Pocket Watch Transformer
by Serhii Vinytskyi @vinitskii_sv
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Introduction
"Pocket Watch Transformer" is an experimental 3D scene where I merged the aesthetics of a vintage pocket watch with futuristic transformation mechanics. The core idea was to bring a classic object to life—expanding, rotating, and revealing intricate hidden parts, as if it were part of a high-tech sci-fi device.




Supplies
For this digital 3D project, you won’t need any physical materials — just the right software and tools to bring mechanical animation to life.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Blender (latest stable version)
Add-ons:
Rigging Tools (built-in)
Node Wrangler for material setup
Render Engine: Cycles (for realistic output) or Eevee (for previews)
Reference images (vintage watches, sci-fi mechanisms, transformers)
Basic animation knowledge (keyframing, constraints, rigging)
Optional:
Graphic tablet (for sketching or detail sculpting)
Audio editing software (if you plan to add SFX to the final animation)



Final Video : Pocket Watch Transformer — Futuristic 3D Animation in Blender
Pocket Watch Transformer — Futuristic 3D Animation in Blender
In this project, I reimagined a vintage pocket watch as a futuristic, transforming machine using Blender. "Pocket Watch Transformer" combines classical design with sci-fi mechanics — animated gears, sliding plates, and rotating elements that unfold like a high-tech device from another world.
The entire animation was modeled, rigged, and animated in Blender, focusing on hard surface techniques, mechanical logic, and cinematic movement. To enhance realism and atmosphere, I rendered the project with Cycles, and applied final color correction and grading in DaVinci Resolve, bringing out the contrast, metallic textures, and dramatic lighting.
This project highlights:
Precision in mechanical animation and rigging
Realistic gold, glass, and metal shaders
Sci-fi concept rooted in traditional craftsmanship
Professional color grading in DaVinci Resolve
This scene bridges product visualization, concept art, and motion design — perfect for those passionate about detailed 3D storytelling.
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