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Satenik M.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
5.0
8 jobs

My passion is to animate realistic, story-driven character actions that are exciting, emotional, and compelling.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Oil Painting
  • Character Animation
  • Cartoon Art
Teo A.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hey! I have been working as a Freelance Video Editor and Assistant Video Editor in LA for the last 8 years. In between larger client contracts with Netflix, Disney, and Discovery, I have worked with dozens of smaller corporate, non-profit, and youtube clients to create video content for their business. Clients I've worked with: - Netflix - Disney - Discovery - HBO - Warner Bros - Skybound Entertainment - Sports Illustrated - Nickelodeon - MLB I love taking a project from raw idea into final polished piece. I am a multidisciplinary production power house. From organizing and ingesting hundreds of hours of footage to creating title animations for final delivery. I have done it all. Happy to edit serious corporate content or more light hearted media. Excited to work with you!

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing Software
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Storyboard
  • Film Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
Griffin S.

Los Angeles, California

$39/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I’m an animator, illustrator, and designer based in Los Angeles. My work moves between 2D animation, motion graphics, merch and tour branding, web design, and beyond. I’ve collaborated with artists, filmmakers, streamers, festivals, and musicians like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard—each project approached like it’s the only one that matters. What I offer is straightforward: clarity, consistency, and visuals that stay lodged in the mind long after the screen’s gone dark. Quick-turnaround edits or fully realized animated worlds—it makes no difference. The process stays sharp. The result stays memorable. Disciplines: 2D Animation | Motion Graphics | Graphic Design | Illustration | Merch & Tour Design | Web Design | Video Editing | Album Art | Social Media Assets Ready when you are.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Lyrics Video
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Rotoscoping
  • Psychedelic Style
  • Comic Art
  • Motion Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Album Cover Design
  • Anime Music Video
  • Book Cover
  • Poster Design
  • Flyer Design
Alex G.

Los Angeles, California

$25/hr
4.5
8 jobs

Hi! I'm Alexandra, a UCLA MFA Animation student and professional 2D animator, illustrator, and graphic designer who loves bringing stories to life through expressive visuals. I help authors, businesses, educators, and creative teams transform ideas into engaging illustrations, animations, and designs that communicate clearly and leave a lasting impression. My services include: 2D Animation Children's Book Illustration Storyboarding Vector Illustration Posters, Flyers & Marketing Materials Social Media Graphics Whether you have a clear vision or are just starting with an idea, I enjoy collaborating with clients throughout the creative process to create work that is thoughtful, polished, and tailored to their goals. I look forward to working with you!

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Character Design
  • Procreate
  • Apple iMovie
  • Writing
  • Playful Tone
  • Book Cover
Denis K.

Los Angeles, California

$75/hr
4.9
168 jobs

Think of me as a production studio in one person. You are working directly with a senior creative who can take a project from concept to final delivery with a strong eye for quality, consistency, and detail. I help brands, startups, and creative teams create high-impact videos for ads, product launches, LED screens, explainers, and digital campaigns. I combine motion design, 3D, VFX, editing, and advanced AI workflows to create polished visuals that feel intentional and ready for real-world use. Trusted by clients including Netflix, Disney, Nasdaq, and NBCUniversal. My work includes: • 3D product videos • UI and SaaS explainers • AI-assisted video ads • VFX and promo content • LED visuals for events and large-format screens I use AI as part of a real production pipeline to move faster, explore more options, and solve creative challenges without sacrificing quality. Tools: Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Nuke, Unreal Engine, Redshift, DaVinci Resolve, Illustrator, Runway, Kling, Seedance, Pika, Firefly, Topaz, ElevenLabs, ComfyUI. Based in Los Angeles. Top Rated Plus on Upwork.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Animation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Effects
  • Video Editing
  • Rotoscoping
  • Compositing
  • Digital Signage
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Logo Animation
Stan C.

Los Angeles, California

$80/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am Stan Corston – a Creative Director and Product Designer out of Los Angeles. You may simply call me Ignited. Ever wanted to ignite a digital revolution? Here... Hold the spark.

  • Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • Web Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Video
  • Brand Strategy
  • Animated Explainer
  • Pitch Deck
  • 3D Animation

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