Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From rough blocking to the finished movie, this is a look at how Disney Animation crafted one of the technically challenging shots from *Moana*, featuring Moana and Tamatoa.
The shot involves complex character and prop interactions, with Moana's seashell clothing eventually becoming caught by Tamatoa and acting as a driving force on her body. The animation process also explores choreography, timing, constraints, and maintaining Moana's center of mass during her movement.
A fascinating example of how creative animation decisions and technical problem-solving come together to create a polished feature film shot.
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Credits
👤 Animator: Jacob Frey
🎯 Role: Filmmaker & Animator
🎞️ Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios (©Walt Disney Animation)
🔗 Animator Profile : instagram.com/jacobjfrey
📧 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 #Tamatoa #Shiny #DisneyAnimation #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #3DAnimationInternships #CharacterAnimation
From rough blocking to the finished movie, this is a look at how Disney Animation crafted one of the technically challenging shots from *Moana*, featuring Moana and Tamatoa.
The shot involves complex character and prop interactions, with Moana's seashell clothing eventually becoming caught by Tamatoa and acting as a driving force on her body. The animation process also explores choreography, timing, constraints, and maintaining Moana's center of mass during her movement.
A fascinating example of how creative animation decisions and technical problem-solving come together to create a polished feature film shot.
If you enjoy animation breakdowns and behind-the-scenes shot progressions from Disney, Pixar, Sony, and other animated films, be sure to subscribe for more.
Credits
👤 Animator: Jacob Frey
🎯 Role: Filmmaker & Animator
🎞️ Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios (©Walt Disney Animation)
🔗 Animator Profile : instagram.com/jacobjfrey
📧 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 #Tamatoa #Shiny #DisneyAnimation #AnimationBreakdown #ShotProgression #3DAnimationInternships #CharacterAnimation
