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How an AR-15 Works

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A 3D animation showing how an AR-15 works. Cinema 4D was used to create each individual part, as well as animating everything. Corona renderer was used for final output of lighting and textures.

I spent a ton of time putting this animation together. Please do not download and re-upload to your own channel.

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Special thanks to Anar Akberli for his help with modeling the bolt carrier assembly!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Ammunition Loading
0:58 Bolt Locking
1:37 Forward Assist
1:56 Firing Sequence
2:58 Extraction & Ejection
3:16 Hammer Reset / Cartridge Feed
3:48 Trigger Reset
4:00 Auto Fire
4:58 Burst Fire
6:22 Bolt Catch
6:40 Sights
7:33 Adjustable Stock
7:50 Ejection Port Cover
8:09 Credits

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50 COMMENTS

  1. I appreciate your work to make such good explanation animation, so good, so real….well done. A simple operation of a gun that actually has a very complex mecanism, I didn't fully understand all even after watching it. But mostly I got the point. Thanks brother

  2. The animation is beautiful. It is a pity that the shots are shown on one side and the other, without the camera clearly moving to indicate that we are showing the rifle on the other side. Sometimes the viewer may find out that he is seeing the image from the other camera just because he is seeing the bend of the trigger.

  3. Amazing work, i hope you know how many technology geeks you're making very happy with this

    Would you consider making one about a bullpup design such as the Steyr AUG, L85 or the Famas?

  4. Should have shown the exhaust gases going out through the side holes on the bolt carrier, along with ambidextrous controls and gas adjustment on more expensive ARs, the effects of flash hiders and muzzle brakes, optional threaded barrels for suppressors and other accesory options like stocks, quad rails and rail mounts on handguards.

    But still, nice work. Could maybe do an AK-47 remake next

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