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  • Introducing Wonder 3D: New text and image to 3D AI models in Autodesk Flow Studio

    Introducing Wonder 3D, a new generative AI model in Autodesk Flow Studio – built to help you move from imagination to 3D faster than ever. You can now quickly generate 3D characters or objects—from a simple text prompt or a reference image. Then refine, remix, and reuse them across your projects. Plus, everything stays flexible,…

    Flow Studio
  • A polar Bear picking Pepsi in a blind taste test

    How Framestore Created a Pepsi‑Loving Polar Bear for the Super Bowl

    When millions of people tune in for the Super Bowl, the commercials are as much a part of the culture as the game itself. For brands, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For visual effects studios, Super Bowl spots are a rare opportunity to bring full‑blown cinematic ambition to advertising. This year, one of the most…

    Maya

  • How to keep your IP safe as you integrate AI into production

    AI is unlocking extraordinary new possibilities in media and entertainment. It’s accelerating creative workflows, powering real-time localization, and even suggesting story edits. For producers and production technologists, it’s a game-changer – compressing timelines, cutting costs, and giving artists superhuman creative reach. But with every new capability comes a new question: What’s the risk of that…

    Production

  • Autodesk Flow Studio for All: What’s New and What It Means for You 

    AI for animation and VFX isn’t the future – it’s free, and it’s here.   We’re thrilled to announce an exciting update to Flow Studio: For the first time ever, creators everywhere can access Flow Studio’s AI-powered animation and VFX tools for free. Whether you’re just exploring digital storytelling through content creation or running a full-scale…

    News

  • Meet MotionMaker: Maya’s New AI Animation Tool

    Say goodbye to time-consuming locomotion work and hello to more creative freedom with MotionMaker, now available in Maya. It’s a new Autodesk AI powered tool that lets you guide your character’s motion with just a few keyframes or a simple motion path and iterate until it feels just right. We spoke with Evan Atherton, senior…

    Maya

  • Empowering Animators with AI Innovation: Autodesk at Annecy Film Festival 2025

    The Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market is one of the most significant global stages for animation enthusiasts and professionals, highlighting the diverse evolution and exciting future of the industry – from traditional techniques to modern workflows. Join us in Annecy France from June 8-13 to explore how AI can help you focus on…

    Animation

  • A Showreel of the Year’s Peak Moments in Film, TV, and Games

    This past year was full of the moments we love—binge-watching late into the night, waiting through the movie credits just in case there’s a post-credit scene, finishing every last part of a great game. That’s what happens when the year’s packed with incredible animation, visual effects, game development, and storytelling that stick with you. There…

    Animation
  • Waterfall made with Bifrost Liquids

    Introducing new crowd tools, AI, and connected workflows for incredible storytelling 

    We kicked off this month celebrating the best in storytelling—the moments that inspire and stay with us. Dune: Part Two took home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, a testament to the power of great stories, passion, talent, and the right tools. Now, as the month wraps up, we’re focused on making the next…

    Maya

  • World VFX Day 2024: Celebrating artistry and innovation in visual effects 

    World VFX Day is a global event celebrating artistry, talent, and innovation in visual effects. It highlights the skill and passion that goes into creating the stunning VFX work seen in blockbuster movies, TV shows, games, and more.   This year marks the second edition of the event and promises to be bigger than ever –…

    Events

  • Focus on your creative storytelling with the power of Autodesk AI

    In the world of media and entertainment, the quest to balance creative workflows with tight timelines and demanding directives often feels like navigating a high-stakes tightrope. The pressure to deliver can overshadow the joy of creation, turning passion into a race against the clock. For over a decade, animation, VFX, and game studios have begun…

    Maya