The founders of Wonder Studio share their goals and their journey

Did you know that AI can now make high-quality 3D animation accessible to filmmakers? In a compelling fireside chat, Nikola Todorovic and Tye Sheridan, co-founders of Wonder Dynamics, shared insights about their journey and the innovative technology behind Wonder Studio, a cloud-based 3D animation and visual effects solution that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with established tools, helping artists more easily animate, light, and compose 3D characters within live-action scenes. They discussed how their frustrations with the costly and complex film industry led them to create a platform that leverages AI to simplify the character animation process, eliminating the need for cumbersome motion capture suits. Their goal is to democratize filmmaking, enabling creators from all over the world to produce studio-quality films on an indie budget. The conversation highlighted the technical challenges they faced, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the transformative potential of AI in making storytelling more accessible and cost-efficient. Wonder Studio is already making waves in film, TV, gaming, and advertising, promising a future where the next great filmmaker could emerge from anywhere, armed only with an internet connection and a passion for storytelling.

About the speakers

Nikola Todorovic is co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk Company. An entrepreneur, visual effects supervisor, and award-winning filmmaker, Nikola spent most of his career working at the intersection of film and technology.

Tye Sheridan is co-founder and president of  Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk Company. Sheridan made his on-screen film debut in Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life and has worked with filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Paul Schrader, George Clooney, Jeff Nichols, and David Gordon Green. His company Wonder Dynamics was acquired by Autodesk in 2024.

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