
Wonder Dynamics, now operating as Autodesk Flow Studio, is a media-tech startup revolutionizing visual effects (VFX) for filmmakers. Their AI-powered platform automates the animation, lighting, and compositing of CG characters into live-action scenes, eliminating the need for motion capture, complex 3D software, or expensive hardware. The tool simplifies the VFX pipeline, automating 80-90% of objective tasks and allowing artists to focus on creative aspects. Autodesk Flow Studio is designed to be accessible, with a focus on enabling independent filmmakers to achieve blockbuster-quality VFX at a fraction of the traditional cost.

Wonder Dynamics, now operating as Autodesk Flow Studio, is a media-tech startup revolutionizing visual effects (VFX) for filmmakers. Their AI-powered platform automates the animation, lighting, and compositing of CG characters into live-action scenes, eliminating the need for motion capture, complex 3D software, or expensive hardware. The tool simplifies the VFX pipeline, automating 80-90% of objective tasks and allowing artists to focus on creative aspects. Autodesk Flow Studio is designed to be accessible, with a focus on enabling independent filmmakers to achieve blockbuster-quality VFX at a fraction of the traditional cost.
What they do: AI-powered VFX platform that automates placing, animating, lighting, and compositing CG characters into live-action footage
Current status: Acquired by Autodesk (announced May 21, 2024) and operating as Autodesk Flow Studio
Founders: Nikola Todorovic and Tye Sheridan
Total disclosed funding: Approximately $11.5M (seed + $10M A)
Headcount (reported): 48 employees
Visual effects (VFX) and CG character integration for film and video production
Media-tech / Visual Effects
2500000.00
Seed announced April 2021
10000000.00
A round announced December 2021; reported participation from Epic Games and Samsung Next among others
“Horizons Ventures, Founders Fund, MaC Venture Capital, Epic Games, Samsung Next”