From Variety · Corbin Bolies · · 1m 10s
Cameron's Lightstorm buys AI 3D tech startup
James Cameron expands his 3D empire by acquiring Outsyders, an AI-powered company that streamlines stereoscopic filmmaking.
In brief
James Cameron expands his 3D empire by acquiring Outsyders, an AI-powered company that streamlines stereoscopic filmmaking. Cameron is betting on AI to make 3D production faster and cheaper, positioning himself at the intersection of his longtime passion for the format and cutting-edge technology. Originally reported…
Cameron doubles down on 3D
James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision has acquired Outsyders, an AI-powered 3D tech company that uses machine learning to speed up stereoscopic filmmaking.
Outsyders streamlines 3D work
The startup uses AI and machine learning to boost both production and post-production for premium stereoscopic content, cutting time and complexity out of the pipeline.
Founded by three tech veterans
Outsyders was started in 2024 by Paul Becker, Jared Sandrew, and Chris Harvey, bringing together expertise in 3D technology and software development.
Already worked on major films
Outsyders has contributed to Blue Angels, Disney's 3D Lilo and Stitch remake, Doug Liman's XR experience Asteroid, and Moana, proving its technology works at scale.
Cameron's long love of 3D
The Avatar director has championed stereoscopic filmmaking for decades, making this acquisition a natural fit for his vision of the format's future.
“James Cameron has long loved 3D.”
The headline
Cameron is betting on AI to make 3D production faster and cheaper, positioning himself at the intersection of his longtime passion for the format and cutting-edge technology.
