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Mubasher L.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.9
55 jobs

🎬 Our animation work has appeared on Netflix. Our clients include YouTube channels with 25M+ subscribers. And we've delivered 200+ projects across 7 years without missing a deadline. If you need 2D animation — anime, character series, explainer, whiteboard, commercial — done at a production level most freelancers can't reach, you're in the right place. I lead a team of 20+ in-house animators and artists. We don't outsource, we don't use templates, and we don't cut corners on keyframe work. What we specialise in: — Full anime & cartoon series production — 2D explainer and commercial animation — Frame-by-frame character animation — YouTube channel production partnerships — Storyboarding, character design & animatics Typical projects: $500–$5,000+ Series and long-term partnerships: let's talk. 📩 Message me with your brief and I'll respond within 30 minutes

  • Character Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3D Rigging
  • 2D Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • VideoScribe
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • Anime
  • Video Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Marketing
Sheldon S.

Swindon, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
16 jobs

💎An expert in 2D Animation and Illustration with over 5+ years of freelance experience. I focus on trying to bring my expertise to every project, not only to produce the highest quality of work but to blow your audience away. 🌟WHAT I'M ABLE TO OFFER YOU🌟 ✅Animation ✅Illustration ✅Storyboarding ✅Backgrounds ✅Character Design 👉 Cartoons and animations are just worlds that we create to be the greatest they can be, and all it takes is a lot of passion and a bit of know-how. I look forward to creating worlds with you! 🌎

  • Character Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Character Design
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Adobe Animate
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Anime
  • Illustration
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Background Filter
  • Flash Animation
Mike G.

Hadleigh, United Kingdom

$35/hr
4.7
98 jobs

I am a UK based modeller/animator/designer with over 25 years experience working in the video games industry. During my time I have worked on many well known AAA games for large studios as well other smaller and more diverse enterprises. I always aim to deliver a professional and quality service to whoever provides work for me. I take pride in everything I do and make sure every job gets the attention it deserves. I am fluent in 3Dstudio Max, Photoshop and Unity-3d as well as many other art packages. Get in touch if you think there is a task I can help you with. My rates are sometimes negotiable - usually depends on how busy I am at the time! Regards Mike

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Game Design
  • Unity
Sam N.

Torquay, United Kingdom

$40/hr
4.9
103 jobs

An expert A.I. Image and Video Artist, Editor and Consultant, and Legacy 2D & 3D Animator, video editor and Illustrator with over 20 years experience working in the games, film, TV and comic/book industries. Skills include A.I. image and video generation and consultation, legacy 2D and 3D animation, modelling, concept art, storyboards, character design, video editing and layout. Software expertise in multiple A.I. tools like Runway, Midjourney, Dalle3, Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Kaiber, NanoBanana, Pike, Sora and many more, as well as legacy applications like Maya, Unity, Photoshop, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max and Blender. Through extensive experience in all aspects of the production pipeline, from concept art and storyboards through to modelling and 3D and 2D animation, A.I. generated or legacy, or both combined, I'm able to take or give as much or little creative direction as required, helping production run smoothly. Can work independently or as part of a team very comfortably. Adhere to strict deadlines. Recent contracts include A.I. Consultant and Conceptual Artist for Hollywood Film Producer Nimitt Mankad, Lead A.I. Artist and Video Maker for Chaptr and A.I. Image Artist and Storyboard Artist for high end fashion company Reina and Ricardo. Past contracts include 3D Maya Animator and 2D Unity Animator for two PS4 games at Play Em Games, Minecraft Graphic Novel 3D Illustrator for Hollan Publishing, 3D Animator for The Jarmies TV series on Sky's JimJams, broadcast in over 50 different languages around the world, and numerous children's book illustrations and Flash explainer animations and games. Industry Experience: A.I., Film, games, TV, commercials, architectural, comics, books. Industry Experience: Construction, Building, Information Technology, Software, Hardware, Electronics, Federal, State, Local Governments, Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment, Other

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Midjourney AI
  • DALL-E
  • Stable Diffusion
  • Pixel Art
  • Blender
  • Runway Gen-2
  • Kaiber
  • Sora
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Jack B.

Sholing, United Kingdom

$60/hr
5.0
8 jobs

A skilled and adaptable Developer with 10+ years of experience in Learning & Design. Committed and confident at all levels of engagement with clients. I am creative, passionate, ambitious and extremely driven to produce the best solutions possible. I’m not shy to share any creative ideas and find myself thinking outside of the box on almost every given opportunity. Key Skills: • Advanced experience in: Articulate Storyline, RISE and Vyond, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Character Animator • Strong understanding of the 5Di process and action mapping areas • Strong leadership skills • Strong creative suggestion skills • Strong project management • Thinking outside the box to develop a creative, yet effective end product

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Digital Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Design
  • Elearning
  • Elearning Multimedia
  • Storyboarding
  • Scenario Planning
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Elearning Video
  • Adobe eLearning Suite
  • Articulate Rise
Muhammet Mustafa A.

London, United Kingdom

$25/hr
4.9
17 jobs

Hello, Since 2012, I have been providing professional services specializing in 2D animation, rigging and editing across various fields, including animated series, animated films, game animations, promotional videos, and commercials. In a managerial position, I have led creative projects on behalf of my company, ensuring high-quality productions throughout the project life cycle. I would be pleased to collaborate with you to bring your projects to life and to plan your production processes in the most efficient way possible. For more information and potential collaborations, please feel free to get in touch. Thank you. Kind Regards Director of MMA TOON LTD PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2D Animator - Rig Builder - Editing Toon Boom Harmony Moho Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Character Animation
  • Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Moho
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Animation for Kids
  • Cutout Animation
  • 2D Art
  • Reallusion Cartoon Animator
  • Toon Boom Studio

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