Cynderian Limited Presents

Therian Reapers

Hello there!

We are Cynderian Limited, a Hong Kong based 3D and graphic design company, and we are currently applying for the 10th Animation Support Scheme. We are looking to gather a team of like-minded individuals to work on this project with us. We look forward to working with you in the future! Please see below for positions available, and to see if you may be interested in applying!

Please also be sure to check out the "Additional Information" section to find out what software, etc. we are using.

What We've Done So Far
  • Written the entirety of the story (for the animation and beyond)
  • Written the "movie treatment"
  • Done all the moodboarding
  • Done a lot of visual development research
  • Developed character concept art
  • Significant work on the early stages of set-design
  • We have written various summaries and synopses
  • Produced the required storyboard for ASP 10
目前進度
  • 已有故事內容及世界觀(ASP動畫及以後的劇情)
  • 已有完整故事細節
  • 已完成 「情緒板」(Mood board)
  • 已有大部份「視覺開發」(visual development)的資料搜集
  • 已完成人物角色的概念設計
  • 已完成前期場景美術設計
  • 已有簡介及大綱
  • 即將完成ASP 10要求的分鏡
Synopsis

Based in a galaxy and future far removed from our own, a young savant finds herself on a treacherous journey against family, sacrifice, and destiny, as she fights for control of her soul against an enemy deep within. In a high-fantasy/sci-fi world, follow Claire’s story as she faces the training of a life-time to become the very genius her mother has vowed is within her. Under the vigilant oversight of a [protectorate] father and an ever-reaching influence of her absent, heiress mother, Claire soon learns an uneasy truth about her own-being.

故事簡介

在未來遙遠的銀河系裡,天才少女(Claire)發現自己正卷入一場對抗家庭、命運與犧牲的危險旅程。她要與隱藏於黑暗深處的敵人較量,重奪回她的靈魂。Claire的成長故事籠罩在母親誓要激發她內在潛能的漫長訓練的陰影中。在父親的保護及欠缺情感陪伴的母親監督下,Claire將了解到一個關於她自己令人深感不安的真相……。

Concept Art
Positions Available
3D MODELING
POSITION WORK REQUIRED TIME SCALE RESPONSIBILITIES RATE (HKD) TOTAL (HKD)
3D Character Modeler (including UVs) 11 Characters Rougly 5 Days per Character To create animation-ready character models based on concept art provided by the Cynderian Team. This job may be taken together with the "3D Charcater Rigger" if skill is applicable 2,000
(per character)
22,000
3D Character Rigger 11 Characters Rougly 3 Days per Character To create animation-ready character rigs (including controls) based on character models and requirements provided by the Cynderian Team. This job may be taken together with the "3D Charcater Modeler" if skill is applicable 1,800
(per character)
19,800
ANIMATION
POSITION WORK REQUIRED TIME SCALE RESPONSIBILITIES RATE (HKD) TOTAL (HKD)
Lead Animator 3 Months Months, Full-time A lead animator for the Therian Reaper Project. Required to have a strong portfolio in character animation. Primary roles include; animation blocking, character animation, and communication between Director and 3D modelers. 14,000
(per month)
42,000
Assistant Animator 3 Months Months, Full-time To offer assistant to the Lead animator and modelling team if required. Primarily focussing on face animations, environment animations and other background tasks. 13,000
(per month)
39,000
TECHNICIAN
POSITION WORK REQUIRED TIME SCALE RESPONSIBILITIES RATE (HKD) TOTAL (HKD)
3D Lighting Technician 2 Months Months, Part-time To assist the director in lighting the scenes for the animation. Primary roles include; setting up required and appropriate lights for scenes, offer suggestion, advice, and consultation when required. 2,000
(per month)
4,000
MUSIC
POSITION WORK REQUIRED TIME SCALE RESPONSIBILITIES RATE (HKD) TOTAL (HKD)
3D Composer 3 Songs Months, Part-time To compose, develop and produce three complete 2 to 5 minutes background music with the Cynderian Team for the animation. 8,000
(per song)
24,000
VOICE ACTING
POSITION WORK REQUIRED TIME SCALE RESPONSIBILITIES RATE (HKD) TOTAL (HKD)
Voice Over for "Claire" 1 Session 1 Day, Part-time To do the complete voice over for the main protagonist, "Claire", in the animation. 3,000 3,000
Voice Over for "Livia" 1 Session 1 Day, Part-time To do the complete voice over for the protagonists Mother, "Livia" in the animation. 3,000 3,000
Voice Over for "Lysander" 1 Session 1 Day, Part-time To do the complete voice over for the protagonists Father, "Lysander" in the animation. 3,000 3,000
Software and Competency Requirements
Character Modelling Character Rigging Animation
MODELING
  • Maya (2018+)
  • or
  • Blender (2.9+)
  • or
  • Anything equivalent
TEXTURING
  • Substance Painter (or Adobe Painter)
  • or
  • Marmoset Toolbag
  • or
  • Photoshop/QUIXEL
RIGGING
  • Maya (2018+)
CHARACTER ANIMATION (IN-SCENE)
  • Maya (2018+)
ENVIRONMENT OBJECT ANIMATION
  • Maya (2018+)
  • or
  • Blender (2.9+)
  • or
  • Anything equivalent

Conditions of Hire
  • All positions listed above are done through a Freelance Agreement/Contract between Cynderian Limited and the chosen individual.

  • The Freelancer will be required to supply their own software, however may request assistance for access to more expensive software.

  • Upon signing the Freelance Agreement/Contract, 15% of the total expected total for the works will be paid up front.The remaining fee will be paid as soon as Cynderian Limited has recieved funds from ASP 10. Note that percentages mentioned here are subject to change prior to signing the agreement/contract.

  • Cynderian Limited is a bi-lingual company, however we attempt to communicate in English as much as possible.

  • Individuals interested in above listed positions must be sure that they have sufficient time to partake in this project, particularly those in animation roles

  • We don't have a studio space currently, so this is work from home! We will work via dropbox for the majority of this project.

  • Prior to starting work on this project, all freelancers will be required to sign an NDA (Non-disclosure Agreement)

Interested in joining the team?

Send us an email with a link to your portfolio, and we will get back to you as soon as we're able!

We can be reached at: [email protected]

Please label the position you are interested in applying for in the subject line of the email. Please also include your full name, portfolio of recent works, and anything else that may help your application within the email.