How a Revolver Works

A school project of a simple expository animation of "How a Revolver Works" highlighting the trigger and firing sequences. Reference used from howstuffworks.com
Software used: Maya 2009, Photoshop, After Effects, Mental Ray
Update - September 25, 2020:
Thank you for everyone who has reached out and has provided positive feedback on this animation piece over the past 10 years.
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[@palmbeach4825]

I noticed one thing in all modern guns. We need springs to make them work. SPRINGS . Let that sink in. A very useful invention.

[@Momo_Kawashima]

One can't unappreciate revolver's semplicity. I know, they're kinda outdated, I know, they can only hold 5 or 6 shots, but for an amateur/beginner gunsmith they're the perfect project

[@nachomann_]

I'm trying to design a toy gun using the double action hammer to make the shooting sound and this is way more helpful than the other renders.

[@cameron3516]

"Hello sir we're the albuquerque police depa-"

[@JoshMats]

Finally I know how the cylinder rotates on a revolver!

[@Kop32353]

"Gordon doesn't need to hear all thi-"

[@awperstoper3385]

hey dad can i go to a furry fe-

[@tylen4ik1337]

But before we can continue let's thank our spo-

[@raidzor5452]

That's a weird fidget spinner

[@nabilrifqy278]

Sir, we have the DSM. What should we-

[@mitchhammond3213]

This actually was a bit more complicated than I thought

[@DONKFORTRESS6956]

Shepard: "you got the DSN?"

[@SniperOnSunday]

Simple, detailed, no-nonsense explanation. We need more videos like this.

[@oilybat3269]

1:10

[@VlOREL]

Revolvers are perfect for life or death situations, they never get jammed

[@toazethegecko]

"Hey partner, it seems like you got a very beautiful gir-"

[@kimitsu_san]

"Sir, this is the women's bathroo-"

[@RzeTon]

* Insert Mississippi Queen music *

[@jairus5091]

Fascinating.... i always thought you HAD to pull the hammer unit back to shoot, didnt know it could handle shooting without

[@thepurpleshade486]

this would go really well with the song: Missisippi Queen