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3D MODELING & ANIMATION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES
I specialise in high-quality 3D modeling and animation of amusement rides, built on a deep, practical understanding of how rides actually work.
From faithful reconstructions of existing attractions to cinematic concept animations for future projects, I create visuals that feel real, believable, and exciting.
CONCEPT ANIMATIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS & AMUSEMENT PARKS
For ride manufacturers, design studios, and amusement parks, I offer professional concept animations that bring new attractions to life before they are built. This includes developing detailed ride concepts and layouts, visualising motion and pacing, and creating cinematic presentations for pitches, marketing, or internal reviews. With an intuitive understanding of how a ride should move, feel, and present itself, these animations communicate excitement clearly without exaggeration or guesswork.
ACCURATE RIDE RECONSTRUCTIONS
I create detailed and accurate 3D reconstructions of real-world amusement rides for visualisation, game development, simulation, hobbyist projects, and archival purposes. These models are not just visually correct; they are structurally and mechanically believable. Every aspect of ride geometry, motion, clearances, and proportions is carefully considered, resulting in reconstructions that experts and enthusiasts recognise as realistic.Â
BUILT ON REAL RIDE KNOWLEDGE
What sets my work apart is a combination of hands-on experience as a coaster and amusement park enthusiast, ride operator, and my professional skills in cinematography, lighting, and digital content creation.Â
Rides are never treated as generic machines or abstract animations—their behaviour, motion, and presence are understood from the inside out. This includes knowing how different ride types move, what motions feel realistic and safe, and where visual drama can enhance the experience without distorting the design.Â
The result is a rare balance of technically grounded realism and cinematic, visually striking presentation.Â
FREELANCE CREATOR
Onni Hänninen
"I passionately help to make your project stand out visually in a crowded field of generic and artistically shallow visualisations."
3D Generalist (Polygonal modeling: Blender)
Photographer & Cinematographer
Familiar with all types of content production
Coaster enthusiast and an experienced ride operator
I use manual tools only; no generative AI
Who I work with:
Game developers and simulation creators
Enthusiasts and hobbyists seeking accuracy
Amusement ride manufacturers
Theme parks and attraction developers
TESTIMONIALS
"I’m absolutely thrilled with how the project turned out and would happily work with him again in the future" - Pieter Van Biljon: train model commissioner
I honestly couldn’t recommend Onni enough. From the very beginning, the entire process was incredibly professional, smooth and enjoyable. Communication was excellent throughout, with regular progress updates and clear explanations of each stage of the modelling process.
What impressed me most was his attention to detail and how open he was to feedback. I commissioned a very specific roller coaster train where getting the proportions and small structural details right was extremely important to me. Whenever I noticed something I wanted adjusted, even some incredibly small details, Onni was always happy to listen, look through the references I provided, and make the changes. I never once felt rushed or uncomfortable giving feedback, and the final model reflects that attention to detail.
The quality of the finished model genuinely exceeded my expectations. He managed to capture not only all of the major components, but also the little details and proportions that give the real train its distinctive appearance. The texturing and overall presentation are amazing as well.
On top of the quality of the work itself, Onni was friendly, patient, reliable and extremely easy to work with throughout the entire commission. It’s obvious that he takes a lot of pride in his work and wants the client to be genuinely happy with the result.
I’m absolutely thrilled with how the project turned out and would happily work with him again in the future. If you’re considering commissioning him, I can wholeheartedly recommend his work. Thank you again, Onni!
- Pieter Van Biljon: train model commissioner
"The detail put into the train made a huge difference to my park and the ride's development" Â
- Rocky : train model commissioner
Bränninen's Accelerator train models for me & my group are amazing. The detail put into the train made a huge difference to my park and the ride's development. While the price felt steep at first, when you get the finished product, it's definitely worth it. The time taken to produce the product was 8 days, which was very fast, and the finished product was still of very high quality.
- Rocky: train model commissioner
READY FOR THE RIDE?
Are you interested in bringing an amusement ride to life, whether through a realistic reconstruction or a cinematic concept animation?Â
I’d love to help on your project. Get in touch to discuss your ideas and see how they can be transformed into engaging, visually stunning 3D content.Â
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