Please animate the provided
cat character in
Maya using the reference video.

Referenced video:

Cat character model:

Instructions:

• Animate the provided cat character in
Maya.

• Set the animation to
24 fps (real-time playback).

• Recreate the cat's movement
as closely as possible to the reference video.
Create simple obstacle models based on the reference video, using
basic shapes only is okay:

• Box/rectangles for planks or flat surfaces, etc...
• Cylinders for objects the cat climbs on, etc...
• Simple rounded shapes for furniture such as couches, etc...

Basically, the obstacle objects do
not need detailed modeling, but the
size and ratio to the cat and placement should be accurate, especially for surfaces where the cat's paws make contact.

• The animation should be
continuous from start to finish.

• In the reference video, there is a moment where the camera slows down.
Please ignore this and keep the animation at a consistent speed.

• No need to recreate the camera like in the reference video. We will review the animation

directly in the Maya viewport.

Additional Information
We have
more animations planned for this character.

This project is part of a
cinematic short film, and the cat will ultimately have
20 to 30 minutes of animations.
This task will serve as a
paid test / initial audition.

If we like your work, we will continue / re-hire / work with you on the next animations for this character.
Our planned rate is eventually an approximately
$100 to $300 USD per 30–60 seconds of animation.

Please submit your
best work and animation reel when applying.

Contract duration of less than 1 month.

Mandatory skills: 3D Animation