SERVICE / 2D

2D Character Animation

Frame-by-frame 2D character animation with expressive timing and handcrafted personality.

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From first idea to final delivery

A clear process, with the important decisions made together.

OUR PROCESS · 6 STAGES

From your idea to the final frame.

We take a story from its first beat to a finished, frame-by-frame film, keeping the acting, timing, and visual voice connected throughout.

  1. 01Brief & storyStage 01
  2. 02Visual directionStage 02
  3. 03Storyboard & animaticStage 03
  4. 04Design & key posesStage 04
  5. 05Frame-by-frame animationStage 05
  6. 06Composite & deliverStage 06
01 / 06Approval gate

Brief & story

We get clear on the audience, message, format, and feeling the film should leave behind.

  • Kickoff and creative brief
  • Script, premise, or idea development
  • Runtime, aspect ratio, and delivery needs

CHECKPOINT

The story, scope, and goals are agreed before design begins.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Approved creative brief and script direction

02 / 06Approval gate

Visual direction

We define the look and emotional language that will make the film feel distinct.

  • Reference and moodboard exploration
  • Character and environment direction
  • Color palette and visual style frames

CHECKPOINT

You choose the visual route that will guide production.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Approved style frames and design direction

03 / 06Approval gate

Storyboard & animatic

We shape the film shot by shot and test the story in time before full animation.

  • Shot composition and camera planning
  • Rough boards and scene transitions
  • Timing pass with temporary sound

CHECKPOINT

The animatic locks the sequence, pacing, and key story beats.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Timed, approved storyboard animatic

04 / 06Approval gate

Design & key poses

We create production-ready assets and the poses that anchor each performance.

  • Character and background cleanup
  • Expression and pose exploration
  • Key-pose and color approval

CHECKPOINT

Character models, key poses, and scene designs are signed off.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Final design pack and key-pose boards

05 / 06Approval gate

Frame-by-frame animation

We bring the boards to life with expressive acting and carefully controlled rhythm.

  • Rough animation and motion tests
  • In-betweening, cleanup, and effects
  • Performance and timing review

CHECKPOINT

A full animation pass is reviewed before final compositing.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Cleaned, colored animated scenes

06 / 06Delivery

Composite & deliver

We finish the image and sound, check every export, and package the film for release.

  • Compositing, lighting, and finishing
  • Titles, sound mix, and final grade
  • Quality check and requested export formats

CHECKPOINT

You review the final master and confirm the delivery package.

STAGE DELIVERABLE

Master film and platform-ready versions

BUILT TO COLLABORATE

You’ll know what’s being made, what needs your approval, and what comes next at every stage.

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