Scans Factory unveils a breathtaking, photorealistic Venice city environment built using intricate photogrammetry for Unreal Engine 5, offering over 500 scan-based assets for cinematic virtual production.
The team at Scans Factory, known for their dedication to highly detailed, scan-based environments, has achieved a truly stunning feat with their Venice – Italian City asset pack for Unreal Engine 5. This project serves as a powerful inspiration for ArchViz professionals and virtual production studios, demonstrating the incredible potential of real-time photogrammetry data when combined with UE5’s rendering capabilities.
This 4K flythrough showcases the legendary city of Venice, built on water, complete with its winding canals, historic bridges, and intimate courtyards. The goal was to capture the essence of daily Italian life—from sun-drenched stone bridges to cozy cafés—and deliver an unparalleled level of realism directly into the hands of creators.
The Ultimate Photogrammetry Pipeline
Scans Factory leverages sophisticated Photogrammetry techniques to meticulously capture Italian architecture and urban details. Unlike stylized or conceptual environments, this pack delivers assets that look and feel authentically real. The level of detail allows developers and filmmakers to immerse users or audiences in a genuinely historic and lively setting.
The resulting scene includes:
- Canals and waterways perfect for virtual gondola rides.
- Authentic modular buildings, enabling endless customization of the city layout.
- Beautifully detailed stone streets and bridges reflecting centuries of history.
This commitment to visual fidelity makes the asset pack an essential resource for those aiming for the highest tier of Photorealism in their projects.
Essential Features for Next-Gen Environment Creation
More than just a beautiful display, the *Venice – Italian City* pack is optimized for real-time performance and packed with technical features designed to streamline production.
A Library of Over 500 High-Quality Assets
The package provides over 500 individual assets, alongside specialized materials (including 12 core master materials) and nearly 600 textures (mostly 4K resolution, optimized with LOD-based streaming). This vast library ensures flexibility for Level Design specialists building their own bespoke scenes.
Diverse Lighting and Optimization
The pack includes diverse lighting scenarios, allowing users to immediately showcase the environment under different times of day—a crucial element for cinematic projects. Furthermore, all meshes, VFX, and Level Instances are optimized for high-performance real-time use, supporting desktop, console, and VR target platforms. (Note: Sky textures used in the creation were sourced from PolyHaven (CC0)).
If you are looking to elevate your next virtual production or game development project with unmatched Italian atmosphere, you can find the detailed *Venice – Italian City* asset listing on Fab.
Scans Factory continues to expand its repertoire of unique scan-based cities, including impressive packs for Paris and Rome, confirming their status as a leader in providing high-fidelity Asset Packs for AAA-quality world building.
Ready to incorporate this level of photorealism into your own projects? Dive deeper into professional world creation techniques by exploring our dedicated articles on Unreal Engine Environment & World Building. You can also discover more insights and tutorials across our full Unreal Engine category.
Sources:
Venice – Italian City – Unreal Engine 5 | 4K Flythrough
Venice – Italian City | Fab
