3D Scanning, Industrial Design & 3D Printing Lead | Premium 3D SAS (Colombia)

Overview

As Premium 3D SAS grew into a smart 3D factory, we began supporting high-end audiovisual projects.
One of the most technically and emotionally intense collaborations was for “Medusa”, the Colombian thriller series on Netflix about a CEO who survives an assassination attempt and must rebuild her life and identity. Netflix+1

Our role was to design and fabricate a robotic finger prosthesis for the main character; a piece that had to look cinematic, feel believable, and work on set under real filming conditions.

“We turned a story point ( the loss of a finger) into a physical object that reinforces the character’s transformation.” Yahoo

Context

In the series, the protagonist suffers a violent attack that leaves her physically and emotionally marked.
The production needed a distinctive robotic finger prosthesis that:

• integrated naturally with the actress’s hand.
• looked like a piece of high-end tech from her world of power and wealth.
• held up under close-up shots.
• and allowed enough comfort and freedom for acting.

This wasn’t just a prop.
It had to be a visible symbol of trauma, survival and power.

My Role

At Premium 3D SAS, I led the full development of the prosthesis:

• Coordinated and executed 3D scanning of the actress’s hand to capture exact anatomy.
• Designed the robotic finger structure in CAD, balancing realism, aesthetics and practicality.
• Iterated on the form to ensure a comfortable fit and continuity with her natural hand.
• Selected resin materials suitable for high detail and on-set durability.
• Managed the 3D printing, post-processing, and test fittings with the production team.

I worked as the link between:

director + costume/art department + technical 3D manufacturing,
to make sure the finger looked powerful on screen and worked in the real world.

Process Highlights

• Used 3D scanning to match the geometry of the actress’s hand and wrist.
• Modeled the prosthetic finger with mechanical lines and subtle robotic aesthetics that fit the tone of the series.
• Adjusted proportions and joint zones for comfort, stability and camera presence.
• Printed in high-resolution resin to capture sharp edges, clean surfaces and metallic-style finishes once painted.
• Produced several versions for testing, movement and backup on set.
• Collaborated with the costume/makeup department to integrate the prosthesis seamlessly into the character’s look.

Impact

The final prosthesis:

• became a visual signature of the character.
• reinforced the themes of violence, transformation and control.
• held up beautifully in close-up shots.
• and demonstrated how 3D technology can serve not just utility, but storytelling.

This project expanded Premium 3D SAS work into character-driven design for film and series, proving our adaptability from industrial parts and engineering to emotional, cinematic objects.

“From machines and drones to a single robotic finger: the factory adapted to the story.”

Official Link

🔗 Series: Medusa — Netflix Official Site Netflix

Technologies & Skills

• 3D scanning (anatomy capture).
• CAD modeling for wearable prosthetics.
• High-resolution resin 3D printing
• Ergonomics & fit testing.
• Collaboration with costume & art departments.
• Rapid prototyping for film production.
• Visual storytelling through physical design.