(chapters available) We have all seen the hype around AI and Wonder Studio, but does it work? Could AI replace VFX artists? Does it do everything it says on the tin? Let’s find out! I test Wonder Studio with real production shots, open the blender files and bring it to Nuke. Enjoy. This is an edited version of a live stream from Twitch broadcasted on the 1st of August 2023.
Chapters 00:00 – intro 00:25 – BBC Click 01:46 – What is Wonder Studio 05:53 – let’s look at the tools themselves 07:22 – using my footage 09:10 – Wonder Studio step by step 09:56 – uploading footage and NDA discussion 10:21 – loading the footage to the timeline 12:02 – the help file’s disclaimers 13:31 – the export options 15:00 – the result 17:09 – huge potential for previz 17:37 – bold claims! 18:16 – the other output passes 20:20 – other examples of AI and ML tools 21:15 – more exports and tests 22:44 – suggestions for the developers 23:48 – before and afters articles 24:15 – maybe the problem is me! 25:08 – that leg crossing is not good! 25:59 – my short RANT! 26:41 – tested more different shots 28:15 – tried one last time! 29:22 – final RANT 30:59 – interview with Wonder Media on befores & afters 31:48 – why am I so upset? 32:58 – let’s look at the other files from Wonder Studio 35:14 – test that blender file 36:48 – did an EXR render from that blender file 37:10 – inside NUKE compositing the passes 40:52 – in conclusion 45:27 – Patreon and YouTube member credits
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