Interactive "exploded view" turntable animation for premium audio website

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3D Animator
💰 $750.00
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Closing date: 24 days left
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Based in Burnaby, Canada
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I’m Josiah Crowell, working with Pure Fidelity (purefidelity.ca), a premium Canadian turntable manufacturer. I’m looking for a 3D motion designer to produce a scroll-driven exploded animation of our flagship turntable, the Harmony, for a feature section on the product page. The aesthetic reference is Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro page — specifically the “Take a closer look” section where layers separate as you scroll.
Deliverable
A pre-rendered animation sequence showing the Harmony turntable transitioning from fully assembled to fully exploded view. The web team will scrub through this sequence based on user scroll position, so the output needs to support frame-accurate playback.
I need both:

An MP4 video of the full assembled-to-exploded sequence, 1920×1080 minimum (4K preferred), 60 frames, h.264, no audio
A PNG image sequence of the same animation, individually numbered (frame_001.png through frame_060.png), transparent background, 4K resolution

The image sequence is the primary deliverable — the web implementation will use those for the scroll-scrubber. The MP4 is a backup/preview.
Animation specifications

Duration: equivalent to 60 frames at 24 fps (2.5 seconds when played as video, but on the site it’s scroll-driven so actual viewing time varies)
Camera angle: fixed three-quarter view, no rotation
Direction of explosion: vertical, with components separating upward (the plinth stays at the bottom, layers lift away from each other progressively)
Easing: smooth, slightly cinematic — components don’t all move at the same rate, so the eye can follow the disassembly. Reference Apple’s vapor chamber reveal for pacing
Background: pure transparent (not black, not white) so the web team can place it on any background
Lighting: warm directional key light, soft shadow, premium-product feel. Not technical-diagram flat. Think Bang & Olufsen product photography, not iFixit teardown
Materials: realistic — the plinth has woodgrain, metal parts have brushed/polished finishes appropriate to their function, rubber parts read as rubber

Components to model and separate
I will provide reference photographs of the Harmony’s internals. The components that need to be separately modeled and animated are:

Top plinth (wood)
Platter
Sub-platter
Main bearing assembly
Motor housing
Tonearm base
Tonearm
Cartridge
Bottom plinth/feet
Internal damping layer

(Final component list to be confirmed once you have the reference photos. Some may be combined or split.)
What I’m NOT asking for

Real-time interactive 3D / WebGL / Three.js / Spline. The web implementation handles interactivity; you’re producing the rendered output only.
Animation rigging or game-ready assets. Pre-rendered output is all I need.
Sound design or post-production beyond the render itself.

Reference materials I’ll provide

High-resolution photos of the Harmony exterior (already on purefidelity.ca/turntables/harmony/)
Internal photos showing each component (I’ll send a folder once we agree to work together)
A measurement reference for proportions
Pure Fidelity brand guidelines so the rendering aesthetic matches our existing photography

Timeline
I’m flexible. Looking for delivery within 4-6 weeks of brief sign-off. I can prioritize quality over speed.
Budget
Open to your quote based on scope. Please include in your proposal:

Total project price
Number of revision rounds included
File ownership and licensing terms (I need full commercial usage rights for the website and marketing materials in perpetuity)

To apply
Please share:

2-3 portfolio examples of exploded-view product animations or similar product 3D work
Software you’ll use (Cinema 4D / Blender / Houdini all fine)
Your proposed timeline and price
Any clarifying questions on scope
Budget range:
$250 – 750 USD

Examples:
https://purefidelity.ca/product/the-harmony-turntable/

In what capacity are you hiring?
Personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I will possibly make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?:
Mid-level (Industry Average):, Senior:, Expert:

Client contact preference:

On Twine (contact details private)
Posted 5 days ago

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