Our Collaborative Animation Process
We provide access to specialized talent at every stage, ensuring a seamless journey from idea to animated reality. Our process is designed for clarity, collaboration, and creative excellence.
Pre-Production:
Building a Strong Foundation
This crucial phase is where great animation begins. We connect you with talent to define your vision, craft compelling narratives, and meticulously plan every detail before animation starts.
Concept Development
Sourcing talent to define the core idea, art style, and overall visual direction.
Scriptwriting
Connecting you with writers who craft engaging narratives, sharp dialogue, and series bibles.
Storyboarding
Providing storyboard artists who translate scripts into a clear visual sequence, shot by shot.
Animatic Creation
Accessing artists and editors to bring storyboards to life with initial timing, sound, and pacing.
Character Design
Finding designers to create appealing, expressive, and memorable characters.
Environment & Prop Design
Sourcing artists to build immersive worlds and detailed assets that enrich the story.
Voice Casting & Direction
Connecting you with experts to find and direct the perfect voice talent.
Style Frame Development
Providing artists to create key visual targets that define the final look and feel.
Production:
Bringing Your Vision to Life
With a solid blueprint in place, our represented production talent meticulously crafts your animation, transforming concepts into captivating motion.
2D/3D Animation
Sourcing skilled animators to fit your individual project needs.
Character Rigging & Setup
Connecting with technical artists to prepare characters for fluid animation.
Background Painting & Asset Creation
Providing artists to create the rich visual tapestry of your project.
Direction & Supervision
Accessing experienced animation directors to guide the creative and technical execution.
Scene Assembly & Lighting
Finding talent to compose scenes and create impactful lighting.
Post-Production:
Polishing for Perfection
The final stage where all elements converge. Our post-production talent adds the essential layers of polish to ensure your animation shines.
Editing & Compositing
Sourcing editors and compositors to assemble final shots and integrate all visual elements.
Color Grading
Connecting with colorists to enhance mood and ensure visual consistency.
Sound Design & Mixing
Providing sound designers and mixers to create immersive audio landscapes.
Music Scoring
Accessing composers to create original scores that elevate the narrative.
VFX & Finishing
Finding VFX artists for special effects and final mastering.
Custom Animation:
Tailored to Your Unique Needs
For projects that defy traditional pipelines or require highly specialized skills, we tap into our diverse network to find the perfect creative and technical experts.
Motion Graphics & Explainers
Sourcing designers and animators for dynamic informational content.
AR/VR & Interactive Experiences
Connecting with specialists in emerging animation technologies.
Stop Motion & Mixed Media
Finding artists skilled in unique, hands-on animation techniques.
Technical & Scientific Visualization
Accessing talent for precise and informative animated content.
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Let's Build Something Amazing Together.
Your next groundbreaking animation project starts here. Connect with STARS Animation to access premier talent and unparalleled industry expertise.