3D ANIMATION STUDIO, MELBOURNE
For over two decades, Flying Samurai Productions has specialised in crafting tightly-crafted 3D animation sequences where every frame carries intention. Based in Melbourne, we focus exclusively on projects we can handle personally—allowing deep involvement in each creation.
In an era where animation can be generated instantly (using AI tools), we believe some things are still worth making slowly. Each 30 seconds of full-screen animation takes approximately a week of real-time work, built by hand in Autodesk Maya and shaped by decades of experience. Our commitment is to emotional resonance, precise detail, and unique character that machines haven’t yet learned to replicate. We serve clients who prioritise quality over speed and are looking for animation that connects rather than just fills space.
From website backgrounds to TV commercials, social media to digital signage, we integrate animated characters or objects seamlessly into your existing footage—or build entirely new virtual environments from scratch. Every project receives individual attention, kept lean by our boutique model so you get exceptional value without corporate markup.
Based in Melbourne. Trusted by clients for over 20 years. Ready when you are to bring something truly distinctive to life.
PORTFOLIO
3D Content For All Screens
We create animated characters and objects that integrate naturally with your background footage or exist within completely custom virtual environments. What’s possible depends only on your vision.
Whether you need expressive character animation or photo‑realistic product visualisation, we deliver work built to hold up under scrutiny. Recent projects have appeared in:
- Big screen cinema
- TV commercials
- Websites and digital platforms
- Instructional videos
- Social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram)
Each piece is crafted individually in Autodesk Maya—no templates, no automation shortcuts, just focused human craft applied to your story.
TESTIMONIALS
“Flying Samurai Productions and Create Infinity have had a great and very productive working relationship for many years. Bernie is able to take our ideas and concepts and turn them into a real work of art. From simple logo animation to very intricate character animations including singing and dancing characters. The 3D models are always very well finished and always to our liking. The cost is not always in our clients budgets but the results from the clients undertaking animation from Flying Samurai, speak for themselves. I would definitely recommend Bernie and Flying Samurai for any 3D Animation. Thanks and I look forward to working together on future projects.”
Travis Britt, Director
Create Infinity Video Productions
“Bernie Lademann is a complete professional, he goes about his business of producing an exceptionally high quality product with a minimum of fuss. I have no hesitation in recommending him for all your filming and production needs.”
Dr Eric Pierotti
Premium Health Therapies
Studio
17 Kerrilea Court,
Kilsyth South, VIC
AUSTRALIA