Realistic Fantasy Animation From PSD
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
Project Overview
We are producing a cinematic illustrated short built from layered digital artwork animated in After Effects. The goal is to create a visually rich, realistic fantasy environment that feels atmospheric and story-driven rather than cartoonish or template-based.
Artwork Requirements
You will design original characters and environments that belong naturally to a fantasy world. The primary scene will combine lush forests, distant mountains, rivers, atmospheric depth, and light effects into a cohesive vista.
All artwork must be delivered as fully layered Photoshop files with clearly named layers. Each major element must be separated, including but not limited to:
Foreground, mid-ground, and background environment layers
Individual character parts (head, body, hair, clothing where applicable)
Atmospheric elements such as mist, light rays, particles, and magical effects
Flattened or merged artwork will not be accepted.
Animation Requirements
Once the layered PSD files are approved, you will animate the scene in After Effects using 2.5-D camera movement, subtle parallax depth, lighting passes, atmospheric particles, and smooth easing. The result should feel like a polished cinematic teaser rather than a slideshow or explainer video.
You are responsible for:
Scene assembly and camera setup
Layer rigging and depth staging
Timing and motion refinement
Final color grading and visual polish
Deliverables
Fully layered PSD file(s) with clearly labeled layers
After Effects project file (.aep) with linked assets
Final rendered video in both 4K and 1080p formats (H.264 or ProRes)
Collaboration
We are open to your creative input on pacing, transitions, and visual enhancements that strengthen the cinematic impact of the piece.
We are producing a cinematic illustrated short built from layered digital artwork animated in After Effects. The goal is to create a visually rich, realistic fantasy environment that feels atmospheric and story-driven rather than cartoonish or template-based.
Artwork Requirements
You will design original characters and environments that belong naturally to a fantasy world. The primary scene will combine lush forests, distant mountains, rivers, atmospheric depth, and light effects into a cohesive vista.
All artwork must be delivered as fully layered Photoshop files with clearly named layers. Each major element must be separated, including but not limited to:
Foreground, mid-ground, and background environment layers
Individual character parts (head, body, hair, clothing where applicable)
Atmospheric elements such as mist, light rays, particles, and magical effects
Flattened or merged artwork will not be accepted.
Animation Requirements
Once the layered PSD files are approved, you will animate the scene in After Effects using 2.5-D camera movement, subtle parallax depth, lighting passes, atmospheric particles, and smooth easing. The result should feel like a polished cinematic teaser rather than a slideshow or explainer video.
You are responsible for:
Scene assembly and camera setup
Layer rigging and depth staging
Timing and motion refinement
Final color grading and visual polish
Deliverables
Fully layered PSD file(s) with clearly labeled layers
After Effects project file (.aep) with linked assets
Final rendered video in both 4K and 1080p formats (H.264 or ProRes)
Collaboration
We are open to your creative input on pacing, transitions, and visual enhancements that strengthen the cinematic impact of the piece.