Mockingbird

technology

4 mentions · First seen 2026-05-11

Internal AI animation tool developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation Studios. Uses machine learning to convert performance capture data into animated 3D facial models, reducing manual cleanup time. Used by Naughty Dog and San Diego Studio on projects including Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

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