Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This animation shot was created for the first look trailer of Disney's Moana, featuring Maui in a fun and energetic promotional sequence.
The shot showcases the animation process behind a trailer-specific scene, from early performance choices to the final polished version seen by audiences. Even short promotional shots require careful attention to timing, posing, appeal, and character personality.
Maui's larger-than-life attitude made this sequence especially enjoyable to animate, helping capture the humor and charm that became a defining part of the film.
Moana remains one of the most beloved animated features of its generation, and this trailer shot offers a small glimpse into the work that went into bringing Maui to life.
This video is shared for educational purposes only.
Credits
👤 Animator: Hyrum Osmond
🎯 Role: Animator, Director, Supervisor of Olaf, Head of Animation "Moana"
Director of “Olaf Presents”
🎞️ Studio: Disney Animation (© Disney Animation)
🔗 Animator Profile : twitter.com/mrhyrum
📧 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 #Maui #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #DisneyAnimation #AnimationProcess #BehindTheScenes #3danimationinternships
This animation shot was created for the first look trailer of Disney's Moana, featuring Maui in a fun and energetic promotional sequence.
The shot showcases the animation process behind a trailer-specific scene, from early performance choices to the final polished version seen by audiences. Even short promotional shots require careful attention to timing, posing, appeal, and character personality.
Maui's larger-than-life attitude made this sequence especially enjoyable to animate, helping capture the humor and charm that became a defining part of the film.
Moana remains one of the most beloved animated features of its generation, and this trailer shot offers a small glimpse into the work that went into bringing Maui to life.
This video is shared for educational purposes only.
Credits
👤 Animator: Hyrum Osmond
🎯 Role: Animator, Director, Supervisor of Olaf, Head of Animation "Moana"
Director of “Olaf Presents”
🎞️ Studio: Disney Animation (© Disney Animation)
🔗 Animator Profile : twitter.com/mrhyrum
📧 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 #Maui #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #DisneyAnimation #AnimationProcess #BehindTheScenes #3danimationinternships
