Beaubnana Year of the Dragon

tools

Cinema 4D, Marvelous Designer, Octane Render

client

Beaubnana

3D motion design, texturing, and rendering, based on a real-world display dragon for a crochet fashion brand.

3D motion

animation

texturing

rendering

Details

For the 2024 Year of the Dragon, I created a digital interpretation of Beaubnana's handcrafted dragon installation. The challenge was to translate their physical crochet artwork into an engaging 3D animation while preserving its whimsical, handmade charm.

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The production process required a unique technical approach: I built and rigged the dragon's core structure in Cinema 4D, then used Marvelous Designer to simulate realistic crochet textures and behaviour. The final compositing was done in Cinema 4D, where I added finishing touches and animations to bring the character to life.

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This digital dragon became part of Beaubnana's in-store displays and online presence, complementing their physical installation with an interactive digital element.

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