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Daren B.

Paris, France

$40/hr
5.0
38 jobs

Hi there! I'm Daren, a professional VFX artist and 3D specialist with years of experience creating high-quality visual effects and animations. Based in France, I’ve contributed to over 100 projects, delivering compelling visuals for corporate films, commercials, and creative productions. Combining creativity and technical expertise, I bring your vision to life, crafting cinematic effects and immersive 3D environments. Explore my portfolio and let’s discuss how we can elevate your project together!

  • Visual Effects
  • Film Editing
  • 3D Animation
  • Compositing
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Cleanup
  • Rotoscoping
  • Keying
  • 3D Motion Tracking
  • Motion Design
  • Chroma Keying
  • Green Screen
  • Motion Graphics
Damien D.

Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, France

$25/hr
4.9
10 jobs

Hi, I'm Damien, a passionate video editor, colorist, FX artist, and filmmaker with over 15 years of experience delivering visually stunning content. I've had the privilege of working with clients worldwide and contributing to major films like Ready Player One (directed by Steven Spielberg), Transformers: The Last Knight, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, and many more. I specialize in crafting cinematic videos that bring your vision to life, whether you're an independent creator or a large organization. My expertise lies in using industry-leading tools like DaVinci Resolve Studio, Fairlight, Fusion, and professional color grading consoles to ensure exceptional quality at every step. Here's what I bring to the table: ▸ Mastery of 4K and 6K editing workflows. ▸ Seamless transitions, dynamic cuts, and storytelling-driven pacing. ▸ Professional-grade color grading to enhance the visual impact of your project. Whether you need corporate videos, social media content, or narrative films, my goal is to make your project truly unforgettable. Let’s collaborate and create something extraordinary. Feel free to reach out for a personalized discussion!

  • Visual Effects
  • Videography
  • Drone Videography
  • Film Editing
  • Color Grading
  • Video Editing
  • 3D Animation
  • CGI
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Blender
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Motion Design
  • Motion Graphics
Roger L.

Angouleme, France

$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs

⭐ Hello! Dedicated and passionated, I'm a 2D traditional animator and I mostly work with digital software (TVPaint and ToonBoom Harmony). ⭐ I'm also a Senior Motion Designer evolving in different animation scopes: character, graphic design, education theme, video introduction, title animation... Specialized in character animation, I'm working with Adobe After Effects (RedGiant suite user) for video output and Spine 2D Pro for game engine integration. ⭐ My previous positions at the AAA video games company "Ubisoft Entertainment Paris" (8+ years) as Technical Level Designer & Scoring Designer and "ChefClub Network" as Lead Motion Designer allow me to have strong experiences in production workflow, pipeline, team working & communication and manage a team according to your project (including budget, deadline and requirement). ⭐ Working with me isn't just about art and straight client-freelancer discussion. It's all about your project: - Monitoring & manage your project through effort saving - Optimise your workflow and pipeline to speed up your production - Time & budget saves by keeping your deadline in first priority - How to work efficiently with your team by creating a safe space ⭐ As a former professional dancer (international level), I have strong knowledges in rythm, dance moves and how to create an immersive experience for players (8+ years for the video games "Just Dance" at Ubisoft Paris). I have strong experience in: ➡️ Character Animation (hand-drawn & rigging) ➡️ Acting scene ➡️ Character Walk Cycle ➡️ Clean-up and Coloring ➡️ Compositing ➡️ Output files optimisation But also: ➡️ Game development ➡️ Storytelling and players/viewers experience ➡️ Production Pipeline & Workflow (industry-standard) ➡️ Team management ⚙️ My main tools are: 🖋️ TVPaint 🖋️ Adobe After Effects 🖋️ Adobe Photoshop 🖋️ Spine2D Pro 🖋️ ToonBoom Harmony 🖋️ ClipStudioPaint 🖋️ And all my imagination! ⚙️ Additional tools used: 🖋️ Adobe Creative Suite (Character Animator, Illustrator...) 🖋️ DaVinci Resolve 🖋️ Cinema 4D (Arnold) Main client and work: ➡️ Animation project and series: 2D animation from storyboard to delivered version, animation destinated to video games development ➡️ Art direction ➡️ Shortclip (shooting, editing and color grading) ➡️ International event and show (teaser, trailer and poster animation) 💡 Looking forward? Do not hesitate to contact me to bring your ideas to life!

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Motion Design
  • Animation for Kids
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Color Grading
Mad E.

Paris, France

$150/hr
5.0
82 jobs

If you're seeking original work of the highest caliber, you’ve come to the right place. 🏆 Upwork Expert-Vetted & Top Rated Plus 🏆 +10 years of experience - Animations and Motion Graphics - Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Web: Visual identities, brand guidelines, and more. - Highly skilled in: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Cavalry Pro, Figma, Webflow, and many other design, web, illustration, animation, VFX, and video editing tools. - Key Visuals and Photo Manipulations: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and other image processing tools. - Video Editing and Visual Effects: Skilled in compositing and visual effects, utilizing VC and RedGiant plugins for Adobe After Effects + Adobe Premiere Pro. Feel free to reach out if you need help or have any questions. I’d be more than happy to help!

  • Visual Effects
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Art Direction
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Logo Design
  • Video Editing
  • Animated GIF
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Animation
  • Lottie
Darius K.

Avon, France

$85/hr
5.0
55 jobs

For All your Art Desires, I DRAW, PAINT, ILLUSTRATE, ANIMATE EVERYTHING! I've been a Freelance COMIC ARTIST, ILLUSTRATOR and PAINTER for more than 7 years. I've been an artistic experimenter all my life and an Art teacher for two, I'm Always looking for new missions and experiences to showcase and flex my big art muscles, for me, and for you. Check out my online artly portfolio at dkaotic.net for an overview of my works.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Storyboarding
  • Concept Artistry
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Line Drawing
  • Drawing
  • Digital Painting
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Comic Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Comics
Thomas C.

Clermont-l'Herault, France

$45/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I'm Thomas, an FX & 3D artist based in France, specialized in Houdini FX and compositing. I recently graduated from ArtFx and contributed to the shortfilm "Azimuth", that won a VES Award (Visual Effects Society). My core stack: Houdini FX - procedural FX, simulations Nuke - compositing, CG integration Blender - 3D animation, modeling, rendering DaVinci Resolve - color grading, video editing I work fast, communicate clearly, and treat every project like it matters, because it does. My clients consistently rate me 5/5, and I aim to keep it that way. Whether you need a single FX shot or a full pipeline delivered clean and on time, I'm here to make it happen.

  • Visual Effects
  • Houdini
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Special Effects
  • Visual Effects Software
  • Compositing
  • Nuke
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Design

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