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  • $100 hourly
    🏆 Top Rated on Upwork | ⭐ 5 Star Feedback | 💯 Job Success Rate | 💰 $100K+ Earned With over 20 years of experience and a Top-Rated badge on Upwork, I specialize in crafting stunning, high-impact presentations that captivate audiences and drive results. I've had the privilege of working with Fortune 500 companies, helping them elevate their message with pitch-perfect visuals and storytelling that resonates. Whether you need a pitch deck that wows investors, a corporate presentation that inspires your team, or compelling visuals that make your data shine, I deliver polished, professional designs tailored to your unique needs. Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Let’s create something unforgettable together. Ready to level up your presentations? Let’s connect!
    Featured Skill Animation
    Video Animation
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Presentations
    Pitchbook
    Presentation Design
    Prezi
    Chart Presentation
    Graph
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Infographic
  • $50 hourly
    I'm a 3D animator and VFX artist with 15 years of professional experience and training from Gnomon School of Visual Effects. I bring a deep understanding for both the design and technical aspects of 3D animation and VFX pipelines. I'm passionate about continuously exploring new techniques, tools, and approaches that push boundaries and bolster established workflows. I believe in leveraging the strengths of technology to find the right balance between human control and automation, but never losing sight of the human touch that makes many pieces of art so beautiful. My background in the philosophy of language provides a unique ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. I enjoy building a bridge between the client's vision and my expertise. This helps to ensure that the client is kept informed, and that feedback is received and incorporated in a dynamic and effective manner. I prioritize planning and efficiency to tailor the most appropriate and unique pipeline for each project. As a versatile artist, I rely on a diverse range of software to bring my creative visions to life. I utilize Maya's broad 3D capabilities, Nuke for VFX compositing, and After Effects for 2D animation, allowing me to produce a wide range of visual styles, while retaining a high degree of refinement and control. I enhance my workflows with a background in graphic design, illustration, and editing, using tools such as (but not limited to) Photoshop, Illustrator, and Resolve. HARD SKILLS ● Organic, hard-surface, procedural polygon modeling ● Particle, cloth, liquid, fracture simulations ● Texture painting, shader design, lighting ● Procedural and character animation ● Multi-pass compositing, tracking, keying, color grading ● Rendering (Arnold and Mentalray) ● Volumetric effects (OpenVDB) ● Expert procedural SOuP toolset SOFT SKILLS ● Rigging for 3D characters and objects ● Scripting and tool development (MEL, Python) ● Machine learning tools (Resolve, Stable Diffusion) ● 3D printing industrial design/art installations (Solidworks, Maya) ● Graphic design for digital and print
    Featured Skill Animation
    3D Animation
    Simulation Software
    3D Design
    3D Modeling
    Visual Effects Software
    Digital Art
    Python
    3D Rendering
    Visual Effects
    Adobe After Effects
    Autodesk Maya
    Motion Graphics
    Compositing
  • $45 hourly
    Welcome to Syntax Center — UpWork's most dynamic animation company profile — where exclusively exceptional quality-work is formulated. With a team of highly talented operators, Syntax Center specializes in composing 2D animation and artwork illustrations, 3D animation, modeling and rendering, architectural sketching and development, and everything else in the realms of computer design. Syntax Center has operated for many notable brands and companies as clients, and we have produced countless projects for their marketing video campaigns. A short list of our most recent memorable clients; 👇🏼 ❇️ Patreon ❇️ Club Mundo Kids (a Hispanic kids TV show) ❇️ ActivePure (air purifying device) ❇️ RMS Loans (million-dollar mortgage company) ❇️ TBM (a service group certified by GBAC for a healthy airport initiative) ❇️ WordPress ❇️ Proper 12 Whiskey Brand by Conor McGregor ❇️ The Rapise (a scientific group in the fields of evolutionary discoveries) ❇️ Lending Place (million-dollar mortgage company) ❇️ Park-it App (a prosperous Middle Eastern firm) ❇️ Battle of Emojis (a Kickstarter board game) ❇️ Wivo (marketing and planning agency) ❇️ Enhancio Marketing Agency ❇️ Peopleties WHY SYNTAX CENTER❓ ✅ The quality of our craft — along with its affordability — is not only a rare combination on UpWork but an exclusive trait of Syntax Center! ✅ Our clients get to be involved throughout the entire process of their projects. Everything will be custom and tailored to their needs. ✅ Over-delivering, on-time delivery, continuous custom modifications, quality, and high-leveled dexterities are among Syntax Center's expected duties. ✅ Syntax Center has many connections to other companies and service providers due to our highly experienced presence of many years, and we can provide our clients with outputs no other freelancer can present! ✅ Our excellent performance record and online reviews are well-documented for your observation. Most clients of Syntax Center were more than thrilled to receive their final delivery, and we aspire to keep it that way! SKILLS AND SOFTWARE EXPERTISE ⚙️ ✅ Mari ✅ Revit ✅ V-ray ✅ Moho ✅ Lottie ✅ Zbrush ✅ Corona ✅ AR / VR ✅ PFTrack ✅ 3Ds Max ✅ AutoCAD ✅ Substance ✅ Photoshop ✅ Cinema 4D ✅ Concept Art ✅ Scriptwriting ✅ SOLIDWORKS ✅ Digital Painting ✅ Product Design ✅ Adobe Premiere ✅ Motion Graphics ✅ Adobe Illustrator ✅ Special and VFX ✅ Adobe After Effects ✅ Voice-over Narration ✅ Logo Animation/Design ✅ Storyboard Development ✅ Caricature/Cartoon Design ✅ 2D/3D/Isometric Animation ✅ Video Marketing Consultation ✅ Architectural Design and Development
    Featured Skill Animation
    3D Modeling
    Cartoon Art
    2D Illustration
    Explainer Video
    Video Animation
    Caricature
    Moho
    3D Animation
    2D Animation
    Adobe After Effects
    Autodesk 3ds Max
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    Animated Explainer
  • $50 hourly
    Visual storytelling is my passion. For more than a decade, I've been working in the Animation Industry in Los Angeles / Hollywood. • 2D Animation: I'm very experienced with 2D animation, and am comfortable with styles ranging from Disney-level complexity, to simplified and graphic. • Storyboards: I have a great deal of storyboarding experience with major clients such as, Sesame Street, ABC Mouse, and Tom & Jerry. This is the backbone of cinematic storytelling, the blueprints to visual media, and I will provide you with top-notch quality. • Illustration: Drawing and illustration have been a life-long love of mine. I am comfortable in any style including, but not limited to, Cartoony, Children's book, Sci-fi and Fantasy.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Adobe Animate
    Story Concept
    2D Design & Drawings
    Storyboard
    2D Game Art
    Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
    2D Animation
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Photoshop
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Storyboarding
    2D Art
  • $50 hourly
    I am an Alumnus of Louisiana State University with a Bachelors Degree in Small Business Management. I have been doing professional voice over work for over 5 years. I have experience in Narration, Animation, eLearning, and Commercial styled reads. I am ready to help get your project off the ground with a studio quality voice over and timely delivery of services! 24 hour turn around guaranteed on small and medium sized projects.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Adobe Audition
    Audio Editing
    Audio Production
    Podcast Production
    Video Commercial
    Advertisement
    Narration
    YouTube Plugin
    Audio Post Production
    Voice-Over
  • $55 hourly
    Diana Carter is a character designer, storyboard artist and animator trained at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Most recently she has worked for Warner Bros. Animation as a character designer for an unnannounced animated feature. She has experience working as a storyboard artist as well as an animator and clean up artist for 9 short films. She can perform in any area of animation production and understands what is needed to get projects done on time. She specializes in character designs and storyboards and works to properly bring a director's pre-vis to life for both animated and live-action work. Examples of her work can be seen on her website, a link is available in the portfolio section of her profile.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Character Animation
    2D Design
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    2D Animation
    Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Illustrator
    Illustration
    Character Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Storyboarding
    Adobe InDesign
  • $35 hourly
    Hi, I’m Elmar — a professional and creative Motion Designer and 2D Animator with over 5 years of industry experience. I've had the privilege of working with leading global brands, including TEDEd, UPS, Google, and more, delivering impactful animation solutions tailored to their needs. I specialize in: Illustration 2D Animation Storyboarding Motion Design What sets me apart is my dedication to creating visually stunning, one-of-a-kind animations that captivate and leave a lasting impression on audiences. Whether you need dynamic explainer videos, engaging character animation, or polished motion graphics, I’m here to bring your vision to life. Let’s collaborate and create something extraordinary together! Feel free to explore my portfolio and reach out to discuss your project.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Adobe After Effects
    Storyboard
    Illustration
    2D Animation
    Hand-Drawn Style
    2D Design & Drawings
    Cartoon Character
    Cartoon Animation
    Animated Explainer
    Explainer Video
    Motion Graphics
  • $20 hourly
    Hello! I'm a 2-D animator and Illustrator, my ideal project has a sense of humor. I'm well adaptive to new styles and try not to pigeon hole myself with one animation look. I run an animation Tiktok account @kazanimate with over 430k followers! And over 50 Million Views! I've also worked at Bento Box on the show, "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory" as a 2D Animator using Toonboom Harmony! Feel free to check out my work!
    Featured Skill Animation
    Cartoon Art
    Drawing
    Voice Acting
    Digital Illustration
    Character Animation
    Logo Animation
    2D Animation
    Character Design
    Illustration
  • $30 hourly
    Hi there! I'm an Illustrator and Storyboard Artist with over 5 years of experience in the Animation industry. I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from popular TV shows like "Ben 10" and "Kipo & the Age of Wonderbeasts" to exciting new animations like "Disney Junior’s Ariel." - Skilled in Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects. - I've worked on projects for Cartoon Network, Dreamworks TV, and Nickelodeon, among others. - Passionate about bringing characters and stories to life through engaging storyboards. I’d love to collaborate and create something amazing together!
    Featured Skill Animation
    Character Illustration
    Character Design
    Cartoon Animation
    Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
    Blender
    Storyboarding
  • $25 hourly
    UGC Creator | Product Photography & Lifestyle Video Content Hi! I’m a UGC creator specializing in both product photography and authentic user-generated video content for brands looking to connect with their audience in a natural and relatable way. What I offer: • Short-form UGC videos for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts (reviews, unboxings, tutorials, voiceovers, talking-heads) • Product photography with a clean, aesthetic style (flat lays, lifestyle shots, minimalistic or creative setups) • Branded content that matches your tone and speaks directly to your target audience • Fast turnaround & attention to detail Whether you need content that feels real and engaging, or clean visuals that make your product stand out — I’ve got you covered. Let’s create something your audience will love!
    Featured Skill Animation
    Performing Arts
    Photography
  • $55 hourly
    Animation Technical Director, Animator, Compositor, and VFX Artist with over 10 years of experience in the industry, spanning animation, film, music videos, and television.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Music Video
    Music Composition
    Music Production
    Illustration
    Motion Graphics
    Adobe After Effects
    Visual Effects
    Compositing
    2D Animation
  • $25 hourly
    I am a visual artist who specializes in motion graphics and graphic design, my work generally employs elements of illustration and photography. My work often takes inspiration from classic animation, vintage merchandising design, and interactive media. I also have experience with cinematic production, utilizing my experience in design I have created print and digital assets for onscreen use. I have also utilized this experience while working on post-production tasks such as colour-grading, and motion graphics.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Motion Graphics
    Character Animation
    Character Design
    Vector Art
    Adobe InDesign
    Video Editing
    Color Correction
    DaVinci Resolve
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Illustrator
    Branding
    Informational Infographic
    Illustration
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