What DepthKit does

DepthKit, operated by Simile Inc. and developed by the Emmy award-winning studio Scatter (headquartered in New York), provides a software suite for capturing, editing, and publishing volumetric (3D) video using consumer-grade depth sensors such as Azure Kinect, Kinect v2, Intel RealSense, and Orbbec Femto Bolt. The product is built around a proprietary Deferred Surface Reconstruction pipeline and a Combined Per Pixel video format that hue-encodes depth data, enabling real-time mesh generation without cloud processing and producing lightweight files optimized for runtime playback. The portfolio is tiered: DepthKit Core (single-sensor entry-level with free evaluation access), DepthKit Cinema ($399/month, single-sensor paired with a professional video camera for up to 8K color), and DepthKit Studio ($3,000/month, multi-camera rig with 3-10 Azure Kinect sensors for full 360-degree holograms and real-time livestreaming), supplemented by pre-configured Studio hardware packages shipped from New York.

The company monetizes primarily through monthly software subscriptions and hardware sales, distributed via a product-led growth model with self-serve website sales and a freemium Core tier feeding into Cinema and Studio upgrades. Revenue is complemented by custom enterprise quotes handled via direct sales. The go-to-market emphasizes community building — a Facebook Group of 108,000+ members, Volumetric Meetup, forums, Slack, and extensive tutorials — alongside co-marketing with Microsoft, Intel, Unity, 8th Wall, SideFX, Maxon, Autodesk, and Looking Glass. Customers span film/TV studios (Disney, HBO, BBC, CBS), VFX houses (Technicolor, Framestore, Territory Studio), music acts and platforms (U2, Eminem, TheWaveVR), publishers (New York Times), and a long tail of independent XR/VR creators, with projects premiering at Sundance, Tribeca, Venice, MoMA, IDFA, Hotdocs, SIGGRAPH, and Sonar+D. In 2024 DepthKit was acquired by Evercoast, integrating the product into a broader volumetric platform strategy.

Name

DepthKit

Legal name

Simile Inc.

Website

https://depthkit.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Acquired

Short description

DepthKit (operated by Simile Inc., developed by Scatter) provides volumetric video capture and livestreaming software for film, VFX, XR, and music-industry professionals, using consumer-grade depth sensors and a tiered subscription model ($0/$399/$3,000 per month) with Unity, web, and headset integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volumetric Video Capture Software

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Capture & Performance Capture (Body/Face, Cleanup, Retargeting) (MPADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time Rendering & Game Engine Tooling (MPAHADAB), Real-Time Environment/Asset Creation & Photogrammetry (MPAHADAI), Creator Tools & Production (Overlays, Alerts, Encoding, Editing, Audio) (MPAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Volumetric video software
• Depth sensor capture
• 3D holographic production
• Immersive content creation
• Unity volumetric plugin

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Monthly subscription model for software licenses with three tiers: Core (free trial), Cinema ($399/month), and Studio ($3,000/month). Subscriptions provide access to software updates, expansion packages, and support.
2. Hardware Packages: Scatter offers pre-configured hardware packages including high-end PC, Azure Kinect sensors (6 or 10), specialized cabling, and calibration charts shipped from New York.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

DepthKit is creative software for filming and livestreaming volumetric video. It captures real people in color and depth using consumer-grade depth sensors (Azure Kinect, Kinect v2, RealSense, Orbbec Femto Bolt) and produces lightweight, performant 3D holographic files that integrate directly with the Unity game engine and standard VFX/DCC tools such as After Effects, Houdini, Maya, and Cinema 4D. The product line spans DepthKit Core (single-sensor entry-level), DepthKit Cinema (single-sensor with up to 8K professional camera pairing), and DepthKit Studio (multi-sensor full-body 360-degree capture with real-time livestreaming), each sold via monthly subscription with optional Unity Expansion Packages and pre-configured hardware bundles.

Product overview

DepthKit is a creative software solution for filming and livestreaming volumetric video. The product portfolio consists of three software tiers: DepthKit Core (single-sensor entry-level capture), DepthKit Cinema (single-sensor with 8K video camera pairing for higher color resolution), and DepthKit Studio (multi-camera 360-degree capture supporting 3-10 Azure Kinect sensors with real-time livestreaming). All tiers export to Unity via dedicated plugins, with Expansion Packages providing advanced VFX Graph and Shader Graph integration. DepthKit was developed by Scatter (acquired by Evercoast) and is the world's most widely used volumetric video solution, trusted by Disney, HBO, Technicolor, Framestore, and Territory Studio for Hollywood films, documentaries, and XR experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Depthkit Core: Single sensor volumetric video capture solution for 2.5D capture with Azure Kinect, Kinect v2, or RealSense sensors.
• Depthkit Cinema
• Depthkit Studio
• Depthkit Live

Products and services

• DepthKit Core Entry-level volumetric video capture software for single-sensor 2.5D capture using Azure Kinect, Kinect v2, or Intel RealSense depth sensors. Simple, fast, and reliable workflow with free evaluation access.
• DepthKit Cinema Professional single-perspective volumetric capture software that pairs a professional video camera with a depth sensor to deliver up to 8K color resolution with full control over exposure and color settings. Sold at $399/month.
• DepthKit Studio Professional multi-camera volumetric capture software supporting 3-10 Azure Kinect depth sensors connected to a single PC for full-body 360-degree hologram capture and real-time livestreaming. Includes all Core and Cinema functionality plus advanced features. Sold at $3,000/month.
• DepthKit Studio Hardware Pre-configured hardware packages for building in-house volumetric capture studios, including a high-end PC, 6 or 10 Azure Kinect sensors, specialized cabling, and calibration charts. Pre-installed and tested before shipping from New York.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volumetric capture up to 8K color resolution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ScattercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScatter is the Emmy award-winning studio that developed Depthkit. Scatter operates as the parent company and creative force behind the software, maintaining the Volumetric Filmmaking community and producing award-winning volumetric content.
• EvercoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepthkit has been acquired by Evercoast. The announcement is featured prominently on the Depthkit website indicating full integration into the Evercoast platform.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure Kinect is the recommended production sensor for Depthkit. Deep integration includes optimized playback presets for Azure Kinect data. Case study published on microsoft.com showcasing Depthkit + Azure Kinect workflow.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel RealSense sensors have experimental support in Depthkit Core. Intel case study and documentation available showing volumetric capture workflow with Intel-based hardware.
• Unity TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit has native Unity plugin integration with expansion packages for VFX Graph, Shader Graph, and creative effects. Unity is the primary game engine destination for Depthkit volumetric content. Joint marketing and tutorial content.
• 8th WallcoreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit Cinema integrates with 8th Wall for WebAR hologram projects. Tutorial and case study showing how to create web-based AR hologram experiences using Depthkit with 8th Wall's web platform.
• Looking Glass FactorycoreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit integrates with Looking Glass holographic displays. Documentation and video tutorial available for rendering Depthkit content on Looking Glass hardware.
• SideFX (Houdini)coreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit exports OBJ and PLY sequences compatible with Houdini VFX pipeline. Official tutorial available showing Depthkit + Houdini workflow for visual effects.
• Maxon (Cinema 4D)coreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit geometry sequences export to Cinema 4D for motion graphics and visual effects work.
• Adobe (After Effects)coreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit OBJ sequences work with After Effects Plexus plugin. Official tutorial available showing Depthkit + After Effects + Plexus workflow.
• Autodesk (Maya)coreTechnology or IntegrationDepthkit exports geometry sequences compatible with Maya for visual effects and animation pipelines.
• Orbbec (Femto Bolt)coreTechnology or IntegrationOrbbec Femto Bolt sensor is supported as an alternative to Azure Kinect. Detailed troubleshooting documentation for Femto Bolt integration with Depthkit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Looking Glass Factory: Holographic display manufacturer partnered with Depthkit for rendering volumetric content on light-field displays. Ecosystem adjacent (display hardware that consumes volumetric captures) rather than a direct competitor.
• Varjo: Premium XR headset maker with built-in volumetric capture and telepresence features. Adjacent ecosystem participant — its XR headsets consume and increasingly generate volumetric content, partially overlapping with Depthkit's holoportation/telepresence use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Mesh: Microsoft's mixed-reality collaboration platform with volumetric avatars and 3D immersive spaces for Teams. Broad incumbent competing for the same holographic communication / virtual presence use cases Depthkit targets, with deep enterprise distribution.
• Unity Technologies: Real-time 3D engine into which Depthkit plugs. Functions as both a deep integration partner and a broad incumbent whose platform could absorb volumetric capture functionality natively, making it a strategic comparable in spatial content tooling.
• Epic Games (Unreal Engine): Real-time 3D engine with native MetaHuman Creator for photoreal digital humans and volumetric capture workflows. Broad incumbent and the primary alternative engine destination for volumetric content creators considering Depthkit+Unity.

Direct peers

• Dimension Studio: Volumetric video capture and production services company serving Hollywood, brands, and musicians. Comparable as a volumetric capture provider targeting the same enterprise entertainment customers with overlapping technology and use cases (digital humans, immersive content).
• 4DViews: Volumetric video capture technology provider offering hardware + software for volumetric performance capture. Direct competitor in the same product category — multi-camera volumetric capture solutions for entertainment and XR applications.
• Evercoast: Volumetric video platform that acquired Depthkit, providing capture-to-streaming infrastructure for holographic content. Directly comparable product/market overlap as the parent platform in the same volumetric capture and distribution category.
• Metastage: Volumetric capture stage and technology provider for film, gaming, and immersive experiences. Comparable in offering professional volumetric capture services and tooling to entertainment and XR customers.

Emerging players

• Wevr: VR content studio and network (WNVR) producing immersive volumetric and 360 content. Emerging player in the same VR/XR content creation ecosystem, partially comparable as a downstream creator and platform for volumetric experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/depthkit
• Facebookfacebook.com/depthkitapp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scatter-co
• Instagraminstagram.com/depthkit

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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