“Story of Seeing First Friend” – 3D Animated Short Film

Story of Seeing First Friend is a heartfelt animated short about an unexpected bond between a lonely child and a mysterious little robot. Set under a stormy sky filled with falling lights, this emotional scene captures the magic of first friendship—silent, pure, and full of wonder.

Crafted in Unreal Engine, this film blends stylized visuals with soft storytelling to evoke a sense of innocence and curiosity.

🎬 Watch the full film on YouTube
📺 Channel: Naresh Thavani
🛠 Tools Used:
– Character Sculpting: ZBrush
– Character Modeling, Rigging & Animation: Maya
– Texturing: Substance Painter
– Cloth Simulation: Marvelous Designer
– Props Modeling: Maya
– Composition & Rendering: Unreal Engine
– Video & Sound Editing: Premiere Pro
– Poster Design: Photoshop