Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch how Illumination brought this energetic Despicable Me 4 marketing shot to life – featuring incredible 3D smear frames and snappy animation timing! 🍌🍿
This video compares the animation work with the final rendered scene, showcasing the character performance before lighting, effects, and final compositing.
From rough animation to the finished piece, it's a great look at how Illumination Entertainment brings exaggerated character acting and dynamic posing to life.
If you enjoy animation breakdowns and behind-the-scenes shot progressions from Illumination, Disney, and Pixar films, be sure to subscribe for more.
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💡 Animator's Notes:
"Here is another shot I made for the marketing of Despicable Me 4 at Illumination a few years ago. I love to animate this kind of very short shot with big smear frames 😇"
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Credits
🎬 Movie / Project: Despicable Me 4 (Marketing)
👨💻 Animator: Anthony Bouvier
🎯 Role: Animator at @illumination
🏢 Studio: Illumination Entertainment
🔗 Animator Profile: instagram.com/en_toh/reels
📧 Contact: 3DAnimationInternships@gmail.com
⚠️ Copyright & attribution:
All footage © their respective studios/rights holders and is used for educational commentary and review under fair use where applicable. Individual animator and studio credits are listed above when available. No ownership claimed.
#DespicableMe4 #Illumination #SmearFrame #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #3DAnimationInternships #Minions
Watch how Illumination brought this energetic Despicable Me 4 marketing shot to life – featuring incredible 3D smear frames and snappy animation timing! 🍌🍿
This video compares the animation work with the final rendered scene, showcasing the character performance before lighting, effects, and final compositing.
From rough animation to the finished piece, it's a great look at how Illumination Entertainment brings exaggerated character acting and dynamic posing to life.
If you enjoy animation breakdowns and behind-the-scenes shot progressions from Illumination, Disney, and Pixar films, be sure to subscribe for more.
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💡 Animator's Notes:
"Here is another shot I made for the marketing of Despicable Me 4 at Illumination a few years ago. I love to animate this kind of very short shot with big smear frames 😇"
---
Credits
🎬 Movie / Project: Despicable Me 4 (Marketing)
👨💻 Animator: Anthony Bouvier
🎯 Role: Animator at @illumination
🏢 Studio: Illumination Entertainment
🔗 Animator Profile: instagram.com/en_toh/reels
📧 Contact: 3DAnimationInternships@gmail.com
⚠️ Copyright & attribution:
All footage © their respective studios/rights holders and is used for educational commentary and review under fair use where applicable. Individual animator and studio credits are listed above when available. No ownership claimed.
#DespicableMe4 #Illumination #SmearFrame #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #3DAnimationInternships #Minions










