Il y a quelques jours, un nouveau studio de motion capture a ouvert ses portes à Strasbourg : Ex Persona. Basé à 10 minutes du centre (et donc de la gare) de façon à faciliter l’accès du plateau pour les talents, Ex Persona dispose d’un p

Vicon today announced the launch of Active Crown, a virtual production camera tracking solution that provides users with flexible tracking for cameras positioned anywhere on In-Camera Visual Effects stages.  “Virtual production teams experience a unique set of challenges due to the complexity of the various technologies we combine to create immersive virtual sets,” said Tim Doubleday, head of on-set virtual production at Dimension. “Camera tracking is a critical problem to manage, allowing for accurate presentation of the scene in real-time whilst minimizing occlusion and interference within busy stages. With Active Crown, we saw a huge improvement in rotational noise right off the bat, and the setup workflow felt very nice, especially the magnetic detachable stalks. You could tell it had been through Vicon’s thoughtful product development.” The launch comes on the heels of Vicon's markerless motion capture launch earlier this year, which allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms. Source: Vicon Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.

Reallusion combines Vicon technology with industry-standard timecode support in iClone. Reallusion announces its official partnership with Vicon, enabling direct motion capture support for iClone. For the first time, Vicon systems can seamlessly connect with Motion LIVE, offering full integration of real-time, high-fidelity body capture, along with facial and hand mocap, all within one unified platform. Jeff Sheetz, founder of Monkey Chow Animation Studio, shares his experience with this powerful iClone-Vicon suite, which he believes delivers studio-quality results faster than ever before. Jeff Scheetz, Motion Capture Orlando Since leaving his role as co-founder of The Digital Animation & Visual Effect (DAVE) School, Jeff Scheetz, alongside his wife Anne, has been running Monkey Chow Animation Studio in Orlando, Florida. In 2021, they expanded into motion capture with the launch of Motion Capture Orlando, serving the theme park industry. Their work can be seen at Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, and they’ve also produced various motion capture packs for iClone and ActorCore, such as Run for Your Life, Bank Heist, and Avenging Warriors. Jeff’s team also collaborated with Actor Capture on the Netflix movie The Electric State. Key team members include senior mocap technicians Kaszmere Messbarger and Nelson Escobar. iClone and Vicon—The New Dynamic Duo One of the most exciting aspects of Jeff’s relationship with Reallusion is getting to test out cutting-edge technology before it’s officially released. When he was informed that iClone would soon support Vicon integration and timecode synchronization, it was a game-changer. Motion Capture Orlando has been using Vicon’s cameras and software since they started investing in mocap gear, but they were unable to integrate Vicon data directly into Motion LIVE until now. This breakthrough is especially significant for Jeff, as the previous workflow involved streaming Vicon data into Motion Builder for retargeting, and then moving that data into Unreal Engine. The integration of facial data, hand motion (via data gloves), and the inherent latency in this multi-step process presented challenges. Now, with iClone’s Motion LIVE, Vicon streams directly into iClone, allowing for seamless integration of face, body, and hand all within the platform. This streamlined approach reduces complexity, making it easier to execute live shows and set up production workflows. Record, Edit, and Render Previz in iClone When it comes to previz, speed and cost-effectiveness are essential. Traditional mocap workflows can be time-consuming due to the necessary exports and imports between different software tools. However, by recording directly into iClone, you can immediately start blocking shots, working out camera moves, and rendering previews. Jeff’s team recorded a few assassin chase scenes on their stage, using Motion LIVE to capture data, and the resulting iProject files served as the foundation for their productions. The quality of the capture was impressive due to starting with Vicon data. This allowed them to present high-quality previz to a director quickly. The renders included vital data on the edges, such as version info, lens used, and notes for feedback, helping the team stay organized throughout the process. From Previz to Polished Video: Cleaning and Syncing with Timecode After capturing mocap for the previz, the team performed proper data cleaning using Shogun Post (Vicon’s mocap cleaning software), and motion edits were carried out in iClone. They identified the best takes—approximately 20% of what was shot—and cleaned only those pieces. One major challenge was syncing the cleaned data, but the introduction of timecode has made this process much easier. Using the new Timecode Plugin, Jeff could instantly sync the cleaned motion data with the original timeline. By dropping the new motion (as an FBX) onto their character and selecting “Align Clip to Embedded Timecode”, iClone automatically aligned it with the original recording. This feature works not only for motion data but also for facial capture, hand data, audio, and video. Seamless Mocap Sync with Live Action This seamless integration was especially useful when creating a sitcom scene for Life with Bob! in which a live actress performed against a CGI character. Mocap actors, placed just out of frame, could improvise and interact with the CGI character. The use of a Tentacle Sync device transmitted timecode across all systems: Vicon, the Live Face app, the video camera, and sound recording devices. This made it incredibly easy to sync everything once the master shot was completed. Reshooting and Updating with Motion LIVE One of Jeff’s favorite features of this new workflow is the ability to quickly make adjustments, such as reshooting facial animation without the need for a full reshoot. Using his iPhone, he could capture just the parts that needed improvement, like the lips, while leaving other aspects of the face intact. The flexibility to isolate and reshoot specific elements is a major time-saver and enhances the overall efficiency of the production process. The New Workflow: Speed, Efficiency, and Creativity For creators using Reallusion products, the integration of Vicon with iClone opens up new possibilities for creating high-quality animated content in a fraction of the time previously required. For a more detailed insight into the workflow, please find the full article here. The new workflow allows for fast, professional results with minimal overhead. With the addition of the Timecode plugin, keeping everything aligned and organized is simple. Motion LIVE, combined with Vicon’s mocap system, empowers creators to focus on what matters most: creativity and storytelling. And after all, that’s why many of us got into animation in the first place. Brought to you by Reallusion: This article is part of the befores & afters VFX Insight series. If you’d like to promote your VFX/animation/CG tech or service, you can find out more about the VFX Insight series here. The post Pro-Level Mocap Sync: Stream Vicon in iClone for Real-Time Animation appeared first on befores & afters.

May 21, 2025The Hacker NewsMalware Analysis / Threat Intelligence It takes just one email to compromise an entire system. A single well-crafted message can bypass filters, trick employees, and give attackers the access they need. Left undetected, these threats can lead to credential theft, unauthorized access, and even full-scale breaches. As phishing techniques become more evasive, they can no longer be reliably caught by automated solutions alone. Let's take a closer look at how SOC teams can ensure fast, accurate detection of even the most evasive phishing attacks, using the example of Tycoon2FA, the number one phishing threat in the corporate environment today. Step 1: Upload a suspicious file or URL to the sandbox Let's consider a typical situation: a suspicious email gets flagged by your detection system, but it's unclear whether it's indeed malicious. The fastest way to check it is to run a quick analysis inside a malware sandbox. A sandbox is an isolated virtual machine where you can safely open files, click links, and observe behavior without putting your own system at risk. It's how SOC analysts investigate malware, phishing attempts, and suspicious activity without triggering anything locally. Getting started is easy. Upload the file or paste a URL, pick your OS (Windows, Linux, or Android), tweak your settings if needed, and within seconds, you're inside a fully interactive virtual machine ready to investigate. Analysis setup inside ANY.RUN sandbox To show how easy it is to detect phishing, let's walk through a real-world example, a potential phishing email we analyzed using ANY.RUN, is one of the fastest and most intuitive sandboxes available. View the phishing sample here Phishing email analyzed inside cloud-based ANY.RUN sandbox The suspicious email includes a large green "Play Audio" button, a trick used to lure the victim into clicking. Equip your SOC team with a fast and in-depth phishing analysis service to respond to and prevent incidents in seconds. Get a special offer before May 31Step 2: Detonate the Full Attack Chain With the help of sandboxes like ANY.RUN, it's possible to detonate every single stage of an attack, from the first click to the final payload. Even junior SOC members can do it with ease. The interface is intuitive, interactive, and built to make complex analysis feel simple. In our phishing example, we've already seen how the attack begins; a suspicious email with a big green "Play Audio" button buried in a thread. But what happens after the click? Inside the sandbox session, we see it clearly: As soon as the button is pressed, a series of redirects (another evasion tactic) eventually lead us to a page with a CAPTCHA challenge. This is where automated tools typically fail. They can't click buttons, solve CAPTCHAs, or mimic user behavior, so they often miss the real threat. But in ANY.RUN's Interactive Sandbox, isn't a problem. You can either solve the CAPTCHA manually or enable the auto mode to let the sandbox handle it for you. In both cases, the analysis continues smoothly, allowing you to reach the final phishing page and observe the full attack chain. CAPTCHA challenge solved inside the interactive sandbox Once the CAPTCHA is solved, we're redirected to a fake Microsoft login page. At first glance, it looks convincing, but a closer look reveals the truth: The URL is clearly unrelated to Microsoft, full of random characters The favicon (browser tab icon) is missing; a small but telling red flag Phishing signs detected inside ANY.RUN sandbox Without the Interactive Sandbox, these details would remain hidden. But here, every move is visible, every step traceable, making it easier to detect phishing infrastructure before it tricks someone inside your organization. If left undetected, the victim may unknowingly enter their credentials into the fake login page, handing sensitive access directly to the attacker. By making sandbox analysis part of your security routine, your team can check suspicious links or files in seconds. In most cases, ANY.RUN provides an initial verdict in under 40 seconds. Step 3: Analyze and Collect IOCs Once the phishing chain is fully detonated, the next step is what matters most to security teams; gathering indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used for detection, response, and future prevention. Solutions like ANY.RUN makes this process fast and centralized. Here are some of the key findings from our phishing sample: In the top-right corner, we see the process tree, which helps us trace suspicious behavior. One process stands out; it's labeled "Phishing", showing exactly where the malicious activity occurred. Malicious process identified by sandbox Below the VM window, in the Network connections tab, we can inspect all HTTP/HTTPS requests. This reveals the external infrastructure used in the attack: domains, IPs, and more. In the Threats section, we see a Suricata alert: PHISHING [ANY.RUN] Suspected Tycoon2FA's Phishing-Kit Domain. This confirms the phishing kit used and adds useful context for threat classification. Suricata rule triggered by Tycoon2FA In the top panel, the tags instantly identify it as a Tycoon2FA-related threat, so analysts know what they're dealing with at a glance. Tycoon detected by ANY.RUN sandbox Need to see all IOCs in one place? Just click the IOC button, and you'll get a full list of domains, hashes, URLs, and more. No need to jump between tools or gather data manually. These IOCs can then be used to: Block malicious domains across your infrastructure Update email filters and detection rules Enrich your threat intelligence database Support incident response and SOC workflows IOCs gathered inside ANY.RUN sandbox Finally, ANY.RUN generates a well-structured, shareable report that includes all key details, from behavior logs and network traffic to screenshots and IOCs. This report is perfect for documentation, team handoff, or sharing with external stakeholders, saving valuable time during response. Well-structured report generated by an interactive sandbox Why Sandboxing Should Be Part of Your Security Workflow Interactive sandboxing helps teams cut through the noise, exposing real threats quickly and making incident response more efficient. Solutions like ANY.RUN makes this process accessible to both experienced teams and those just starting to build up threat detection capabilities: Speed Up Alert Triage and Incident Response: Don't wait for verdict, see threat behavior live for faster decisions. Increase Detection Rate: Trace multi-stage attacks from origin to execution in detail. Improve Training: Analysts work with live threats, gaining practical experience. Boost Team Coordination: Real-time data sharing and process monitoring across team members. Reduce Infrastructure Maintenance: Cloud-based sandbox requires no setup; analyze anywhere, anytime. Special Offer: From May 19 to May 31, 2025, ANY.RUN is celebrating its 9th birthday with exclusive offers. Equip your team with extra sandbox licenses and grab limited-time offers across their Sandbox, TI Lookup, and Security Training Lab. Learn more about ANY.RUN's Birthday special offers→ Wrapping Up Phishing attacks are getting smarter but detecting them doesn't have to be hard. With interactive sandboxing, you can spot threats early, trace the full attack chain, and collect all the evidence your team needs to respond quickly and confidently. Found this article interesting? This article is a contributed piece from one of our valued partners. Follow us on Twitter  and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post. SHARE    

Breakdown of using Vicon Motion Capture (MOCAP) and MetaHumans in Unreal Engine 5.5 to make a real time camera operator training simulatior. The app is called "Cam Op Simulator" and it's available on Steam for PC and Mac OS Silicon. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - MOCAP Studio 2:27 - MOCAP Shoot 5:33 - MetaHuman Retargeting 9:11 - UE5 Sequencer Assemble 14:03 - Cam Op Sim Live Demo 17:49 - Conclusion

There’s a lot to look at, watch, and listen to on the web. Fully utilizing the bookmarks feature in Google Chrome can be a real help in staying on top of everything.Chrome is the browser I use most often, and I’ve got a huge number of bookmarked sites inside it: long reads I want to get back to once work is done, news updates to write up for work, gift ideas, apps I’d like to check out, important Slack channels, and content systems for my job... the list goes on. All synced between devices and available everywhere.If you haven’t done a deep dive into Chrome’s bookmarks feature then you might not be aware of everything you can do with it, how it can save you time, and how you can bring some kind of order to your web browsing.Saving bookmarksYou can edit bookmarks as soon as you’ve saved them. Screenshot: GoogleThe star icon to the right of the address bar in Chrome on the desktop is for saving new bookmarks. Click it and the current page gets saved to the most recently used bookmarks folder. You can also press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (macOS), which is even easier. On mobile, tap the three dots at the top then the star icon (Android), or the three dots at the bottom then Add to bookmarks (iOS) to save the current page as a new bookmark.As soon as a bookmark is saved, a small dialog pops up. You can use it to change the bookmark name and folder if you need to, or just click Done to move on.More options can be found on the desktop by clicking the three dots (top right) then Bookmarks and lists. You’re able to add bookmarks from this menu, too, and there’s also a Bookmark all tabs option, which saves every open tab (which, like tab groups, is handy if you need to do something else but want to be able to get back to where you are).On the same Bookmarks and lists menu you can toggle the bookmarks bar on and off. The bookmarks bar sits just below the address bar, and gives you another way to add bookmarks: drag the URL of the site you’re viewing down from the address bar to the bookmarks bar.Organizing bookmarksYou can find your saved links in the bookmark manager. Screenshot: GoogleBookmarks become a lot more useful when they’re well organized. On the desktop you can launch the full bookmarks manager by clicking Bookmarks on the bookmarks bar, or by clicking the three dots (top right) and then Bookmarks and Lists > Bookmark Manager. You can search through your bookmarks here, and create new folders: Click the three dots (top right), then Add new folder — and yes, you can put folders inside other folders. (This is also where you’ll find the Export feature, and it’s a good idea to export your bookmarks occasionally as a backup.)Folders are a key part of keeping your bookmarks organized, and they’re all accessible on the left of the bookmarks manager page. Click and drag bookmarks to change their order, or to move them into different folders. Right-click on a folder to rename or delete it, or drag it on top of another folder to put it inside that folder.You can double-click any bookmark to open it. To edit it, click the three dots to the right: You’re able to rename your bookmarks and change their URLs, as well as put them in different folders. If you right-click on a bookmarks folder, you get the option to open all the links it contains in separate tabs — which may not do your computer much good if there are dozens or hundreds of bookmarks in the folder.The bookmark manager can be accessed on mobile too, though you don’t get quite as many options to play around with. Tap the three dots at the top (Android) or bottom (iOS) of the interface, then choose Bookmarks to see the list. As long as you’re signed in with your Google account, bookmarks will sync between your devices.Doing more with bookmarksWith some tweaks, you can get your bookmarks bar looking much more compact. Screenshot: GoogleThere are other ways to work with your bookmarks in Chrome.Here’s a clever trick for your desktop bookmarks bar: right-click on each bookmark in turn, remove the text in the Name field completely each time, and click Save. You’ll then have a compact row of bookmark icons showing only the favicons for each site (such as a purple V for The Verge). It’s a neat way to put more bookmarks within each reach, and you can still tell what each one is.Something else you might want to try is to search through your bookmarks directly from the address bar. You may see some bookmark results suggested underneath as you type out your search query, and you can also force a bookmarks search by preceding your query with “@bookmarks” and a space.If you want to keep bookmarks visible at all times, that’s possible too. Click the three dots in Chrome for the desktop, then choose Bookmarks and lists > Show all bookmarks. A side panel appears displaying all your bookmarks: You can search through them, create new folders, and edit your bookmarks from here (click the three dots to the side).The icons in the top right corner, from left to right, let you change the order of the bookmark lists, switch between compact and visual views, and edit multiple bookmarks at once. You can shut down the panel with the X button, but if you click the pin button just next to it before you do, you get a dedicated bookmarks panel icon that stays permanently available on the Chrome toolbar, and will let you open it back up again.This has hopefully given you some idea of what you can do with bookmarks in Google Chrome. And there’s more, so it might be worth it to take some time and look around. It’s not the most sophisticated of systems, but it does give you plenty of flexibility in terms of how you can use it and what’s possible, so you can get your folders and shortcuts set up in the ways that work best for you.See More: