3D ANIMATION SERVICES

We are a 3D animation studio with senior experts on board. Our 3D animation artists create characters, environments and props for a wide range of game genres. We are highly experienced in using professional software needed for providing custom 3D animation services for projects of any complexity.
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Our 3D animation Services

Each of our 3D animation projects is a separate story with maximum realism and natural movement. Thanks to the skill and experience of our animators, we always manage to create an eye-catching project with a unique style.
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Our 3D Animation Outsourcing Portfolio

As a 3D animation studio, we create animations that add depth, fluidity, and expression to characters, environments, and effects. Whether for gameplay, cutscenes, or cinematics, each piece is designed to reflect the game’s unique style and mechanics.

Our 3d animation Projects

Star Wars

  • VR-based action-adventure game based on the legendary franchise
  • Creating 3D characters with texture variations

Fortnite

  • Iconic free-to-play Battle Royale game with over 400 million players worldwide
  • Creating concept art for character skins

Iron Order 1919

  • Cross-platform strategy game for mobile devices and browser
  • Creating 3D models of mechs and soldiers, as well as their animations

Birdly

  • VR-based hyperrealistic immersive butterfly flight simulator
  • Creating ultra-realistic 3D models of insects, birds, and plants, as well as their animations

MechaChain

  • Web3 game development
  • Working on game design,  art , sounds and engineering part

Undead Blocks

  • The world’s first AAA play-to-earn zombie shooter game on the Ethereum network
  • Creating  3D models of zombies, weapons, and environment,  composing the music
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Our Fundamental benefits in 3D ANIMATION

Our 3D game animation company has been working in the gaming industry for many years, and this time has borne a lot of fruits. We have highlighted a few points that are the subject of our special pride.
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TRUSTED BY TOP GAME COMPANIES

Working with major brands like EA, Epic Games, and FoxNext, our 3D animation agency has gained tremendous experience in creating great content for well-known video games.
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75% MIDDLE AND SENIOR ANIMATORS

Most artists of our 3D production studio are advanced professionals with 7+ years of experience of work on projects of various directions and complexity.
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PERFECT DELIVERY PIPELINE

Transparent project management and well-organized processes of our animation studio help meet agreed deadlines within the designated budget and scope of needs.
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13+ YEARS ON THE MARKET

A wealth of experience has allowed our 3D animation production company to assemble teams of highly specialized experts for each direction in video animation.

Our 3D game animation process

Model Check and Preparation For Rigging

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The process begins with rechecking if the model is positioned precisely in the center of the scene and standing firmly on the ground with its feet. All model values must be in their default state: translations and rotations set to zero, and scales uniformly set to one. To prevent any complications during rigging, we also clear the mesh history at this stage.
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Character Capabilities and Engine Technical Specifications

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This stage involves close collaboration with the game design or concept department, depending on who is responsible for defining the character’s personality and physical behavior. Together, we determine which elements of the model will be movable and which will remain static, and whether facial animation will be required. At the same time, we consult with the development team to clarify the technical requirements for the target game engine. This includes bone count limitations, maximum skin influence restrictions, whether blendshapes will be used, and any specific naming conventions for bones or other rig elements.
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Rigging

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Based on the gathered technical data and character specifications, we begin placing joints and bones in their proper locations. At this stage, we must follow not only the technical constraints from the previous step but also anatomical accuracy (human, animal, or mechanical structure).
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Skinning

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After setting up the bones, we proceed to skinning, which is the process of binding the character’s mesh to the skeleton. Automatic skinning often does not account for proper anatomy, so the rigger must carefully assign appropriate weights to specific mesh areas. During the skinning process, adjustments may be made to the rigging stage, such as modifying bone positions, orientations, adding/removing bones, or tweaking their attributes.
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Animation

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5.1 Reference Gathering
To minimize revisions, we request clients to provide video references, describe movements, and define the overall character mood. Alternatively, they may specify a game, movie, or animation that serves as a stylistic reference. For complex animations involving physics or anatomy, additional research is conducted to ensure movement accuracy.

5.2 Blocking
At the blocking stage, only key poses are created, with all controls set in place. This helps establish proper timing and spacing. The process is typically done in step mode.

5.3 Spline Animation
Converting the animation to spline mode. Creating in-between poses, refining existing ones, and adjusting timing. Analyzing motion trajectories and refining them as needed. Editing loop curves to ensure smooth cycle transitions, avoiding unnatural jerks or glitches.

5.4 Polishing
Adding secondary (residual) movements for extra elements such as ears, tails, shoelaces, braids, minor clothing details, and hair. Adding facial expressions if needed.
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Lip Syncing

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If full speech animation with distinct phonemes is required, motion capture or automatic speech generation in the engine is typically used. However, keyframe animation can also be used, though it requires a separate stage and evaluation apart from body animation. The process involves obtaining the final audio file and a transcript for better phoneme alignment.
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The final step involves delivering the animation file to the development team. Before export, it is necessary to confirm with programmers the required export format and essential elements for the project. Typically, this includes an FBX rig file with bones and mesh and an FBX animation file with baked animation on bones In some cases, the export format may slightly differ based on project requirements.
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The Team for Creating Your Ideal 3D Animation

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ART DIRECTOR

A person shaping the artistic mood of future animation based on customer requirements. Fully controls the process of creating animation, from the concept to the transfer of materials to the client, so as not to miss a single detail. Extensive experience in video production allows the art director to immediately capture the wishes of the client and guarantee the best timely result in accordance with the latest industry trends.

PROJECT MANAGER

A full understanding of all product aspects at any stage of its development allows the PM to set clear objectives, control the timing and quality of execution, as well as improve the processes of working on digital arts in teams. Effectively manages departments and distributes responsibilities. Interprets all the wishes of the client in a form understandable to the team to obtain the desired result in the required period.

TECHNICAL ARTIST

The link between artists and developers working on a video game, this specialist, having both artistic and technical knowledge, helps integrate digital art assets into a video game without taking away either the artistic vision or going beyond the technical limits of the platform. Provides effective communication between developers and artists and overall balance of the project in accordance with the needs of the client.

LEAD 3D ANIMATOR

The driving and organizational strength of the animation team, the lead animator plans, organizes, follows-up and evaluates the work of the team and its impact on the project. Ensures that the work of the team meets the quality standards, the artistic direction specified by the client and the set deadlines of video production. Acts as a mentor in terms of technical and artistic aspects.

3D ANIMATORS

Animators of our art production company have experience breathing life into models and environments. They have a solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash & stretch and other facets of 3D animation. Animators have a rich artistic imagination and clearly implement all the client’s ideas regarding video production under the able guidance of the lead animator.

3D ARTISTS

Responsible for creating virtual worlds and characters, 3D artists breathe life into sketches and concept art. Good spatial skills and a well-honed sense of color and design helps artists create and manage digital assets and rig models and characters for video animation in accordance with the requirements of the client and the purpose of the future animation content.

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What Clients Say About OUR 3d animation company

Our 3D animation company have earned the trust of studios and developers worldwide. Read what our clients say about collaborating with our team.
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Bandai Namco
Kevuru Games’ flexibility and willingness to work quickly despite all issues resulted in a successful product upon first review. They produced good work, and the end product has positive reviews and no major crashes. They provided good feedback, and weren’t afraid of making suggestions that would improve the end product.
James Kucera
Former Head of Mobile Development, Bandai Namco America
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It was a pleasure working with Kevuru Games. They’re very professional and understand the slot business very well. On top of that they had good suggestions regarding the animations and art style which we incorporated into our games. I will definitely work with them in the future.
Amichai Naveh Marmor
Games Director at Techona
Housemarque
We found Kevuru for animation via an extensive animation test comparing many vendors. Kevuru’s work stood out with realism in all details. They kept it up since then doing most of character animations for Stormdivers summer 2018 release and the closed beta. Everything within a tight schedule.
Niko Mäkelä
Art Manager, Housemarque
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FAQ

WHAT IS 3D ANIMATION SERVICE?

3D animation is the creation of characters, objects, and backgrounds in motion. For example, if an artist creates characters, an animator enlivens them in the three-dimensional space with the help of digital technologies like 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Houdini, Cinema 4D. These 3D animation tools allow experts to move objects and characters in any direction, thus, making them more believable and realistic in particular environments. 3D artists often participate in a few early stages to provide necessary services and guarantee proper character and environment design.

3D animation is widely used in films, cartoons, commercials, and, especially, in the video game industry. To be able to create animation, it is necessary to have the sound technical knowledge and in-depth practical experience with graphics computer software. They can use any other piece of software to meet a particular need or/and requirement. Some studios are focused on one niche, such as cinematic animation, creature animation, or 3D character animation company. Each 3D animation studio, be it a specialized 3d character animation studio or general profile animation company has its own approach to creating animations and its own style, which can be studied by looking at their portfolio.

HOW TO HIRE 3D ANIMATORS?

3D animation is extremely popular nowadays: animators are preoccupied with advertising, film and video production and gaming projects. So, the talent pool may be insufficient, and you may be disappointed in finding a qualified provider of 3D game animation services. Or otherwise, you can be packed with so many job adverts that you can easily get lost. The first principle is to filter your search for specialists based on the engagement model you’re going to cooperate with. Whether it is freelancing, outsourcing or full-time in-house employment. Be sure the list of potential candidates will be reduced, and the only thing left is to find best 3D animators for hire. How to do it effectively and quickly and find optimal services?

Without any doubt, you can rely on external recruitment or outstaffing services with the help of which you won’t spend much time. It is extremely crucial to address such agencies if you have no expertise in 3D animation. As you should make sure of the candidate’s qualifications, you must be well-informed at least about common terms or software used in 3D animation (Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, etc.) Primarily, you should look at the 3D animation portfolio. Secondly, conduct an interview during which try to find out more details about work experience. Also, provide information about the future project as much as possible. After that, feel free to hire an expert you are 100% sure in.

WHY OUTSOURCE 3D ANIMATION SERVICES?

Modern technology makes it possible to take full advantage of outsourcing 3d game animation service. Indeed, it is a widely-spread practice among companies of all sizes to outsource most functions, including 3D animation, to 3D studios. If it isn’t your specialization, you should also consider this option: it’s not hard at all to find a 3D animation studio for game that can help you. You can find good reasons to apply to a 3D animation outsourcing company: totally customized services, the quick formation of a team, relevant staff expertise, as a result, fast outputs of high quality. Thus, the animation company saves you from the most problematic issues and leaves room only for creativity.

When outsourcing to a 3D animation company, you’re supposed to share all the ideas about your project(s). Even if there is no idea, a professional team will provide you with project ideas according to your tastes, demands and business needs. As a rule, outsourcing 3D animation production companies are always ready to offer a competent staff at the request relatively quickly. Their professional competence is rarely debatable as most of them set a high value on a reputation, which is built on an impressive list of works in animation, for example.