Animation that shows how a production process works

3D and motion animation of processes for websites, customer presentations and investor materials. The logic of the process comes first: the viewer should understand how everything connects. We work remotely, for Ukrainian and international companies and agencies.

3D process animation · 2018 · client Ferrexpo
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The full ore beneficiation cycle

What it shows

3D animation of the entire production, from the quarry to the finished product: crusher, magnetic separator, flotation cell, kiln in cutaway. About four minutes, English narration.

Who it was for

It was made for investors without a technical background, so it had to be clear without an engineer explaining it, and technically accurate. It was watched by engineers and by people without technical training alike.

How it was made

The work took about six months. I directed the project, led the animator team and wrote the technical briefs. Before starting, I spent a month studying the plant: I went to the chief engineer and drew sketches of all the main equipment and a diagram of how it works together. Classic 3D, no generative AI.

How we work

The main work happens before the first frame: first we understand the process and what the client needs the animation for.

  1. Research

    We study the process and the business around it in depth, and define what matters most to the client and what the animation has to achieve.

  2. Storyboard

    We draw a storyboard and agree it with the client.

  3. Models and scenes

    We model all the main objects, then build static scenes from them.

  4. Narration script

    We agree the narration script. It sets the length of the video.

  5. Animation and revisions

    We animate the scenes and go through two rounds of revisions.

  6. Final

    Once approved, we do the final render, voice-over and sound design.

  7. Interactive for the web

    If needed, the same models and knowledge of the process go into an interactive animation for the website.

Let’s show your process

If you need to show how your production process or technology works, get in touch. On a 15–20 minute call we can discuss whether it would be effective for your company.

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