How to choose a 3D and animation studio in Malaysia (2026)

Choose a studio with a reel showing your kind of work (product, architectural or character animation), and ask for a style frame or animatic before full production. Typical projects cost RM5,000 to RM100,000 or more, often priced per second of animation. The check that matters most: lock the storyboard and style before animation starts, as later changes are expensive.

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Typical costs in Malaysia (2026)

Item	Typical range / basis
3D product renders (stills)	RM300 – RM3k per image
Explainer animation (2D)	RM3k – RM15k per minute
3D product animation	RM10k – RM60k
Architectural walkthrough	RM8k – RM60k
Character / high-end animation	Priced per second, often much higher

Editorial estimates from published rate cards and quotes. Always get written quotes.

Checklist before you hire

Reel with similar work
Storyboard and style frame before production
Number of revisions at each stage
Render resolution and formats
Turnaround time
Ownership of 3D models

Questions to ask

What will we approve at each stage?
How are changes after approval charged?
What resolution and formats will we get?
Do we receive the 3D models?
How long will it take?

Red flags

No storyboard stage
Unclear revision limits
Reel made from stock assets
Missed deadlines on samples

Top-ranked 3d & animation right now

Kasra Design — Kuala Lumpur, score 32/100
Bold Media — Kuala Lumpur, score 30/100
3Particle (XyperReal Stage) — Shah Alam, score 27/100

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FAQ

Why is animation priced per second?

Effort scales with length and detail.

2D or 3D?

2D suits explainers and costs less; 3D suits products and realistic visuals.

Can renders replace product photos?

Often yes, especially before a product is manufactured.