Realistic 3D Animation for Drama

I’m producing a short, drama-driven film and I need every frame brought to life through realistic 3D animation. The story relies on subtle performances and atmospheric settings, so the animation has to feel authentic—closer to live-action than stylized CGI.

What I’m looking for
• Complete character creation and rigging that can capture nuanced facial expressions and body language.
• Detailed interior and exterior environments that match the emotional tone of each scene.
• Integrated special effects (dust, rain, practical particles, light flares, cloth simulations, etc.) that blend seamlessly with the characters and sets.

Scope of work
You’ll take the project from concept art all the way to final rendered sequences. That includes modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, animation, FX, and compositing. I have the script, shot list, and reference boards ready; you’ll help translate those into polished, production-ready shots that I can drop straight into the edit.

Acceptance criteria
• Photoreal renders at 24 fps, 4K resolution, ready for color grade.
• Characters and environments match approved concept art and pass motion tests.
• FX layers delivered separately as EXR sequences with alpha for flexible compositing.
• All source files (Maya/Blender, Houdini caches, textures) organized and handed over at project completion.

If you’re comfortable delivering feature-level realism and can manage the entire 3D pipeline efficiently, let’s discuss timelines and a milestone schedule so we can move straight into production.