AI ANIMATED VIDEO, CONCEPT TO FINAL CUT

I'm Zu, founder of dwls digital, an independent animation studio based in Indonesia. I produce character-driven animated work and cinematic brand film using an AI-assisted pipeline, delivered as a finished piece rather than a folder of raw assets.

To be direct about the process: shots are generated with current-generation AI video models, then directed, designed, scored and cut by me. The AI produces frames. The design decisions, the timing and the edit are the craft, and that is where the quality difference sits.

Animation is my primary discipline. Character animation, animated shorts, opening sequences, explainers and narrative pieces. Alongside that I produce cinematic brand films and product spots.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED AT $250

Runtime: 60 seconds, finished and delivered Cast: Up to 5 characters Design: Original character design and style development Pre-production: Script development and full storyboard Audio: Voice over, sound design and music Revisions: 3 rounds Delivery: 1080p master, plus your preferred aspect ratio Timeline: 5 days from approved brief

Need it faster? Rush delivery in 48 hours is available on request for an additional fee.

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BEYOND THIS SCOPE

Runtime, cast size and animation complexity are what move a budget, so anything outside the above is quoted individually. That includes short-form pieces under 30 seconds, films running several minutes, episodic and series work, and ongoing content retainers.

Send me your concept, target runtime and deadline, and you'll get a fixed price and a production schedule before any commitment.

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HOW I WORK

Design first. Character sheets and a style bible are locked before a single shot goes into production. Consistency across shots is where most AI animation falls apart, and it is the first problem I solve rather than the last.

Board against the edit. Timing is planned against the track before production begins, so cuts land where the sound does instead of being fixed afterwards.

Cut like footage. My background is cinematography and editing. The work is framed, paced and cut as film, not assembled from generated clips.

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WHAT I NEED TO START

A concept brief covering what the piece is about, who it is for, and what the viewer should feel or do by the end. Alongside that, one or two visual references and your deadline. Existing scripts, brand guidelines or character designs are welcome and will speed things up.

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BACKGROUND

2nd place, fal x Sequoia 72-hour hackathon Creative Partner with CapCut, Kling AI, PixVerse and ImagineArt Trained in cinematography and video editing

Message me with your concept and I'll outline exactly how I would build it, at no cost and with no obligation.