Wonder Dynamics aims to make "blockbuster-level" visual effects achievable by living-room-level creators using AI and cloud services, though it has kept its product closely under wraps. The secretive company, which boasts a star-studded set of advisors, has raised a $10 million A round ahead of a planned launch later in 2022. The company was founded by Nikola Todorovic and actor Tye Sheridan; they joined forces some years back after working on a film together and finding they shared a belief in democratizing cinema tools. Of course many tools have come down in price and difficulty, such as high-resolution cameras and the computing power to edit and color footage. But serious VFX are another matter, and the higher fidelity of today's cameras and displays demand improved quality in CG, something that has kept the cost and barrier to entry high.