Virtual Production
Prowl
How was the Panther Animated?
The panther was animated in Blender using a detailed rig for body, muscles, and facial expressions. Keyframe animation brought realistic movement, from smooth walking to sudden jumps, making the panther feel alive and natural in motion.
Jump Scare
The jump scare used real animal references for movement and facial expressions. Rigged controls captured sudden motion, making the panther’s reaction natural and intense in the scene.
Hair Grooming
Blender’s hair tools created realistic fur, reacting naturally to light. Grooming every part of the body added depth and realism, though it increased render time and complexity.
The Jungle
The jungle was built as a 3D world displayed on screens, featuring moving animals, plants, and dynamic lighting. The detailed environment helped bring the scene to life, making the bar feel immersive and full of movement.
Vegetation
The jungle had diverse vegetation, including grass, trees, rocks, and vines. Procedural scattering and manual adjustments ensured variation, making the environment feel rich and organic.
Flower Blooming
Flowers bloom, stay open, then close and disappear. This effect was created using rigged petal movement and texture changes, making the animation feel organic and natural in the jungle.
Butterflies
Butterflies were modeled and rigged for smooth wing flaps. They followed a curved path with randomized speed, making their flight natural and blending them into the jungle environment.
Parrot
The parrot flies toward a treasure chest, referencing to Stray Pirate. Rigged wings and head movement made it feel alive, adding a fun Easter egg to the jungle scene.
