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3D Animation

From character expression and performance to product form and movement, designed in 3D for clarity and impact.

OVERVIEW

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what you need to say.

KENIKO provides character modeling, rigging, facial and body animation, lighting and rendering, as well as product animation and technical CG based on supplied CAD or production-ready 3D models. Hybrid 2D and 3D films can be developed as one connected process from concept through delivery. Real-time or VTuber-style character models can be discussed after confirming the target platform, facial controls, rigging and export specifications.

Challenges

Bringing a character into 3D / communicating personality through expression and performance / showing product structure or movement beyond the limits of photography / turning existing CAD or 3D models into film / exploring a 3D character for real-time or streaming use

Deliverables

3D character models / rigging and facial controls / character animation / product and technical CG / lighting and rendering / hybrid 2D and 3D films / real-time 3D character models after specification review

Process

Discovery → Direction and intended use → Storyboard and motion planning → Modeling and rigging when required → Animation → Lighting and rendering → Edit and delivery

Timeline

A film of approximately 15 seconds using a supplied production-ready model typically takes three to five weeks. Work including new modeling or rigging typically starts at two to three months.

THE KENIKO ADVANTAGE

Connected across
disciplines.

Illustration worlds can continue into comics and animation, narrative structure can shape film and web, and graphic identity can move across screens. Because the disciplines share one production direction, the expression stays coherent across media.

REFERENCE PRICING

Models for
planning.

The models below show common project types. Final quotes reflect supplied model or CAD availability, duration, character count, rigging, motion density, materials, product structure and simulation needs.

REFERENCE MODEL 01

3D product animation (15 sec)

15 sec · From JPY 450,000

ASSUMPTION: Approximately 15 seconds showing product form, structure or movement based on supplied CAD or a production-ready 3D model.
INCLUDED: Structure review / supplied-data preparation / camera and lighting / basic materials / product animation / rendering / edit / 2 revision rounds / MP4 delivery
NOT INCLUDED: New modeling / advanced fluid or destruction work / live-action production / voice-over and audio costs / copyright assignment
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 30 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 02

3D character animation (15 sec)

15 sec · From JPY 500,000

ASSUMPTION: Approximately 15 seconds of character performance and motion using a supplied, production-ready rigged model.
INCLUDED: Performance direction / simple storyboard / body animation / camera and lighting / rendering / edit / 2 revision rounds / MP4 delivery
NOT INCLUDED: Copyright assignment / external asset and motion-capture talent costs / technically experimental work
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 21 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 03

Full 3D production from modeling (30 sec)

30 sec · From JPY 1,200,000

ASSUMPTION: Approximately 30 seconds of character or product film including new modeling from supplied design or reference material.
INCLUDED: Concept and storyboard / 1 new model / basic rig or product mechanism setup / animation / materials and lighting / rendering / edit / 2 revision rounds / MP4 delivery
NOT INCLUDED: Multiple characters or products / advanced facial setup / motion capture / complex simulation / third-party asset costs / copyright assignment
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 60 days
TAX: Tax excluded

COMMON ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

3D character modeling From +JPY 300,000 per character Varies with references, costume and modeling detail

Body rigging From +JPY 150,000 per character Skeleton, controls and deformation setup

Facial rig and controls From +JPY 100,000 per character Varies with expression count and control method

Additional animation duration From +JPY 100,000 per 5 sec Varies with performance and character count

Hair, cloth and physics simulation From +JPY 200,000 Varies with hair, garment and motion complexity

Motion capture From +JPY 200,000 Varies with capture scope, talent and cleanup

3D environments and props From +JPY 100,000 Varies with environment and prop scope

4K delivery From +JPY 100,000 Varies with duration and render load

Editable project files From +50% of production fee Excludes plugins and third-party assets

Rush delivery From +30% of production fee Subject to production and render capacity

Reference prices assume the scope shown above. We confirm requirements first and provide a formal quote, including any additional costs, before production begins.

PAYMENT METHOD & SCHEDULE

Payment is available by bank transfer or card through Stripe. Standard projects are normally billed 50% on order and 50% before final delivery. Small or short assignments may be billed in full in advance, while larger or longer projects may use 30% on commencement, 40% at an agreed review milestone and 30% before final delivery. Monthly services are billed each month by bank transfer or Stripe. The formal quote and contract confirm the applicable terms.

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