Moana "Canoe Flip" Scene | Animation Breakdown

Description: Explore the technical animation breakdown of the iconic "Canoe Flip" scene from Disney's Moana, animated by Nicolas Prothais! 🌊🚣

This sequence was one of the most technically demanding shots in the film. It required a complex chain of animation constraints connecting Maui, his magical hook, Moana, and the canoe itself. As the action unfolds, the constraint hierarchy constantly shifted, making timing and weight adjustments extremely challenging during production.

Watch how strong character performance and advanced technical rigging workflows came together to create a seamless cinematic moment!
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Credits
👤 Animator: Nicolas Prothais
🎯 Role: Animator at Disney Animation
🎞️ Studio: Disney Animation
🔗 Animator Profile :https://www.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.

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