3D Character Animator — Anatomical Fitness Exercise Animation (Test Piece → Library)

ABOUT THE PROJECT We're building a library of 50-100 fundamental fitness exercise animations for a mobile app. The animations will be shown to users when they ask the in-app coach how to perform specific exercises. This posting is for a single test piece to evaluate quality, workflow, and turnaround before committing to the full library. If the test piece lands, the engagement extends to a 50+ movement library at a per-animation rate. THE TEST PIECE — SINGLE EXERCISE ANIMATION Exercise: Romanian Deadlift (RDL), barbell variant, side angle Duration: 3-5 second clean loop showing one full rep (hinge down, return to standing). Looping cleanly is important. Style reference: Anatomically accurate 3D character with visible musculature. Look at @flexifymephysio on Instagram for the general direction — clean medical-illustration style, muscle groups highlighted in red/orange when active during the movement. REQUIRED DELIVERABLES - MP4 video file (vertical 9:16 for mobile, 1080x1920 minimum) - Same animation as a transparent-background webm or mov file for app integration - Source file (Blender .blend, FBX, or similar) so we own the asset and can iterate - Side view as primary angle, plus one additional angle (front or 3/4) as a bonus ANIMATION REQUIREMENTS - Anatomically correct form throughout the movement (this matters — bad form teaches bad form) - Visible muscle activation: hamstrings, glutes, lower back highlighted in red/orange during the eccentric and concentric phases - Smooth, realistic motion (no stuttering or unnatural joint articulation) - Clean loop (end frame seamlessly returns to start frame) - Plain dark background TIMELINE 5-7 days from kickoff to delivery. IF SELECTED FOR THE FULL LIBRARY 50+ movement animations at a per-piece rate to be negotiated. Realistic range: $40-100 per animation depending on volume commitment. Library completion target: 8-12 weeks. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN YOUR APPLICATION Please include: - Portfolio link with 3D character/anatomy animation work. Bonus if you've done fitness, medical, or sports-related animation. - Confirmation that you've worked with anatomical character models (rigged human figures with visible musculature). Note if you have your own model or will need to source one. - Your toolchain (Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, etc.) - Estimated turnaround for the test piece - Your quote for the test piece, and a rough per-animation rate for the full library at 50+ movements - One question or thought you have about the project — this tells us how you think WHAT WILL GET OUR ATTENTION Animators who've done medical illustration, biomechanics visualization, or fitness/sports content. Show us work where anatomy is correct and motion is realistic. We're not looking for stylized cartoon characters — we want clean, professional 3D human figures. We'll review applications within 72 hours and short-list 2-3 finalists.