Wonder Dynamics
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | artificial intelligence filmmaking generative artificial intelligence software industry visual effects  |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Nikola Todorovic, Tye Sheridan |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Website | wonderdynamics |
Wonder Dynamics is an American company based in Los Angeles, California that provides software for the visual effects (VFX) and computer graphics (CG) industry.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
[edit]Wonder Dynamics was founded in 2017 by Nikola Todorovic, a VFX supervisor, and actor Tye Sheridan.[citation needed]
In May 2024 the company was acquired by Autodesk, a provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software in the US.[7][8]
Technology
[edit]The company's product, Wonder Studio, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate processes involved in VFX creation, including character animation, lighting, and composition. Wonder Studio is designed to integrate with software such as Blender, Unreal Engine and Autodesk Maya.[citation needed]
Wonder Studio's AI technology tracks actors' performances from video footage and applies these performances to CG characters. This process aims to eliminate the need for traditional motion capture equipment.[9][10]
Investors
[edit]Wonder Dynamics received financial backing from Epic Games, Samsung Next, Horizon Ventures, Founders Fund, MaC Venture Capital, and directors Steven Spielberg and Joe and Anthony Russo.[11][12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Spangler, Todd (2024-05-22). "Tye Sheridan's Wonder Dynamics AI-Based 3D Animation and VFX Tools Company Acquired by Autodesk". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "How Wonder Dynamics is accelerating creativity with AWS | AWS for M&E Blog". aws.amazon.com. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (2021-04-08). "VFX & AI Startup Wonder Dynamics Completes Seed Funding Round". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "Column: AI moviemaking software 'so easy an alien could do it.' But where do visual effects go from here?". Chicago Tribune. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (2022-01-07). "Tye Sheridan on Seeking to Democratize VFX for Content Creators Through Wonder Dynamics". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Wonder Dynamics".
- ^ Chow, Andrew R. (2023-07-25). "Even AI Filmmakers Think Hollywood's AI Proposal Is Dangerous". TIME. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Autodesk acquires AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics". TechCrunch. May 21, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Khodabandeh, Sam Ransbotham and Shervin (2024-04-30). "Lights, AI, Action: Wonder Dynamics's Tye Sheridan". MIT Sloan Management Review. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ Schneider, Jaron (2023-03-14). "Wonder Studio is a Mind-Blowing Web App for Replacing Actors with CGI". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Why we invested in Wonder Dynamics, democratizing VFX for film, games, and the metaverse". Samsung Next. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "Mind-Blowing Video Editing App Can Replace Actors With CGI With a Simple Drag and Drop". Futurism. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Ivanova, Elena (2021-04-09). "Serbian-Hollywood collaboration helps independent filmmakers create top-notch VFX with AI and fresh $2.5M". TheRecursive.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.