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Hidden Castle

Florian Renaux

Hidden Castle

3D
Nature
Fantasy
Meditative

“Hidden Castle” is a 3D animation that transports viewers to a peaceful, expansive natural landscape. The camera glides across the stage, guiding us to a majestic castle nestled in lush surroundings. The immensity of the landscape is summed up by an arch that frames the entire scene, drawing the audience deeper into this enchanting world.

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portrait

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00:39

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2024

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Florian Renaux

Belgium

Based in Belgium, Florian Renaux is a visionary artist who meticulously crafts stunning worlds, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Trained at the University of Liège, his artistic journey began as a 2D graphic designer, where he honed his skills and laid the groundwork for his future projects. In 2020, he embarked on a new chapter, diving into 3D art and beginning his self-taught training through online courses. For several years, he devoted himself to mastering his tools, meticulously sculpting and refining his distinctive aesthetic until he forged a unique universe brimming with captivating imaginary landscapes and supernatural wonders. Through his works, which blend nature and fantasy, he creates immersive digital worlds on the border between reality and dreams. He possesses a remarkable ability to transport the mind to unexpected dimensions, offering a sanctuary where the imagination can flourish unhindered.

A freelancer for several years, Florian has created visuals for music groups and collaborated with studios on the plant design for architectural visualizations, applying his eye for naturalistic detail to a variety of projects. Building on this expertise, he has established himself as a content creator on social media, where he shares his 3D natural environments with a community of nearly 100,000 people. Eager to pass on his expertise, he has developed his own online courses, providing step-by-step guidance to creators around the world on how to build animated scenes.

Hidden Castle

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format

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00:39

year

2024

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