3D Map Animations for Military Documentary

I created this map animation for a military YouTube video about fighter jets supporting ground troops during the Vietnam War. To visualize the story, I transformed a historical map into a 3D scene styled as a map laid out on a table. Camera movements gave the sequence a documentary feel.

The final composition paired the animated map with archival war footage. I added an aged film frame and subtle text animation to bring the two elements together.

The main visual challenge was making the differences between NATO and Russian forces clear, including their nuclear capabilities. For the nuclear comparison, I placed both sides on a single screen and used lines and contrasting colors to separate the data.

To depict a fictional start to the conflict, I combined map animation with 2D elements positioned in 3D perspective.

For the broader military comparison, I designed a single composition using silhouettes of soldiers and military equipment. Text, graphic elements, lines, and color helped viewers distinguish the two sides at a glance.

The fictional SR-72 story needed an opening that felt like a movie. I built the sequence around a strong visual hook to draw viewers into the story from the first moments.

Short animation about B21-Raider.

For the B-21 Raider story, I created an investigative desk scene. I arranged selected artwork and references across the desk to give the sequence the atmosphere of a documentary investigation.