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🧠 Wonderland – Artificial Intelligence FX Development
🎞️ Netflix Feature Film | Dexter Studios, South-Korea

For over 1.5 years, I worked at Dexter Studios, contributing to Netflix's Wonderland. I was responsible for developing the artificial intelligence effect, a high-resolution, dynamic volume simulation that visually embodies the artificial intelligence in the film.

The artificial intelligence effect was not just swirling - it was a complex, evolving volume that conveyed emotion and presence, playing a key role in the film's narrative. This effect appeared in over 53 scenes and became one of the most critical visual elements in the film. The effect even played a prominent role in the teaser, drawing attention to the artificial intelligence's significance. I was responsible for developing and executing all simulations representing artificial intelligence throughout the film, including scenes where the simulations directly interacts with the actors. 

 

🎨 This Fluid-Art technique demonstrated here was a key part of the methods used during the production of Wonderland.

🔍 My responsibilities included:

  • 🔬 Research & Development of a volume-based Houdini asset for dynamic, emotionally expressive simulations

  • 🧩 Custom FX system design, optimized for scalability and integration across the production

  • 💡 Lighting, rendering of all artificial intelligence-related scenes

  • ⚙️ Pipeline optimization to allow efficient production of complex effects at scale

The procedural asset I developed became a core part of the film's visual language, enabling the efficient production of these detailed simulations across 53 scenes. Despite being invited to the premiere in Seoul, I couldn't attend due to overlapping work commitments, but I’m extremely proud of the impact this effect had on the film.

🎬 Featured Credit - Andras FX:

Studio Name: Andras FX Credit: Fx Artists - Andras Kiraly

Credited as an independent VFX Studio in the official end credits. 

In the sci-fi drama Wonderland, I was honored to contribute as an FX Artists under my own independent label, Andras FX. My name was featured in the official end credits, not only as a collaborator, but as a distinct entity among major studios a recognition of both my creative and technical contribution to the film. I am very grateful to the entire Dexter Studios team for the trust and support.