It took the creator around 18 months to finish the work.
According to Xie, they developed their own workflow and explored the integration of 2D and 3D animation to bring the project to life. Although the artist hasn't revealed the specific software used to set up the sequence, it is known that Xie is proficient in Maya, ZBrush, Mari, Substance 3D, Marvelous Designer, XGen, and Arnold, so it is highly likely that a combination of some or all of these tools was utilized in the pipeline.
"I aimed to fully respect the original source while incorporating many of my own designs, such as character design, character effects, and original shots," commented the creator. "This has been an extremely valuable experience for me. Although the short film is not perfect, it represents my best effort within the limited time available."
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