Proof of Usefulness Report

Ziva Dynamics

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+564

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Ziva Dynamics represents high-value, industry-standard technology in the VFX space, verified by its acquisition by Unity and usage in major motion pictures. However, the submission itself is of low quality, containing exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people') and failing to address the recent discontinuation of the standalone product. The score reflects the immense historical utility and technical innovation, penalized by the poor submission quality and current market end-of-life status.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5

Audience Reach Impact+6.0

Technical Innovation+17.1

Evidence Of Traction+13.5

Market Timing Relevance+2.0

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+61.35

Usefulness Multiplierx0.92

Final Score+564

Project Details

Project URL

zivadynamics.com

Description

ZIVA VFX is a Maya plug-in with an offline FEM soft tissue simulator that lets you create life-like characters driven by anatomy and physics. \n\nWith soft tissue sitting on top of anatomical muscle groups, everything looks right. Muscles preserve volume under force and collision, and the tissue will bend, stretch, crease and jiggle with the realism audiences and experts expect.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline