Kinetic Combat Reel

Character Animator · Cinematics

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A fast, readable action animation reel showing weight, anticipation, impacts, camera staging, and polished character mechanics.

A fast, readable action animation reel showing weight, anticipation, impacts, camera staging, and polished character mechanics. The study is presented as a complete production case study, from early form decisions through final presentation.

Responsibilities

Animation
Performance
Camera staging
Final edit

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Beauty renders

Final lighting, materials and presentation.

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Kinetic Combat Reel reel

Showreel coming soon/videos/projects/kinetic-combat-reel/reel.mp4

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Materials & detail

Surface response, wear and micro-detail are balanced to support the design without obscuring its larger forms.

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Performance mechanics

Timing, silhouette, weight transfer and camera rhythm were developed together for a readable final performance.

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Technical specifications

Pipeline: Production-ready
Presentation: Cinematic + real-time
Status: Portfolio study

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Credits

Art, design and presentation: Pooya McKee / MCK Studios