Wonder Dynamics


Wonder Dynamics is an American company based in Los Angeles, California that provides software for the visual effects and computer graphics industry.

History

Wonder Dynamics was founded in 2017 by Nikola Todorovic, a VFX supervisor, and actor Tye Sheridan.
In May 2024 the company was acquired by Autodesk, a provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software in the US.

Technology

The company's product, Wonder Studio, uses artificial intelligence 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.
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.

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.