Sonic 3 film credits animator discusses making Classic Shadow an official reality

Animator crafts first Classic Shadow for Sonic 3 credits despite past statements.

: Animator suitNtie achieved the creation of the first Classic Shadow in Sonic 3's credits despite previous statements. The animators adapted Shadow's model from that of Sonic, with adjustments to color and design details. Initially skeptical, suitNtie defied Sega's past declarations and crafted the unique model for the film, contributing to its acclaimed success.

Animator suitNtie shared insights into developing Classic Shadow for Sonic the Hedgehog 3's credits, a first for the franchise. Despite Sega previously stating Shadow wouldn't be featured in the Classic series, suitNtie accomplished the task with a model adapted from Sonic.

The animator noted skepticism over the acceptance of Classic designs, particularly against Sega's declarations. Nonetheless, suitNtie made design changes to Shadow's model, including tweaks to the color scheme and proportions, successfully integrating it into the film.

This achievement followed suitNtie's shift in career from VFX artist to contributing to the film's success. Sonic 3, benefiting from these creative efforts, surpassed $1 billion at the box office and teased future possibilities in its multiple post-credit sequences.

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