Harmony D Studio
Animation studio
Let's draw stories that will be retold
Let's draw stories that will be retold
EVERY GREAT
STORY STARTS
WITH A SINGLE
STEP
EVERY GREAT
STORY STARTS
WITH A SINGLE
STEP
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
Services
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.
Harmony D Studio
Animation studio
Mail: harmonydstudio@gmail.com
Phone number +7(985) 867-80-00
Our telegram https://t.me/harmony_D_studio