Wonder Dynamics
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Summary: Wonder Dynamics automates animation and composition of CG characters in live-action scenes without motion capture or expensive production equipment.
Wonder Dynamics Product Information
Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio) – AI-Powered CG Animation in Your Browser
Autodesk Flow Studio is an in-browser VFX studio that automatically animates, lights, and composes CG characters into live-action footage. It eliminates heavy frame-by-frame work and traditional motion capture pipelines by allowing you to upload a CG character model or use built-in characters, then automatically tracking performance and applying it to the CG character across scenes. The tool supports automatic actor tracking, scene cuts, lighting, and final compositing, enabling rapid iteration for visual effects-heavy productions.
How It Works
- Upload your CG character model (or choose from available artist-created characters).
- Provide one or more live-action shots. The system detects cuts and tracks the actor throughout the sequence.
- The AI analyzes the actor's performance from single-camera footage and transfers it to the CG character, automatically animating, lighting, and compositing.
- Export final renders or individual elements for further refinement in your existing pipeline.
Key Capabilities
- Body MoCap, face ReID, hands MoCap, and advanced retargeting to drive CG characters.
- Automatic lighting and camera tracking to match the live-action scene.
- Adaptive to your existing pipeline with easy export of elements for downstream workflows.
- Supports multiple characters in a single shot or across scenes for scalable VFX work.
Core Features
- AI-driven automatic animation, lighting, and composition of CG characters into live-action shots
- No traditional motion capture setup required: works from single-camera footage
- Upload your own 3D character model or select from a library of free artist-created characters
- Body MoCap, face ReID, and hands MoCap capabilities with advanced retargeting
- Automatic scene cut detection and track across the sequence
- Dynamic lighting to match scene mood and time of day
- Seamless integration with existing production pipelines via element exports (e.g., renders, passes, and camera data)
- Browser-based interface with no heavy software installation needed
Use Cases
- Rapid visualization of CG characters in live-action environments without complex MoCap setups
- Iterative VFX workflows where quick turnaround on animation, lighting, and comp is essential
- Projects requiring multiple CG characters interacting within a single shot or across scenes
Safety and Workflow Considerations
- Ensure proper licensing for characters used in production, especially when using community-created assets.
- Validate that automated results meet production quality standards before final delivery.
Getting Started
Get started by uploading your CG character or selecting a character from the artist community, then upload your live-action footage to begin automatic animation, lighting, and composition.