The scene and rigged character are already in place; what I need now is pure, high-quality animation. Your task is to give the character a believable, natural performance focused on nuanced facial expressions—lip, eye movement, subtle head tilts, and body language that feels alive rather than robotic. I will supply the dialogue track, reference videos, and clear notes at each stage. You’ll return playblasts for review, refine them based on feedback, and deliver the final keyed animation in the original scene file (Maya) along with an Alembic or FBX cache ready for lighting and render. Strong fundamentals in timing, weight, and easing are essential, as is a keen eye for the micro-expressions that sell a line of dialogue. Professional communication and respect for deadlines matter just as much; I’m looking to establish an ongoing relationship for a series of upcoming character-driven sequences. When you reply, include a link to your reel that highlights realistic character acting and let me know your earliest start date and weekly availability. If we click on this first shot, there will be plenty more waiting.