Job Title: Animator for 5s "Scroll-Stopper" SFF Book Trailer (9:16 Vertical)
Job Description:
I need a high-energy, 5-second animation sequence for a Meta ad promoting my SFF novel, Beyond Human: Youth. This is a short, punchy "shred" style edit.
The Task (5 Seconds Total):
The Character Flash (4s): 8 different characters appearing for 0.5s each. I need a "micro-animation" for each (stance change, weapon draw, or action pose) to create a visceral, high-impact opening.
(Does not have to be anime style) For example: look at first 4 seconds of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVG6kUHqGuk&list=RDaVG6kUHqGuk&start_radio=1
The Logo Transition (1s): My provided logo (4 elements in a sphere) animating/spinning into the Book Cover.
Character descriptions:
The "Beyond Human" Shred Lineup (8 Beats)
1. Jeremy (The Charismatic Power)
Visual: Calm but terrifying. A "Magnificent Bastard" vibe. Sharp, expensive-looking tactical wear over a lean, powerful frame.
Animation: A slow, knowing smirk that shifts into a cold, predatory stare. High-intensity "boss" energy.
2. Gellert (The Protector)
Visual: Rugged and burdened. Eyes that look like they haven't slept in years. Heavy, scarred tactical gear.
Animation: A heavy, desperate punch toward the camera or shielding a flash of light with a massive, trembling forearm.
3. Scotty (The Hardened Brother)
Visual: A tragic cyborg. Dull matte metal limbs bolted into skin. A face that wants to cry but physically can’t.
Animation: A mechanical twitch of a bionic hand followed by a violent, flickering spark from an exposed wire.
4. Vixi (The female Elementalist)
Visual: Dressed in scavenged survivor clothes—layers of dust-stained fabric and leather. Most importantly: Glowing purple "Anti-Scars" (luminous patterns / kind of like tattoos. In this book, the more anti scars / glowing tattoos you have, the stronger you are).
Animation: A kinetic snap of her wrist that sends out fire or lightning
5. The Secret Agent (The Shadow)
Visual: Sleek, dark silhouette. Masked or wearing a high-tech visor. No skin showing—all "utility."
Animation: Dropping from the top of the frame into a silent crouch, a blade glinting in one hand.
6. The Gritty Survivor (The Scavenger)
Visual: Covered in "iron-grime" and soot. Mismatched armor and a heavy rucksack.
Animation: Tearing a mask off to spit out dust, eyes wide and manic, looking for the next threat.
7. The "Beyond Human" Augmented (The Monster)
Visual: A character who has lost their humanity to tech. More machine than man. Harsh, glowing optics.
Animation: A head-tilt at an unnatural angle with a sharp, hydraulic "click" sound effect.
8. The Brotherly Bond (The Emotional Core)
Visual: Gellert and Scotty together. One leaning on the other.
Animation: Gellert pulling Scotty up from the ground. A split-second of raw, human connection amidst the chaos.
And then a 1 second animation.
The simple logo will turn into the book cover.
The elements (fire / cloud / rock / water) in the logo will be animated.
I already have the logo and the book cover
Style Required: Gritty, cinematic 2D. Think Red Rising or The Expanse vibes. Must be 9:16 vertical for Reels. DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ANIME STYLE