The acquisition by Autodesk, the provider of Maya, a powerful tool in 3D work and media production, will allow Wonder Dynamics to accelerate and expand. Both companies emphasized that the focus will be on continuity and that the acquisition is highly complementary to Autodesk's existing AI work. The founders and full staff of Wonder Dynamics will join Autodesk, with no immediate changes expected for users.
Key takeaways:
- Autodesk, a 3D tools giant, has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that uses AI-powered image analysis to create complex characters and visual effects.
- Wonder Dynamics was co-founded by VFX artist Nikola Todorovic and actor Tye Sheridan, and its flagship tool, Wonder Studio, is a professional tool for adding motion-captured CG characters to footage.
- The company raised a total of $12.5 million in 2021 and developed Wonder Studio into a fully cloud-hosted, web-based platform.
- Autodesk's acquisition of Wonder Dynamics is expected to allow the startup to accelerate and expand, with the full staff, including the co-founders, moving to Autodesk.