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Rogan S.

Melbourne, Australia

$80/hr
5.0
17 jobs

My name is Rogan Steele. I’m a Canadian-Kiwi freelance filmmaker and Director of Photography, currently based in Melbourne, Australia and working with clients around the world. I specialise in creating clean, cinematic visuals that help brands and businesses tell compelling stories. Over the past several years I’ve worked across a wide range of productions including: • Commercial and branded content • Corporate and medical productions • Documentary and interview storytelling • Studio product photography and video • Social media content and campaign visuals • Events and live productions Whether it’s a run-and-gun documentary shoot, a carefully lit studio setup, or a polished corporate video, I bring the same focus: creating visuals that feel professional, authentic, and engaging. At the end of the day, great video is about people. The reason we care about films, brands, and stories is because we connect with the people inside them. My goal on every project is to capture that connection in a way that feels natural and cinematic. If you’re looking for someone reliable who can help plan, shoot, and deliver high-quality video or photo content, I’d love to hear about your project. Feel free to reach out and we can chat about how to bring your idea to life. Cheers, Rogan

  • Video Editing
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Creative Direction
  • YouTube
  • Color Grading
  • Film & Video
Muhammad Khurram H.

Melbourne, Australia

$25/hr
4.9
40 jobs

🎬 AI Video & 2D Explainer Specialist I help businesses create clear, engaging videos quickly, using AI for speed and motion graphics for clarity. If you need content that explains your product, demonstrates features, or scales across platforms, I can handle it end-to-end. 💡 What I Do 🤖 AI Video Production Fast, scalable video content using AI, ideal for consistent output and quick turnaround. 🎥 Explainer Videos Simple, structured videos that make your idea easy to understand. 📊 SaaS & Product Demo Videos Feature walkthroughs, onboarding videos, and product explanations that improve user understanding. 🖥 Screencast Videos Clean screen recordings with highlights and motion to clearly show how your product works. 🎨 Motion Graphics & 2D Animation Modern visuals, typography, UI animation, and branded motion design. ⚙️ How I Work Clear understanding of your goal Fast production using AI workflows Clean, structured execution Quick revisions and reliable delivery 🚀 What You Get ✅ Fast turnaround ✅ Clear, easy-to-follow videos ✅ Scalable content production ✅ Professional and modern visuals ✅ Smooth communication 📩 Let’s Work Send me your idea, product, or script, and I’ll turn it into a clear, engaging video without unnecessary delays.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animated Explainer
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Animation
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Animated GIF
  • Motion Design
  • UI Animation
Taha Q.

Melbourne, Australia

$25/hr
5.0
138 jobs

🎬 Explainer Video, 🎨 2D Animation, ✨ Motion Graphics, 🧑‍🎤 Character Animation, 🎥 Motion Design Transforming Complex Ideas into Captivating Animated Stories That Inspire, Educate, and Convert Hi there! 👋 I’m a professional 2D Animation Artist and Explainer Video Specialist who helps brands, startups, and agencies communicate their message through eye-catching animations and motion graphics that captivate audiences and drive real results. Over the past X+ years, I’ve worked with clients from all over the world — from tech startups and eCommerce brands to educational platforms and corporate companies — creating animated videos that bring ideas to life, simplify communication, and enhance brand storytelling. 🎯 What I Create: 🎬 2D Animated Explainer Videos – Perfect for introducing your product, service, or idea ✏️ Whiteboard Animation – Simple, clean, and effective storytelling style 🔄 Logo Animation – Memorable intros and outros for your brand identity 🧍‍♂️ Character Animation – Personality-driven stories that connect emotionally 🏢 Product & Corporate Videos – Showcase product features or company culture 📱 YouTube & Social Media Video Ads – Optimized animations for high engagement 🗂️ Storyboarding, Scripting, & Voiceover Coordination – End-to-end production service 🧠 My Process (Smooth & Collaborative): 🔍 Understanding Your Vision: Quick consultation to clarify goals, audience, and message. 📝 Script & Storyboard: I help craft a clear, engaging narrative aligned with your brand tone. 🎨 Design & Animation: Using After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Blender — smooth motion & consistency. 🎧 Sound Design & Delivery: Adding SFX, music, and voiceovers for a polished final video. 🔄 Revisions & Final Output: Unlimited adjustments until you're 100% satisfied. 🚀 Why Clients Choose My Animation Services: ✨ 100% Original & Custom Animations – No templates, fully crafted from scratch. 💬 Fast & Clear Communication – Always responsive throughout the project. ⏱️ On-Time Delivery – Quality videos delivered before deadlines. 🎭 Creative Storytelling Approach – Focused on emotion, clarity, and engagement. 🤝 Full Project Support – From scriptwriting to final video editing. ⚙️ Tools I Use: 🎞️ Adobe After Effects 🎬 Adobe Premiere Pro 🎨 Adobe Illustrator 🖼️ Photoshop 🌍 Who I Work With: 🚀 Startups explaining their product or service visually 🏢 Businesses boosting conversions through video marketing 🤝 Agencies needing a reliable animation partner 🎥 YouTubers, educators, and content creators wanting high-quality motion design 💡 Let’s Create Something Extraordinary Your brand has a story — I’ll help you tell it visually. Whether it’s an animated explainer video, a motion graphic ad, or a character-driven short film, I’ll deliver an animation that not only looks stunning but also communicates your message effectively. 📩 Let’s connect today and discuss how we can bring your ideas to life through motion. Your next great story starts with a single frame. 🎥✨ 🔑Tags: animated explainer video, motion graphics, 2D animation, SaaS, character animation, video editing, storytelling, logo animation, whiteboard animation, After Effects, motion design, promotional video, video ads, product animation, corporate video, branding video, animation services, Adobe After Effects, animation specialist, explainer video production.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Character Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Motion Design
  • 2D Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Vyond
  • SaaS
  • Doodle
Sufia N.

Melbourne, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Most designers can make a logo. Most motion designers can make an animation. Very few can build a complete visual system where brand identity and motion work as one, consistent across every platform, every format, every touchpoint. That's the specific thing I do. I'm Sufia, a Brand Identity Designer and Motion Graphics Designer who helps businesses look more professional, more consistent, and more memorable everywhere they show up. My work sits at the intersection of two disciplines most designers treat as separate. I design the brand identity first, then extend it into motion, so your logo, your animations, your social content, and your marketing videos all feel like they came from the same place. Because they did. The result: a brand that doesn't just look good in one context. It looks right in every context. Clients come to me when: ✔ Their brand looks inconsistent across platforms and they don't know why ✔ They need a logo that actually scales into a full visual system ✔ They have motion content that feels disconnected from their brand ✔ They're launching, rebranding, or levelling up their visual presence 🎨 Brand Identity Design Complete brand systems built to stay consistent at every scale. ✔ Logo Design ✔ Full Brand Identity Systems ✔ Visual Identity & Brand Guidelines ✔ Typography & Color Systems ✔ Corporate Branding ✔ Rebranding & Brand Refresh ✔ Marketing & Graphic Design 🎬 Motion Graphics & 2D Animation Motion content designed to explain, engage, and convert. ✔ Motion Graphics ✔ 2D Animation ✔ Explainer & Product Demo Videos ✔ Animated Logos ✔ Character Animation ✔ Social Media Video Content ✔ Promotional & Marketing Videos 🛠️ Tools Adobe After Effects · Premiere Pro · Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · Canva 📋 How I Work 1. Discovery: I start by understanding your brand, your audience, and what success looks like for this project. 2. Direction: I develop a clear visual direction before touching final design, so we're aligned before I go deep. 3. Design & Production: Branding, motion, or both, built to your approved direction with regular check-ins. 4. Refinement: Structured revision rounds so feedback is clear and changes are fast. 5. Handover: Organised source files, all required formats, ready to use from day one. ⭐ What clients say ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She took an abstract, theory-heavy model and transformed it into a clean, compelling visual system that feels completely aligned with the brand. Her work is thoughtful, precise, and beautifully executed. She grasped the purpose behind the project, not just the design instructions." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Her attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to translate my vision into beautiful branding exceeded my expectations." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "She has been patient, responsive and dedicated to refining the designs until they truly reflected my vision." 📩 Let's talk If your brand needs to look more consistent, more professional, or more compelling across static design, motion, or both, send me a message with your project details and I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it. 🎯 Profile Keywords Brand Identity Design, Brand Strategy, Visual Identity Systems, Brand Guidelines, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Startup Branding, SaaS Branding, Rebranding, Brand Development, Brand Positioning, Design Systems, Product Branding, Packaging Design, Product Packaging Design, Brand Packaging Design, Motion Design, Motion Graphics, Animated Brand Identity, Motion Branding

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Explainer Video
  • 2D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Branding
  • Personal Branding
  • Rebranding
  • Presentation Design
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Sticker Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Canva
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Noor Z.

Melbourne, Australia

$30/hr
4.6
65 jobs

Top-Rated Children's Book Illustrator | 40+ Books | End-to-End Publishing Support Hi, I am Noor Zahra, a Top-Rated creative illustrator, Visual Storyteller, Custom Character Designer, Portraits creater, with experience working on 40+ children’s books for authors and publishers worldwide. I specialize in bringing stories and ideas to life through expressive illustrations, memorable characters, and visually engaging designs. Whether you’re creating a children’s book, designing a book cover, or looking for custom artwork, I provide creative support from concept to final delivery. What I Can Help You With: • Children’s Book Illustrations • Character Design & Development • All Types of Book Covers (Children’s, Fiction, Educational, Journals, etc.) • Portrait Illustrations • Sketches & Line Art • Storyboarding & Scene Planning • Book Formatting & Layout Design • Print-Ready and Publishing Files • Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing Support I work with industry-standard tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Procreate to deliver high-quality artwork tailored to your vision and audience. My Process: I believe clear communication and collaboration create the best results. Here’s how we usually work together: Book/Project Discussion – Understanding your story, style, and vision Character Development – Creating unique and expressive characters Sketches & Storyboarding – Planning scenes and layouts Final Illustrations – Fully colored, polished, and print-ready artwork Formatting & Final Delivery – Ready for publishing or printing Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me • 40+ successfully completed books • Top Rated Upwork freelancer • Strong communication & smooth workflow • Creative attention to detail • Reliable delivery and professional support • Passionate about helping authors bring their ideas to life Whether you are a first-time author or an experienced publisher, I would love to help turn your ideas into beautiful visuals. Feel free to message me anytime to discuss your project or schedule a quick chat. Looking forward to working with you! #ChildrenBookIllustration#KidsBookArt#Illustration#StorybookIllustration#CharacterDesign#CartoonCharacterDesign#MascotDesign#FantasyIllustration#PortraitIllustration#DigitalPortraits#CustomPortraits#IllustrationArtist#DigitalIllustration#WatercolorIllustration#BookCoverDesign#BookCoverIllustration#EbookCoverDesign#BookLayoutDesign#BookFormatting#PrintLayout#EditorialDesign#TypographyDesign#PublishingDesign#KDPFormatting#AmazonKDP#InDesignExpert#AdobeIllustrator#AdobeInDesign#ChildrenBookCover#PictureBookIllustration#WhimsicalIllustration#CharacterDesign#ConceptArt#Storytelling#ColorfulIllustration#IllustratedBooks #CreativeDesigner#BookDesigner#SelfPublishingSupport#PrintReadyDesign#FormattingExpert#ChildrensPublishing#StorytellingArt

  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Storybook
  • 2D Illustration
  • Typography
  • Comic Art
  • Comic Book
  • Book Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Book Cover
  • Watercolor
  • Whimsical
  • Book Cover Design
  • Formatting
  • Layout Design
  • Portrait Art
  • Sketch
Georgia B.

Melbourne, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
16 jobs

With extensive experience in delivering end-to-end production and design solutions for the broadcast and marketing industries, my passion lies in developing creative concepts that tell visual narratives. My expertise covers every phase of production, from initial ideation to final delivery, ensuring a smooth process throughout. I enjoy working both collaboratively within teams and independently, adapting to the specific needs of each project. My skills encompass video production, motion design, digital design, illustration, and branding, all focused on producing high-quality, impactful results.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Visualization
  • Graphic Design
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Direction
  • Branding

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