Animation Reel
A showcase of environment, animation, lighting, and cinematic sequences created using industry-standard tools and techniques
Project Overview
A short 3D animation featuring a cat traveling across multiple environments — snowfield, beach, and forest — all fully created in Blender. Each scene was modeled, textured, and lit from scratch, focusing on achieving cohesive color palettes and natural lighting transitions. The animation explores environment design, material setup, and atmospheric rendering, combining procedural textures and particle effects to simulate snow and sand.
Technical Details
Animation Breakdown
Walk Cycles
Designed and animated a subtle, natural feline walk cycle emphasizing body weight and tail balance
Environment Design
Built and textured multiple stylized environments in Blender, ensuring consistent lighting and atmosphere across scenes
Scene Motion & Effects
Added ambient motion such as drifting snow, wind simulation, and dynamic camera movement to enhance visual depth
Tools & Techniques
Rigging
Custom character rigs with advanced controls
Timing
Precise keyframe timing and spacing
Cinematography
Dynamic camera movements and framing
Lighting
Cinematic lighting for mood and atmosphere