York spin-out PXLD exits stealth with DAWN, a world harmonisation foundation model for VFX
TomLikesRobots · x · 2026-11-10
PXLD, a University of York spin-out, has exited stealth with DAWN, a foundation model for "world harmonisation": feed it a video of your performance plus any world (photo, video, 360 capture or 3D scene) and it places you inside, rebuilding light, shadows and reflections so you look genuinely there.
Key claims:
- Performance is never regenerated — every frame is kept and only the world and its lighting change, preserving hair-level detail and microexpressions.
- 360-degree world control with no text prompts.
- Unlimited clip length and scenes, aimed at film and high-end VFX.
- All showcased videos were reportedly one-shot, with no re-rolling across seeds.
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