Wonder Dynamics
American VFX company
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Wonder Dynamics is an American company based in Los Angeles, California that provides software for the visual effects (VFX) and computer graphics (CGI) industry.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | artificial intelligence filmmaking generative AI software industry visual effects  |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Nikola Todorovic, Tye Sheridan |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Website | wonderdynamics |
History
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 CGI 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]