3D Character Animator – Bringing Characters to Life with Emotion and Purpose
As a 3D Character Animator, I specialize in creating expressive, believable, and emotionally-driven character performances for films, games, and commercial projects. With a deep understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, and storytelling, I bring life and personality to every character I animate.
What I Offer:
🔹 Character Animation for:
Short films and cinematic trailers
Game animations (idle, walk/run cycles, attacks, cutscenes)
Dialogue-based acting shots
Emotional performance reels
Product commercials or explainer videos featuring animated characters
🔹 Key Animation Skills:
Strong command over Autodesk Maya (Primary Tool)
Familiar with Blender for basic animation tasks
Clean and readable animation curves (Graph Editor)
Mastery of timing, spacing, arcs, and appeal
Knowledge of facial rigging and lip-sync animation
Motion capture cleanup and enhancement (if needed)
Attention to character weight, mood, and narrative
🔹 Technical Abilities:
Work with custom or third-party rigs (body + facial)
Utilize n Cloth and n Hair for secondary animation (capes, straps, ponytails)
Clean scene organization and file handoff
Can collaborate with modelers, riggers, and lighting artists
Export to FBX/MA/MB formats as required
💼 Why Work With Me?
✔ Passionate about storytelling and animation✔ Quick turnarounds with consistent quality✔ Open to feedback and revisions✔ Communicative and deadline-driven✔ Experience with remote freelance workflows
Ideal For:
Indie filmmakers and studios
Game developers
YouTube animation creators
Advertising and marketing teams
Anyone needing an animated character to speak, act, or express emotion