u/owenarc

Hi everyone, this is a short behind-the-scenes look at my Hollow Knight 3D animation project.

I’ve been working on fan animations for Hollow Knight whenever I have free time over the past few years. This project was made entirely by me, from story planning, modeling, rigging, animation, rendering, all the way to compositing.

It’s been a long process, and definitely more demanding than I expected when I first started. There were plenty of challenges along the way, and honestly, a few moments where I wasn’t sure if I should keep going.

But I kept coming back to it, mainly because I wanted to bring some of these ideas to life in 3D and actually finish something personal.

Really appreciate the people who’ve followed and supported my work along the way — it’s been a big part of what kept me going.

I’d love to connect with other animators and Hollow Knight fans here, and always open to feedback or thoughts from fellow creators.

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Hu Xian

“Your so-called freedom is just a bigger cage.”

The Knight enters the Tower of Love and confronts the Collector, uncovering what really lies behind the glass jars.

4.4-minute cinematic made entirely in Maya + V-Ray (no AI used).

Curious what you think about the Collector scene—did it hit the way it was intended?

The gates of the Tower of Love are open, and the little knight is finally facing the Collector.

But looking at those glass jars, you gotta wonder: is the world outside really any safer than the cages inside? This Episode 3 teaser is all about that thin line between getting shelter and being trapped.

Done with a 100% traditional 3D pipeline. Zero AI here. Enjoy!

A lone traveler, a singing miner, and the Great Nailsage. Three souls, three completely different fates in Hallownest.What will happen in Episode 2?

This is the Teaser Trailer for Episode 2 of my fan-made Hollow Knight animation series. 🎬

As a solo animator, I want to be 100% transparent: This project follows a traditional cinematic 3D pipeline—detailed 3D modeling, meticulous manual hand-keyed animation, and After Effects compositing. I put my heart into keyframing this, and I'll be releasing the full episodes right here in this community. Hope you guys enjoy it! 🙏

— Hu Xian | ARC-Media

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Hello everyone! The Silksong cinematic animation series is officially arriving, and I will be releasing the episodes right here in this community. 🎬

This entire project is crafted independently by myself as a solo animator. It will bring you into the side stories and untold mysteries of the Silksong universe.

As always, every single frame is meticulously hand-keyed with zero AI. I truly hope you enjoy it, and your support and follows mean the world to me! 🙏🖤

— Hu Xian | ARC-Media

Hey everyone! I’m excited to finally share the first episode of my solo Hollow Knight cinematic animation project.

This episode is a spin-off story centering around the final encounter between the Knight and Bretta. In the original game, she’s a starry-eyed fan obsessed with heroic illusions. In this animation, I wanted to explore her ramblings and dialogues through a satirical, humorous lens, drawing a parallel to some of the modern social phenomena surrounding "manipulative/superficial" relationships.

I poured my heart into every frame of this passion project to ensure a high-quality visual experience. Check out the video to see what unfolds and discover what stories lie within the final farewell between Bretta and the Knight!

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Hey everyone! I wanted to share a passion project born from pure stubbornness. I took the iconic weaving cage from the opening of Silksong and turned it into a unique pair of wearable metal art earrings for my wife.

The video shows the full workflow of how I refused to compromise on the details:

• 3D Model Replica: I recreated the asset based on the cage model directly from my personal Silksong fan-film project.
• Downscaling & 3D Printing: Scaled the entire cage down to a tiny 2cm diameter, meaning the bars would be only 0.3mm thick in the final piece. Even getting the wax model printed properly took multiple adjustments and trial-and-error due to the fragile structures.
• The Battle with the Factory: Once the wax model was ready, the actual metal casting was an absolute nightmare. The jewelry factory repeatedly failed due to the ultra-thin 0.3mm structure. They begged me to scale it up and change the design, but I flatly refused to ruin the original aesthetic. After endless tweaks and process tuning, we finally nailed the flawless look.

The full workflow and the technical struggles are all in the video. Would love to hear what you think of this cross-over from digital art to metal crafting!

Hey! Here is the full making-of breakdown for one of the most iconic scenes in Dirtmouth—The Knight and Bretta sitting together on the bench, complete with the classic streetlamp background.

In this video, I walk you through the entire manual crafting and detailed painting process:

• 🖨️ 3D Printing & Assembly: Prepping the bench, the streetlamp, and the characters.
• 🎨 Hand-Painting & Texturing: Bringing out that gritty, atmospheric Dirtmouth vibe with precise brushwork.
• 💡 Lighting the Void: Achieving the perfect balance of warmth from the streetlamp against the dark figures.

I finally brought the most adorable part of Hallownest into reality! This is my handmade Grub in a Jar collectible. I placed this little 3D-printed Grub inside a custom glass jar, just like the ones guarded by The Collector. The magic happens at the base of the lid: Integrated RGB LED: Illuminates the Grub with a mystical glow. Remote Controlled: Switch between a warm, cozy light or a "Void" vibe. Hand-Painted Detail: Every tiny segment of the Grub is painted with love. It’s not just a lamp; it’s a rescue mission complete! 🕸️✨

Before the "Mighty Zote" arrived and took over her basement, there was just this: Bretta and the Knight, sharing a quiet seat under the fading lights of Dirtmouth. I’ve always loved this tiny detail in the game, so I decided to bring it to life! 3D Printed: High-resolution resin for those tiny blush details on Bretta. Hand-Painted: Every shade of blue and grey was custom-mixed to recreate that "surface-world" vibe. Nostalgic Piece: A reminder of simpler times before the Grey Prince Zote boss fights... Who else remembers sitting here for minutes just to make her happy? 🙋‍♂️