Custom 3D Characters and Props for Animation and Media
We’ve been creating 3D digital figures, props and tools since 2001. Our 3D products are built for posing, animation, and production use across advertising, web, TV, books and more.
We have done 3D work directly, and indirectly with many companies including Intel, LEGO Animation, Discovery Channel, Sony Pictures Animation, Coke Cola, M&M, ATI, Oovoo, RG Entertainment, DAZ 3D and many others.
In-house pipeline
From concept to fully rigged product, our models are built with production-friendly topology, UVs, and materials.
Made for creators
Designed for posing and animation so artists can quickly produce images, illustrations, and videos.
Custom Creations
Need a custom 3D figure or prop for a campaign or series? We take on commission work and deliver to exact specifications.
Built for production, not just pretty renders
3D Universe creates production-ready character and prop assets for both our online store and private customers:
- Clean, animation-friendly topology for reliable deformation
- Consistent, logically laid-out UVs enabling efficient texturing
- Resolution-appropriate assets that integrate smoothly into modern render engines
- Rigging designed for posing and animation
Our assets that are built to be reliable, sub-division friendly and ready for production the moment they’re loaded.
Since 2001
Decades of figure design experience across multiple ecosystems and production requirements.
Pipeline-friendly
Topology, UVs, and materials built to behave predictably in animation and render workflows.
Creator-focused
Assets are designed to be fast to pose, easy to light, and reliable under iteration.
Let us create your custom product
Do you need a specific stylized/real character, brand mascot or figure for a project? We can take your idea from concept to a finished, rigged asset - based on your specifications.
We can create anything from supplied reference images, or give our own spin to your project. As the client, you are kept up-to- date on the process and we'll reach out to you for feedback at specific milestones along the process.
Brief & references
Send reference images, style notes, intended use (still/animation), and any technical requirements.
Build & review
We block out refine UV/materials rig (if required), with checkpoints for feedback.
Deliver & handover
You approve the final asset, then we deliver files + notes so you can use it immediately.
Geometry Specifications
- Our models using quad-based polygons
- Our models have geometry detail only where needed. They are low-resolution for real-time use
- Our models are Subdivision-ready for ultra smooth renders
- The topology and edge-flow is optimized for perfect deformation when bending
- They include a single UV set with UDIM support is required
- Textures are normally 4K and include Diffuse, Specular, Opacity, Bumb and Normal maps as needed in JPG format
- Rigging is normally created for DAZ Studio and can be transferred to other applications in FBX format
- Character, Expression and Corrective JCM morph are included
Commission License Summary
You receive a perpetual, exclusive license to use the commissioned 3D model in your projects, including renders, animations, videos, marketing, and interactive media.
You may modify the asset as needed for your work.
You may resell, redistribute, or share the model or its source files, and claim ownership or authorship of the asset.
3D Universe passes the full the full copyright over to you although we may showcase the work in our portfolios.
Reach out to us
Feel free to email us directly or use the contact form below to send us a message.
If you have a question, please make sure we haven't already answered it on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
For commissions, please include reference images, intended usage and any deadlines so we can quote accurately.
Note: Please include as many reference images as you can of what you'd like (and not like) as this will help us nail down your requirements quickly.
