B3 Hunter Battle Droid
Project Type
3D ANIMATION
2025
Project Type
Date
Roles
3D ANIMATION
TEAM
2024
CHARACTER DESIGN (SHARED)
MODELLING
RIGGING
TEXTURES
LIGHTING
ANIMATION
COMPOSITING
Project Type
3D ANIMATION
2025
Synopsis
A B3 Hunter Battle Droid trains in its gym-like training centre with the Jedi free-standing punching bag.
The portal turns on, and B3 becomes alert and turns around quickly into its fighting stance. The retractable lightsabre sword & shield (red paper) are out, prepared to attack or defend once the threat is revealed.
However, only a small, quirky dragonfly flies out of the portal. B3 pays close attention to the dragonfly by leaning closer, deciding whether it is a threat or not. After it realises the dragonfly is not a threat, B3 puts away the weapons. The light switches back on, and B3 goes back into training mode with the Jedi free-standing punching bag.
Project Type
3D ANIMATION
2025
B3 Hunter Battle Droid was my first 3D animation. I ended up taking control over various stages within the pipeline.
The intricate character design, especially the retractable weaponry, intimidated me during the modelling stage. I had to be careful, ensuring the weapons aligned and fit with the arms. To achieve the weapons' retractability motion, I created 3 joints through auxiliary joints and placed them within my spheres. After generating the template rig, I connected these joints (in parent mode) and applied changes.
I modelled the droid, environment, and the props such as the dragonfly and the Jedi free-standing bag. The props also needed rigs to assist my animation.
I enjoyed the texturing process as I experimented with various metallic materials to replicate the shiny, blue, reflective material as shown in the character design. I also used an emission material to make the sword and shield glow and stand out.
Final Render
Modelling, Texturing & Animation Time Lapse
Character Design
Models & Textures
