Cel & Frame-by-Frame Animation

Hand-crafted motion frame by frame

For projects that demand artistry and authenticity, we animate with traditional discipline — every gesture intentional, every frame considered.

Traditional frame-by-frame animation production

Traditional animation with modern finishing

Our cel and frame-by-frame team brings expressive character performance to shorts, commercials, games, and branded films. We respect classical timing while using digital tooling for efficient cleanup, color, and compositing.

When smoothness is not enough and you need soul in the movement, this is the pipeline we build for.

Built for production quality

Performance-first acting

Emphasis on weight, anticipation, and expressive poses.

Digital ink & paint

Clean, consistent color with flexible revision workflows.

Compositing & FX

Backgrounds, lighting, and effects integrated in final assembly.

Format flexibility

Delivery for broadcast, social, games, and presentation.

Our process

A clear production path from first brief to final delivery — with review points built in at every stage.

  1. 01

    Animatic

    Timing pass against audio or story beats.

  2. 02

    Keyframe & breakdown

    Pose structure and spacing maps for approval.

  3. 03

    In-between & clean-up

    Full frame production and line consistency.

  4. 04

    Color & composite

    Paint, backgrounds, and final assembly.

  5. 05

    Render & deliver

    Masters, loops, and platform-specific exports.

Why teams choose Trivox

  • Authentic handcrafted motion quality
  • Experienced animators with classical training
  • Integrated sound, edit, and post support
  • Clear review stages before full frame production
  • Companion services: illustration and 3D when needed

Production stack

Tools & stack

03 tools

TVPaint
Toon Boom
Animate

Visual direction

A glimpse of the craft, environments, and outcomes we aim for on every cel & frame-by-frame animation engagement.

Traditional animation workspace with sketches
Traditional animation workspace with sketches
Storyboard and frame planning in the studio
Storyboard and frame planning in the studio
Hand-crafted animation production environment
Hand-crafted animation production environment

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about scope, delivery, and how we work on cel & frame-by-frame animation projects.

Ready to start your cel & frame-by-frame animation project?

Tell us about your goals — we will respond with scope, timeline, and the right production team.