Manovella | Product Animation for Appliance Pull Installation

3D Walkabout produced a clear, instructional product animation for Manovella, balancing visual polish with technical accuracy to support customer education and trade installation.

The Client

Manovella Design is a Melbourne-based door and cabinet hardware brand specialising in high-quality architectural handles and fittings for residential and design-led projects. Founded and operated by experienced Australian locksmiths, Manovella focuses on premium finishes, durable craftsmanship, and expert advice tailored to homeowners, builders, and interior professionals. With more than 25 years in the industry, they offer stylish, reliable hardware backed by strong customer satisfaction and local service.

The Challenge

The Manovella Appliance Pull project required creating a clear, precise product animation that not only showcased the design quality of the hardware but also explained correct installation details in a way that was easy to understand for end users, installers, and trade audiences.

The challenge was balancing visual polish with technical clarity. Small details mattered, measurements, backsets, optional components, fixing methods, and installation advice all needed to be shown accurately without cluttering the animation or confusing viewers. Throughout production, the client provided detailed, incremental feedback, including changes to on-screen text, playback speed, labels, and visual cues such as tape placement and fixing orientation.

Our Solution

We took a collaborative, detail-driven approach to ensure the animation was both visually refined and technically accurate. Working closely with the Manovella team, we treated each round of feedback as part of a structured refinement process rather than rework, allowing the video to evolve without losing clarity or momentum.

By carefully integrating on-screen text, timing adjustments, and visual cues, we ensured the animation clearly communicated optional components, correct measurements, and installation guidance — all while keeping the presentation clean and easy to follow. The final animation strikes a balance between product storytelling and practical instruction, making it suitable for customer education, trade use, and future B2B applications.

Included practical visual cues (e.g., blue painter’s tape) to support real-world installation guidance

Added clear on-screen text for key callouts (e.g., “Base Plates are Optional”)

Kept the final video clean, product-focused, and ready for customer + trade/B2B use

Adjusted playback speed to improve flow and keep the video engaging

Refined the animation through a structured feedback-and-revision workflow

Updated measurement labels to avoid confusion and improve accuracy

Project Team

Tim Brickle

FOUNDER & CEO - ‘THE BOSS’
FACT FILE: Tim is the Founder & CEO of 3D Walkabout and a graduate of the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years in the tech and media industry and has founded, funded, and successfully exited several technology businesses. In 2017, he launched 3D Walkabout with a vision to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of VR to transform customer engagement. Today, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across Australia, with 20+ team members based in almost every state. Tim is based in Margaret River, WA, where he lives, works & plays. When he’s not in front of a computer he’s chasing big waves on his foil & wing!
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 10/10

ARLYN DAMASCO

PROJECT MANAGER - 'SCANARLYN'
FACT FILE: Arlyn is the Community Manager at 3D Walkabout and also serves as the Matterport Project Manager, overseeing the company’s expanding portfolio of virtual tour projects. She works closely with clients and operators to ensure every virtual tour is captured with precision and delivered seamlessly on schedule, maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency. Beyond project coordination, Arlyn manages a broad range of client communications and marketing initiatives, including fortnightly newsletters, blog content, and case studies that showcase 3D Walkabout’s work and industry insights.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 6/10
LEADERSHIP 8/10

SABBIR MAHMUDUL

3D RENDER TEAM LEAD - 'THE RENDER ENGINE'
FACT FILE: Sabbir is the Head of 3D Rendering at 3D Walkabout, leading a skilled team of 15 artists delivering high-quality, photorealistic visuals. A talented 3D artist himself, he has extensive experience in 3ds Max and D5 Render Engine, creating striking renders and cinematic animations. With a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling, Sabbir combines creative direction with technical expertise to ensure every project meets the highest standards. Passionate about innovation, he continues to refine workflows, adopt new tools, and mentor his team to produce exceptional results.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 9/10

DARYLL GALON

3D ARTIST - ‘THE DAZZLER’
FACT FILE: Daryll is a Junior Architectural Designer at 3D Walkabout, specialising in 3D modelling, rendering, and visualisation. With over five years of experience in the design industry, he has developed a keen eye for architectural detail and a passion for transforming concepts into compelling, photorealistic visuals. At 3D Walkabout, Daryll plays a key role in producing high-quality digital environments and architectural presentations that clearly communicate design intent to clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Drawing on a strong foundation in spatial design and 3D artistry, he combines technical precision with creative storytelling.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 9/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

Client Testimonial

Layton, ManovellaLayton, ManovellaLayton, Manovella

The team at 3D Walkabout were excellent to work with throughout the Appliance Pull animation. They were highly responsive to feedback, handled detailed technical adjustments with ease, and refined the video quickly across multiple revisions. The final animation clearly communicates installation details without overcomplicating the message, and the process felt collaborative, efficient and well managed from start to finish.

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