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I’m building a character that must stay two dimensional from any angle so that snapshots present keyframes, so the whole rig will rely on a network of billboard imposters rather than heavy geometry. What I need from you is an advanced 3D puppet that can load different art passes—realistic, cartoonish, or any other style I feed it—without having to rebuild the rig each time. The core tasks are: • Design a flexible bone and control structure that drives multiple billboard planes while still supporting full-body motion, facial expressions and secondary animation. • Author any custom shaders or scripts required so the imposters always face camera correctly and swap textures smoothly. • Package everything so that I can drop the file into Blender, Maya, 3ds Max or another DCC of choice and it just works; I’m deliberately keeping the platform open. Acceptance criteria are straightforward: the rig must import without errors, expose clear animation controls, hold up under 360° camera moves and allow me to hot-swap texture sheets to change styles on the fly. If you’ve built sprite-based fighters, mobile characters or billboard forests, you already know the tricks I’m after. Show me examples of comparable rigs or technical reels and let’s get this lightweight character ready for production.
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Hello, I have carefully reviewed your project requirements and understand your vision for creating a flexible 2D billboard-based character rig with advanced controls, custom shaders/scripts, seamless texture swapping, and cross-DCC compatibility for production-ready animation. With 9+ years of 3D rigging and game development experience and 200+ successfully delivered projects, I will deliver a clean, optimized, and reusable rig with intuitive controls, smooth performance, and complete source files. You will get: 1. Quality optimized work 2. 100% client satisfaction 3. Fast delivery 4. Suitable pricing 5. Unlimited revisions 6. Complete NDA & IP protection (project security is our top priority) Available to start immediately and committed to delivering according to your milestones and timeline. Come inbox & let’s get started. Best regards, Sohaib Pasn Games
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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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As an experienced 3D animator and modeller, I bring a unique set of skills that suit your ambitious billboard puppet project. In my previous projects, I've crafted sophisticated animated sprites for games and mobile characters, similar to the challenge you're posing. I understand the importance of maintaining optimal performance by keeping geometry lightweight and my in-depth knowledge of your specified platforms (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) ensures efficient compatibility. To build a nimble puppet rig that accommodates multiple art styles, facial and secondary animations, and full body movements, we need a highly flexible bone and control structure. Drawing from my extensive experience in 3D animation and game development, rest assured that I am well-versed in creating such a complex system without compromising on functionality. I can also bring my expertise in designing custom shaders/scripts to ensure smooth texture swapping for different styles without any errors. In addition to reliability, I understand your need for ease-of-use and versatility. I will package the entire rig in a way that you can simply drop it into your preferred DCC without any complications. My work will also be able to stand up under demanding 360° camera moves as well as provide the capability to hot-swap texture sheets on the fly. The project's acceptance criteria will be met with finesse as ensured by my technical proficiency and dedicated approach.
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Hello, I’ve carefully reviewed your project on creating a flexible billboard rig that supports multi-style art passes, crucial for efficient production workflows. With my skills in 3D Animation, 3D Design, and 3D Art, I have extensive experience in character animation, 3D modelling, and game development, which aligns perfectly with your needs. I can craft a robust bone and control structure for billboard imposters, ensuring full-body motion, facial expressions, and secondary animation support. I will develop custom shaders and scripts to enable seamless texture swapping and correct facing, compatible with Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max, and package everything for easy platform integration. My previous projects include sprite-based fighters and billboard forests, demonstrating my ability to build lightweight yet versatile rigs. I’ll deliver a clean import, clear animation controls, and reliable performance from every angle. Looking forward to discussing your exact style preferences and timeline. What’s the most creative aspect of the character rig you’re imagining? Thanks, Gourav.
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I propose to create a cutting-edge 3D puppet rig aligned with your vision. The rig will include a sophisticated bone structure for versatile billboard imposters across different art styles, without requiring reconstruction. Custom shaders and scripts will ensure seamless orientation and texture transitions for full-body motion and facial expressions, compatible with Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or other software. My portfolio showcases expertise in creating agile and visually appealing rigs for dynamic character animation. Let's collaborate to bring your lightweight character to life with a functional and visually stunning 3D puppet rig.
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Hi, I’m excited about your advanced billboard 3D puppet rig project and confident I can deliver exactly what you need. With experience working on lightweight sprite-based character rigs and intricate 3D animations, I understand how to create flexible bone and control structures that maintain full-body motion and facial expressions while relying on billboard imposters. I will develop custom shaders and scripts to ensure the imposters face the camera accurately and swap textures seamlessly, enabling hot-swapping of art styles without rebuilding the rig. The rig will be packaged for easy import across Blender, Maya, and 3ds Max, with clear animation controls and robust performance under 360° camera movements. Let's review your specific requirements and timeline to get started promptly. What specific file formats or pipeline integrations do you prefer for cross-platform compatibility? Thanks,
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