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Mason C.

Dunedin, New Zealand

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

High quality, fast turnarounds, creativity and good communication are all qualities I pride myself with using to help bring your exciting new projects to life! I'm a Video Editor, Film Maker and 3D Animator who has worked on many personal projects over the past 15 years and worked professionally as a Video Editor for the past 5 years, including working on several projects with the Youtube channel 'Nukes Top 5' (4+ Million Subscribers) Software I use: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Cinema 4D I am a creative problem solver, fast worker and very enthusiastic about Video Editing. Please contact me if you have any questions.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Music Video
  • Video Production
  • Color Grading
  • Video Editing
  • 3D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Film Production
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Color Correction
  • Film
  • Real Estate
Gurpreet D.

Tauranga, New Zealand

$25/hr
4.9
402 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
Denise R.

Wellington, New Zealand

$50/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I'm an experienced UI designer who has been contracting across local governments for the past couple of years. Recently, I've started exhibiting and selling my 3D illustrations and creating 3D models for game production. I think I've designed every interface imaginable, but I'm enjoying UI for gameplay immensely. I have various services, which leverage my experience and artistic talent: 📟UI & UX Interface design (Figma, Adobe XD,) 🎮UI design for user gameplay (Figma, Adobe XD, UE5) 🛍️3d rendered product placement (Blender). Products can be anything from perfume to furniture. 🎞️Animated product placement on a turntable or rotating/zooming camera (Blender) 🏡 3d models of interiors or exteriors.

  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UI Graphics
  • Game Asset
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Mockup
  • 3D Walkthrough Animation
Zach O.

Auckland, New Zealand

$35/hr
4.9
17 jobs

I create cinematic 3D animations, product visuals, and character-driven films that bring ideas to life and help brands stand out. Whether you need a product brought to life, a character animated, a cinematic commercial, or an entire 3D video produced from concept to final render, I can handle the full production process. What I can create: • 3D Product Animation & Visualization • Character Animation • 3D Commercials & Advertisements • Cinematic 3D Animation • Explainer & SaaS Videos • 3D Modeling, Texturing & Rendering • Environments & Asset Creation • VFX & Motion Design • Unreal Engine Cinematics I work primarily with Blender and Unreal Engine 5, with experience across character creation, rigging, animation, lighting, materials, environments, rendering, and cinematography. What I bring isn't just technical 3D skills; it's a filmmaker's approach to visual storytelling. I care about composition, camera movement, lighting, pacing, and making every shot feel intentional. From a single product animation to a complete cinematic production, I can take your idea from concept → 3D production → animation → final render. Have a project in mind? Send me a message and let's bring it to life.

  • Animation
  • Blender
  • 3D Animation
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Rendering
  • Film & Video
  • 3D Game Art
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Illustration
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Image
Hayden G.

Nelson, New Zealand

$35/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Hi there, I'm Hayden. 100% Job Success. Top Rated Plus. 20+ years in graphic design, motion graphics, video editing and animation. I can help you take a project from design through to completion. My goal is to collaborate effectively with businesses 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
Sam H.

Wellington Central, New Zealand

$60/hr
5.0
157 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

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