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Hello, I’m looking for a skilled 3D character artist/animator to rig and animate a stylized/realistic character (final rendered model will be provided as reference). The character will be used in a real-time environment (Unity/VR), so animations must be clean, optimized, and game-ready. Scope of Work: 1. Rigging Full body rig (game-ready) Facial rig or blendshapes for lip sync (preferred) 2. Animations Required: Idle Breathing motion Slight boat sway/balancing Eyes scanning the horizon Talking Loop Head movement Hand gestures to support speech Lip sync synchronized with provided dialogue script/audio Pointing Gestures Pointing at: The Kasbah The market Ships River mouth Short Walk A few steps on a boat deck Turn / Look at Player Dramatic Pause Character stops moving Fixed intense gaze Optional (Bonus) Confidential gesture (slight lean toward the player) Requirements: Experience with character rigging & animation for games/real-time engines Clean animation loops where needed Proper export for Unity (FBX preferred) Good sense of weight, timing, and natural movement Lip sync experience is mandatory What I will provide: Character 3d character Dialogue script and/or audio for lip sync Animation naming/organization guidelines Please include in your proposal: Portfolio with character animation examples (especially lip sync) Software used (Blender, Maya, etc.) Estimated timeline for completion Your proposed budget This is a paid professional project with potential for future collaboration. Looking forward to working with a serious animator!
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With a deep appreciation for the art and practicality of 3D, I can assure you quality results with your 3D character project. Over the years, I have honed my skills in 3D animation, modeling, visualization, and video editing - all highly relevant to your project's aims. Using software such as 3ds max, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and more, I can deliver high-quality rigging and animations that are clean, optimized, and game-ready for Unity/VR. In terms of meeting your specific requirements, I am experienced not only in character rigging and animation for games/real-time engines but also in creating lip-syncing believable characters. I understand how important smooth animation loops are for gameplay immersion breakpoints. Additionally, I have a keen sense of weight distribution, which is crucial in achieving natural movements that bring life to characters. Priding myself on organization and attention to detail, rest assured all assets will be properly exported. My estimated timeline for efficient completion would be contingent upon the scale of the project. As a serious professional and dedicated artist, this project engages my passions and I prioritize fidelity over haste. For your budget consideration please take into account my extensive experience base along with the proficient command I have over the required software environment. Thanks for considering me; eager for a collaborative endeavor vibrant with creative possibilities!
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Hello! My name is Daniyar. I'm a professional Designer on Freeelancer.com. Top Rated by Rising Star Freelancer Team, who specializes in 3D Modeling, Animation and Visualization. I work with my clients to create beautiful visual assets within tight timelines on affordable budgets. I am dedicated to every project I take on, and will never leave you or your needs by the wayside. I’m an expert in many different areas, including (but not limited to): 3D Modeling 3D Animation 3D Visualization of Exteriors, Interiors, Products, Gadgets and Building Sites 360-Degree 3D panoramic tours of houses 360-Degree Rotation of Products 3D Models from Sketches Blueprints Drawings 2D Animation Effects Fluent in English, highly skilled in design, and passionate about my work, I’m a great choice for any of your projects involving the things listed above. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to talk you through the beginning stages and show you how I can help you. Thanks, and have a lovely day!
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THIS IS NOT THE AUTO BID, PLEASE REVIEW IT IN DETAIL Hey, I’ve reviewed your project and understand you need a stylized/realistic character fully rigged and animated for Unity/VR, including lip sync, gestures, and smooth, game-ready motions. With extensive experience in character rigging, modelling, and real-time animation, I can create optimized rigs, clean loops, and natural movement that bring your character to life while adhering to Unity export standards. Could you share the reference model and dialogue/audio so I can provide a timeline and confirm workflow? Best regards, Ibad
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With my passion for gaming and 3D technologies, I am Wahab, an experienced Unity Game Developer & AR/VR Specialist who would be an excellent fit for your 3D character rigging and animation project. Having spent over half a decade in Unity game development, I am well-versed in creating captivating gaming experiences that stand out competitively – qualities essential for crafting clean, optimized, and game-ready animations for your real-time environment needs. In addition to my Unity proficiency, I am a VR/AR pioneer with advanced skills in Blender and Maya – the tools of choice for bringing exceptional realism and stylization to animations. Over the years, I have refined my ability to create animations filled with weight, perfect timing, and natural movements – qualities I know will be invaluable while breathing life into your character. Moreover, my AWS DevOps expertise ensures my work aligns efficiently without compromise on quality even under intense development circumstances.
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Hello, I specialize in 3D character rigging and animation with over 7 years of experience. I will create a game-ready full-body rig with facial rigging for lip sync. My animations will include idle poses, breathing motion, and more, all optimized for Unity/VR. Check my portfolio for character animation and lip sync samples. I use Maya for rigging and Blender for animations, ensuring top-notch results. Let's bring your character to life with precision and creativity! How can I assist you further with this project?
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As a skilled 3D animator and modeller, I believe I can bring your character to life in a real-time environment. Utilizing programs such as Maya and Blender, I've honed my skills in rigging and animating game-ready characters, which perfectly aligns with the scope of your project. Additionally, with profound knowledge in clean animation loops and proper export for Unity, rest assured that the final output will not only be aesthetically pleasing but also optimized for seamless integration into your real-time environment setup. While working on numerous projects, I've developed an understanding of weight, timing, and natural movement crucial for creating authentic character animations. My experience with lip sync showcases that I am meticulous about syncing the character's mouth movements with the provided dialogue script/audio. This ensures a more immersive experience for your users while maintaining the uniqueness of your character model and the realism of expressed emotions. On top of expertise, I'm open to collaboration and committed to meeting timelines. I understand that timely delivery is important to you. Regarding budget and completion time estimation can be further discussed in personal conversation. So let's connect and discuss how we can transform your vision into an incredible asset for your project.
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I can rig and animate your stylized/realistic character for Unity/VR with a strong focus on clean, optimized, game-ready results. I have hands-on experience creating full-body rigs, facial blendshapes for accurate lip sync, and real-time friendly animation loops that feel natural and grounded. My workflow emphasizes believable weight, subtle secondary motion, and clear storytelling through body language. I’ll deliver polished idle, breathing, boat sway, eye movement, dialogue-driven gestures, pointing actions, walking, turns, and dramatic pauses—each named and organized for smooth Unity integration. Lip sync will be carefully synchronized to your provided audio or script, ensuring clarity and emotional impact. I work primarily in Blender/Maya and export clean FBX files tested for real-time environments. I’m comfortable collaborating closely, following animation guidelines, and iterating where needed. This sounds like a great foundation for a longer-term collaboration, and I’d be excited to bring this character to life. Important questions for clarity: • Target polycount and rig constraints? • Unity Humanoid or Generic rig? • FPS and platform targets? Best regards, Mahad Hasan | 3D Character Animation expert
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Hi, PLEASE CHECK MY RELEVANT PORTFOLIO: https://www.freelancer.com/u/anasahmedfreela2 I just reviewed your Character Rigging & Animation project, and I’d love to help bring your character to life with a clean, production‑ready rig and smooth, expressive animations. I specialize in 3D character setup and movement workflows, ensuring your assets are easy to animate and deliver the storytelling impact you want. Questions to Clarify Scope To tailor the work perfectly to your needs, could you confirm: Do you already have the 3D character model, or should I handle modeling too? What types of animations are needed (e.g., walk, run, idle, jumping, actions)? Would you like facial rigging or blend shapes included for expressive performance? What software preference do you have (Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc.)? Why Work With Me? Expertise in character rigging & animation pipelines Strong focus on topology, deformation quality & animator‑friendly controls Experience with major 3D tools (Blender, Maya, etc.) and robust output Fast, clear communication and iterative revisions until you’re fully happy I’d be happy to share past samples of similar rigged characters and animations in private chat. Once I understand your character style and animation needs, I can propose a timeline and budget that fits your project. Best regards, Anus
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Thank you for sharing this opportunity. I can rig and animate your stylized or realistic character to a polished, game-ready standard optimized specifically for Unity and VR environments. I specialize in full-body and facial rigging, clean looping animations, and precise lip sync driven by dialogue or audio, with strong attention to weight, balance, and natural motion. Each required animation, from idle and breathing to expressive gestures, pointing actions, walking, and dramatic pauses, will be clearly named, organized, and exported in Unity-ready FBX format. I work primarily with professional animation pipelines to ensure performance efficiency and visual quality, and I’m happy to share relevant character animation and lip-sync samples from similar real-time projects.
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With years of experience across the full 3D production pipeline, I am highly skilled in precisely what your project necessitates. My deep understanding of the essential tools such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cycles, V-Ray, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine gives me versatility and finesse that is required for efficient rigging and animation. Moreover, my passion transcends mere technical expertise—I take great pride in turning creative concepts into impactful visuals. And this exactly is what makes me the right animator for you. I can not only ensure that animations are clean and optimized for real-time use but also make sure that they feel natural with good weight and timing. Most importantly, I understand the crux of this project - bringing a character to life. That's not just about impeccable technical details; it's about crafting natural movements and body language that resonate with players/users. With me, you're getting an animator who can infuse life into your character not just through skeletal movements but also through subtle facial expressions and smooth lip-sync.
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Hi there, A character comes alive when rigging and animation bring weight, timing, and personality to every movement. For a real-time Unity or VR environment, clean, optimized animation isn’t just desirable, it’s essential to make the character feel responsive and believable. I can rig your provided 3D character with a full-body, game-ready skeleton and facial rig/blendshapes for accurate lip sync. I’ll animate all requested actions, idle, breathing, subtle boat sway, gestures, pointing, head and eye movements, short walks, and dramatic pauses, ensuring smooth loops where needed and natural weight in every motion. Lip sync will be tightly aligned with your dialogue audio, and all files will be exported in Unity-ready FBX format, organized according to your naming conventions. My work prioritizes realism, readability, and performance optimization for real-time playback. Do you want the animations to lean more on subtle realism, or slightly stylized for expressive storytelling in VR? Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way.
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Hi There, I have carefully reviewed your requirements for a 3D character artist/animator, and I am confident that my experience in character rigging and animation aligns well with your project needs. My portfolio showcases a variety of character animations, including lip sync examples, which I believe will demonstrate my capability for this project. Before moving forward, I have a few questions for you: 1. Are there any specific style preferences or guidelines for the character’s animations? 2. What is the estimated timeline for the project, and are there any milestones I should be aware of? 3. Will there be additional characters or assets needed for the same project? Why Choose Me? - Over 250 completed projects with a focus on character rigging and animation - Consistent 5-star ratings from the last 100+ projects - Strong understanding of game-ready rigging and animation for Unity/VR environments, ensuring optimized performance without compromising quality Portfolio: [Insert link to portfolio] Software Used: [Insert software, e.g., Blender, Maya] Estimated Timeline: [Insert your estimated timeline for completion] Proposed Budget: [Insert your proposed budget] Availability: 9 AM - 9 PM Eastern Time (Full-time freelancer) Let's discuss further, and I can share my latest work relevant to your project. Looking forward to your response! Best, Syeda Yusra Zubair
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Hello, I can handle your character project from game-ready rigging to clean, optimized animations for Unity/VR. I create full body rigs and facial blendshapes for high-quality lip sync, with clean hierarchy and proper FBX export. I can deliver all required animations: idle, breathing, boat sway, eye scanning, talking loop with gestures and head movement, full lip sync, pointing gestures, short walk, turn/look at player, and dramatic pause. I focus on natural motion, good timing, and clean animation loops. I work in Blender and follow proper Unity pipeline and naming conventions. My budget is flexible and open to discussion. I’m also interested in long-term collaboration. Best regards, Necati Taha Seyt
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Hello, I’m a professional 3D Character Artist & Animator with 3+ years of experience in creating game-ready rigs and animations for Unity/VR. I’ve worked on 22+ game projects and created 1500+ animations, including dialogue-based performances and lip sync. What I’ll Deliver:- ✔ Full-body game-ready rig ✔ Facial rig / blendshapes for accurate lip sync ✔ Clean, optimized animations (idle, talking, gestures, walk, turn, dramatic pause, etc.) ✔ Properly named and Unity-ready FBX exports Portfolio:- https://www.freelancer.in/u/jenishkachhadiya?sb=t Best regards, Jenish Kachhadiya
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As a 3D artist animator with solid experience in game development and familiar with Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, and Autodesk 3DS Max, I am confident that I possess the skills necessary to execute your project with excellence. Throughout my career, I have specialized in creating realistic and stylized characters, which makes me well-equipped to handle your character rigging and animation needs. My expertise goes beyond basic animation; I have a good grasp of weight, timing, and natural movement - crucial elements for lifelike character animation. In addition to my general skill set, I have specific experience in lip sync animation—a requirement you've mentioned as mandatory—ensuring that my work will be aligned perfectly with your provided dialogue script and audio. What sets me apart is not only my technical understanding but also my creative approach. I always design my rigs and animations keeping real-time environments (like in Unity/VR) in mind so that they are clean, optimized for performance, and game-ready. Not only would choosing me ensure high-quality work but also the possibility of future collaboration should you require it. I look forward to discussing the timeline and budget details with you.
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Hi! I'm Matías Romano, a 3D modeler and texturizer of objects, characters, and environments. I saw your job post and I'm interested. I hope to get in touch and see if I can work with you. Looking forward to hearing from you, regards.
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Hi there. I’ve carefully reviewed your "Rig and animate a stylized/realistic character" project, and am genuinely excited about the opportunity to work with you. With extensive experience in both 2D and 3D animation, I specialize in creating visually engaging, high-quality animations that perfectly align with your vision. I am proficient in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Blender, and I am committed to delivering polished, top-quality work on time. My approach focuses on understanding your goals to bring your ideas to life in the most effective and creative way. Explore my portfolio to see how I bring Shopify stores to life: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Shahmeer016 I’d love to discuss your project further and explore how I can help make it a success. Best regards, Shahmeer Haider
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Hello, I hope you are doing well. I’m a seasoned 3D character artist and rigger focused on game-ready pipelines for Unity and VR. I design robust full-body rigs with clean hierarchies and facial rigs or blendshapes for lip sync, optimized for real-time performance. I’ve delivered full rigs and facial rigs, exported clean FBX for Unity, and created animation loops for idle, breathing, sway, eye scans, talking, head movement, hand gestures, pointing at landmarks, short deck walks, and dramatic pauses. My lip-sync work aligns precisely with dialogue data, and exports stay clean and performant in real time. I can handle this end-to-end, from rigging through animation export, with convincing weight, timing, and natural movement. I guarantee reliable lip-sync, clean naming, and a smooth Unity integration path. Estimated timeline: 12-14 days. Proposed budget: $230. Please feel free to contact me so we can discuss more details. I am looking forward to the chance of working together. Best regards, Billy Bryan
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Hi, I can do this. I am an experienced 3D character artist and animator with a strong background in rigging and animation for real-time environments, particularly in Unity. I specialize in creating clean, optimized animations that enhance character performance. For your project, I will provide a full-body rig, including facial rigging for lip sync, and deliver the required animations such as idle, breathing, and various gestures. My animations will ensure proper weight and timing, with a focus on natural movement. I primarily use Blender and Unity for my work, ensuring compatibility and efficient export (FBX). My estimated timeline for completion is 3-4 weeks, and my proposed budget is $XXXX. You can view my portfolio showcasing character animations, including lip sync, at [insert portfolio link]. I look forward to the opportunity for collaboration. Best regards, Ashnasajid
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Hi , I don’t use auto-bidding because I value genuine, personalized communication. I’d love the chance to connect and discuss your project, "3D Character Rigging and Animation," in more detail. Based on your description, I’m confident my experience and creative approach align well with your goals. I’m Altaf Rattani, a U.S.-based Technology and Creative Consultant helping clients bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and smart digital solutions. Whether it’s branding, UI/UX, web design, or development, I focus on creating results-driven, visually engaging, and user-friendly outcomes tailored to each project’s unique vision. Here’s what you can expect when working with me: Custom concepts and clear communication throughout Revisions until you’re completely satisfied Final deliverables in all required professional formats 100% original work with full ownership rights My portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/altafr99 Thanks for considering my proposal. I’d love to connect and discuss your project in more detail! Regards, Altaf Rattani
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