MAKING COMPLEX IDEAS, SIMPLE

3D animation studio Melbourne

Address: Level 1, 27 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205

AARONS CGI is a Melbourne-based 3D animation studio specialising in engineering, technical and medical animation. I’m Roger Aarons, a Creative Producer and Director. For almost two decades, I’ve helped engineering and design clients turn complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories.

Roger Aarons,
Director of Aarons CGI.
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My work supports marketing, investor presentations, training and product visualisation, and is used by engineers, medical professionals, inventors and entrepreneurs across Australia and internationally.

Every project is handled end-to-end, from concept through to final delivery. Discover why AARONS CGI is trusted for high-level technical and engineering visualisation.

Calling all inventors:
Can you improve this mobile skydiving simulator?

I designed and animated a mobile skydiving simulator that deliberately pushes beyond conventional engineering thinking. Will it fly, or will it flop? The concept includes a number of intentional design and engineering flaws. Can you spot them?

This piece is designed to spark discussion and critical thinking within the inventor and engineering community, showing how bold ideas can be explored and tested through 3D animation. Watch the video and see what holds up… and what doesn’t.

Put my creative thinking to the test

If you have a complex idea that needs to be simplified and made engaging for your audience, I can help. My clients range from mining companies and suppliers to medical manufacturers and research organisations. Get in touch to see how I approach your project.

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Need help with your 3D animation project?

End-to-end production

I handle every stage of your project, from script development through to final delivery, including animation, editing, voice-over, music and localisation. With a background in creative advertising, I’ve worked on campaigns for brands including Intel, HSBC, Hyatt and Four Seasons, bringing both creative thinking and production experience to every project.

Mining projects

ME SAFE | ACCIONA Slot Cast System
(explained ~2 mins)
Watch edited version 45 secs

Animated froth flotation process
(edited version 2m 18s)

Animation of the eXDS™ Copper NuWave™ machine in operation
(edited version 1m 32s)

The Rio Tinto MicroHammer™ (edited version 1m 23)

You imagine it.
I'll visualise it

From fully animated prototype machines to device instructions, medical procedures and mining operations, I turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visual content. Don’t let complexity get in the way of sharing your ideas. I bring them to life through precise, high-quality technical 3D animation

Expert guidance

I’m Roger Aarons, a 3D animation artist, Creative Producer and Director. I work closely with clients to shape ideas, guide creative direction, and deliver clear, effective animation aligned with your audience.

From concept and script through to final delivery, I bring both creative thinking and practical production experience to every project.

Roger Aarons
Creative Producer and Director.

Engineering &
technical animation

Outotec TSL Furnace –
corporate video animation

Thermal battery animation 

Norwood folding plane animation

AARONS CGI specialises in the technology industry

All engineering and technical fields

I work with professionals across the technology sector, including mining engineers, inventors, architects, medical practitioners and entrepreneurs. Each project brings its own challenges, requiring clear thinking, strong visual communication and a practical understanding of complex ideas.

Inventors of the Bi-Flow
bi-directional cannula, animated by
Aarons CGI
(L-R: Head of Perfusion Mr Jim McMillan, Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Randall Moshinsky, and Cardiac Anaesthetist Dr Elli Tutungi)
Find out more here

Complex medical
animations, simplified 

Bi-Flow cannula in the news

Bi-Flow cannula - Marketing version

Bi-Flow ECMO - Instructions for use

Confidentiality assured

As a specialised 3D animation studio in Melbourne, I handle every project directly, ensuring your ideas remain secure and confidential throughout the entire process.

Not sure where to start?

I can guide you through the process, from initial concept through to final delivery. If you have an idea or goal in mind, I’ll help shape it into a clear and effective animation. You can start with a quick quote or get in touch for a short discussion about your project.

What clients say

Chris Goodes (PhD), General Manager of Recovery, Technology, and Innovation at Rio Tinto

"... a fantastic piece of work that has received compliments at the highest levels in the organisation..."

(Ore sorting system/ mining operations)
Full review

Dewetia Latti (PhD), Manager - Innovation at Rio Tinto

"... Roger's approach to finding out exactly where the value was and how things worked was professional,
inquisitive and so very creative!..."

(Ore sorting system/ mining operations)

Full Google review below

Grant Wellwood (PhD), General Manager/ Innovation Project Manager-Enhanced Mineral Recovery at Rio Tinto

"... Roger doesn't just animate your storyboard; he becomes an extended part of your team..."

(Ore sorting system/ mining operations)

Full Google review below

Damien Harding (PhD), Manager Recovery Technologies and Innovation at Rio Tinto

"... Roger's animations were excellent and well-received across senior management..."

(Ore sorting system/ mining operations)
Full Google Review below

Steve White, Co-founder and Director at Energy Storage PL / TORC Clean Energy PL

"...an outstanding professional/ his work is first class..."

(Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Thermal Battery)
Full Google Review below
-Mastermind Advantage-

Sam Thomas, General Manager at ME SAFE Pty Ltd - Mining Safety Equipment

"Fantastic service and attention to detail/ I will be using Aarons CGI for my future mining projects."

(Slot Cast Mining System)
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Google reviews

Dewetia Latti

3 years ago

Roger Aarons from Aarons CGI was very much part of the Rio Tinto Innovation team. His animations were amazing - accurate, engaging, effective and were used at all levels of engagement including folks with deep technical expertise, lay persons, and senior management.
Roger's animations were extremely useful to us in communicating innovative ideas within and external to our business. The process of creating the animations also forced us to think through the real value of the innovations which we were chasing and Roger's approach in finding out exactly where the value was and how things worked was professional, inquisitive and so very creative! Roger is a pleasure to work with.
I recommend Roger's work without hesitation.

Grant Wellwood

4 years ago

So you have an idea- the next big thing-CONGRATULATIONS! What next? For me as an engineer, it's always a meeting with Roger from Aarons CGI. Why? Animations are the ultimate minimum viable product (MVP) for many concepts, and with Aarons CGI I always get three times the value compared to platform giggers (like Fiverr).
How so?
1. Amazing Quality: The finished product is always amazing in terms of the rendering and the physics (if it involves movement). In most instances, the animation was better than I imagined (and I have a good imagination!).

2. Fresh Eye Review: Unlike job-shops, Roger doesn't just simply animate your emailed storyboard; he becomes an extended part of your team for a time, making the effort to get down in the weeds in order to understand your concept/vision as well as your message and the intended audience. This review process (go slow to go fast) is of incredible value because it makes you think things through (forces slow thinking), and the innocent questions raised by Roger are the same as your viewer will have. In many instances, the concept has been materially improved as a result! Let's face it, inventors are often blind to the needs and perspectives of their "customers".

3. One Take: This is where the ‘go slow to go fast’ strategy pays off with the final step proceeding quickly and efficiently in a single step, to the agreed schedule. How? Simple, all the issues have been ironed out beforehand (step 2). Seemingly cheaper options usually work out much more expensive and take longer to do, because you do the job more than once (typically 3 iterations).

So...Got a concept? Take my advice, the next stop should be Aarons CGI for an MVP with 3x the value!

Damien Harding

4 years ago

I worked closely with Roger Aarons from Aarons CGI on several animation projects while working with Rio Tinto to clearly explain some complex innovation concepts in the mineral processing space. Roger's animations were excellent and well-received across senior management. I highly recommend Roger's work.

mastermindadvantage

4 years ago

Roger Aarons is an outstanding professional and his work is first class. He provided much value for us to explain our technology and was a pleasure to deal with in the various version changes that were necessary. We will certainly have no hesitation in engaging his services again. Kind Regards. Steve White. Energy Storage Pty Ltd and TORC Clean Energy.

Randall Moshinsky

4 years ago

Over the last few years Roger Aarons, from Aarons CGI, has created video animations for a number of medical projects I have been involved in. I have always found Roger a pleasure to work with and his work has been of the highest quality. Roger is very quick to pick up new technical material and his attention to detail is excellent. He has always been quick to respond to my questions and comments, and prompt in delivering content. I would be extremely happy to use Roger’s services again in the future and I would recommend Aarons CGI to others without hesitation.

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