software used
Daz Studio Pro
Moho Debut
Vegas Pro
Magix Music Maker
Adobe Photoshop
 

I was inspired by the limitless possibilities of games and computer
graphics in general.  Unlike live action movies, there are no set costs,
size constraints, or gravity!  Thus a gigantic golden crocodile floating in the sky. 

As far as the production time, I lost count of the hours trying things
out.  The crocodile originally was a spaceship.  3D animation is
definitely difficult, but I learned a lot through valuable mistakes.  It
must have taken at least 50 hours if you include render experiments plus
development.  The close up shot took 11 hours to render alone.  I had to
render in iray, it's so pretty.