Sony Launches XYN: Revolutionizing 3DCG Asset Creation for Virtual Production

Virtual production is transforming how filmmakers approach storytelling, allowing them to capture dangerous scenarios or historical moments without the prohibitive cost of period-accurate props or risky on-location shoots. However, the bottleneck has always been the creation and management of the high-quality digital assets required to replace those physical locations. Sony Electronics is addressing this challenge with the launch of XYN (/Zin/), a spatial capture solution designed to streamline the journey from real-world photography to production-ready 3D computer graphics (3DCG).

Designed specifically for professionals in film, drama, and commercial production, XYN enables the efficient generation of photorealistic 3DCG assets optimized for real-time rendering environments and large LED walls. The solution is expected to be available to professional customers in the United States starting in summer 2026.

The XYN Ecosystem: From Capture to Render

The XYN spatial capture solution isn’t a single tool but a trio of software options that handle the capture, generation, and utilization of spatial data. By integrating these steps, Sony creates a seamless workflow for creators.

XYN Spatial Scan Navi

The process begins with XYN Spatial Scan Navi, a smartphone application that assists creatives in gathering the necessary scan data. The app features real-time Augmented Reality (AR) navigation to guide the user while shooting photos, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the space. These photos can be captured using a smartphone or a compatible Sony Alpha camera.

XYN Spatial Scan

Once the data is captured, XYN Spatial Scan—a cloud-based application—takes over. It processes the captured images to generate high-quality 3DCG assets of real-world spaces, converting physical environments into precise digital twins ready for virtual production.

XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin

To bring these assets into a production environment, Sony provides the XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin. This tool ensures a stable, high-quality image display, which is critical when projecting assets onto LED walls to maintain visual consistency and realism.

Enhancing Workflows with Disguise Integration

To further improve efficiency in in-camera VFX (ICVFX), Sony has announced an integration plugin for Disguise environments. This plugin allows 3DCG assets generated by XYN to be imported directly into Disguise production workflows in Designer.

By combining XYN’s production-grade quality with Disguise’s high-precision rendering, filmmakers can confirm “final-frame-like” results immediately on set. This integration reduces the need for extensive post-production adjustments and allows for more flexible creative decision-making during the shoot.

Expanding Beyond the Film Set

While the initial focus is on virtual production for media, Sony intends to expand XYN’s applications across several other industries. Future plans include rolling out plugins and services that integrate with standard game engines and 3DCG production tools to support:

• Gaming and Animation: Creating realistic environments from real-world locations.
• Architecture and Manufacturing: Developing precise digital twins for planning and simulation.
• Cultural Heritage: Archiving historical sites as high-fidelity digital assets.

Availability and NAB 2026 Showcase

Sony will showcase the XYN spatial capture solution at the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas from April 19-22. Attendees can identify the technology at Sony’s booth, C8401.

General availability for the XYN Spatial Capture Solution is expected in summer 2026. The XYN Spatial Scan Navi app will be available via the Apple App Store during the same window, following an initial inquiry with Sony.