Metaphysic key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Metaphysic (acquired by DNEG)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Ownership
- Part of DNEG
- Founded
- 2021
- Infrastructure
- Not specified
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Replaces
- Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Weta FX, Runway Gen-3, Synthesia (for professional likeness)
About Metaphysic
Metaphysic is an industry-leading generative AI company that focuses on creating hyper-realistic synthetic media and digital doubles for film, television, and advertising. Known for viral AI projects and high-profile film work (such as Alien: Romulus), the company bridges the gap between traditional VFX and neural performance capture. The company recently launched Metaphysic PRO, a platform designed to help performers manage their digital likeness, ensuring consent, compensation, and copyright protection in the age of generative AI. Following its acquisition by DNEG in early 2025, Metaphysic operates as the core AI division within one of the world's largest visual effects houses, focusing on ethical AI development and industry standards like C2PA.
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