I've always been curious about animating body mechanic with a staff weapon. It seemed complex and I often wondered how animators set up weapons, especially when they switch between both hands. Technical animation can feel intimidating, but once you tackle it, it brings a sense of joy. Since I had limited experience in game animation, I frequently discussed the technical aspects with my colleagues, focusing on improving posing and other details. I also took the chance to hone my game animation skills by considering all 360 angle, even though I knew I'd be using a camera in the end. While there's still some of the technical set up that break easily, I believe I've learned a lot from this project.

In the early stage, I was still exploring my ideas and relied heavily on the references I found online. However, designing the combo was particularly tricky for me. My initial version felt too repetitive and lacked contrasts. I then tried to break the repetitiveness by changing the last attack and adding a settling motion at the end. I also adjusted the last camera movement to match with the FX. While I believe there's still a room for improvement, I plan to revisit the shot and refine it further one day.