American VFX company
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
Wonder Dynamics was founded in 2017 by Nikola Todorovic, a VFX supervisor, and actor Tye Sheridan .[ 7]
In May 2024 the company was acquired by Autodesk , a provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software in the US.[ 8] [ 9]
Technology
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 .[ 10]
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.[ 11] [ 12]
Investors
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 .[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
References
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