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Who wouldn't love a robot rescuing a flower?

In my latest 3D animation, I brought to life a charming robot in Cinema 4D that carefully picks up a delicate flower and places it elsewhere with precision and care. This cinematic piece was created as part of a stage production of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, which I also directed. The animation reflects the play’s themes of fragility and renewal, embodied in the robot’s gentle interaction with the flower. The process involved crafting both the robot and flower procedurally in Cinema 4D. The robot's design balances an industrial aesthetic with a touch of whimsy, while the flower's procedural setup allowed for intricate petal movements and realistic shading. By combining these elements, I aimed to create a poignant moment where technology meets nature—a metaphorical dance of contrasts.

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For those curious about the technical side, I used advanced texturing techniques and HDRI lighting to give the robot a reflective, lifelike finish using After Effect for colour correction. The animation itself was driven by Cinema 4D’s vibrate tags for smooth, natural movements with keyframes. The flower’s procedural build allowed for dynamic adjustments, ensuring it interacted seamlessly with the robot.

LOOK DEVELOPMENT

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BEHIND THE SCREENS

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