CG Short - Making Of - RSS Feed https://www.cgshort.com/browse-cgshort_makingof-videos-1-date.html CGShort Animated Short Films VFX Passion VfxBreakdown CGI Computer Graphic Monster Project 2019 - Process — AJ Jefferies https://www.cgshort.com/monster-project-2019-process-%e2%80%94-aj-jefferies_2ae834bab.html

Quick 'behind the scenes' video showing (some of) the steps in making my illustration for 2019's Monster Project (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Z59z81). Check out https://themonsterproject.org/ for more info and more monsters!]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:10 +0000 Monster Project 2019 - Process — AJ Jefferies <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/2ae834bab-1.jpg" /></p>Quick 'behind the scenes' video showing (some of) the steps in making my illustration for 2019's Monster Project (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Z59z81). Check out https://themonsterproject.org/ for more info and more monsters!]]> https://www.cgshort.com/monster-project-2019-process-%e2%80%94-aj-jefferies_2ae834bab.html EGGS — AJ Jefferies https://www.cgshort.com/eggs-%e2%80%94-aj-jefferies_318d359d8.html

EGGS

Concept, Direction and Animation : AJ Jefferies
Music and Audio : AJ Jefferies
Voices : P Jefferies, H Jefferies & AJ Jefferies]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:10 +0000 EGGS — AJ Jefferies <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/318d359d8-1.jpg" /></p>EGGS<br /> <br /> Concept, Direction and Animation : AJ Jefferies<br /> Music and Audio : AJ Jefferies<br /> Voices : P Jefferies, H Jefferies & AJ Jefferies]]> https://www.cgshort.com/eggs-%e2%80%94-aj-jefferies_318d359d8.html CGI 3D Animated Short: Migration - VFX breakdown | The Rookies https://www.cgshort.com/cgi-3d-animated-short-migration-vfx-breakdown-the-rookies_08d13465d.html

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"The Rookies are strong anti-piracy advocates. Before streaming this video we obtained a copyright license from the claimed Rights Holder. If you have good and sufficient reason to contest the granting of this license, please provide us with all pertinent details at hello@therookies.co."]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:14:43 +0000 CGI 3D Animated Short: Migration - VFX breakdown | The Rookies <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/08d13465d-1.jpg" /></p>New3dge students MIGRATION - Graduation Film ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂<br /> <br /> We really hope you enjoy watching this video! <br /> When you do, please hit the LIKE ✔️ SUB ✔️ SHARE ✔️ button as well as the bell symbol ???? so you'll be kept in the loop as new material is published on our channel! <br /> ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂<br /> <br /> Thank You for SUBSCRIBING -► http://bit.ly/subscribe-therookiesco<br /> <br /> ▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂<br /> <br /> WANT TO GET FEATURED?<br /> If you’re a CGI ARTIST, SCHOOL, ANIMATOR, FILMMAKER, or STUDIO and would like your project showcased on The Rookies, simply apply here ►http://bit.ly/therookiesco-submit<br /> <br /> ————————————————————<br /> WHAT IS THE ROOKIES? <br /> CLICK TO FIND OUT ►https://www.therookies.co/about/<br /> <br /> Founded in 2010, The Rookies is a community for non-professional digital artists. A place for artists with a passion for film, games, animation, immersive media, archviz, motion graphics, product design and other creative industries. It doesn't matter whether you are a hobbyist, student, self-taught or even wanting to change careers. All that matters is you want to become a better artist, learn new skills and be surrounded by people on the same journey as you.<br /> ---<br /> "The journey has been amazing so far, and I can't wait to see where I can go from here"<br /> Testimonial by Ben Macauley | Junior Environment Artist - Wargaming<br /> <br /> ————————————————————<br /> <br /> FOLLOW US BELOW:<br /> ►Web - https://www.therookies.co<br /> ►Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRookiesCO<br /> ►Twitter https://twitter.com/TheRookiesCO<br /> ►Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheRookiesCO<br /> <br /> "The Rookies are strong anti-piracy advocates. Before streaming this video we obtained a copyright license from the claimed Rights Holder. If you have good and sufficient reason to contest the granting of this license, please provide us with all pertinent details at hello@therookies.co."]]> https://www.cgshort.com/cgi-3d-animated-short-migration-vfx-breakdown-the-rookies_08d13465d.html Rigging Ormie | Rig Technique Overview Part Two https://www.cgshort.com/rigging-ormie-rig-technique-overview-part-two_51b6b1d06.html

Hey check out the Ormie Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUtOCAOsVvWun7taeM-tJcA

Original Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUm-vAOmV1o
New Blender Shorts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxvgfFV0FWA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkskk38x8BU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1Dvem3Wz4

Eyelid Action Constraint Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG-xHq-8cmc

]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:39:18 +0000 Rigging Ormie | Rig Technique Overview Part Two <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/51b6b1d06-1.jpg" /></p><p>Hey check out the Ormie Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUtOCAOsVvWun7taeM-tJcA <br /><br />Original Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUm-vAOmV1o<br />New Blender Shorts: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxvgfFV0FWA<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkskk38x8BU<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1Dvem3Wz4<br /><br />Eyelid Action Constraint Tutorial: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG-xHq-8cmc</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/rigging-ormie-rig-technique-overview-part-two_51b6b1d06.html Rigging Ormie | Rig Technique Overview Part One https://www.cgshort.com/rigging-ormie-rig-technique-overview-part-one_9df4a1fcc.html

Hey check out the Ormie Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUtOCAOsVvWun7taeM-tJcA

Original Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUm-vAOmV1o
New Blender Shorts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxvgfFV0FWA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkskk38x8BU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1Dvem3Wz4

Lattice Rig Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFJOL4AKbKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENGb_yFGzlg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ZXM2nc0ss

Action Constraint Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JmPFsIEgHI

]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:39:01 +0000 Rigging Ormie | Rig Technique Overview Part One <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/9df4a1fcc-1.jpg" /></p><p>Hey check out the Ormie Shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUtOCAOsVvWun7taeM-tJcA <br /><br />Original Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUm-vAOmV1o<br />New Blender Shorts: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxvgfFV0FWA<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkskk38x8BU<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1Dvem3Wz4<br /><br />Lattice Rig Tutorial: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFJOL4AKbKk<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENGb_yFGzlg<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ZXM2nc0ss<br /><br />Action Constraint Tutorial: <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JmPFsIEgHI</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/rigging-ormie-rig-technique-overview-part-one_9df4a1fcc.html Can you achieve a stylized 2D look in Unreal Engine? — Dragana Stamenkovic https://www.cgshort.com/can-you-achieve-a-stylized-2d-look-in-unreal-engine-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_c370cfa40.html

"Leap of Faith" short film was done in association with Steamroller Animation and it was funded with Epic Mega Grant from Epic Games. Extremely grateful for all their support trough the years ❤️

➡️Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/w9V0S9YNmIc?si=WZ-gDTbE_7o-Gjq8

➡️Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.dragana/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana

➡️Connect with my Look Dev team:
Maksim Ljubenkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maksim-ljubenkovic-592a7878/
Nikola Vucenovic:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-vucenovic-3858a4b7/
Estelle Porterat:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelle-porterat-40122a1a1/
Ashit Mohan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashith-mohan-139567137/

➡️Connect with Steamroller:https://www.steamrolleranimation.com/spice-frontier-series
Watch Spice Frontier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeAqnHywrx8&t=936s

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Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall

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#UnrealEngine, #StylizedRendering, #2DLook, #NPR, #GameDev, #AnimationPipeline, #RealTimeRendering, #IndieAnimation, #UE5, #BehindTheScenes

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:56:04 +0000 Can you achieve a stylized 2D look in Unreal Engine? — Dragana Stamenkovic <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/c370cfa40-1.jpg" /></p><p>"Leap of Faith" short film was done in association with Steamroller Animation and it was funded with Epic Mega Grant from Epic Games. Extremely grateful for all their support trough the years ❤️ <br /><br />➡️Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/w9V0S9YNmIc?si=WZ-gDTbE_7o-Gjq8<br /><br />➡️Connect with me: <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.dragana/<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana<br /><br />➡️Connect with my Look Dev team:<br />Maksim Ljubenkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maksim-ljubenkovic-592a7878/<br />Nikola Vucenovic:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-vucenovic-3858a4b7/<br />Estelle Porterat:https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelle-porterat-40122a1a1/<br />Ashit Mohan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashith-mohan-139567137/<br /><br />➡️Connect with Steamroller:https://www.steamrolleranimation.com/spice-frontier-series<br />Watch Spice Frontier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeAqnHywrx8&t=936s<br /><br />----<br /><br />Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall <br /><br />Sign up for ANIMATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Program:<br />https://dragana.io/<br /><br />#UnrealEngine, #StylizedRendering, #2DLook, #NPR, #GameDev, #AnimationPipeline, #RealTimeRendering, #IndieAnimation, #UE5, #BehindTheScenes</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/can-you-achieve-a-stylized-2d-look-in-unreal-engine-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_c370cfa40.html The Business of Short Animation — Dragana Stamenkovic https://www.cgshort.com/the-business-of-short-animation-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_a47a585c8.html

Sign up for ANIMATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Program:
https://dragana.io/

Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall

Behind-the-scenes on my socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana

Grants: https://samanthawills.com/resources/grants-fellowships?fbclid=PAdGRjcAMW_epleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwYMttgw0-1zCe-I6dYdBprgFGLDxTQSPZ0xOtFX-KitDcZL9h_gfyeXV5ez_aem_UUb1r3AUr2C2MPjqmfzUOg

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:00:31 Getting a grant
00:04:01 Managing money
00:06:19 Bidding
00:10:13 Hiring artists
00:22:41 Getting additional sponsorship
00:27:46 Marketing the film

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:55:26 +0000 The Business of Short Animation — Dragana Stamenkovic <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/a47a585c8-1.jpg" /></p><p>Sign up for ANIMATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Program:<br />https://dragana.io/<br /><br />Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall <br /><br />Behind-the-scenes on my socials:<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana<br /><br />Grants: https://samanthawills.com/resources/grants-fellowships?fbclid=PAdGRjcAMW_epleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwYMttgw0-1zCe-I6dYdBprgFGLDxTQSPZ0xOtFX-KitDcZL9h_gfyeXV5ez_aem_UUb1r3AUr2C2MPjqmfzUOg <br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 - Intro <br />00:00:31 Getting a grant<br />00:04:01 Managing money <br />00:06:19 Bidding<br />00:10:13 Hiring artists<br />00:22:41 Getting additional sponsorship <br />00:27:46 Marketing the film</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/the-business-of-short-animation-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_a47a585c8.html 9 Hard Learned Lessons from Making a Short Animated Film — Dragana Stamenkovic https://www.cgshort.com/9-hard-learned-lessons-from-making-a-short-animated-film-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_252dde4fd.html

Sign up for ANIMATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Program:
https://dragana.io/

Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall

Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.dragana/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:00:36 1.Idea / Story
00:03:01 2.Concept art
00:03:34 3.Modeling
00:06:07 4.Rigging
00:07:32 5.Animation
00:12:36 6.Lighting
00:13:26 7. Rendering
00:14:50 8. Compositing
00:15:26 9. Music

#shortfilms #animatedshort #animation #3danimation #animator #production #pipeline #indieanimation

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:54:53 +0000 9 Hard Learned Lessons from Making a Short Animated Film — Dragana Stamenkovic <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/252dde4fd-1.jpg" /></p><p>Sign up for ANIMATION FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Program:<br />https://dragana.io/<br /><br />Book a 20 minute free call with me to see how can I help you monetize your animation audience online: https://calendly.com/contact-dragana/freecall <br /><br />Connect with me: <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.dragana/<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draganastamenkovic/<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@im.dragana<br /><br />Chapters:<br /><br />00:00 - Intro <br />00:00:36 1.Idea / Story<br />00:03:01 2.Concept art<br />00:03:34 3.Modeling<br />00:06:07 4.Rigging<br />00:07:32 5.Animation<br />00:12:36 6.Lighting<br />00:13:26 7. Rendering <br />00:14:50 8. Compositing<br />00:15:26 9. Music<br /><br />#shortfilms #animatedshort #animation #3danimation #animator #production #pipeline #indieanimation</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/9-hard-learned-lessons-from-making-a-short-animated-film-%e2%80%94-dragana-stamenkovic_252dde4fd.html How I Made a Stylized Blender Short Film - NOXIOUS Breakdown — Kay Hilman https://www.cgshort.com/how-i-made-a-stylized-blender-short-film-noxious-breakdown-%e2%80%94-kay-hilman_0d553c158.html

In this deep-dive breakdown, I take you behind the scenes of my 2024 HKU graduation film, Noxious.

Watch the full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsNwxE1JOHg

From early 2D concepts and custom NPR/Blender projection pipelines to an intense production crunch that forced me to cut my shot list in half, I share the full story of how this world came to life.

We’re also joined by the film's composer and sound designer, **Mikael Umarov**, who gives a look into how he crafted the score.

Whether you're interested in 2D/3D hybrid workflows, camera projection tricks, geometry nodes, or just navigating the messy creative process of a major project, I hope this breakdown inspires you for your own work!

In this video, we cover:
- The core philosophy behind mixing 2D illustrations with 3D animation
- Developing camera projection & line art pipelines in Blender
- Translating real-world organic decay into sci-fi environment design
- Re-scoping a project after hitting burnout and crunch
- Mikael Umarov’s breakdown of the score & sound design
- Overcoming perfectionism and releasing work to the world

What’s Next?
Now that Noxious is out in the wild, I’m using this channel to share my technical & artistic workflows. Focusing on procedural setups, Geometry Nodes, and non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) techniques.

If there’s a specific shot or pipeline from Noxious you’d like a dedicated breakdown on, drop a comment below!

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - The Obsession
2:48 - First Ideas
4:49 - The Backgrounds
5:39 - From 2D to 3D
8:32 - The Environment
9:51 - The Ecosystem
11:32 - Building Noxious
13:52 - Confrontation
15:18 - Music & Sound
24:50 - Full Circle
26:46 - Looking Ahead

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My Website: https://kayhilman.com/

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External Sources:

[0] NOXIOUS (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsNwxE1JOHg

[1] The Computer (2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ot6b3Ft7F/
[2] Ladybird Jetpack Dude (2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxrs-8dFSxU/
[3] Logman (2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wp1FrH0fh/

[4] DEPART (2021) https://vimeo.com/563670352?fl=pl&fe=sh

[5] New Year Animation (2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wSXexHstS/

[6] Scavengers (2019) Joseph Bennett & Charles Huettner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TRzemJbUsw
[7] Playground - Trailer (2023) Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8U22dvli4w

[8] Art shop (2022) Alariko https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PerK9o
[9] Cloudy day (2023) Alariko https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Evg6Dn[]

[10] Arcane Bridging the Rift (2022) Riot Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz4-38d3-AE
[11] Deep Dive Into the Arcane Look and Camera Projections (2022) Lightning Boy Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG7ZoP3fd1w

[12] The King and the Mockingbird (1980) Paul Grimault https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079820/

[13] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1571160901658738688/photo/1
[14] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1601254520600014850/photo/1
[15] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1731344915475599794/photo/1

[16] Scavengers Reign (2023) Joseph Bennett & Charles Huettner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWQH8cMpWTU

[17] Showreel (2026) DOT4 https://dot4.co/work/showreel-2025
[18] CARTON (2025) DOT4 https://dot4.co/work/carton

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Music:

Song: Algoma
Composer: Ross Bugden
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ

Song: Jul
Composer: Scott Buckley
Website: https://youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb

Song: The Chimes
Composer: Ross Bugden
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ

Song: Life In Motion
Composer: Scott Buckley
Website: https://youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb

Song: Flowing Into The Darkness
Composer: Nyoko
Website: https://soundcloud.com/redowthered

Song: Stellar Hills
Composer: GalaxyTones
Website: https://soundcloud.com/galaxytones

Licenses: Creative Commons (BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:07:02 +0000 How I Made a Stylized Blender Short Film - NOXIOUS Breakdown — Kay Hilman <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/0d553c158-1.jpg" /></p><p>In this deep-dive breakdown, I take you behind the scenes of my 2024 HKU graduation film, Noxious. <br /><br />Watch the full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsNwxE1JOHg<br /><br />From early 2D concepts and custom NPR/Blender projection pipelines to an intense production crunch that forced me to cut my shot list in half, I share the full story of how this world came to life.<br /><br />We’re also joined by the film's composer and sound designer, **Mikael Umarov**, who gives a look into how he crafted the score.<br /><br />Whether you're interested in 2D/3D hybrid workflows, camera projection tricks, geometry nodes, or just navigating the messy creative process of a major project, I hope this breakdown inspires you for your own work!<br /><br />In this video, we cover:<br />- The core philosophy behind mixing 2D illustrations with 3D animation<br />- Developing camera projection & line art pipelines in Blender<br />- Translating real-world organic decay into sci-fi environment design<br />- Re-scoping a project after hitting burnout and crunch<br />- Mikael Umarov’s breakdown of the score & sound design<br />- Overcoming perfectionism and releasing work to the world<br /><br />What’s Next?<br />Now that Noxious is out in the wild, I’m using this channel to share my technical & artistic workflows. Focusing on procedural setups, Geometry Nodes, and non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) techniques. <br /><br />If there’s a specific shot or pipeline from Noxious you’d like a dedicated breakdown on, drop a comment below!<br /><br />Chapters:<br />0:00 - Intro<br />1:07 - The Obsession<br />2:48 - First Ideas<br />4:49 - The Backgrounds<br />5:39 - From 2D to 3D<br />8:32 - The Environment<br />9:51 - The Ecosystem<br />11:32 - Building Noxious<br />13:52 - Confrontation<br />15:18 - Music & Sound<br />24:50 - Full Circle<br />26:46 - Looking Ahead<br /><br />__<br /><br />My Website: https://kayhilman.com/<br /><br />__<br /><br />External Sources:<br /><br />[0] NOXIOUS (2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsNwxE1JOHg<br /><br />[1] The Computer (2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ot6b3Ft7F/<br />[2] Ladybird Jetpack Dude (2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxrs-8dFSxU/<br />[3] Logman (2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wp1FrH0fh/<br /><br />[4] DEPART (2021) https://vimeo.com/563670352?fl=pl&fe=sh<br /><br />[5] New Year Animation (2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6wSXexHstS/<br /><br />[6] Scavengers (2019) Joseph Bennett & Charles Huettner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TRzemJbUsw<br />[7] Playground - Trailer (2023) Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8U22dvli4w<br /><br />[8] Art shop (2022) Alariko https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PerK9o<br />[9] Cloudy day (2023) Alariko https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Evg6Dn[]<br /><br />[10] Arcane Bridging the Rift (2022) Riot Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz4-38d3-AE<br />[11] Deep Dive Into the Arcane Look and Camera Projections (2022) Lightning Boy Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG7ZoP3fd1w<br /><br />[12] The King and the Mockingbird (1980) Paul Grimault https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079820/<br /><br />[13] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1571160901658738688/photo/1<br />[14] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1601254520600014850/photo/1<br />[15] (2022) Dirty Iron https://x.com/_dirtyiron_/status/1731344915475599794/photo/1<br /><br />[16] Scavengers Reign (2023) Joseph Bennett & Charles Huettner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWQH8cMpWTU<br /><br />[17] Showreel (2026) DOT4 https://dot4.co/work/showreel-2025<br />[18] CARTON (2025) DOT4 https://dot4.co/work/carton<br /><br />__<br /><br />Music: <br /><br />Song: Algoma <br />Composer: Ross Bugden<br />Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ <br /><br />Song: Jul <br />Composer: Scott Buckley <br />Website: https://youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb <br /><br />Song: The Chimes <br />Composer: Ross Bugden <br />Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ<br /><br />Song: Life In Motion<br />Composer: Scott Buckley<br />Website: https://youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb<br /><br />Song: Flowing Into The Darkness<br />Composer: Nyoko<br />Website: https://soundcloud.com/redowthered<br /><br />Song: Stellar Hills<br />Composer: GalaxyTones<br />Website: https://soundcloud.com/galaxytones<br /><br />Licenses: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) <br />https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ <br />Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/how-i-made-a-stylized-blender-short-film-noxious-breakdown-%e2%80%94-kay-hilman_0d553c158.html Making of "SCAVENGERS" Teaser by Illogic Studios https://www.cgshort.com/making-of-scavengers-teaser-by-illogic-studios_296feab50.html

Making Of “SCAVENGERS”, a film by: ILLOGIC STUDIOS
website: www.illogicstudios.com
instagram: @illogicstudio


Produced and directed by:
Victor Caire
Théophile Dufresne
Gabriel Grapperon
Lucas Navarro

Animation:
Thomas Bozovic
Florian Babikian
Xavier Carrobourg

CG supervisor:
Gabriel Grapperon

Rigging:
Ahmed Shalaby
Mohamed El-Deeb
Anas El-Kenawy
Mohamed Habib
Karim Nabil

Enviro artist:
Lucas Navarro
Nathan Vidal
Thibaut Erneneux
Jimmy Natchoo
Anaïs Pausé
Valentin Tournebize

Lighting/compositing:
Lucas Navarro
Anouk Nedellec

Fx:
Toufik Mekbel
Amaury Emond
Antoine Pages

Groom:
Laura Guerreiro
Rémy Lao

Sculpt/look dev:
Tristan Machet
Swann Valenza
Julia Monti

Art direction:
Kian Kiani
Miguel Membreño
Charlie Pradeau
Charles Di Cicco

Cast:
Jon Wolfson as Jimmy
Lyssa Graham as Nina
Connie Katz as The Lizard
Sean Antony as The Ravens

Pipeline developer:
Marius Jenin

Music composer:
Jérôme Navarro

Foley and re-recording:
Pierre-François Renouf
Studio Le Refuge

Consulting/strategy:
The Animation Showcase
Benoit Berthe Siward
Céline Ufenast

©2024 ILLOGIC STUDIOS]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:50:22 +0000 Making of "SCAVENGERS" Teaser by Illogic Studios <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/296feab50-1.jpg" /></p>Making Of “SCAVENGERS”, a film by: ILLOGIC STUDIOS <br /> website: www.illogicstudios.com<br /> instagram: @illogicstudio<br /> <br /> <br /> Produced and directed by:<br /> Victor Caire<br /> Théophile Dufresne<br /> Gabriel Grapperon<br /> Lucas Navarro<br /> <br /> Animation:<br /> Thomas Bozovic<br /> Florian Babikian<br /> Xavier Carrobourg<br /> <br /> CG supervisor:<br /> Gabriel Grapperon<br /> <br /> Rigging:<br /> Ahmed Shalaby<br /> Mohamed El-Deeb<br /> Anas El-Kenawy<br /> Mohamed Habib<br /> Karim Nabil<br /> <br /> Enviro artist:<br /> Lucas Navarro<br /> Nathan Vidal<br /> Thibaut Erneneux<br /> Jimmy Natchoo<br /> Anaïs Pausé<br /> Valentin Tournebize<br /> <br /> Lighting/compositing:<br /> Lucas Navarro<br /> Anouk Nedellec<br /> <br /> Fx:<br /> Toufik Mekbel<br /> Amaury Emond<br /> Antoine Pages<br /> <br /> Groom:<br /> Laura Guerreiro<br /> Rémy Lao<br /> <br /> Sculpt/look dev:<br /> Tristan Machet<br /> Swann Valenza<br /> Julia Monti<br /> <br /> Art direction:<br /> Kian Kiani<br /> Miguel Membreño<br /> Charlie Pradeau<br /> Charles Di Cicco<br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> Jon Wolfson as Jimmy<br /> Lyssa Graham as Nina<br /> Connie Katz as The Lizard<br /> Sean Antony as The Ravens<br /> <br /> Pipeline developer:<br /> Marius Jenin<br /> <br /> Music composer:<br /> Jérôme Navarro<br /> <br /> Foley and re-recording:<br /> Pierre-François Renouf<br /> Studio Le Refuge<br /> <br /> Consulting/strategy:<br /> The Animation Showcase<br /> Benoit Berthe Siward<br /> Céline Ufenast<br /> <br /> ©2024 ILLOGIC STUDIOS]]> https://www.cgshort.com/making-of-scavengers-teaser-by-illogic-studios_296feab50.html Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Trailer https://www.cgshort.com/descendants-wicked-wonderland-trailer_dc7db290b.html

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Trailer]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:47:56 +0000 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Trailer <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/dc7db290b-1.jpg" /></p>Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Trailer]]> https://www.cgshort.com/descendants-wicked-wonderland-trailer_dc7db290b.html BOOM-Behind the scenes — École des Nouvelles Images https://www.cgshort.com/boom-behind-the-scenes-%e2%80%94-ecole-des-nouvelles-images_e63d91762.html

For Your Consideration
- Best Animated Short Film -
???????? Want to know more about the creative process behind BOOM? The directors, who now work in the film industry, have prepared this short "Behind the scenes" for us.
???????? Vous voulez en connaitre davantage sur le processus de création qui a donné naissance au film BOOM ? Les réalisateurs, qui ont maintenant intégré le milieu professionnel, nous offrent ce petit making of.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:29:54 +0000 BOOM-Behind the scenes — École des Nouvelles Images <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/e63d91762-1.jpg" /></p>For Your Consideration<br /> - Best Animated Short Film -<br /> ???????? Want to know more about the creative process behind BOOM? The directors, who now work in the film industry, have prepared this short "Behind the scenes" for us.<br /> ???????? Vous voulez en connaitre davantage sur le processus de création qui a donné naissance au film BOOM ? Les réalisateurs, qui ont maintenant intégré le milieu professionnel, nous offrent ce petit making of.]]> https://www.cgshort.com/boom-behind-the-scenes-%e2%80%94-ecole-des-nouvelles-images_e63d91762.html BLACKSAD by Illusorium | The Making of - Part 1 — Illusorium Studios https://www.cgshort.com/blacksad-by-illusorium-the-making-of-part-1-%e2%80%94-illusorium-studios_4fb97dfc4.html

It looks like we aren’t the only ones who want to see Blacksad on screen!! ????????

Thank you for all the messages, for sharing the video, and for all the love you’ve shown to this little tribute to the work of Juanjo Guarnido and Juan Díaz Canales! Seriously! ????

So, we want to show you everything!!
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the making-of, the creative process, and everything that went on behind the scenes of this Blacksad minute!

#Makingof #Blacksad #Comic #Animation #Studio #Illusorium

Parece que no somos los únicos que queremos ver a Blacksad en la pantalla!! ????????

Gracias por todos los mensajes, por compartir el vídeo y por el cariño que le habéis dado a este pequeño homenaje a la obra de Juanjo Guarnido y Juan Díaz Canales! De verdad! ????

Así que queremos enseñaros todo!!

En las próximas semanas iremos compartiendo el making of, el proceso creativo y todo lo que hay detrás de este minuto de Blacksad!]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:33:36 +0000 BLACKSAD by Illusorium | The Making of - Part 1 — Illusorium Studios <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/4fb97dfc4-1.jpg" /></p>It looks like we aren’t the only ones who want to see Blacksad on screen!! ????????<br /> <br /> Thank you for all the messages, for sharing the video, and for all the love you’ve shown to this little tribute to the work of Juanjo Guarnido and Juan Díaz Canales! Seriously! ????<br /> <br /> So, we want to show you everything!!<br /> In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the making-of, the creative process, and everything that went on behind the scenes of this Blacksad minute!<br /> <br /> #Makingof #Blacksad #Comic #Animation #Studio #Illusorium<br /> <br /> Parece que no somos los únicos que queremos ver a Blacksad en la pantalla!! ????????<br /> <br /> Gracias por todos los mensajes, por compartir el vídeo y por el cariño que le habéis dado a este pequeño homenaje a la obra de Juanjo Guarnido y Juan Díaz Canales! De verdad! ????<br /> <br /> Así que queremos enseñaros todo!!<br /> <br /> En las próximas semanas iremos compartiendo el making of, el proceso creativo y todo lo que hay detrás de este minuto de Blacksad!]]> https://www.cgshort.com/blacksad-by-illusorium-the-making-of-part-1-%e2%80%94-illusorium-studios_4fb97dfc4.html The Quinta's Ghost | The Making Of — Illusorium Studios https://www.cgshort.com/the-quintas-ghost-the-making-of-%e2%80%94-illusorium-studios_b554a6566.html

The Quinta’s Ghost | The Making Of: Art, Obsession, and the Goya's Legacy.

After a meticulous 4-year journey, we invite you to see the craft behind the shadows. This Making Of dives deep into the creative process: from the historical research and conceptual art to the technical challenges of recreating the visceral world of the Black Paintings. Discover how our team at Illusorium and Martirio Films brought this masterpiece to life.

#TheQuintasGhost #ElFantasmadelaQuinta #makingof #animation #shortfilm #AnimatedShort #Goya #BlackPaintings #Illusorium #MartirioFilms #JamesACastillo #MaribelVerdu #GothicHorror #SpanishAnimation #darkart #Horror #AwardWinningShort #Terror #Animacion]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:55:11 +0000 The Quinta's Ghost | The Making Of — Illusorium Studios <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/b554a6566-1.jpg" /></p>The Quinta’s Ghost | The Making Of: Art, Obsession, and the Goya's Legacy.<br /> <br /> After a meticulous 4-year journey, we invite you to see the craft behind the shadows. This Making Of dives deep into the creative process: from the historical research and conceptual art to the technical challenges of recreating the visceral world of the Black Paintings. Discover how our team at Illusorium and Martirio Films brought this masterpiece to life.<br /> <br /> #TheQuintasGhost #ElFantasmadelaQuinta #makingof #animation #shortfilm #AnimatedShort #Goya #BlackPaintings #Illusorium #MartirioFilms #JamesACastillo #MaribelVerdu #GothicHorror #SpanishAnimation #darkart #Horror #AwardWinningShort #Terror #Animacion]]> https://www.cgshort.com/the-quintas-ghost-the-making-of-%e2%80%94-illusorium-studios_b554a6566.html Making of Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing https://www.cgshort.com/making-of-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_0939c5b21.html

Making of Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:06 +0000 Making of Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/0939c5b21-1.jpg" /></p>Making of Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> https://www.cgshort.com/making-of-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_0939c5b21.html Animation test - Resurrection_sh01_comp_v008 2K - Music — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing https://www.cgshort.com/animation-test-resurrection_sh01_comp_v008-2k-music-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_c5900e179.html

Animation test - Resurrection_sh01_comp_v008 2K - Music — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:06 +0000 Animation test - Resurrection_sh01_comp_v008 2K - Music — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/c5900e179-1.jpg" /></p>Animation test - Resurrection_sh01_comp_v008 2K - Music — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> https://www.cgshort.com/animation-test-resurrection_sh01_comp_v008-2k-music-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_c5900e179.html Danse Macabre — Storyboard — Hisko Hulsing https://www.cgshort.com/danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-storyboard-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_fa3b40759.html

— Moving storyboard - Full]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:05 +0000 Danse Macabre — Storyboard — Hisko Hulsing <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/fa3b40759-1.jpg" /></p>— Moving storyboard - Full]]> https://www.cgshort.com/danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-storyboard-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_fa3b40759.html Resurrection – Animationtest - Polder Animation — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing https://www.cgshort.com/resurrection-%e2%80%93-animationtest-polder-animation-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_f31ba8246.html

Resurrection – Animationtest - Polder Animation — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:03 +0000 Resurrection – Animationtest - Polder Animation — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/f31ba8246-1.jpg" /></p>Resurrection – Animationtest - Polder Animation — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> https://www.cgshort.com/resurrection-%e2%80%93-animationtest-polder-animation-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_f31ba8246.html Resurrection - Shotnumbers — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing https://www.cgshort.com/resurrection-shotnumbers-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_460463550.html

Resurrection - Shotnumbers — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:03 +0000 Resurrection - Shotnumbers — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/460463550-1.jpg" /></p>Resurrection - Shotnumbers — Danse Macabre — Hisko Hulsing]]> https://www.cgshort.com/resurrection-shotnumbers-%e2%80%94-danse-macabre-%e2%80%94-hisko-hulsing_460463550.html Toy Story 5 Clip - She Really Let Things Go https://www.cgshort.com/toy-story-5-clip-she-really-let-things-go_c2ecfe6cb.html

Buzz returns, shiny dome spot and festive poncho / dress... and Bonnie's messy bedroom isn't the only thing that someone has 'really let go...'

The battle for playtime begins... analog v digital... and it quickly feels like a mismatch of the ages!

It’s going to be all hands on deck, with some familiar and all-new characters, as our favorite animated toys face an all-new threat to playtime - today's tech devices!

Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee (“Past Lives,” “The Morning Show,” “TRON: Ares”) shows up to make Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they go head to head. How can they compete with the world of shiny pixels?

Tom Hanks returns as the ever-loyal cowboy Woody, Tim Allen reports for duty as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack saddles up again as the rootin’-tootin’ cowgirl Jessie, and Tony Hale is back as the voice of the handcrafted toy Forky. It was recently announced that Conan O’Brien will also join the voice cast as the toilet training tech toy Smarty Pants.

The film is directed by Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton (“WALL•E,” “Finding Nemo,” “Finding Dory”), co-directed by Kenna Harris (“Ciao Alberto”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (“Turning Red,” “WALL•E,” “Finding Dory”).

It hits theaters on June 19, 2026.

► Check out all AWN's great animation and VFX industry coverage:
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#ToyStory5 #ToyStory #Pixar #AndrewStanton #Animation #AnimationWorld

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:32:04 +0000 Toy Story 5 Clip - She Really Let Things Go <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.cgshort.com/uploads/thumbs/c2ecfe6cb-1.jpg" /></p><p>Buzz returns, shiny dome spot and festive poncho / dress... and Bonnie's messy bedroom isn't the only thing that someone has 'really let go...'<br /><br />The battle for playtime begins... analog v digital... and it quickly feels like a mismatch of the ages!<br /><br />It’s going to be all hands on deck, with some familiar and all-new characters, as our favorite animated toys face an all-new threat to playtime - today's tech devices! <br /><br />Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee (“Past Lives,” “The Morning Show,” “TRON: Ares”) shows up to make Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they go head to head. How can they compete with the world of shiny pixels?<br /><br />Tom Hanks returns as the ever-loyal cowboy Woody, Tim Allen reports for duty as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack saddles up again as the rootin’-tootin’ cowgirl Jessie, and Tony Hale is back as the voice of the handcrafted toy Forky. It was recently announced that Conan O’Brien will also join the voice cast as the toilet training tech toy Smarty Pants.<br /><br />The film is directed by Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton (“WALL•E,” “Finding Nemo,” “Finding Dory”), co-directed by Kenna Harris (“Ciao Alberto”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (“Turning Red,” “WALL•E,” “Finding Dory”). <br /><br />It hits theaters on June 19, 2026. <br /><br />► Check out all AWN's great animation and VFX industry coverage: <br />https://bit.ly/3QH6WCP<br /><br />#ToyStory5 #ToyStory #Pixar #AndrewStanton #Animation #AnimationWorld</p>]]> https://www.cgshort.com/toy-story-5-clip-she-really-let-things-go_c2ecfe6cb.html