Once, humans discovered writing, DNA, or even entire continents. Every breakthrough begins with a long journey. It’s often challenging, filled with obstacles, but always leading to something remarkable
Once, humans discovered writing, DNA, or even entire continents. Every breakthrough begins with a long journey. It’s often challenging, filled with obstacles, but always leading to something remarkable
At the core of Harmony D Studio lies experience, dedication, and passion for animation. Marina Ipatova, the founder of the studio, has spent 8 years working on major animation projects, learning every aspect of the industry from within. Years of hands-on practice, endless inspiration, and a constant drive to reach new heights led to one simple truth: it’s time to create our stories! We know how to craft memorable animations that keep viewers coming back for more. Our approach blends deep industry expertise, creativity, and a strong win-win mindset.
At the core of Harmony D Studio lies experience, dedication, and passion for animation. Marina Ipatova, the founder of the studio, has spent 8 years working on major animation projects, learning every aspect of the industry from within. Years of hands-on practice, endless inspiration, and a constant drive to reach new heights led to one simple truth: it’s time to create our stories!
We know how to craft memorable animations that keep viewers coming back for more. Our approach blends deep industry expertise, creativity, and a strong win-win mindset.
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The only animation studio in Russia working according to the Canadian animation pipeline
The only animation studio in Russia working according to the Canadian animation pipeline
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Harmony D Studio
We create turnkey animation and assist at any stage of production
We create turnkey animation and assist at any stage of production
Делаем анимацию под ключ, помогаем по отдельным этапам
Full cycle
Full cycle
We guide your project from concept to a finished pilot, fully covering the entire productio process from scriptwriting and character design to final rendering. If you already have a concept and budget, we handle everything else, including script development, character and background design, animatics production, rigging, and putting together the pilot episode. Additionally, we provide compositing, lighting, visual design, and effects. Every element is hand-drawn to create a distinctive visual style. You can entrust us with either the full production cycle or specific stages. Our studio flexibly adapts to your needs and budget. If needed (upon request), we also organize casting for voice actors, directors, sound engineers, and composers by engaging trusted external specialists. While these professionals are not part of our in-house team, we collaborate with reliable partners, or we can work with the talent provided by the client.
We guide your project from concept to a finished pilot, fully covering the entire production process from scriptwriting and character design to final rendering. If you already have a concept and budget, we handle everything else, including script development, character and background design, animatics production, rigging, and putting together the pilot episode. Additionally, we provide compositing, lighting, visual design, and effects. Every element is hand-drawn to create a distinctive visual style. You can entrust us with either the full production cycle or specific stages. Our studio flexibly adapts to your needs and budget. If needed (upon request), we also organize casting for voice actors, directors, sound engineers, and composers by engaging trusted external specialists. While these professionals are not part of our in-house team, we collaborate with reliable partners, or we can work with the talent provided by the client.
Scriptwriting
Сценаристика
Scriptwriting
Have an idea but need a professional script? We can turn your concept into a fully developed story for any genre or format. Our team writes scripts for animated series, short films, and feature-length animation projects. Don’t have an idea yet? We can develop a concept from scratch. Our flexible approach allows us to join your project at any stage of production or adapt an existing script to fit your needs.
Have an idea but need a professional script? We can turn your concept into a fully developed story for any genre or format. Our team writes scripts for animated series, short films, and feature length animation projects. Don’t have an idea yet? We can develop a concept from scratch. Our flexible approach allows us to join your project at any stage of production or adapt an existing script to fit your needs.
Animatic development
Разработка аниматиков
Animatic development
We create animatics for animated projects at various production stages. We create storyboards and develop or direct animatics based on client materials. We can work with existing assets or create everything from scratch. This service is available both as part of a full production cycle or as a standalone offering.
We create animatics for animated projects at various production stages. We create storyboards and develop or direct animatics based on client materials. We can work with existing assets or create everything from scratch. This service is available both as part of a full production cycle or as a standalone offering.
Location design
Дизайн локаций
Location design
Location design
Full-cycle creation of visual environments for animation. We develop and approve color scripts, design original backgrounds (interiors, exteriors, and natural landscapes) along with visual details: architecture, vegetation, and props. Everything that makes a location feel vivid and unique. We design environments from scratch, carefully tailored to your project’s vision and needs.
Full-cycle creation of visual environments for animation. We develop and approve color scripts, design original backgrounds (interiors, exteriors, and natural landscapes) along with visual details: architecture, vegetation, and props. Everything that makes a location feel vivid and unique. We design environments from scratch, carefully tailored to your project’s vision and needs.
ДCharacter design
Дизайн персонажей
Character design
We develop characters throughout the design process—from the first sketches to final model sheets. Our work includes full turnarounds (180° and 360°) and detailed model sheets for emotions, poses, and details (hands, feet, accessories, clothing, and special poses). We also create complete character lineups—main, secondary, and background characters. For crowd scenes, we develop simplified yet functional designs optimized for large groups. Every design is tailored to fit naturally within your project’s world.
We develop characters throughout the design process—from the first sketches to final model sheets.
Our work includes full turnarounds (180° and 360°) and detailed model sheets for emotions, poses, and details (hands, feet, accessories, clothing, and special poses). We also create complete character lineups—main, secondary, and background characters. For crowd scenes, we develop simplified yet functional designs optimized for large groups. Every design is tailored to fit naturally within your project’s world.
Rigging
Риги
Rigging
We create ready-to-use character rigs based on the client’s designs. We can also adjust and optimize the materials to meet Toon Boom Harmony requirements. Our rigs can include full character turnarounds (180° or 360°), master controllers, FK/IK switching, lip-sync, basic facial expressions, head tilts and turns.
We create ready-to-use character rigs based on the client’s designs. We can also adjust and optimize the materials to meet Toon Boom Harmony requirements. Our rigs can include full character turnarounds (180° or 360°), master controllers, FK/IK switching, lip-sync, basic facial expressions, head tilts and turns.
Hybrid animation
Анимация гибридная
Hybrid animation
Hybrid animation combines rig-based techniques with frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation. We work with existing rigs and environments if they meet the project’s technical requirements, or we refine and adapt them as needed. Our animation is produced by an experienced team under the supervision of a project lead, with regular approvals at key stages from the client. Our main tool is Toon Boom Harmony, though we can also work with other software solutions depending on the project’s needs.
Hybrid animation combines rig-based techniques with frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation. We work with existing rigs and environments if they meet the project’s technical requirements, or we refine and adapt them as needed.
Our animation is produced by an experienced team under the supervision of a project lead, with regular approvals at key stages from the client. Our main tool is Toon Boom Harmony, though we can also work with other software solutions depending on the project’s needs.
Hand-drawn animation
Анимация рисованная
Hand-drawn animation
We produce frame-by-frame animation, either from scratch or based on provided materials. We can work with any input materials, such as pre-made rigs and backgrounds, if they meet technical requirements. We are also ready to adjust them if required. All production stages are supervised by a project lead and approved by the client. The choice of software is determined by the studio. We mainly use Toon Boom Harmony, though we may use other solutions based on project needs.
СWe produce frame-by-frame animation, either from scratch or based on provided materials. We can work with any input materials, such as pre-made rigs and backgrounds, if they meet technical requirements. We are also ready to adjust them if required. All production stages are supervised by a project lead and approved by the client. The choice of software is determined by the studio. We mainly use Toon Boom Harmony, though we may use other solutions based on project needs.
Rigged Animation
Анимация риггованная
Rigged Animation
We specialize in 2D animation, including hybrid projects that combine elements of hand-drawn and rigged animation. We create animated series, short films, feature films, commercials, educational videos, pilot episodes, and music videos. While our main tool is Toon Boom Harmony, we also work with other software when a project requires it
We specialize in 2D animation, including hybrid projects that combine elements of hand-drawn and rigged animation. We create animated series, short films, feature films, commercials, educational videos, pilot episodes, and music videos. While our main tool is Toon Boom Harmony, we also work with other software when a project requires it
Compositing
Композитинг
Compositing
We provide compositing services in Toon Boom Harmony, either as part of full production or as a standalone service. We process finished scenes, prepare materials for final rendering, and deliver the completed materials to the client. We work directly with Toon Boom files, ensuring technical accuracy and clean project structure at every stage.
We provide compositing services in Toon Boom Harmony, either as part of full production or as a standalone service. We process finished scenes, prepare materials for final rendering, and deliver the completed materials to the client. We work directly with Toon Boom files, ensuring technical accuracy and clean project structure at every stage.
faq
faq
What types of projects does your studio produce?
We specialize in 2D animation, including hybrid projects that combine hand-drawn and rig-based techniques. We produce animated series, short films, full-length animated films, advertising and educational videos, and pilot episodes. Our primary tool is Toon Boom Harmony, but we can also use other software if required by the project.
We specialize in 2D animation, including hybrid projects that combine hand-drawn and rig-based techniques. We produce animated series, short films, full-length animated films, advertising and educational videos, and pilot episodes. Our primary tool is Toon Boom Harmony, but we can also use other software if required by the project.
Can I apply to your studio just with an idea?
Can I apply to your studio just with an idea?
Tilda Publishing
Yes! We can help you shape your idea into a full concept and write a script. We’ll develop the visual style you need and guide you through the next steps, depending on your goals and budget.
Yes! We can help you shape your idea into a full concept and write a script. We’ll develop the visual style you need and guide you through the next steps, depending on your goals and budget.
Can I order only rigging or compositing from you?
Can I order only rigging or compositing from you?
Tilda Publishing
Yes, our studio provides services as part of a full-cycle production or as a standalone service. We can create rigs based on their designs, adapt them to Toon Boom Harmony, handle scene compositing, and prepare them for rendering.
Yes, our studio provides services as part of a full-cycle production or as a standalone service. We can create rigs based on their designs, adapt them to Toon Boom Harmony, handle scene compositing, and prepare them for rendering.
How can I join the "Women in Animation" community?
How can I join the "Women in Animation" community?
Tilda Publishing
Simply submit the application form on our website, wait for approval, and pay the annual membership fee. Once accepted, you’ll get access to our private community, consultations, internal database of jobs, and other club features.
Simply submit the application form on our website, wait for approval, and pay the annual membership fee. Once accepted, you’ll get access to our private community, consultations, internal database of jobs, and other club features.
What benefits do community members receive?
What benefits do community members receive?
Tilda Publishing
Members get access to exclusive job listings, expert advice, learning sessions, and a supportive creative community. You become part of an active animation community focused on supporting and advancing women in the industry.
Members get access to exclusive job listings, expert advice, learning sessions, and a supportive creative community. You become part of an active animation community focused on supporting and advancing women in the industry.
What if there are no open positions at the moment? Can I still send my portfolio?
What if there are no open positions at the moment? Can I still send my portfolio?
Tilda Publishing
Certainly, you can still send your portfolio, CV, and contact details to our email with the subject “Talent database.” We’ll add your resume to our database and reach out if a suitable project comes up.
Certainly, you can still send your portfolio, CV, and contact details to our email with the subject “Talent database.” We’ll add your resume to our database and reach out if a suitable project comes up.