This one minute animation reused the 3D models built in Rhinoceros and SolidWorks by Chris Yonge that were used to create the molds for the innovative Raptor fishing kayak from Santa Cruz Kayaks. Animation work was done by Chris Yonge in 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, PhotoShop, and AfterEffects. This is an example of how animations can be used to build demand for a product before it has been produced. Find out more about the Raptor kayak at www.santacruzkayaks.com.

20100808 update - photos of the molds produced from Studio Cruz' SolidWorks files are below. First articles in a couple of weeks ...