What renderer does Weta Digital use?

Manuka
Manuka is Weta Digital’s revolutionary, physically-based renderer that handles complex requirements efficiently and quickly.

What does Weta Digital do?

Weta Digital is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision. Our proprietary pipeline provides artists with tools they need to create their best work.

Who owns Weta Digital?

Unity
Under the terms of the agreement, Unity will acquire Weta Digital for US$1.625B in a combination of cash and stock. Prem Akkaraju, who joined Weta Digital as CEO in early 2020 and is the creator of Weta’s cloud commercial service, will remain Chief Executive Officer of WetaFX.

How much of Weta Digital does Peter Jackson own?

Jackson and wife Fran Walsh currently control about 60 per cent of Weta Digital’s shares, according to the New Zealand Companies Office. Senior visual effects supervisor Joseph Letteri owns just over 8 per cent of the company.

How much is Weta Digital worth?

Game-engine maker Unity Technologies is doubling down on Hollywood: Unity announced the intent to acquire the New Zealand-based visual effects powerhouse Weta Digital for $1.625 billion in cash and stock Tuesday afternoon.

Did Weta work on Avatar?

Weta Workshop is responsible for much of the major movie magic in modern movies like Lord of the Rings, King Kong and Avatar.

Who is CEO of WETA?

Sharon Percy Rockefeller has served the public media community for more than 40 years as a leader and policymaker. She has been president and chief executive officer of WETA, Washington, D.C.’s flagship public media station, since 1989.

Which VFX company worked on Avatar?

Weta Digital
Avatar was the landmark stereo film of the modern era, taking 3D technology to new heights, and changing the way many people thought about 3D film and visual effects. Weta Digital developed a new generation of visual-effects techniques to realise this ambitious film.