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Drew E.

Auckland, New Zealand

$32/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I'm Drew, an experienced pixel artist with a strong foundation in game design. I create high quality pixel art for your game, art, music or web design. I can adapt to any style and help you refine your ideas into the perfect pixel art. I can help you with Character and Environment Design, Animation, Art Direction and Art Documentation. You can check out my portfolio at: rurupixel.carrd.co Contact me so we can collaborate and bring your vision to life!

  • 2D Animation
  • Unity
  • Sprite Sheet Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Game Design
  • Game Level
  • Notion
  • Game Design Document
  • Level Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Art
  • Pixel Art
Gurpreet D.

Tauranga, New Zealand

$25/hr
4.9
391 jobs

----- QUALITY WORK, QUICK RESPONSE, GENUINE PRICES ----- Video Production | Editing | Animation | Logo Design/Animation Video services: – 2D/3D Explainer videos – App and Website Promo videos – Reels/TikTok – Character animation 2D/3D – Customer Testimonial videos – Educational course animation/Live action – Whiteboard animated videos – Product Demo videos – Advertising videos for social media – Tutorial videos – Logo animations – Animated Intros/Outros – Kinetic Typography – Video Sales Letters Looking forward to working with you. :)

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Design
  • Whiteboard Video
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
Sam H.

Wellington Central, New Zealand

$60/hr
5.0
156 jobs

**Please visit my website linked in my portfolio for examples of my work and a full biography** I work fairly broadly across moving image, specialising in 2D character animation and motion graphics design as well as video editing and post-production. I grew up and worked in New Zealand before Freelancing full time in London and Berlin between 2016 and 2020. I'm now back in my home country and always keen to meet new clients and colaborators! Key skills: Motion Graphics: I've had a lot of experience building animated logos, lower third graphics, transitions and more, and can do so with a high level of speed and skill. Editing: I have expert level knowledge of both the craft of the edit and the technicalities of digital video. I can edit both long-form and short form material, and have experience editing documentary, narrative, corporate and promotional video. I am equally proficient in Final Cut systems and Adobe Premiere Pro and am also familiar with Avid systems. Animation: I am an award-winning animator crafting my own animated short films in a mixed media style. I pride myself of good storytelling as well as highly-principled animation. Visual Effects: I have a high level of experience performing colour keying, rotoscoping, compositing, matchmoving and more. Additional Post Production: I am able to perform sound mixing and editing with programs like Adobe Audition. I can also grade colour with Lumetri and DaVinci Resolve. Filmmaking: I've had experience on set in most crew roles, lighting assistant, camera, art department, script supervisor, assistant director and more. Photography: I am at home behind a digital SLR and have a high degree of skill editing with Photoshop. Writing: I have excellent written English skills and experience writing copy, web articles, and production scripts.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Explainer Video
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Retouching
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Character Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Logo Animation
Hayden G.

Nelson, New Zealand

$35/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Hi there, I have 10+ years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, and animation. I can help you take a project from design through to completion. My goal is to collaborate and work with my clients to develop content that enhances their products, identity, and brand. I love working in such a fulfilling, innovative and expanding industry. Some of the Software I use: After Effects Cinema 4d Photoshop Illustrator Premiere If you think I'm a good fit for you, please get in touch :)

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Flash
  • 3D Design
  • Ableton Live
  • Motion Graphics
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
Warren T.

Auckland, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Hey there! I have been working as a full-time video editor for 3+ years and my passion for videos has only grown stronger with time. I'm known for my strong attention to detail in my work as well as for adding some of my creativity which makes each video unique but still retaining the overall style. I take pride in delivering high-quality work and ensuring that it is always delivered on time. I have covered a wide variety of work across many different formats and niches, and this allows me to have an insight into how videos should be edited for specific needs. Whether it is a documentary-style travel vlog for YouTube, corporate-style interview videos for your website, how-to crafting videos, or real estate house tours I can create your videos to reach your target audience. Here are some niches I specialize in. . Cinematic style, story-driven travel vlogs . Real Estate video tours . Testimonial or Interview style videos . How to crafting videos . Event highlights . Gaming highlights . Informational . Top 5 or Top 10 videos Here are some key skills I excel at . Storytelling . Audio Mixing . Subtitles . Transitions . Color Grading . Licensed music and stock footage for your video that will add to the overall flow

  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Video Editing
  • Travel Video
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Real Estate Video
  • Video Color Correction
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Video Advertising
  • YouTube
  • Family & Travel Video
  • Vlog
  • Cinematic Video
  • Client Interview
  • Real Estate
Roman Y.

Auckland, New Zealand

$55/hr
5.0
13 jobs

An experienced Motion Designer and 3D Artist specialising in creating meaningful and engaging work through the art of motion design, animation and 3D.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Compositing
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • Graphic Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Effects
  • 3D Modeling
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Cinematic Video
  • Unreal Engine

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