3D Animation Character Design Melbourne
ANIMATED CHARACTERS
SOMA Studios creates custom animated characters that bring stories, brands and ideas to life through creative character design, 3D modelling and animation.
ANIMATED CHARACTERS THAT BRING IDEAS TO LIFE
As a 3D animation character design studio in Melbourne, SOMA Studios creates custom characters that give brands, stories and ideas personality.
From character concept and design through to 3D modelling and animation, we create characters that are visually engaging, memorable and built around your audience and creative direction.
3D CHARACTER DESIGN
Create distinctive 3D characters with custom shapes, styles, expressions and visual details designed around your story.
CHARACTER MODELLING
Turn character concepts into detailed 3D models with realistic or stylised forms, materials, textures and proportions.
CHARACTER ANIMATION
Bring characters to life with expressive movement, animation and storytelling designed around your message and audience.
CHARACTER-BASED CONTENT
Use animated characters across explainer videos, commercials, brand stories, digital campaigns and other visual content.
Ready to Bring Your Ideas to Life?
Tell us about your character or animation project and let's create something memorable together.
Our Approach
STRATEGY. CREATIVITY. CHARACTER.
We combine creative character design, storytelling and technical 3D animation to create characters that look distinctive and communicate clearly.
- Discovery & Brief
- Character Concept
- Character Design
- 3D Modelling
- Rigging & Animation
- Review & Refinement
- Final Delivery
ANIMATED CHARACTERS FOR EVERY INDUSTRY
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Food & Beverage
- Retail & E-commerce
Why Choose SOMA Studios?
Experienced Creative Team
Skilled designers, animators and storytellers creating engaging characters and visual content.
End-to-End Service
From character concept and design through to modelling, animation and final delivery.
Tailored Solutions
Custom characters created around your brand, audience, story and creative goals.
DIRECT COLLABORATION
Work directly with our creative team throughout the project, keeping communication clear from start to finish.
See What We Can Create Together
Explore our latest animation projects and see how we combine character design, animation and storytelling to bring ideas to life.
ABOUT OUR ANIMATED CHARACTER SERVICES
SOMA Studios is a Melbourne-based creative studio specialising in animation, visual storytelling and motion content.
We create custom animated characters for brands, agencies and organisations looking for engaging ways to communicate their ideas.
From character design and 3D modelling through to animation and final production, we manage the creative process from concept to completion.
ANIMATED CHARACTERS THAT BRING STORIES TO LIFE
Characters can give a story personality, create a connection with an audience and make ideas more memorable. Animated characters can help brands communicate complex ideas while adding a distinctive visual style.
At SOMA Studios, we create custom animated characters that help bring stories, products and brands to life through character design, 3D modelling and animation.
We combine creative storytelling, character design and technical animation to turn ideas into engaging visual experiences.
Creative Character Animation Solutions
As a specialist 3D animation character design studio, we work on projects that require more than standard visuals. Our work includes custom characters for brands, explainer videos, commercials, digital campaigns and visual storytelling.
Our character animation services are designed to create characters that are visually engaging and communicate ideas clearly.
– 3D character design
– Character modelling
– Character animation
– Character-based storytelling
Designed Around Your Brand
Every project begins with an understanding of your story, audience and objectives. This allows us to develop characters that feel relevant to your project and consistent with your visual direction.
3D Character Design
Well-designed characters can become an important part of a story or brand identity.
From character shapes and proportions to expressions, materials and visual details, we create custom 3D characters designed around the personality and purpose of your project.
Our characters can be developed for:
– Brand stories
– Explainer videos
– Product demonstrations
– Commercials
– Digital campaigns
Our Character Production Process
We manage the character production process from the initial concept through to final animation and delivery. Each stage is carefully planned to create consistency across the design and animation.
1. Discovery: Understanding the project, audience, objectives and requirements.
2. Concept: Developing the character direction, visual references and overall approach.
3. Design & Modelling: Creating the character design and developing the detailed 3D model.
4. Rigging & Animation: Preparing the character for movement and bringing the approved character to life through animation.
5. Review & Delivery: Refining the character and animation based on feedback and preparing the final assets.
Technical Production
Depending on the project, production can include character concept development, 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, facial expressions, animation, lighting, rendering and post-production.
Built For Different Platforms
Animated characters can be created for a variety of digital, broadcast and physical applications.
– Websites and landing pages
– Social media campaigns
– Digital advertising
– Explainer videos
– Commercials and brand films
– Presentations and events
– Large-format screens
Why Choose Animated Characters?
Animated characters provide creative flexibility and give brands and organisations a distinctive way to communicate ideas through design, movement and storytelling.
They can help simplify information, add personality to brand communication and create visual content that audiences can recognise and remember.
Let’s Bring Your Idea to Life
Whether you have a fully developed character concept or are starting with a simple idea, our team can help turn it into a considered animated character.
We focus on combining strong creative direction with reliable production to create characters that support your story and project goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3D animation character design?
3D animation character design involves creating custom three-dimensional characters that can be used in animation, storytelling, advertising, explainer videos and other visual content.
What types of animated characters does Soma Studios create?
We create custom 3D characters for brand stories, explainer videos, commercials, product demonstrations, digital campaigns and other animation projects.
Can you create a character from an existing concept?
Yes. We can develop a character from an existing illustration, concept, sketch or creative direction and take it through design, modelling and animation.
Do you handle character modelling and animation?
Yes. Our process can include character design, 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and post-production.
Can animated characters be used for brands?
Yes. Custom animated characters can be used to represent a brand, communicate ideas, support campaigns and create distinctive visual content across digital platforms.
How do I get started with Soma Studios?
Simply get in touch with your project requirements, ideas or existing concepts. Our team can discuss the project and recommend an appropriate character design and animation approach.
Let’s Bring Your Project to Life
Tell us about your project and our team will get back to you with a tailored solution and free quote.