ABOUT ME

HI I’M Banele Focus

I’m a self-taught 3D animator from South Africa who’s all about bringing stories and characters to life. I started back in high school, teaching myself animation through endless trial and error, late-night renders, and tons of YouTube tutorials. Since then, I’ve been creating fun projects for my channel TheBlenderRoyal constantly pushing my craft forward.

To level up my skills, I joined AnimaWarrior, where I’ve been learning from incredible professional animators who’ve worked on major studio projects like DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Animation. I’ve also connected with talented 3D animators on LinkedIn, gaining advice, guidance, and feedback that keeps me improving. Big shoutout to Rebecca S. Boensch and all my animation friends who help me review my work, spot details I miss, and stay motivated.

I’ve also gained hands-on experience at K‑CAP, participating in creative projects that strengthened my teamwork, storytelling, and production skills. I’m passionate about unique animation styles, and I’ve been inspired by studios like Blue Zoo, following their work from The Adventures of Paddington to Mojo Swoptops and Big Tree City. I strive to bring creativity, dedication, and a love for storytelling to every project, always working toward my dream of joining a 3D animation studio one day.

💬 Wanna chat or collaborate? 📩 info.theblenderroyal@gmail.com

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