Autodesk announces Wonder Animation, an AI tool for video-to-3D scene conversion

Autodesk has announced that Wonder Dynamics, who were acquired 5 months ago, has introduced Wonder Animation, a new AI-driven tool aimed at transforming video into animated 3D scenes for film production. This tool, now in beta, uses advanced video-to-3D scene technology to enable users to convert any video footage into a 3D-animated format, allowing for multiple cuts, shot types, and scene reconstructions. Part of the Wonder Studio toolset, Wonder Animation’s AI reconstructs each scene’s spatial elements and camera angles, promising to enable animators to retain full control over creative details.

Designed to aid creators in constructing fully animated films, Wonder Animation is positioned as a tool that keeps artists’ creative control central, contrasting with traditional generative AI models that rely on more automated outputs. The tool enables animators to edit or integrate character movements, environmental elements, lighting, and camera angles in established software like Maya, Blender, and Unreal.

To learn more, visit Autodesk’s website.