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Character Animation Studio

Character Animation Studio

Whether you’re looking for stylized 2D or highly realistic 3D characters, our talented 2D & 3D character animators are here to captivate audiences of all ages. We handle every aspect of character animation services, from concept to final animation.

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Pixune's Character Animation Services

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2D Character Animation

Our 2D animation studio breathes life into 2D characters across a wide range of animation styles, from pixel art to vector art, with every press of our digital pens. Our professional team infuses each animation through animation techniques like squash and stretch, anticipation, follow-through, and overlapping action. From subtle gestures to dynamic actions, you can count on our character animation studio. Mickey Mouse is one of the most iconic and well-animated characters of all time. Despite being a simple, rounded 2D design, Mickey feels very original, flexible, and alive.

Pixune's Character Animation Portfolio

Our 2D & 3D character animation portfolio demonstrates our ability to bring creative visions to life.
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2D Game Character design of a male mechanic showing different emotions and actions
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Kind Words from Our Clients

Paul Saada
Paul Saada
Growth Marketing Manager
at
Homa Games

ABOVE OUR EXPECTATIONS

It has now been a few months that we have been working with Pixune Studios and the quality they deliver is truly impressive. From the start, they have been understanding our vision and providing 3D animations that were above our expectations. We are already engaging ourselves in a long term partnership.

Paul Saada
Paul Saada
Growth Marketing Manager
at
Homa Games

ABOVE OUR EXPECTATIONS

It has now been a few months that we have been working with Pixune Studios and the quality they deliver is truly impressive. From the start, they have been understanding our vision and providing 3D animations that were above our expectations. We are already engaging ourselves in a long term partnership.

Naip Unal
Naip Ünal
MSc, Product Manager
at
No Surrender

VERY CUSTOMER-ORIENTED

Design quality and animation work were very good for character briefs and every feedback was taken into consideration. As a result, high quality design was received within a defined time frame, and Pixune was very responsive in terms of delivering our needs. They have taken everything into consideration to reflect our needs and delivered a successful project In a defined timeframe. They are very customer-oriented and try to help your activities as much as possible. Instead of taking money and running, they are like teammates for us.

Naip Unal
Naip Ünal
MSc, Product Manager
at
No Surrender

VERY CUSTOMER-ORIENTED

Design quality and animation work were very good for character briefs and every feedback was taken into consideration. As a result, high quality design was received within a defined time frame, and Pixune was very responsive in terms of delivering our needs. They have taken everything into consideration to reflect our needs and delivered a successful project In a defined timeframe. They are very customer-oriented and try to help your activities as much as possible. Instead of taking money and running, they are like teammates for us.

Talal Al Ali
Talal Al-Ali
CEO and Founder
at
P.P.K Company

NO BUGS AND NICE GRAPHICS

I hired Pixune to develop a sample runner game in Unity. The process was very smooth due to their experience, and their suggestions were always helpful. It was a bit over budget, but the results were excellent. The sample game had no bugs and nice graphics. The project was finished 3 weeks before the deadline. I hired two freelancers on Upwork before Pixune for a similar project and not only they were months late over the deadline, but the results were also very bad. So, I have to say I'm quite pleased with hiring Pixune.

Talal Al Ali
Talal Al-Ali
CEO and Founder
at
P.P.K Company

NO BUGS AND NICE GRAPHICS

I hired Pixune to develop a sample runner game in Unity. The process was very smooth due to their experience, and their suggestions were always helpful. It was a bit over budget, but the results were excellent. The sample game had no bugs and nice graphics. The project was finished 3 weeks before the deadline. I hired two freelancers on Upwork before Pixune for a similar project and not only they were months late over the deadline, but the results were also very bad. So, I have to say I'm quite pleased with hiring Pixune.

Alejandro Yegros
Alejandro Yegros
Founder
at
Yegros Educational LLC

CONTINUE TO HIRE THEM FOR OTHER PROJECTS

There's an old saying that when it comes to hiring people you can look for "good," you can look for "reliable," or you can look for "affordable"... but you won't be able to find somebody who is all three. In Pixune's case, I feel they come the closest of anybody I've dealt with over the past years of our company's existence. I've been really happy with Pixune. I originally hired them in the Fall of 2022 for game development and was happy enough with them that I continue to hire them for other projects, even ones that fall outside of the original reason I contacted them. Besides game development, I've had them do web design work for our site. They're very flexible, accommodating, and extremely reliable.

Alejandro Yegros
Alejandro Yegros
Founder
at
Yegros Educational LLC

CONTINUE TO HIRE THEM FOR OTHER PROJECTS

There's an old saying that when it comes to hiring people you can look for "good," you can look for "reliable," or you can look for "affordable"... but you won't be able to find somebody who is all three. In Pixune's case, I feel they come the closest of anybody I've dealt with over the past years of our company's existence. I've been really happy with Pixune. I originally hired them in the Fall of 2022 for game development and was happy enough with them that I continue to hire them for other projects, even ones that fall outside of the original reason I contacted them. Besides game development, I've had them do web design work for our site. They're very flexible, accommodating, and extremely reliable.

Boaz Cohen
Boaz Cohen
Chief Product Officer
at
Everybuddy Games

HIGH PRODUCTION STANDARDS IN MINIMUM TIME

Our project of character design was complex and required high production standards in minimum time. The results I received were of the highest standards, and the work was very professional. Highly recommended!

Boaz Cohen
Boaz Cohen
Chief Product Officer
at
Everybuddy Games

HIGH PRODUCTION STANDARDS IN MINIMUM TIME

Our project of character design was complex and required high production standards in minimum time. The results I received were of the highest standards, and the work was very professional. Highly recommended!

Gabriel Dumitru
Gabriel Dumitru
Product Manager
at
Playful Tap

BETTER THAN THE REFERENCE

The quality of the art received was really impressive after the team came up with ideas and improvements all the time for the characters. Being timely and attentive to details is great but their passion and involvement in our project were amazing! We will surely collaborate again. The team is very passionate and we were amazed when we got the final result which was better than the reference we provided, a reference that we really liked. I can say that we loved their work and that they are able to take an idea and bring it to life thanks to the passion they are working with and the perfect communication they are providing until the best result is reached.

Gabriel Dumitru
Gabriel Dumitru
Product Manager
at
Playful Tap

BETTER THAN THE REFERENCE

The quality of the art received was really impressive after the team came up with ideas and improvements all the time for the characters. Being timely and attentive to details is great but their passion and involvement in our project were amazing! We will surely collaborate again. The team is very passionate and we were amazed when we got the final result which was better than the reference we provided, a reference that we really liked. I can say that we loved their work and that they are able to take an idea and bring it to life thanks to the passion they are working with and the perfect communication they are providing until the best result is reached.

Yash Jain
Yash Jain
CEO
at
Herotrainer

HIGHLY COOPERATIVE PEOPLE

The Pixune team is full of kind, excellent, considerate, empathetic, talented, and highly cooperative people. The quality of the work that was received was outstanding, however it did take multiple iterations to reach that level. Some instructions were missed, but were fixed - it just lengthened the process and the schedule.

Yash Jain
Yash Jain
CEO
at
Herotrainer

HIGHLY COOPERATIVE PEOPLE

The Pixune team is full of kind, excellent, considerate, empathetic, talented, and highly cooperative people. The quality of the work that was received was outstanding, however it did take multiple iterations to reach that level. Some instructions were missed, but were fixed - it just lengthened the process and the schedule.

John Giordano
John Giordano
Entrepreneur

HIT EVERY DEADLINE

Awesome work. Great communication. Was really happy with Pixune and how great this project came out. Hit every deadline, and even when we needed to change directions a bit, he was able to still hit the deadline. We will certainly be working with Pixune again.

John Giordano
John Giordano
Entrepreneur

HIT EVERY DEADLINE

Awesome work. Great communication. Was really happy with Pixune and how great this project came out. Hit every deadline, and even when we needed to change directions a bit, he was able to still hit the deadline. We will certainly be working with Pixune again.

Rafeh Bim
Rafeh Bim
Product Manager
at
BIG IMMERSIVE

PUT EXTRA EFFORT INTO THE PROJECT

They are very eager to satisfy the client's requirements. Their communication is perfect and also understanding of the required output is on point. They put extra effort into the project to get it completed in time and have a skilled team and your project is safe in their hands. I will definitely work with them in the future. Best of luck guys great working with you.

Rafeh Bim
Rafeh Bim
Product Manager
at
BIG IMMERSIVE

PUT EXTRA EFFORT INTO THE PROJECT

They are very eager to satisfy the client's requirements. Their communication is perfect and also understanding of the required output is on point. They put extra effort into the project to get it completed in time and have a skilled team and your project is safe in their hands. I will definitely work with them in the future. Best of luck guys great working with you.

Oded Menahem
Oded Menahem
Founder
at
Game Story

SURELY COME BACK AGAIN

This guy did really good work, he really did amazing art and even after the artist finished he wasn't happy with it so he did it all over again from scratch. I really recommend him and will surely come back again. (this is already the second time)

Oded Menahem
Oded Menahem
Founder
at
Game Story

SURELY COME BACK AGAIN

This guy did really good work, he really did amazing art and even after the artist finished he wasn't happy with it so he did it all over again from scratch. I really recommend him and will surely come back again. (this is already the second time)

Tony Laje
Tony Laje
CEO
at
Lajeune And Associates, LLC

THE END RESULT WAS WORTH

This was a great experience overall. He took time to actually understand what was needed to deliver the project that I was asking for. Modelers tend to rush because they think they know what the client want, but Pixune went over to clarify the specifics. It required a little more time than we agreed on. However, the end results was worth an extra few days. Trust me...it's worth waiting a few more days, than to have something you don't like at the end. I highly recommend to anybody reading this review. And I look forward working with Pixune again. Thank You!

Tony Laje
Tony Laje
CEO
at
Lajeune And Associates, LLC

THE END RESULT WAS WORTH

This was a great experience overall. He took time to actually understand what was needed to deliver the project that I was asking for. Modelers tend to rush because they think they know what the client want, but Pixune went over to clarify the specifics. It required a little more time than we agreed on. However, the end results was worth an extra few days. Trust me...it's worth waiting a few more days, than to have something you don't like at the end. I highly recommend to anybody reading this review. And I look forward working with Pixune again. Thank You!

Malky Herman
Malky Herman
CEO & Founder
at
Kinderblast

THE RESULT FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

I've worked with many illustrators and I've never had such an amazing experience! The results far exceeded my expectations, communication was great, and very flexible and willing to please. I'll definitely use them again for more projects!

Malky Herman
Malky Herman
CEO & Founder
at
Kinderblast

THE RESULT FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

I've worked with many illustrators and I've never had such an amazing experience! The results far exceeded my expectations, communication was great, and very flexible and willing to please. I'll definitely use them again for more projects!

Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams
Founder & CEO
at
Cuddle Clones

VERY COMMUNICATIVE

Pixune was very communicative throughout our project. they asked a lot of good questions and produced great work.

Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams
Founder & CEO
at
Cuddle Clones

VERY COMMUNICATIVE

Pixune was very communicative throughout our project. they asked a lot of good questions and produced great work.

Nick Whyte
Nick Whyte
Game Developer

VERY EASY TO WORK WITH

The team did everything they could to help us and give us the result we wanted. They always listened to feedback and were very easy to work with. I look forward to working with them again!

Nick Whyte
Nick Whyte
Game Developer

VERY EASY TO WORK WITH

The team did everything they could to help us and give us the result we wanted. They always listened to feedback and were very easy to work with. I look forward to working with them again!

Luke Dunning
Luke Dunning
Creative Director
at
Umbrellacreative

BRILLIANT TO WORK WITH

Brilliant to work with and will be working with them in the future!

Luke Dunning
Luke Dunning
Creative Director
at
Umbrellacreative

BRILLIANT TO WORK WITH

Brilliant to work with and will be working with them in the future!

Krada Nelson
Krada Nelson
Project manager
at
Mashfiq Chowhdury Karda Studio Corp

PIXUNE GOT THE PROJECT RIGHT FROM THE START

Pixune got the project right from the start. We had a somewhat unique art style that needed consideration to be both cartoony and low poly. They were great at interpreting the brief and adding their own style and ideas which really helped. Throughout the rest of the concepts and 3D models & animation steps, nothing was a problem, they asked good questions and were happy to jump on a video call for updates at any time. We will be using them in the future!

Krada Nelson
Krada Nelson
Project manager
at
Mashfiq Chowhdury Karda Studio Corp

PIXUNE GOT THE PROJECT RIGHT FROM THE START

Pixune got the project right from the start. We had a somewhat unique art style that needed consideration to be both cartoony and low poly. They were great at interpreting the brief and adding their own style and ideas which really helped. Throughout the rest of the concepts and 3D models & animation steps, nothing was a problem, they asked good questions and were happy to jump on a video call for updates at any time. We will be using them in the future!

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Our Technical Capabilities

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Why Our Character Animation Company?

With a collaborative approach that values client input at every stage, we ensure our 2D & 3D character animation services encapsulate your unique vision while exceeding the loftiest of expectations.
You'll Get QUALITY Character Animations

We are perfectionists by nature and can’t even deliver a bad character animation even if asked to! An ugly animation annoys our brains more than you.
Several times, a client was happy with a piece of art, but we were not, so we designed it again from scratch at our own expense.

We welcome changes and criticism, and we are as flexible as possible when it comes to implementing revisions. However, as professionals, we will express our opinions and provide our advice. Ultimately, the decision-making lies with you.

You will be constantly updated to share your comments, apply any changes to the character animation, and ensure we are on the right track. An exclusive account manager will be allotted to your project, who will manage our communications and respond to messages quickly. They are always available, on-call, and ready to jump on a meeting with you, even on weekends.

We understand the importance of time, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Pixune values your time. Therefore, we prioritize efficiency and timeliness in our character animation studio without compromising on quality. Our production pipeline is optimized to maximize efficiency and minimize unnecessary delays.

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FAQ

How Much Does Character Animation Cost?

2D Character animation services prices per minute can be found anywhere from $1000 to $3000 or more. And 3D Character animation services can be found from $3000 to $7000 per minute.

The cost of character animation can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including art style, number and complexity of characters, technical specifications, and time. You can contact us right now to receive a price estimation of your character animation animation today.

Creating a character animation per minute usually takes 1-2 weeks for a 2D character animation to 3-4 weeks for a 3D one.

Multiple factors can affect this time span, such as art style, number, the complexity of characters, quality, budget, etc.

You can contact us right now to get a time estimation for your character animation project today.

Our character animation creative process involves identifying your unique needs to have a deep understanding of your project, setting deadlines, character modeling, texturing, rigging, and skinning. Then, we bring them to life frame-by-frame through expert animation.

We provide 2D and 3D character animation services in the USA, UK, Canada, the Middle East, etc. We understand the importance of seamless collaboration across borders and time zones. Most of our clients are from the USA and here is how we ensure efficient collaboration despite time zones and languages:

  • A dedicated account manager will be assigned to your project, available during flexible hours, including weekends, to facilitate seamless communication and act as an interpreter if needed.
  • All our key team members, including the project manager and those you’ll communicate with, are proficient in English for efficient collaboration.

Here are 4 key managing tips for rushed projects:

  1. Build in a buffer time (plan for 5 weeks if your target timeline is 6 weeks) for contingencies, iterations, and reviews. Buffer time acts as a protection against any errors or issues related to the project force majeure. This way, circumstances that might not go as planned are taken into account.
  2. Build in a buffer budget due to the need for additional resources, overtime hours working, revisions, and changes. While some changes might seem minor, they can accumulate, leading to significant increases in both costs and time.
  3. Consider reevaluating some aspects and changing your project scope and overview by reducing the complexity and number of assets. For example, there is no need to design several unique characters for a crowd at a wide angle; you can have a few and use them in many variations.
  4. Implement Modular Asset Design: Design modular and reusable assets that can be combined or repurposed across multiple environments or levels. This approach minimizes the need for creating unique assets from scratch and promotes efficient asset reuse.

There are 4 logical reasons for you to consider outsourcing character animation:

  • Saving Money and Time: Creating animations requires an experienced team across many roles like concept artists, character animators, modelers, animators, art directors, art leads, etc., and hiring them in-house has challenges. Character animation companies house all the expertise necessary to bring a client’s vision to life efficiently, speedily, and cost-effectively.
  • Creativity: Have you ever considered that you can outsource creativity, too? Apple partnered with Hovey-Kelley for creative ideas when inventing the mouse. Character animation studios thrive on imagination.
  • Quality: Practice makes perfect. Character animation outsourcing companies produce countless character animations, constantly honing skills and staying current on gaming industry trends and tools. Their experience enables high-quality character animation services delivery without wasted time or budget.
  • Scalability: Expanding the character animation creation scale requires growing your animation team. That’s challenging in-house but not for a character animation outsourcing partner with access to more character animators. A character animation agency maintains larger talent pools and connections to scale up readily.

There are 4 criteria for picking the best character animation studio:

  • Portfolio: A character animation studio’s expertise is showcased via its breathtaking art portfolio, and nothing tells better what they are capable of than its past works.
  • Reviews: Read their reviews online and see what their past clients think of them. The most honest on-hand thing you can find in the best character animation companies is their online reviews.
  • Communication: First impressions matter – especially when it comes to communication. If they’re slow to respond or just plain rude from the get-go, imagine how it’ll be once they have your money! Trust your gut and work with people who make you feel good.
  • Time and Budget Compatibility: After all, you might find the best character animation studios in the world, but your time schedule and/or money budget do not meet their demands. Find a character animation agency that meets all the previous characteristics as well as your budget and schedule.
  1. Personality: Every gesture and expression should reflect who the character is. Imagine if Disney princesses act like Spong Bob and Patrik. As we can see, they have unique personalities and manners, which makes them great.
  2. Exaggeration: Exaggerating certain motions and poses makes characters more dynamic and attractive. But it must be balanced with subtler, realistic CGI acting as well. In Tom & Jerry, the cat Tom is a great example of applying exaggeration to character animation.
  3. Creativity: 2D & 3D character animators can bring memorable characters to life with unique, unexpected, and playful animation choices. Genie in Disney’s Aladdin displays an incredible range of imaginative, over-the-top shapeshifting and acting.
  4. Story Relevance: Each movement and expression of the animation should work to advance the narrative or convey information. Can you remember the old man in Up? At first, his expressions are downtrodden and muted. When the adventure started, his expression became more lively and youthful.

Here are 3 common challenges and risks in character animation workflow and strategies to address them:

  • Challenge: Project Delays and Unexpected Disruptions
  • Solution: Comprehensive upfront planning, minimizing excessive revisions/edits, maintaining open communication, and building some buffer time (10%-20%) into the timeline for unexpected issues and contingencies like artist illness, emergencies, etc.
  • Challenge: Misunderstandings
  • Solution: Extremely clear and detailed brief, over-communicate priorities, ask the studio to explain their understanding back to you (do not just seek confirmation of your explanation), and emphasize crucial requirements repeatedly.
  • Challenge: Budget Overruns
  • Solution: Pursue a fixed-price contract rather than hourly, conduct detailed scoping in brief, set clearly defined budget limits and contractual provisions, and build in contingency buffers for possible risks.
  • Challenge: Technical Limitations
  • Solution: Evaluate technical capabilities early and align art production with supported features and performance targets. Implement optimization techniques, such as level-of-detail (LOD) systems, occlusion culling, and asset optimization.

Here’s what you can expect from our character animation studio:

  • Regular Updates: We’ll provide you with regular updates on the progress of your character animation for your feedback.
  • Revision Process: We understand revisions are often part of the creative process. Our character animation company offers a structured revision process to ensure your feedback is incorporated effectively.
  • Open Door Policy: We have an open-door policy, so you’re welcome to ask questions or discuss any concerns you may have at any time.
  • Educational Resources: Our character animation studio can provide you with educational resources to help you better understand the game art process and the creative decisions involved.
  • Multiple Format Delivery: We deliver your final character animation in various formats suitable for various platforms and uses.
  • After-Service Support: Our support extends beyond delivery. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about using your character animation or repurposing it for future projects.
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