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Aleksandar C.

3D Visualization | Motion graphics | Animation | VFX

Bronx County, New York
$45 per hour
18 jobs

Helping individuals and companies to communicate their message with the use of 3D visualization, animation and high end visuals. I finished Faculty of Architecture but focused my carrier on Architectural Visualization, 3D animation, 3D modeling, texturing and VFX.

Milton F.

VFX, Compositor, Nuke, Modeling and animation, Color grading

Patterson, New York
$40 per hour
23 jobs
$4K+ total earnings

For the last nine years, I've worked with Watchtower Bible And Tract Society in the audio and video area, initially at the branch from Angola. In 2017 I was transferred to the world headquarters in the United States, where I worked as a Nuke compositor with Modeling, Motion Graphics, and much more. In 2021 I worked at Framestore as a compositor. In 2022 I worked at stargate as a compositor. Early this year, I worked at Netflix as a freelancer compositor. I like to write films, and I produce independent films. At the same time, I Would like to share my experience and help you achieve the quality of your work you are looking for.

Daniyal J.

2D/3D Animator | Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics

Franklin Square, New York
$35 per hour
24 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

🚀 Why Founders, Agencies, and Business Owners Work With Me 🏆 2D & 3D Animator with 5+ Years of Experience 🏆 Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics, and Character Animation Specialist 🏆 High-Impact Videos Designed to Engage, Explain, and Convert 🏆 Complete Production Support from Storyboard to Final Delivery 🏆 Clear Communication, Reliable Delivery, and Professional Collaboration Struggling to turn your idea, product, or service into a video that actually captures attention and delivers results? I help startups, agencies, brands, and business owners create professional 2D and 3D animations that explain ideas clearly, strengthen brand messaging, and keep viewers engaged. Whether you need a conversion-focused explainer video, SaaS product demo, character animation, motion graphics, or 3D product animation, I can manage the complete process from concept to final delivery. 🎬 What I Can Help You With ✔ 2D Explainer Videos Clean, engaging, and easy-to-understand animations that simplify complex ideas and communicate your message clearly. ✔ 3D Explainer and Product Videos High-quality 3D visuals for products, services, technical concepts, and marketing campaigns. ✔ SaaS and Product Demo Videos Professional videos that showcase your platform, features, workflows, and benefits in a simple and visually appealing way. ✔ 2D and 3D Character Animation Smooth, expressive, and storytelling-focused character animation designed to connect with your audience. ✔ Motion Graphics Modern motion graphics for websites, presentations, advertisements, product launches, and social media campaigns. ✔ Animated Ads and Social Media Videos Short-form videos designed to stop the scroll, capture attention, and improve engagement. ✔ Storyboarding and Animatics Detailed visual planning for scenes, transitions, camera movement, timing, and overall direction before full production begins. ✔ Rigging, Compositing, and VFX Professional character rigging, visual effects, lighting, rendering, compositing, and final polish. 🚀 My Production Process I follow a clear and organized workflow to keep every project efficient, transparent, and easy to manage: • Creative brief and project planning • Script review and visual direction • Storyboard and style frames • Animatic and timing approval • Animation and motion design • Voice-over, music, and sound effects • Revisions and final delivery This process helps avoid unnecessary revisions and ensures that the final animation matches your brand, message, and business goals. 💡 Types of Projects I Can Handle • 2D and 3D Explainer Videos • SaaS Product Videos • Product Demo Videos • Character Animation • Corporate Animation • Educational and Training Videos • Social Media Ads • YouTube Animation • Product Animation • App and Software Explainers • Promotional Videos • Storyboards and Animatics • Logo and Typography Animation • UI and Website Animation 🏆 Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Business-focused animation solutions ✔ Strong understanding of storytelling and visual communication ✔ Complete ownership from planning to final delivery ✔ Clear communication and regular progress updates ✔ Reliable delivery and organized workflow ✔ Attention to detail in every scene ✔ Flexible support for agencies, startups, and growing businesses ✔ Long-term collaboration mindset About Me I’m a 2D and 3D animator specializing in explainer videos, product animations, motion graphics, and character animation. I help businesses turn scripts, ideas, and complex concepts into visually powerful videos that are easy to understand and enjoyable to watch. My focus is not only on making the animation look good. I make sure every scene supports the message, keeps the viewer engaged, and helps the video achieve its purpose. 💬 Let’s Bring Your Idea to Life Have a script, storyboard, product, or even just a rough concept? Send me your project details, preferred style, video duration, and references. I’ll help you turn your idea into a professional animation that is clear, engaging, and built to deliver results. Keywords: 2D Animator, 3D Animator, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Explainer Video, Animated Explainer Video, SaaS Explainer Video, Product Demo Video, Product Animation, Character Animation, 2D Character Animation, 3D Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Motion Designer, Corporate Animation, Promotional Video, Social Media Animation, Animated Ads, YouTube Animation, Educational Animation, Training Video, Storyboarding, Animatic, Character Rigging, 3D Rigging, Compositing, Visual Effects, VFX, Logo Animation, Typography Animation, UI Animation, App Explainer Video, Software Demo Video, Startup Video, Marketing Video, After Effects, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Unreal Engine, Rendering, Lighting, Animation Production, and Video Editing.

Ian N.

Editor/Creative Director

New York, New York
$45 per hour
1 job
$84 total earnings

Hello, I'm a Editor/Animator/Producer with a hands on approach where I often do the initial pitches through to the final edits. I've worked in a large variety of mediums including everything social as well as TVCs, etc. I can fully manage a project from brief to delivery.

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