloud render system
| A live compositing or streaming system |
A real-time preview and cloud render system | Uses user-provided Blender or Unreal environments | An automatic 3D scene generator |
A live compositing or streaming system | Optimized for simple scenes with 1–2 subjects | Built for crowds or complex multi-layer occlusion scenes |
Works best with 1–2 people | Exports compatible with industry-standard post tools | A standalone editing or audio mixing solution |
Plug-in friendly (Blender, Unreal) | <p class="font_8">Matting - Video background removel & camera tracking</p> | A replacement for professional editors, sound engineers, or full VFX teams |
A cloud-based production tool | A real-time preview and cloud render system | A live compositing or streaming system |
Minimum to Use Successfully
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iPhone (latest model recommended)
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Optional Pro Camera + UltraSync Blue for timecode sync
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One 3D artist (Blender or Unreal)
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Basic post/VFX knowledge (compositing, lighting, editing)
Overview: What Is Voia
Voia is an Powered virtual production tool that allows creators to integrate live-action footage into 3D environments without the need for green screens or LED volumes. It is designed to streamline the virtual production process by combining background separation, camera tracking, and scene compositing into a single workflow. Voia supports both iPhone-only setups and hybrid configurations with professional cameras, enabling real-time preview and final 4K rendering through the Voia Cloud Engine.
Core Capabilities
Keying
Automatically isolates subjects from the background , removing the need for traditional chroma key setups.
Camera & Motion Tracking
Tracks camera motion and syncs metadata from both the iPhone and professional cameras via UltraSync Blue. Outputs accurate depth maps, motion data, and FBX tracking.
Layered Output
Voia provides all elements needed for post-production, including mattes, relit/unlit plates, normals, depth, and tracking data.
Scene & Shot Setup
Users can import 3D environments into Voia’s Web Studio or Blender, sync their shot list with the app, and capture footage.
Export Compatibility
Compatible with Blender, Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, and After Effects.
Important Boundaries to Keep in Mind
Voia reduces the need for large post-production teams, but still assumes basic understanding of compositing and virtual production workflows. It does not generate environments or offer real-time broadcast tools.
Known Limitations of Voia
Foreground Limit
Optimized for 1–2 human subjects. More than 2 independent subjects may cause tracking or keying breakdowns.
Complex Occlusion
Overlapping limbs, fast props, or deep interactions reduce matte accuracy.
Multi-layered Depth Scenes
Supports single depth plane. Scenes requiring layered z-depth switching need custom post work.
Prop Handling
Attached objects (phones, bags) are supported. Detached or thrown objects are less reliable.
Camera Constraints
Designed for tripod or smooth handheld. Cranes, jibs, and fast motion need calibration.
Non-Human Subjects
Voia is trained on human forms. Irregular shapes (animals, creatures) may not track accurately.
Real-Time Use
Not built for live or AR use. Rendering is cloud-based and post-processed.
Audio
No audio processing. Sync and edit must happen externally.
Scene Generation
Voia requires pre-built 3D environments. It does not auto-generate scenes.
Minimum Required Skills & Setup
Title | Text |
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3D/Environment Prep | Ability to create or import environments in Blender or Unreal |
Filming | Understanding of lighting, framing, and shot continuity |
Post Workflow | Ability to work with layered outputs in standard editing/VFX tools |
Gear | iPhone with Voia App; optional Pro Camera + UltraSync for metadata sync |
Internet & Storage | Stable upload/download connection and organized file management |
How Voia Changes the Workflow from Traditional VP
Title | Text |
|---|---|
3D/Environment Prep | Ability to create or import environments in Blender or Unreal |
Filming | Understanding of lighting, framing, and shot continuity |
Post Workflow | Ability to work with layered outputs in standard editing/VFX tools |
Gear | iPhone with Voia App; optional Pro Camera + UltraSync for metadata sync |
Internet & Storage | Stable upload/download connection and organized file management |
Typical Production Flow
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Prepare your environment in Voia Web Studio or import from Blender.
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Sync storyboard and shot list to the Voia App.
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Capture footage using iPhone or Pro Camera with UltraSync.
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Upload assets to Voia Cloud.
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Render composite in 4K.
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Download layered outputs and finalize in your post-production suite.