DNEG Technology

A technology-driven focus on the future

Transformation through cutting-edge technology

Here at DNEG, we develop technologies that transform the way stories are told. In doing so, we support our artists in delivering award-winning results while taking on the most demanding (and rewarding!) visual effects and animation challenges in the industry.

Research at the cutting-edge of technical innovation

AI-enabled tools to empower and enhance the creative process

AI - especially machine learning (ML) - is poised to significantly impact the VFX industry, transforming both creative and technical workflows. At DNEG, we are investing in the development of new AI-enabled tools and workflows to empower artists and enhance the creative process. For us, storytelling remains paramount – so our use of AI is directed towards activities that provide better feedback for artists and deeper creative control.

Shaping the future of entertainment

Revolutionizing collaboration through Real-Time Innovation

The production of content is a collaborative process, but the way that we collaborate is changing. We are re-engineering our pipelines to enable live collaboration across globally-distributed teams, transforming the artist experience. Advances in real-time technology are having a profound effect on how we work, as we continue to pursue better ways to make better films.

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Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award

Recognising a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures

The Ziva team were awarded a 2025 Technical Achievement Award by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for Ziva VFX, a system for constructing and simulating muscles, fat, fascia, and skin for digital characters.

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DevOps Excellence Award

Recognising the successful application of DevOps methodologies

DNEG and Red Hat won Computing’s 2024 DevOps Excellence Award for ‘Best Use of Cloud-Native Technologies’. The award recognized the teams’ groundbreaking work implementing OpenShift to revolutionize key aspects of DNEG’s asset tracking system.