DNEG Breaks Down Westworld Robots

DNEG artists discuss robot characters from Westworld season three across animation, creature technical direction and asset build.

Archive notice: This article was originally published on 14 July 2020. It has been translated into English and lightly edited for clarity while preserving its historical context.

Robot work for season three

DNEG’s three-minute breakdown focuses on robot characters created for the third season of Westworld. The discussion spans character build, creature technical direction and animation.

Four production perspectives

Animation Lead Evan Clover, Senior Creature Technical Director Markus Daum, Build Supervisor Timothy Russell and Animation Supervisor Ben Wiggs describe their contributions. Their roles show how the work crossed asset construction, rigging and shot animation rather than belonging to a single department.

Anyone using the breakdown for production research should verify individual shot credits and distinguish final imagery from the broader team effort behind each sequence.