Short 3D Animatronic Bird Video

About the project

I want to recreate the short showcase in the linked YouTube clip, but swap the existing figure for my own stylised bird animatronic (see attached reference photo). The finished piece only needs to run for a few seconds, yet it must feel like a seamless “alternate take” of the original: identical camera angles and lighting mood, fresh backdrop, and the bird performing animated actions like in video. A moderately detailed 3D model with clean textures will be enough; the realism should match what you see in the sample, not a hyper-photorealistic close-up. Whether you prefer Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or an AI compositing workflow, I only care that the motion reads naturally and the timing mirrors the reference. I have NZD 250 allocated and need everything wrapped up inside seven days, so please be comfortable working fast. Deliverables (on approval): • 1080p (or higher) final video file, H.264 or ProRes • Source project files and the rigged bird model (FBX/Blend/etc.) • Any texture maps or lighting setups used I’ll review and sign off once the movement, lighting, and overall pacing match the sample clip with my custom bird in place. Looking forward to seeing how quickly you can bring this little character to life!

Skills required