Name: ARFX Pro Plugin
Brand: ARwall
SKU: ARF-PRO-000
Price: 15000.0 USD
Availability: InStock

The Unreal Engine Plugin that makes Virtual Production a breeze

The ARFX Pro Plugin for Unreal Engine 5.X is a virtual production toolset that unifies the workflow of tech scouting, previs, rehearsal, on-set production, and post-production for in-camera effects, AR, and live chromakey shoots.

Take advantage of the plugin's advanced features, such as in-camera effects for flat, curved, and multiscreen displays with our patented 1-click XR Sync calibration. Trusted by major studios, such as Disney, Netflix, & Discovery, for film and TV projects, ARFX Pro Plugin elevates your productions and unlocks new possibilities without the need for coding, blueprints, or even nDisplay.

By building this plugin for filmmakers natively on Unreal Engine since 2017 and proving it out on over 100 deployments personally for both award-winning major studio work and small fan films alike, the ARwall team that pioneered VP has spent 10,000+ hours to build in no nonsense features specifically just for filmmaking with filmmaking foremost in mind. This includes an in-engine Options Menu of the most used controls, XR SYNC a patented one-click XR filmmaking calibration system, low-latency tracking algorithms, saving/bookmarking, clip plane adjustments, color enhancements, cheat modes, trick shot modes, and integrations with LiveLink tracking systems. This streamlined setup process allows you to launch environments in seconds instead of minutes or hours, with complete setup in-engine being able to occur after you launch the scene, all importantly without the headache of exporting to or running another software suite in parallel that's eating your precious processing power. Once the backdrops are added via the Unreal Asset Marketplace or scene you've created yourself, the ARFX Pro Plugin can be drag-n-dropped into the scene to provide the complete toolset of functionality as a backdrop for virtual production. With the one-click calibration you can literally be shooting in seconds afterwards, with final camera and color tweaks taking just seconds more.

Price: $15,000

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Product Features
Benefits Built for Filmmakers
Powered by Industry Leading Technology and Support
What’sIncluded?
Who is this for?

Compatible with Unreal Engine 5+
User-Friendly & Robust Features
Constant Updates & Bug fixes
Xbox Game Controller Support
ARFX Pro UI menu for quick and easy set-up for virtual productions using LED, projection, or TV screens
ARFX Comp UI menu for quick and easy set-up for virtual productions using green screens
Easy to use 2 button XR-Sync Calibration system calibrates in minutes
Options Menu provides an extensive use of customization options with access to a suite of creative tools directly in the virtual scene during play mode
With the ARFX Options Menu, you can edit the following and more without exiting play mode

Implemented Seat Login System
Integrates with ARFX Lens for easy plug-and-play lens solutions
Supports Multiple screens without the use of Ndisplay
Native focus debug plane that can work outside of the editor
Ability to work with Livelink and FreeD tracking systems
Save history section - Lists all changes, their dates, file name, and option to load/delete save.

Different purchasing options (Subscription or One-time)
Setup takes as little as 10-20mins after initial setup & 5mins once you become familiar with the plugin
Access to all your favorite Unreal Engine Tools
No coding or blueprint knowledge necessary
Works with a multitude of tracking systems (HTC Vive Pro/Mars, Mo-Sys, Stype, Noitom, Antilatency)
Video Walkthroughs, Knowledge Base, Initial Training session, Tech support

Software
Hardware
No hardware included, software only
Recommended hardware specs to run ARFX Pro Plugin:

PC machine/server running Windows 10 or 11, with recommended Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card or better (minimum GTX 1080)
1 of the following Tracking Hardware:
HTC Vive Pro:

1-2 HTC Vive 2.0 or 3.0 Trackers
Minimum of 2 HTC Vive 2.0 Base Stations
USB 3.0 extension cables that are long enough to connect the trackers from the machine/server to the center of the screen (1 calibration tracker puck) and wherever the camera will be in the play area (1 hero tracker puck)
If only using one tracker make sure to have a USB extension cable that is long enough to reach both the center of the screen and wherever the camera will be in the play area

Vive Mars
Stype Red Spy or Spyder
Mo-Sys StarTracker
Antilatency
Noitom VPS

Any type of screen (can be a computer monitor, projection, TV, or LED wall), 32 inches + recommended, that is connected to your machine/server

Created for filmmakers and producers by ARwall filmmakers and developers. We took everything that worked and was requested on our film sets and added it to the ARFX Pro Plugin to work seamlessly and easily within Unreal Engine. The plugin is made specifically for filmmakers, creatives, and environment artists who feel comfortable navigating Unreal Engine, but don’t necessarily want to learn coding, blueprints, or even nDisplay. Use the very same tools that allowed our sets to create award-winning virtual production shots!

ARFX PRO PLUGIN IN ACTION

FAQ

Is ARFX Pro Plugin good for professional production?

Yes, this is the same plugin we use for all our projects includingDisney’s Muppets Haunted Mansion, Netflix/NBCUniversal’s Nightflyers, and various music videos and commercials. All our products are studio-quality XR filmmaking tools that can create professional level content for HD or 4K distribution.We provide support for the highest quality studio to the most budget friendly tracking systems, so you’re bound to get the best performance regardless of your budget.

How long does set up take?

First time set up for hardware can take about 1 hour or less, and first-timesoftware set up should take 10-20 minutes. Once you’re familiar with these set ups, it should take less than 5 minutes to launch and calibrate.

Do I need to create my own backdrops or are they provided?

ARFX Pro Plugin is an easy to add Unreal Engine plugin that allows you to use any Unreal Engine map, purchased, or pre-built scene you want. Once you find the scene you’d prefer using on the Unreal Asset Marketplace or other stock marketplace, our plugin adds the functionality as a backdropfor virtual production. If you don’t have your own scene available, ARFX Launcher would be a perfect fit for your needs as it comes with 100+ stock backdrops, or our team is happy to build a custom one for you. Please reach out to inquire.

Will I still have access to the Unreal Engine Editor while using the ARFX Pro Plugin UI?

Yes, our ARFX Pro Plugin works within normal Unreal Editor and Unreal Engine4/5, and allows for the complete integration of allUnreal’s tools, such as Metahumans, Livelink, Raytracing, Lumen, Nanite, Take Recorder, Sequencer, VR Preview, Virtual Camera (simulcam) and more.

What are the recommended PC Specs?

CPU: Minimum: Intel Core i5 Processor (11th Generation) / Recommended: Intel Core i9 Processor (12th Generation)

GPU: Minimum: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / Recommended: Nvidia RTX 6000or Nvidia RTX A6000

RAM: Minimum 16GB / Recommended: 256GB or higher

Hard Drive Space: Minimum: 1 TB / Recommended: 2 TB or higher

If we use green screen backdrops could we still get a real-time compositing of the backgrounds?

Yes, our newest product ARFX Lens, ARFX Lens (arwall.co), developed in partnership with Canon, canaccomplish this. ARFX Lens comes with the 18-80mm Canon EF lens with Modified 5-pin port, lens cable, and software that works with our ARFX Pro Plugin. ARFX Lens requires an active license of ARFX Pro Plugin.

Can I use my smartphone as a tracker?

Our ARFX Pro Plugin provides users the ability to use their smartphone as
a tracker within any scene, iOS/Android are supported. This works the same as any
other tracker hardware, conveying XYZ position to the software.

What apps can I use for camera tracking with my smartphone?

We recommend using either Unreal Remote 2 or LiveLinkVCam for
iOS and ARCore for Android.

Clients

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Testimonials

Andrew Williams

Producer of Muppets Haunted Mansion

"Rene, Jocelyn, and the entire ARwall team were vital in achieving the ambitious scope and schedule of Muppets Haunted Mansion. Partnering with a team so dedicated, adaptable, and solution-oriented was vital to the success of our project."

Terry Crews

Host/Actor, Owner of Amen & Amen Studios

" ARwall was the team that got this revolution started for indie filmmaking, they're continuing to innovate with the most accessible solution, and we're happy to say our stage is powered by the original virtual production solution, ARFX Pro by ARwall."

Zeeshan Khan

Owner of Zeekay Films

" Because of the ARwall team and the amazing software they have developed, we are now able to focus on the creative side of filmmaking, rather than having to deal with the tedious technicalities of a virtual production setup."

Brandon XIV

Director at Snow Media

"I came in knowing very little about virtual production and was SHOCKED at how easy ARwall made the whole process. It ended being one of the smoothest shoots I've ever been on."