How an AR-15 Works

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Published 2022-08-10
A 3D animation showing how an AR-15 works. Cinema 4D was used to create each individual part, as well as animating everything. Corona renderer was used for final output of lighting and textures.

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Special thanks to Anar Akberli for his help with modeling the bolt carrier assembly!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Ammunition Loading
0:58 Bolt Locking
1:37 Forward Assist
1:56 Firing Sequence
2:58 Extraction & Ejection
3:16 Hammer Reset / Cartridge Feed
3:48 Trigger Reset
4:00 Auto Fire
4:58 Burst Fire
6:22 Bolt Catch
6:40 Sights
7:33 Adjustable Stock
7:50 Ejection Port Cover
8:09 Credits

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All Comments (21)
  • @IRUKANJI
    A 60+ year old design and it still looks like the future.
  • This is quite possibly the best demonstration of how the AR-15 system functions that I have ever seen. This will make an outstanding teaching tool.
  • @playforge3438
    As a 3D artist and animator I just have to show a profound appreciation for the quality of this video. As an army veteran, I have to express an admiration for the deep understanding of this weapon system that this video’s creator displays. This is unarguably one of the best educational videos on the internet for the armalite rifle design… if not the best…
  • @Kevinschart
    i don't own a gun but i'm fascinated with the mechanical operations within. this is pure engineering genius
  • @sleepdeep305
    I had no idea burst modes are achieved purely mechanically. That is very cool.
  • @Tristan-of1cl
    Don't forget it weighs as heavy as "10 boxes you might be carrying" and "fires 50 BMG rounds" XD
  • Matt Rittman takes a long time to make videos because he makes masterpieces, and masterpiece can not be made in a short time
  • @JaredOwen
    Nobody does gun animations like Matt Rittman! Love it
  • @thefreestate762
    Any owner of any firearm should watch these animations. It’s important, dare I say critical to understand how a firearm you own operates.
  • @jmnypop
    Let us admire at 2:17 the miniscule rebound of the hammer and firing pin. He didn't have to animate that, probably very few people noticed it, but man it's these little touches that elevate this to an incredible degree.
  • @bluzzjazz
    This is by far the best animated presentation of the mechanical operation of how an AR-15 functions.
  • @eanayman
    I just got my first AR and had no idea what the bolt catch did, thank you!
  • @PartOfTheGame
    This is by far the most informative animation of an AR-15 I've ever seen.
  • This fully explains why blanks don't cycle the weapon unless we have BFAs mounted. I never really understood why