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3D / AI-Assisted Character Animator – Paid Animation Trial I’m creating an original 3D character for a YouTube series and am looking for an animator for a short paid trial animation. The character design and overall visual style are already established. The focus of this project is to animate the existing character while keeping its appearance and proportions consistent throughout the shot. Paid Animation Test The trial will be approximately 5–8 seconds and will include: - One existing character - A simple outdoor setting - Basic body movement - Facial expressions - A friendly waving gesture - Subtle secondary animation - No dialogue or lip-sync - No additional characters Character references and detailed instructions will be provided to the selected animator. Production Methods I’m open to different professional workflows, including: - Traditional 3D animation - AI-assisted animation - Image-to-video techniques - 3D + AI hybrid workflows - Other suitable professional approaches The software itself is not the main consideration. The quality and consistency of the final animation are what matter most. The character should remain stable throughout the shot, with no obvious facial changes, anatomy inconsistencies, hand deformation, unexpected color shifts, or other AI/video artifacts. Expected Quality The final result should be: - Smooth and polished - Warm and appropriate for preschool audiences - Natural and intentional in movement - Professionally presented and lit - Consistent from frame to frame A clean, simple environment is completely fine. The priority is character animation and visual consistency, rather than a complex background. Deliverables The selected animator will provide: - Completed 5–8 second animation - 1920 × 1080 resolution - 16:9 aspect ratio - MP4 / H.264 format - 24 or 30 FPS - One high-resolution still frame - Basic information about the tools/workflow used - Source/project files where the workflow allows - One reasonable revision Budget Fixed-price paid test: $5 This is a genuine paid test and is not an unpaid sample request. Possibility of Ongoing Work The purpose of this test is to find a reliable animator and suitable production workflow for the series. If the test is successful, there may be additional paid animation projects as the YouTube series develops. Please Include in Your Application 1. 1–3 examples of your strongest character-animation work 2. The software/tools you would use for this project 3. Whether your workflow is AI-based, traditional 3D, or hybrid 4. Your fixed price for the 5–8 second test 5. Your estimated delivery time 6. Whether you can provide editable/source files Please start your proposal with the word “Mabbo” to confirm that you have read the complete job post. Full character references and the detailed animation brief will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
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Mabbo! My name is Pinky Devi, and I'm an expert in 3D Animation with over a decade of experience. I've successfully completed multiple projects like yours, having worked on 1450+ projects and having over 10 years of satisfied clients. What sets me apart is my dedication to both your vision and your audience - one that matches your target preschool viewership. Professionally, I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Corel Draw - equally adaptable when it comes to software preferences. I understand that the quality and consistency of the animation are the driving forces behind your choice rather than the tool, and I guarantee that my animation will be smooth, polished, warm, and appropriate for your YouTube series. Best Regards Pinky
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As someone with a keenness for bringing characters to life and over a year’s experience as a freelancer, I'm confident that my animation and video editing background can add immense value to your project. I've gained mastery in Adobe After Effects which is integral in ensuring smooth, professional, and polished animations like the one you seek. My proficiency in AI-driven video creation caters ideally to your preference for traditional 3D and AI-based or hybrid workflows. Working across various industries, including producing META ad videos, has not only honed my artistic abilities but also developed my knack for adapting videos to suit specific audiences — making me well-equipped to meet your preschool audience's needs. I truly understand the significance of a consistent character appearance and proportion throughout an animation sequence; ensuring there are no facial changes, anatomy absurdities, or unexpected shifts in color. Moreover, my experience enables me to meet strict delivery timelines without compromising on quality. Guaranteeing not just the completion of the 5-8 seconds trial animation but also supplying you with 1920x1080 resolution MP4/H.264 format files that match 24 or 30 FPS. I can even provide you with access to source/project files depending on the production workflow approach we use. Choosing me isn't just for the short trial test but rather a commitment to consider all possible modificarions as the series develops. Let's make magic together!
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Mabbo Active now ✔️ When i saw the details of "Character Animator for Original 3D YouTube Series -- 2 " which you searching am super exited to do it. I have over 5 years of experience in 2D/3D both creating and developing. I am very innovative to work all kind of work like on this plat Form like:-- AutoCAD, 3D Max, Revit 2021 - 2022, CAD/CAM, 3D model, architecture plan 2D & 3D both with rendering, Rhino, Tekla, Fusion, Analyzes Realistic rendering or house like - exterior & exterior rendering and 2D/3D plan including. WILL SHOW YOU SOME PAST OF WORKS ✔️ Best regards, Sumit Kumar
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Mabbo Hello, You need a polished 5 to 8 second character animation that keeps the existing character design consistent while delivering natural body movement, facial expressions, a friendly wave, and subtle secondary motion. I can handle this with a professional 3D workflow, keeping the character stable frame to frame and delivering the required 1080p MP4, still frame, and editable source where supported. I can also provide the workflow details and one revision after the initial animation. Also a quick question, will the character be provided as a fully rigged 3D model, or will rigging and setup be required before animation?
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Mabbo a smooth, polished 5‑8 second animation of your existing 3D character, keeping its appearance and proportions consistent while delivering a friendly wave for your preschool YouTube series. I have delivered high‑quality 3D character animations for children’s content using Blender and AI‑assisted rigs, ensuring stable facial expressions and clean motion. I know maintaining exact facial stability and avoiding hand deformation across frames is where many miss the mark. I’ll provide the final clip, a high‑res still, source files and one revision until the motion feels just right, making the hand‑off effortless. Here's my previous related work according to your needs: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11314074-unique-cartoon-and-mascot-designs https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11313983-hand-drawn-illustrations Regards, Faseeh A.
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As an animator with extensive experience in both 3D design and AI animation, I am confident that I offer the unique skillset you require for your project. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya, and other software necessary to produce high-quality, smooth animations like you desire. More specifically, my proficiency in AI-assisted animation will ensure not only a polished result but also a warm, natural movement that suits your preschool audience's preferences. Being able to deliver consistent and professional work is something I take great pride in. Just as you prioritize character animation over complex background designs for this job, rest assured your character's appearance and proportions will remain stable throughout the shot - free of deformations or unexpected color shifts.
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Mabbo Hello, i hope you are doing well I’d be happy to create the 5–8 second character animation test for your YouTube series. I understand that the main priority is maintaining the character’s original appearance, proportions, colors, facial features, and overall visual consistency throughout the animation. For the test, I can focus on smooth body movement, a natural friendly wave, facial expression, subtle secondary motion, clean lighting, and a simple outdoor environment appropriate for a preschool audience. My workflow can combine 3D animation and AI-assisted tools where appropriate, while ensuring that the final output is manually reviewed for facial consistency, hand/anatomy issues, unwanted deformation, flickering, and color shifts. Deliverables: • 5–8 second animation • 1920×1080, 16:9 • MP4 / H.264 • 24 or 30 FPS • High-resolution still frame • One reasonable revision • Source/project files where supported by the workflow **Fixed Price:** $5 for the paid test **Estimated Delivery: 1–2 days I can share relevant character/3D animation examples from my portfolio. Once you provide the character references and animation brief, I can review them and proceed with the most suitable workflow. Thank you.
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The hardest part of this job is keeping the character’s appearance and proportions exact for the entire 5-8 second shot, so that is where my focus will be. I will build the animation sequence using Maya, setting up proper rigging and then animating key poses for the body movement and the friendly waving gesture, so that the core actions are solid. Facial expressions will be keyframed on the character's face rig directly, and I will also add subtle secondary animation to the character's clothing and hair to give it life. I will not be using AI to generate facial expressions or basic body movement. That is a crutch, and it will not hold the character's integrity through the shot. I am a Preferred Freelancer on Freelancer with a 5.0 rating, 100% on time and 100% on budget. One question is about the outdoor setting you mentioned, will this be a static background rendered with the character or will it have its own subtle animation? Let's schedule a short call on Freelancer to discuss the character rig and the exact camera framing.
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Hello. I am a native English speaker with an MSc in Computer Engineering, specializing in audio transcription, AI data annotation, language evaluation, and AI training data support. Additionally, I’m a YouTube content creator and video-production professional with extensive hands-on experience creating, editing and publishing 100+ technology videos for my NeoTech Academy channel. I’m particularly interested in your project because you are open to AI-assisted and hybrid animation workflows. I can work with modern AI/video tools to create a short, visually consistent character animation while focusing carefully on motion quality, facial stability, anatomy, lighting and frame-to-frame consistency. For the trial, I can deliver: • 5–8 second 1920×1080 animation • 16:9 MP4/H.264 output • Natural body movement and friendly waving • Consistent character appearance • Appropriate facial expressions • Clean outdoor environment • High-resolution still frame • Workflow/tool information • Source files where supported My YouTube production experience has taught me to work carefully with visual consistency, pacing, audience expectations, editing and final presentation. I understand that the most important requirement here is keeping the established character visually stable throughout the shot, particularly avoiding AI artifacts, facial changes and hand deformation. I’m ready to begin immediately after receiving the character reference and animation brief. Best regards, Abdulkerim
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# Serbest Çalışan Teklifi Mabbo Merhaba! YouTube diziniz için 5-8 saniyelik animasyon testini oluşturmayı çok isterim. Odak noktam, görsel tutarlılığa ve doğal harekete güçlü bir dikkat ile yapay zeka destekli karakter animasyonu. Kling AI, Runway ve Higgsfield gibi araçlarla hibrit bir AI iş akışı kullanabilir, iş akışını sağlanan karakter ve animasyon gereksinimlerine uyarlayabilirim. Bu test için öncelik vereceğim: • Tutarlı yüz, oranlar, renkler ve giysiler • Doğal vücut hareketi ve dostça el sallama • Kontrollü yüz ifadeleri • Temiz eller ve anatomi • İnce ikincil hareket • Kararlı aydınlatma ve renkler • Yapay zeka eserlerini, titremeyi ve istenmeyen karakter değişikliklerini en aza indirmek 5-8 saniyelik test için sabit fiyatım **750$**. Tahmini teslimat: Karakter referanslarını ve ayrıntılı özeti aldıktan sonra **3-5 gün**. Yüksek çözünürlüklü bir hareketsiz çerçeve ve iş akışı tarafından desteklenen yerlerde düzenlenebilir/kaynak dosyaları sağlayabilirim. Test beklentilerinizi karşılıyorsa devam eden animasyon çalışmalarına da açığım. Proje açıklamasının tamamını okudum ve çekim boyunca karakter tutarlılığını korumanın önemini anlıyorum. En iyi, Merve
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