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info@oliverkarstel.co.za | Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 | +27 64 908 0228
LET’S BUILD 
WORLDS,
INSPIRE PEOPLE 
&
DRIVE INNOVATION.
LET’S BUILD WORLDS,
INSPIRE PEOPLE &
DRIVE INNOVATION.
We turn bold ideas into animated stories. With over a decade of experience, we bring projects for business, TV, or film to life.
Using 3D animation, we help communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Each project is carefully planned and crafted to ensure your message comes across in a way that’s easy to understand and engaging for your audience.
Ready to create something extraordinary? Let’s talk.
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3D animation is a powerful medium that goes beyond static visuals, offering a dynamic way to explain concepts and showcase products.
Its ability to combine realism with creativity makes it adaptable across industries. From marketing and training to product demonstrations and entertainment.
By engaging audiences with immersive visuals, 3D animation helps brands and businesses communicate complex ideas
more clearly and leave a lasting impression.
With over a decade of expertise in 3D animation
and content production, we’ve built a reputation
for creating work that’s as technically precise as it is creatively powerful.
Companies trust us to bring ideas to life
through high-quality modelling, lighting, and rigging that deliver real impact.
We believe the best 3D animations come from true collaboration.
Our team works closely with you at every stage,
from concept to final render.This is to ensure that the final result perfectly capture your vision and brand identity.
As one of the leading animation studios in
Johannesburg and Cape Town, our 3D animation studio combines cinema-grade technology with an in-house rendering farm to push boundaries.
The result? High-performance 3D animations that meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
This means your animations are produced
faster, at higher quality and ready to delivery
in any market.
Whether you’re a business looking to
communicate complex ideas or a storyteller
aiming for TV or film, we have the experience
to bring your vision to life.
Our diverse 3D animation portfolio spans industries and audiences, proving that we can adapt and deliver.
No matter the scale or sector, our work consistently drives engagement and measurable results.
Great work starts with great clients, and we’re proud to have collaborated with forward-thinking companies
who share our passion for creativity and innovation. Each partnership has given us the opportunity to deliver results that make an impact.
Here are just some of the companies we’ve teamed up with.
Corporate
We develop visual solutions for internal communication, training, and strategic presentations using advanced 3D animation.
Transport & Logistics
Supply chain processes and fleet operations, as well as transport systems are visualised through precise 3D models and motion graphics.
Agriculture & AgriTech
Crop cycles, irrigation systems, and agricultural machinery are demonstrated through realistic 3D visualisation.
Construction
Detailed 3D simulations support safety training and site planning.
Architecture
Design concepts are transformed into visual walkthroughs and spatial previews using 3D animation models.
Education & Training
Complex lessons and technical subjects are illustrated with accurate 3D visuals for clearer understanding.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
We create molecular and product visualisations that explain biological processes and device functionality.
Healthcare
Medical procedures and equipment usage are presented through detailed 3D representations.
Hospitality & Tourism
Virtual tours and promotional visuals use 3D animation to showcase destinations and facilities.
Online Media
Digital content and advertising campaigns are enhanced with 3D motion graphics and visual effects.
Manufacturing
Products, machinery and assembly workflows are modelled in 3D animation to support design and production.
Mining
Safety procedures and operational processes are communicated through accurate 3D visualisation.
Need some help in your industry? – let’s chat!
This is a showcase of projects where our technical expertise and years of experience come together to deliver high-quality results.
From business narratives to cinematic adventures, these projects highlight the creativity and dedication we bring to every collaboration.
With a proven track record across industries, you can see why you should get in touch with us.
We produced a two-and-a-half-minute 3D animated video titled
Understanding Misinformation in Health. The use of 3D animation allowed us to create immersive visuals that humanised the problem. Animated characters and dynamic environments depicted misinformation as something fast-moving and infectious, while visual metaphors made abstract ideas concrete and easy to understand.
We decided to use 3D animation because it has versatile use
and makes the message clear.
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When ProbioWellClean (a German cleaning brand) approached us, they needed a way to bring the invisible world of cleaning to life for their live television audience.
Their challenge was clear: how do you show consumers what really happens on a microscopic level when harmful bacteria spread across surfaces,
and how probiotic cleaners protect against them?
Our team developed a broadcast-ready 3D animation video without sound that worked seamlessly alongside the host on QVC.
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Financial Bunnies came to us to make their book series about financial literacy into a 3D animated short film. These books teach children the value of saving through storytelling.
The first project we did was telling the story of a young bunny, Coco,
with a simple dream of buying a pair of shoes.
What began as a lighthearted tale evolved into a lesson in economics and money management, designed to spark conversations about financial literacy in households and classrooms.
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Our team produced a 3D animation video for the international cosmetic brand Merryvital. The challenge was not only to design visually stunning animation but also to ensure that every element supported the brand’s marketing message.
The project demanded a seamless balance between creativity, technical precision, and brand alignment, ultimately reinforcing Merryvital’s global identity while showcasing how 3D animation can elevate marketing campaigns with sophistication and engagement.
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This phase lays the foundation. We start by defining objectives and creative direction, then develop scripts, storyboards and animatics to plan timing, camera moves, and scene composition. We also map out 3D elements such as character rigs, environments, and visual effects, ensuring that every technical and creative decision supports a smooth production and a polished final animation.
Here, ideas are transformed into 3D assets. Concept art and storyboards are translated into fully realised 3D assets. Models are sculpted. Rigging gives characters, objects, and environments the ability to move naturally, while animation adds personality, motion, and timing. Whether the goal is realistic mechanics, expressive character performance or highly stylized visuals.
This stage adds depth and quality. Lighting is refined to highlight textures and reinforce the visual style, while rendering translates all 3D elements into high-resolution frames with accurate shadows, reflections, and materials. Compositing brings everything together: integrating visual effects, branding elements, motion graphics, and scene transitions. This ensures seamless flow. Sound design and music is layered to elevate the overall viewer experience. The result is a polished, immersive 3D animation.
Finally, the animation undergoes review and revisions to meet client expectations. Once approved, the project is exported in the required formats whether for web, social media, broadcast, or large-scale presentation ensuring smooth and professional delivery.
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