Weta Digital is one of the world's premier digital effects companies
Due to the confidentiality required for the projects we work on, we are unable to host guests at our facilities. However, The Weta Group has established the Weta Cave that offers a variety of experiences and provides behind-the-scenes detail into what we do here in Wellington. Please find the complete offerings please visit the Weta Cave website
We receive a large number of requests for information in connection with student projects and we are not able to respond to each one individually. This website, however, contains answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about Weta Digital, and information about the VFX and animation industry as a whole. We also recommend referencing Weta Digital: 20 Years of Imagination on Screen (Weta; 2014)
Please send an email to marketing@wetafx.co.nz containing all relevant details, including your interview topic, deadline, information regarding your publication or outlet, and requirements for supporting imagery and clips
Weta Digital uses a lot if its own proprietary software built and maintained in-house, as well as common industry software. Key programmes we use are Massive, Eddy, Gazebo, Houdini, Katana, Manuka, Mari, Nuke, Barbershop, Synapse, Photoshop, Totara, Maya, MotionBuilder, Lumberjack, 3D Equalizer, and our proprietary software Tissue, Barbershop, Manuka, Gazebo, Synapse, Totara, and Lumberjack
If you are trying to contact Peter Jackson, please email: reception@wingnutfilms.co.nz
Weta Digital is primarily a service-oriented company and does not actively solicit scripts or co-production opportunities