Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D's Performance Capture Tech

The acquisition integrates DI4D's processing technology and IP into Clear Angle Studios' global capture ecosystem.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Clear Angle Studios, a leading 3D and 4D capture and processing company, has announced the acquisition of the tech stack and IP from facial imaging and performance capture specialist DI4D. The acquisition will integrate DI4D's processing technology and IP into Clear Angle Studios' existing global ecosystem of advanced capture and processing technologies, allowing games studios to take advantage of their combined scanning and processing experience.

Why it matters

The acquisition brings together two companies at the forefront of performance capture technology, combining their expertise to provide games studios with more advanced solutions for creating high-fidelity digital performances. This will enable studios to better translate the subtlety and emotional depth of actors' live performances onto in-game digital doubles.

The details

DI4D's proprietary technology has been integrated into Clear Angle Studios' newly launched service, TopoTrack, which provides advanced processing of scanned data for facial rig creation and enables the production of high-resolution animation from head-mounted camera footage. The efficiencies offered by TopoTrack will allow games studios to focus more on the creative demands of their projects.

  • Clear Angle Studios announced the acquisition on February 19, 2026.

The players

Clear Angle Studios

A global market-leader in high-end 3D and 4D capture and processing for the film and TV industries, founded in 2013.

DI4D

A facial imaging and performance capture specialist company founded in 2003, which has powered the nuanced facial performances behind recent AAA video games.

Dominic Ridley

Co-Founder and Director of Clear Angle Studios.

Dr. Colin Urquhart

Co-Founder of DI4D and now Strategic Advisor to Clear Angle Studios.

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What they’re saying

“For more than ten years, our two companies have run parallel paths at the cutting edge of the industry. This acquisition represents a convergence of that experience, as we ensure leading film and game studios are equipped with the capture and processing technologies needed to deliver high-fidelity digital performances that carry the full weight of emotion to the screen.”

— Dominic Ridley, Co-Founder and Director of Clear Angle Studios (gamespress.com)

“Clear Angle Studios and DI4D have both demonstrated a long-standing commitment to technical excellence and innovation in 3D and 4D capture. The integration of the DI4D technology has produced significant advantages in the development and delivery of efficient solutions such as TopoTrack. Together we will continue to expand our provision of highly innovative 3D and 4D capture and processing solutions.”

— Dr. Colin Urquhart, Strategic Advisor to Clear Angle Studios and previously Co-Founder of DI4D (gamespress.com)

What’s next

Clear Angle Studios plans to continue expanding its provision of innovative 3D and 4D capture and processing solutions, leveraging the integration of DI4D's technology and expertise.

The takeaway

The acquisition of DI4D's technology and IP by Clear Angle Studios consolidates two leaders in performance capture, enabling them to provide games studios with more advanced solutions for creating high-fidelity digital performances that capture the full emotional depth of actors' live performances.