Animatus Studio

Animatus Studio has made animation in Rochester, New York, since 1989. Its roots are in traditional hand-drawn animation for film and video, though most recent work is digital, covering web animation, 3D and 2D graphics and video editing. All post-production happens in-house on nonlinear editing systems.

Products and services

• Traditional animation: hand-drawn animated sequences for film and video projects.
• 3D and 2D graphics: digital animation and motion graphics, including animation for the web.
• Video editing and post-production: editing, graphics and finishing done on the studio's own systems.
• Documentary production: the studio made a film on Rochester's former subway and handled post-production for two local sports documentaries.
• The Animation Workshop: animation classes for students of all ages, run from the studio.

Clients

Corporate clients listed by the studio include Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Mobil, Crystal Pix and Corning. It also serves local film-makers and students through its workshop.

Key facts

• Based in: Rochester, New York
• Founded: 1989
• Software: Photoshop, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Toonboom and Adobe Flash
• Notable work: The End of the Line, a documentary on Rochester's subway