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Custom 2D Animation Services in Spine and Unity - Metabula Games

2D Animation Services

We specialize in creating unique and captivating characters that bring game worlds to life and make gameplay unforgettable. Our team of talented artists and animators is ready to bring your ideas to reality, infusing characters with individuality, personality, and style.

We pay special attention to detail and animation quality to ensure each character looks unique and captures players’ attention. Whether you need a character for a platformer, RPG, or another game genre, we are ready to create the perfect hero or villain that will become an integral part of your gaming experience.

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We Work with Tools:
Spine
Unity

2D Animation Services for Games

Our studio specializes in providing a wide range of animation services for 2D games. We are ready to work with clients who provide their own game concepts and models, as well as those who need a full animation creation cycle.

In the first case, we focus solely on animation, taking the client’s ready-made materials and bringing them to life through high-quality animation. In the second case, we start with concept development, creating art assets and models, which are then animated by our team of professionals.

Our goal is to help you create unique characters and captivating animations that highlight your game’s style and atmosphere. Next, we will explore the main areas of our 2D animation services.

  • Character Animation

    Attention to detail in 2D character animation plays a key role in creating an authentic gaming experience. Our experience shows how crucial it is to maintain recognizable and canonical character movements.

    Smooth character animation significantly impacts the user experience, especially in games where core mechanics revolve around movement, such as arcade, fighting, and other action genres. We pay special attention to animating characters’ facial expressions and body language: subtle animation can and should convey the mood and personality of the hero. This is complex and demanding work, but it brings us immense satisfaction.

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  • Environment Animation

    Game environment animation is a critical element of 2D animation, creating the backdrop for the story and enriching it with new layers. Our animation specialists and environment artists set the world’s atmosphere, working with lighting and shadows, architecture and nature, as well as objects at various distances. They closely collaborate with level designers, as the complexity and changes in games are often expressed through the environment.

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  • Props and Icons Animation

    Animation of icons and small game objects is a vital aspect of creating a lively and interactive game world. These objects, also known as props, include everything a character can interact with: from weapons and clothing to letters and journals. They make the game world richer and more realistic, providing players with diverse interaction tools. At Metabula Games, we handle the animation of 2D icons and small objects, such as weapons, reward chests, various crafting consumables, interior elements, and much more, to make your game world more vibrant and engaging.

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  • Illustration Animation

    Animation of illustrations and icons plays a significant role in game design. Icons are small graphical interface elements, such as menu icons, weapon images, currency, and other game items, helping players navigate the game quickly. Illustrations, on the other hand, are often used in cutscenes for 2D games, adding depth and atmosphere. Animating these elements makes the gameplay more dynamic and engaging, bringing static images to life and creating a more interactive experience for players.

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Technologies Used in Our 2D Animation

In our studio, we use cutting-edge technologies to create high-quality 2D character animations. We combine powerful tools and software such as Spine, Adobe Photoshop, Unity, Adobe Illustrator, and Blender to achieve outstanding results.

Spine enables us to create complex skeletal animations, providing flexibility and efficiency in working with character movements. Adobe Photoshop is used for creating textures, backgrounds, and other animation elements, while Unity is utilized for integrating animations into game projects.

Adobe Illustrator helps us create vector images for animation, and Blender is used for creating 3D models and special effects. Procreate is a powerful tool for drawing and creating concept art, which can then be used in animation projects.

The combination of these technologies allows us to create unique and high-quality character animations that stand out among other projects and capture the audience’s attention.

  • Spine

    Spine is software for creating 2D animations using skeletal animation, with numerous tools for working with skins and animation transitions.

  • Adobe After Effects

    Adobe After Effects is a program for creating and editing motion vector and raster graphics, visual effects, and animation for video and multimedia projects.

  • Adobe Animate

    Adobe Animate is software for creating multimedia animations and interactive content, developed by Adobe Systems. It is used for creating animations, web applications, games, cartoons, and more.

  • Unity

    This is a program primarily for creating games and interactive applications, supporting development for various devices and offering numerous tools for working with graphics, sound, and physics.

2D Animation Creation Process

Step 1. Getting Acquainted with Project Tasks

The first stage of animation development is getting acquainted with the project’s goals and objectives. At this stage, we discuss the specific type of animation required and the nature of the project itself.

For clients looking to integrate 2D animation into a completely new game, the process starts from scratch. We develop character and environment designs, select the animation style, and define other key visual elements. This stage is critical as it lays the foundation for all subsequent work on the project, ensuring consistency and alignment with the client’s expectations.

Step 2. Clarifying Project Stages and Goals

The second stage of animation work involves clarifying the project’s stages and goals. At this stage, we aim to answer the key question: how to create 2D animation that benefits both players and the gameplay. Taking into account your needs and objectives, we analyze what we already have and what needs to be done to achieve the desired outcome.

For a completely new game, this typically includes defining the artistic style, gameplay requirements that the animation must meet, and considering technical and financial constraints that may impact the creation process. This stage is crucial to ensure that all aspects of the project are aligned and that the final product meets the expectations of both developers and players.

Step 3. Selecting References and Examples

The third stage of game animation development involves selecting references and examples. At this stage, our art team, collaborating with you or your in-house artist, gathers animation references, creates rough storyboards, and performs other preparatory work. This stage aims to solidify and refine the project’s vision for the entire team.

Collecting references helps define the stylistic direction, character movements, and atmosphere to be conveyed in the animation. Rough storyboards serve as a visualization tool for key animation moments and help the team align ideas and ensure all elements match the game’s overall concept. This is a critical preparatory stage that ensures a clear understanding of tasks and goals among all project participants.

Step 4. Creating the Work Roadmap

The fourth stage of creating animation for a game involves developing the project roadmap. At this stage, with a clear understanding of the project’s priorities (where character animation and combat scenes typically take precedence), we create a detailed action plan.

The roadmap includes all necessary instructions, references, and contextual cues to assist the team in their work. Each project element is assigned specific deadlines, enabling efficient organization of the process and progress tracking.

Creating the roadmap helps distribute tasks among team members, determine the sequence of their execution, and ensure the timely completion of all development stages. It is a vital project management tool that facilitates achieving set goals within established timelines.

Step 5. Preliminary Results for Client Approval

The fifth stage of creating animation for a game involves presenting preliminary work results and drafts. At this stage, our animators create rough versions of animations within set deadlines. They define key poses, motion lines, and arcs, as well as develop timing and spacing for each animation.

Once the drafts are ready, they are sent to clients for review. This process allows for feedback and necessary adjustments early in development, helping to avoid major changes at later stages. Presenting drafts ensures process transparency and allows clients to confirm that the project is moving in the right direction.

Step 6. Creating Final Ready Animations

At the final stage of creating animations for a game, the animation team makes revisions based on received feedback. This process may involve multiple iterations to ensure all client wishes and requirements are met. After implementing all necessary changes, the animation team prepares the final versions of the animations.

The completed animation assets are handed over to the development team for integration into the game environment. At this stage, it is crucial that all files are optimized and meet the project’s technical requirements. The final delivery to the client includes not only the animations but also all necessary documentation and instructions for their use.

Thus, the final stage completes the animation production cycle, ensuring a smooth transition from creative development to technical implementation in the game.

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Character Design Team

Now, let’s talk about the people who bring your characters to life within our artist team. Our talented character designers possess unique vision and creativity to craft unforgettable heroes who will captivate you with their individuality and charisma.

  1. Project Producer

    Takes into account wishes and ensures their implementation

    Manages the entire game creation process, monitors deadlines and budget, and communicates with the client or customer.

  2. Animation Director

    Establishes a cohesive visual style

    Coordinates the work of the animation team, ensures adherence to style and animation quality. They make decisions regarding the details of animation sequences.

  3. Animator Artist

    Adds dynamics to your project

    Responsible for creating animations for characters, objects, and game environments. They develop keyframes and animation sequences.

Why Choose 2D Animation with Metabula Games?

Metabula Games offers a unique approach to 2D animation, combining creative artistry with cutting-edge technologies to ensure high quality and a distinctive style for every project.

  1. Tailored Approach to Every Project

    Our studio is ready to offer a tailored approach to every project, taking into account the game’s specifics, genre, audience, and other factors. This enables us to create unique and high-quality animations that align with the project’s goals and objectives.

  2. Speed of Delivering Finished Animations

    Thanks to our team’s experience and professionalism, we can quickly create and deliver finished animations for games, meeting the client’s deadlines and requirements.

  3. Experience and Professionalism

    Our studio boasts many years of experience in creating animations for games. This guarantees high-quality work and confidence that the project will be executed professionally.

  4. Variety of Technologies

    Our studio has a wide range of technologies and tools for creating 2D animations, enabling us to bring diverse ideas and concepts to life while adapting to the client’s various requirements.

Discuss your tasks with our specialists

Our specialists will help you define your final goals and tasks, and present possible options to achieve them.

If you have a ready task you’d like to send us for evaluation, please use the following email address:

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