Hotspring has released an upgrade to its VFX platform, aiming to centralise production processes and streamline workflows. Designed to support teams managing multiple shot across projects of all sizes, the Hotspring 2.0 interface features a redesigned production interface providing enhanced interaction across the entire workflow lifecycle. Project and financial dashboards have been upgraded and the platform now provides thumbnails of every shot with all metadata, aiming to simplify management of complex, large scale productions.
Utilising in-house developed AI tools, Hotspring provides roto, paint and tracking services for use cases including film, TV and advertising. Slapshot AI outputs are used as base layer for Roto with skilled artists then taking shots to final in a hybrid workflow designed to reduce manual intervention and reduce VFX services costs. The platform has been approved to work on Tier 1 Disney workflows across Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.
Commenting on the release, Hotspring MD Ben Stallard, said, “We are the only VFX support studio to develop and integrate AI tools into our pipeline, meaning that on certain projects, we can offer a hybrid roto solution that drives massive savings both in time and money. This means we can do more work, hire more artists and deliver the best value for our clients. Meanwhile our platform provides the tools and security needed on every project. Our recent Disney certification proves this.”
Hotspring founder and CEO Jon Mason, added, “The industry has spent too long trying to adapt old studio systems to new production realities. Hotspring was built to remove that friction entirely. Hotspring 2.0 is not building on these old workflows, it is infrastructure for how production actually operates today.”
