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Adebayo A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$25/hr
4.5
24 jobs

Hello, and thank you for exploring my portfolio. I’m a skilled Saas Video Editor, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok viral video creator and 3D/2D animator. I incorporate AI with extensive experience creating high-quality Stylized and Realistic style of Animation, Motion Graphics, AI Animations, Photorealistic Renderings and Video Edits for clients around the world. My work focuses on delivering visually compelling and technically precise imagery for storytelling, product visualization, advertising, and concept development. I invite you to explore my work and see the quality and creativity I bring to every project. *** CLIENT INSIGHTS! *** Thank you so much, Adebayo! Loved your portfolio! (I can see some professionals didn't even read my full briefing. Just by your message, I can see you are better than the others. Continue doing as you are doing! Very nice!) "It was a pleasure to work with Adebayo on creating my 3D animation. From the initial briefing, we were on the same wavelength and his professional attitude and relaxed manner made the whole process fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting exceptional work and dedication to his craft." "Adebayo was great. He is very talented in the 3d drawing field. He was very easy to work with. He was able to take my concept and create a great final presentation. I will hire him again!" "Adebayo is a talented artist. It was Great to work with him. Thank you so much for what you did. I wish you the best and surely will work again with you." I WISH TO GET YOUR INSIGHT OF ME ALSO HERE, ONCE WE ARE DONE WORKING TOGETHER, I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THE SAME CHARM AND SMILE. WHY NOT DM NOW!!! KEYWORDS: 3D Realistic Characters and Animation Creations, Pixologic Zbrush, 3D Game Trailer Creation, 3D Short Film Creation with Unreal Engine 5, 3D Game Animation with Unreal Engine 5 and 3D Unity, 3D Product Animation, 3D Realistic Product Animation, 3D Walkthrough Environment Animation, 3D Walkthorugh Animation, 3D Technical Product and Machine Animation, 3D Metaverse Animation, 3D NFT Animation, 3D Card Animation, 3D Environment Animation, 3D VFX Animation, 3D VR and VRM Animation, 3D Animation Explainer Videos, 3D Characters and Cartoon Animation, 3D Songs Animation, 3D Explainer Video, 3D Anime Style Animation, 3D Promo Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, 3D Facebook/insta ADs, 3D Motion Designs, 3D Tutorial Videos, 3D Brand Videos, 3D Intro/outro/logo animation, 3D GIF, 3D Lottie Animation, 3D Infographic animation, 3D Character Animation, 3D kinetic typography, 3D Video Editing, 3D Whiteboard Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Animation Explainer Videos Creation, 3D Character Animation, 3D Model Designer, 3D Rendering, 3D Animal Model Design with Fur, 3D Cartoon Videos Creation, 3D Music Animation, 3D Product Animation, 3D Animator, 3D Expert, 3D Modelers & Rengers, 3D Branding Design. 3D Character Design with Texture, Fur, Lighting, Rig and high-end Rendering, 3D Realistic Characters, Products, Video Editing, Youtube, Tiktokl, Motion Graphics, Faceless Youtube, Environment Designing, 3D Product Designing, 3D Machine Designing, 3D Cartoon Designing, 3D Human Model Designing, 3D Game Character Designing with Unity, 3D Max Maya, Unreal Engine, 3D VR Model Designing, 3D VRM Model Designing, 3D NFT Artwork Designing, 3D Metavers Artwork Designing, 3D Environments Designing, 3D Assets Designing for Website. Motion Graphics | Product Video | Motion Design | Explainer Video | Adobe After Effects | Social Media Video | Illustration | Video Editing | 2D Animation | Corporate Video | Promotional Video | Adobe Premiere Pro | Video Commercial | Short Video | Video Production | Animated Cartoon | Cartoon Character | Animation for Kids | Animated Explainer | Character Animation | Animated GIF | Animation Design | Logo Animation | Website Builder | Web Development | GIF | UI Animation | Lottie | Video Intro & Outro | UX & UI | Mobile App Design | Custom Web Design | Whiteboard Animation | 3D Animation | Footage-Based Video | Art & Design | Mathematics | Graphic Design | Blog Writing | Vyond | 2D Illustration | Animation for Streamers | VideoScribe | Pencil2D | Video Animation | Music Video | Autodesk Maya | Content Writing | YouTube | 2D Design | American English Accent | Moho | Toon Boom Harmony | Reallusion Cartoon Animator | Logo Design | Live Action Explainer | Adobe Illustrator | Whiteboard Video | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe After Effects

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Clothing Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • CLO 3D
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Animation
  • Video Animation
  • 3D Avatar
  • Intro & Outro Animation Design
  • 3D Texturing
Matthew P.

Oro Valley, Arizona

$52/hr
5.0
145 jobs

Greetings! I specialize in character and prop modeling for games and I have a work flow to make sure assets are well optimized for game engines. I can animate and make shaders/ materials in Unity and Unreal. I've worked on projects for big named companies such as Coca-Cola and AT&T involving VR and demos for products. I've also worked on a few games for Steam and mobile. My skill sets include 3D modeling/ sculpting, 3D animation, texturing, special FX, and rigging. My software knowledge includes but is not limited to Blender, Zbrush, Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Unreal Engine 4, Photoshop, and Unity 3D.

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • Blender
  • 3D Texturing
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Animation
  • Substance Painter
  • Substance Designer
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Character Design
  • Game Design
Miguel D.

San Miguel, Philippines

$5/hr
4.8
21 jobs

Hello there, I'm Miguel! 👋 🟦Artstation: artstation dat com / migz3d I'm professional at creating optimized 3D character used for games as well as creating detailed digital sculpt for 3D printing. 3D Software I use: ⬜ZBRUSH 🟦Autodesk Maya 🟩Substance Painter ⬛Marvelous Designer 🟥⬛Marmoset Toolbag 4 & Unreal Engine 5

  • Character
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Model
Jaloliddin I.

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

$35/hr
4.9
36 jobs

🎯 Helping 3D Studios & VFX Houses Create Cinematic-Quality Creatures and Characters. & 3D Printing. You pay for quality — and I deliver it . Excellence has its price . If your project demands hyper-realistic, production-ready models that captivate players and audiences, you’re in the right place. I specialize in creating highly detailed creatures, characters, and assets that seamlessly integrate into game engines and cinematic pipelines. Why clients choose me: 🐉 Expert Creature & Character Modeling — From concept to fully textured, production-ready assets. ⚜️​ Sculptures and reliefs for high-quality 3D printing ,, #STL " ⚡️ Optimized for Performance — High-detail models with efficient topology for Unreal Engine, Unity, and film pipelines. 🎨 PBR Texturing Excellence — Physically accurate materials for photorealistic results. 🛠 End-to-End Pipeline — Sculpting, retopology, UVs, baking, texturing, rendering. Software & Tools: Maya | ZBrush | Substance Painter | Mari | Marmoset Toolbag I’ve worked with clients from indie developers to AAA studios, consistently delivering assets that exceed expectations. Whether you need a single hero character or an entire set of creatures, I can bring your vision to life — on time and at the highest quality. 💬 Let’s talk! Send me a message and we can discuss how to make your next character or creature unforgettable.

  • 3D Modeling
  • Realistic
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Character Design
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Sculpting
  • Low Poly
  • The Foundry Mari
  • Digital Art
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • STL
  • 3D Printing
  • Substance Painter
  • Relief Printing
Don H.

Singapore, Singapore

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi! I’m a dedicated 3D artist specializing in high-quality assets tailored to your vision. Whether you need vibrant, stylized characters or realistic environments, I deliver production-ready models. Beyond modeling, I offer a full-service approach that includes lighting, rendering, and compositing to ensure a cinematic finish. What I offer: - Versatile Modeling: Expert in stylized (NPR) & photorealistic styles. - Pipeline Mastery: High-end lighting & texturing. - Post-Production: Professional compositing. Let’s collaborate!

  • 3D Modeling
  • Game Art
  • Product Design
  • 3D Lighting
  • 3D Rendering
  • Character Modeling
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Mockup
  • Mascot Logo
  • Compositing
  • 3D Sculpting
Usama A.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

$35/hr
5.0
21 jobs

With years of experience as a 3D Artist and animator, I specialize in 3D character modeling, 3D animation, and environment creation using the powerful tools of Unreal Engine 5. As a dedicated 3D Artist, my expertise lies in bringing 3D characters and worlds to life through high-quality, detailed 3D models and animations that meet the needs of diverse industries, including gaming, film, advertising, and virtual production. What I Offer: 3D Character Modeling & Sculpting As a dedicated 3D Artist, I create realistic and stylized 3D characters from scratch, focusing on precise anatomy, facial expressions, and unique personality traits. Using industry-standard tools like Blender, ZBrush, and Maya, I sculpt high-resolution 3D models suitable for gaming, 3D animation, 3D printing, or VR/AR experiences. My 3D characters are optimized for rigging and animation, ensuring smooth movement and high performance in real-time engines like Unreal Engine 5. 3D Animation As a 3D Artist, I design smooth and fluid 3D animations with attention to detail, bringing 3D characters, objects, and environments to life. Whether it’s creating 3D character animations for games or cinematic sequences, my animations are meticulously crafted to ensure natural movement and behavior, whether for humanoid 3D characters, creatures, or mechanical objects. Unreal Engine 5 Expertise I leverage the power of Unreal Engine 5 to build immersive 3D environments, complete with realistic lighting, materials, and physics. As a 3D Artist specialized in Unreal Engine 5, I develop fully interactive, high-performance 3D scenes optimized for real-time rendering. My knowledge of Blueprints, lighting systems, and the latest Unreal Engine 5 features like Nanite and Lumen ensures every project I deliver is cutting-edge. Rigging & Skinning I specialize in 3D character rigging, building flexible skeletons and facial rigs that allow for detailed and complex 3D animations. As a 3D Artist, I ensure all 3D models are animation-ready, with clean and optimized rigs for seamless character performance in both game engines and film production pipelines. Texturing & Shading As an experienced 3D Artist, I apply high-quality textures and materials using Substance Painter, Blender, and Unreal Engine 5. My expertise in UV unwrapping, normal mapping, and PBR texturing ensures that 3D characters and objects look stunning under any lighting condition. Environment Design As a versatile 3D Artist, I also design fully interactive and detailed 3D environments and worlds in Unreal Engine 5. From landscapes to interiors, I create 3D environments that are visually stunning, interactive, and optimized for performance in real-time applications. Keywords: 3D Realistic Characters and Animation Creations, Pixologic Zbrush, 3D Game Trailer Creation, 3D Short Film Creation with Unreal Engine 5, 3D Game Animation with Unreal Engine 5 and 3D Unity, 3D Product Animation, 3D Realistic Product Animation, 3D Walkthrough Environment Animation, 3D Walkthorugh Animation, 3D Technical Product and Machine Animation, Animation, 3D NFT Animation, 3D Card Animation, 3D Environment Animation, 3D VFX Animation, 3D VR and VRM Animation, 3D Animation Explainer Videos, 3D Characters and Cartoon Animation, 3D Songs Animation, 3D Explainer Video, 3D Anime Style Animation, 3D Promo Videos, 3D Motion Graphics, 3D Facebook/insta ADs, 3D Motion Designs, 3D Tutorial Videos, 3D Brand Videos, 3D Intro/outro/logo animation, 3D GIF, 3D Lottie Animation, 3D Infographic animation, 3D Character Animation, 3D kinetic typography, 3D Video Editing, 3D Whiteboard Animation, 3D Animation, 3D Animation Explainer Videos Creation, 3D Character Animation, 3D Model Designer, 3D Rendering, 3D Animal Model Design with Fur, 3D Cartoon Videos Creation, 3D Music Animation, 3D Product Animation, 3D Animator, 3D Expert, 3D Modelers & Rengers, 3D Branding Design. 3D Character Design with Texture, Fur, Lighting, Rig and high-end Rendering, 3D Realistic Characters, Products, Environment Designing, 3D Product Designing, 3D Machine Designing, 3D Cartoon Designing, 3D Human Model Designing, 3D Game Character Designing with Unity, 3D Max Maya, Unreal Engine, 3D VR Model Designing, 3D VRM Model Designing, 3D NFT Artwork Designing, 3D Metavers Artwork Designing, 3D Environments Designing, 3D Assets Designing for Website. Motion Graphics | Product Video | Motion Design | Explainer Video | Adobe After Effects | Social Media Video | Illustration | Video Editing | 2D Animation | Corporate Video | Promotional Video | Adobe Premiere Pro | Video Commercial | Short Video | Video Production | Animated Cartoon | Cartoon Character | Animation for Kids | Animated Explainer | Character Animation | Animated GIF | Animation Design | Logo Animation | Website Builder | Web Development | GIF | UI Animation | Lottie | Video Intro & Outro | UX & UI | Mobile App Design | Custom Web Design | Whiteboard Animation | 3D Animation | Footage-Based Video | Art & Design

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Animation
  • Film
  • Sketching
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Game
  • Cinematography
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Computer Animation
  • Arts
  • Visual Art

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