Inspired by my gemology background, I created an immersive animation to take viewers on a journey inside a diamond. I modeled an engagement ring in Blender and designed a detailed inclusion scene to replicate the experience of viewing a gemstone under a microscope. Using particle systems, I added carbon particles—common inclusions in diamonds— and a pink xenomorphic garnet, bringing the scene to life. The camera animation guides the viewer through the diamond’s intricate interior, a concept inspired by an article in the Gems & Gemology journal written by a former colleague.
Software
Blender | Modeling, Texturing, Animation
After Effect | Video Editing, Post-Processing
The main challenge was creating the inclusion scene inside the diamond. By applying a texture to mimic diamond refraction, I achieved a realistic effect that closely resembles how gemstones appear under a microscope, complete with dynamic light refractions and reflections.