STUDIO DOSSIER

ABOUT THE URANIUM CORE

The Uranium Core is a 2D animation studio built for high-impact, highly stylized storytelling. We elevate your concept with a disciplined pipeline, clear communication, and technical execution that delivers on schedule—without compromising the look.

FOCUS: 2D ANIMATION BASED: PHOENIX, AZ
WORK WITH US OUR PRINCIPLES
STUDIO TYPE INDEPENDENT
PRIMARY OUTPUT SHORTS • PILOTS • TITLES
SECONDARY OUTPUT COMICS • ART • LORE

ORIGIN

A stylized look only works when the pipeline is stable. This studio exists to merge bold art direction with professional execution.

STUDIO STORY

WHY THE URANIUM CORE EXISTS

The Uranium Core was created to prove that stylized 2D animation can be both cinematic and dependable. We’re obsessed with art direction—shape language, lighting, texture, and atmosphere—but we treat storytelling like engineering: every shot has a job, every beat lands with intention, and every decision supports the client’s goal.

We’re professional, communicative, and technically deliberate. Our pipeline has been hard tested through real projects and iterations—designed to reduce surprises, prevent quality drift, and keep production moving. You’ll always know what stage we’re in, what’s next, and what we need from you to keep momentum.

PRIMARY GOALMAKE STORIES THAT HIT
TONEATMOSPHERIC • BOLD • CLEAN
PRODUCTION MODESMALL TEAM / HIGH OUTPUT
CAPABILITIES
  • 2D animation production (shorts, pilots)
  • Motion design (titles, UI, promos)
  • Illustration + concept art
  • Comic layout / storyboards
TOOLS
  • After Effects / Premiere
  • Blender / compositing
  • Clip Studio Paint / Toon Boom Harmony
  • Custom web + branded presentation

PRINCIPLES

A strong aesthetic is only valuable if it’s repeatable. These principles keep our work clean, our decisions aligned, and our output consistent.

CORE 01

CLARITY OVER NOISE

We design for readability first. Even in dense atmospheres, the viewer always understands what matters—silhouette, staging, and timing stay intentional.

CORE 02

STYLE SERVES STORY

Stylization isn’t decoration—it’s leverage. We use style to intensify emotion, tone, and identity, while keeping the narrative beats clean and effective.

CORE 03

FAST ITERATION

We move quickly on the right things: look tests, motion tests, pacing passes. Early iterations reduce risk and protect the final quality.

CORE 04

PRODUCTION DISCIPLINE

A great look requires consistency. We keep files organized, workflows standardized, and handoffs clean—so the final piece looks cohesive from first frame to last.

PROCESS

A strong creative result comes from a strong process. Here’s how we keep projects clear, collaborative, and on track.

  1. 01
    DISCOVERY
    We align on objectives, audience, references, and success criteria. You’ll leave this phase with clear scope, timeline, and next steps.
  2. 02
    DESIGN
    We build the visual direction: styleframes, motion references, and story beats. This is where the project becomes “real” before heavy production begins.
  3. 03
    PRODUCTION
    Animation and compositing move through defined milestones with review points. We keep feedback organized so revisions are efficient and quality stays consistent.
  4. 04
    DELIVERY
    Final masters plus platform-ready exports. If needed, we include social cutdowns, thumbnails, and a handoff package that makes reuse easy.

CONTACT

Tell us what you’re building, your deadline, and any references. We’ll respond with next steps, estimated scope, and a clear plan to execute.

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WORK WITH THE URANIUM CORE

Let's discuss projects quotes and deadlines.

PRIMARY ccalvo@theuraniumcore.com
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