House Down Studios

[ Service · Character ]

2D character animation.

Characters people remember. From first sketch to final rig to full-blown scene work — we build casts that carry your story further than any explainer diagram ever will.

FAQ

What styles do you work in?

Frame-by-frame, rigged (After Effects / Duik and Toon Boom Harmony), cut-out, and hybrid mixed-media. We match style to story, not the other way around.

Can you design a character from scratch?

Yes. Concept, turnaround, expression sheet and rig — either as part of a project or as a standalone character-design engagement.

How much does character animation cost?

A 60–90 second character-led film starts around R120k in South Africa. Rigged characters cost less to produce sequels for; frame-by-frame gives more life but more time.