Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of the most technically demanding animation shots from Moana, featuring Maui and Moana working together to flip the canoe back over.
This sequence required a complex chain of animation constraints involving Maui, his magical hook, the canoe, and Moana. As the action unfolds, the constraint hierarchy constantly changes, making timing adjustments especially challenging throughout production.
In this breakdown, you'll see how the shot evolved from the initial animation passes to the final performance, showcasing the planning, character interaction, and technical problem-solving behind the scene.
A great example of how strong character animation and technical rigging workflows come together to create a seamless cinematic moment.
This video is shared for educational purposes only.
Credits
👤 Animator: Nicolas Prothais
🎯 Role: Animator at Disney Animation
🎞️ Studio: Disney Animation
🔗 Animator Profile : instagram.com/nico_proth
📧 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.
#Moana, #AnimationBreakdown, #CharacterAnimation, #DisneyAnimation, #ShotProgression #maui #AnimationBreakdown #3DAnimationInternships
One of the most technically demanding animation shots from Moana, featuring Maui and Moana working together to flip the canoe back over.
This sequence required a complex chain of animation constraints involving Maui, his magical hook, the canoe, and Moana. As the action unfolds, the constraint hierarchy constantly changes, making timing adjustments especially challenging throughout production.
In this breakdown, you'll see how the shot evolved from the initial animation passes to the final performance, showcasing the planning, character interaction, and technical problem-solving behind the scene.
A great example of how strong character animation and technical rigging workflows come together to create a seamless cinematic moment.
This video is shared for educational purposes only.
Credits
👤 Animator: Nicolas Prothais
🎯 Role: Animator at Disney Animation
🎞️ Studio: Disney Animation
🔗 Animator Profile : instagram.com/nico_proth
📧 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.
#Moana, #AnimationBreakdown, #CharacterAnimation, #DisneyAnimation, #ShotProgression #maui #AnimationBreakdown #3DAnimationInternships
