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Skyglass
Skyglass offers cutting-edge Hollywood VFX technology for video creation, making powerful tools easy to use without prior experience. Using Unreal Engine in real time, users can stream environments fr
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What is Skyglass?
Skyglass is a video creation tool that brings visual effects capabilities normally reserved for film studios into a more accessible format. It uses Unreal Engine to render photorealistic environments in real time, allowing you to film actors or objects against dynamic backdrops without needing a physical green screen. You can stream pre-built environments from the cloud, upload your own assets, or use AI to remove backgrounds entirely. The platform handles compositing, camera controls, and colour grading in real time, so you see the final result as you film rather than waiting for post-production work.
Key Features
Real-time environment streaming
Access a library of high-quality 3D environments from the cloud without downloading large files
AI background removal
Remove backgrounds without green screens or complicated masking work
Custom asset upload via Skyglass Forge
Import your own 3D models and environments for personalised projects
Real-time compositing
See your subject composited into the background instantly as you film
Manual camera controls
Adjust focus, aperture, and other camera settings during recording
AI relighting (beta)
Adjust lighting conditions on your subject in real time or during post-production
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Removes the need for physical green screens, saving space and setup time
- Real-time preview means fewer surprises during post-production
- Freemium model lets you try the core features without paying upfront
- Professional-grade output without requiring extensive VFX knowledge
- Cloud-based environment library means instant access to varied backdrops
Limitations
- Requires reliable internet connection to stream environments from the cloud
- Learning curve for those unfamiliar with 3D assets and camera controls
- AI relighting is still in beta and may not match professional colour grading tools
Use Cases
Independent filmmakers creating short films or music videos with limited budgets
Corporate video production for product demonstrations or interviews
YouTube content creators wanting polished backgrounds without green screen equipment
Virtual set design for live streaming or remote presentations
Commercial production where location scouting would be time-consuming or expensive