In a move that might make brand strategists giddy, Autodesk has rebranded Wonder Studio, the AI-infused platform for seamlessly inserting CG characters into video footage, as Autodesk Flow Studio. This rebranding officially integrates the service into Autodesk’s Flow cloud platform for media and entertainment. Despite the new moniker, users can rest easy knowing that the platform’s availability and pricing remain unchanged.
AI-Powered CG Integration
Launched in 2023 and acquired by Autodesk in 2024, Wonder Studio—now Autodesk Flow Studio—leverages artificial intelligence to automate the integration of CG characters into live-action footage. The platform tracks live actors, replaces them with CG counterparts, and matches lighting conditions, producing clean plates, alpha masks, camera tracks, and motion-capture data. For those who like their data portable, the platform supports exports to Blender, Maya, Unreal Engine, or in USD format for applications like 3ds Max, Houdini, or Unity.
Introducing ‘Wonder Tools’
In February 2025, the platform received an update introducing standalone services dubbed ‘Wonder Tools.’ These tools allow users to extract clean plates—backgrounds without actors—and obtain camera tracking data from footage. Notably, the Camera Track Wonder Tool can process footage sans actors, while the Clean Plate Wonder Tool is designed to remove human actors (up to four per shot) but doesn’t extend its vanishing act to animals or inanimate objects.
Pricing and Accessibility
Autodesk Flow Studio operates as a browser-based platform compatible with Chrome or Safari—sorry, mobile users, you’ll need to switch to a desktop. The platform offers two subscription tiers:
- Lite: Priced at $29.99/month or $299.88/year, this tier allows 1080p video exports and access to mocap data, clean plates, camera tracks, and 3D scenes.
- Pro: At $149.99/month or $1,499.88/year, subscribers can export at 4K resolution and receive additional features like roto masks.
Both plans operate on a credit system, with one second of video processing consuming 20 credits. Lite subscribers receive 3,000 credits/month, while Pro users enjoy 12,000 credits/month. citeturn0search0
As with any new tool, it’s advisable to evaluate Autodesk Flow Studio’s features in the context of your project’s specific requirements before full integration.
For a visual overview of the rebranding and new features, check out the video below:
