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FOLORUNSHO C.

2D Cartoon Animation | 2D Character Animation| 2d Animation Video

Lagos, Nigeria
$15 per hour
11 jobs
$600+ total earnings

I specialize in creating high-quality 2D cartoon animation videos that bring stories, brands, and ideas to life. Whether you're a business owner, content creator, startup, educator, or agency, I deliver engaging, visually compelling animations designed to capture attention and communicate your message effectively. From concept development to final delivery, I focus on producing professional, attractive, and original animations tailored specifically to your vision and goals. My Expertise Includes ✔ Custom 2D Cartoon Animation ✔ Explainer Videos ✔ Character Animation ✔ Story-Based Animations ✔ Cartoon Commercials & Ads ✔ Social Media Animated Content ✔ YouTube Cartoon Videos ✔ Kids Animation Content ✔ Custom Character Design ✔ Background Design & Scene Creation ✔ Script-Based Animation ✔ Storyboarding ✔ Concept Development ✔ Background Music Integration ✔ Full HD High-Resolution Delivery 🎯 What You Can Expect From Me 🌟 Professional, Creative & Original Designs 🌟 Smooth & Engaging Animation 🌟 Clear Communication & Quick Responses 🌟 Unlimited Revisions for Your Satisfaction 🌟 100% Client-Focused Approach 🌟 On-Time Delivery 🌟 Attention to Detail & Quality 🌟 Full HD High-Resolution Output I truly love working on creative animation projects with amazing clients and turning ideas into visually stunning animated stories. If you're looking for a dedicated, professional, and results-driven animator who prioritizes quality and client satisfaction reach out to me, let's work together and bring your vision to life. 2D Animation | 3D Animation | Character Animation | Cartoon Animation | Frame by Frame Animation | Motion Graphics | Explainer Video Animation | Animated Music Video | Children Animation | Stop Motion Animation | Claymation | AI Video Generation | AI Animation | AI Video Creator | AI Content Creation | Video Animation | Digital Animation | Traditional Animation | Hand Drawn Animation | Anime Animation | Whiteboard Animation | Typography Animation | Kinetic Typography | Logo Animation | Mascot Animation | Illustration Animation | NFT Animation | GIF Animation | Loop Animation | Motion Design | Visual Effects | VFX Animation | Cinematic Animation | Short Video Animation | YouTube Animation | TikTok Animation | Instagram Reel Animation | Social Media Animation | Commercial Animation | Promotional Animation | Educational Animation | Storytelling Animation | Animated Commercials | Brand Animation | Product Animation | Marketing Animation | Corporate Animation | Presentation Animation | Startup Explainer Videos | App Explainer Video | Software Explainer Video | SaaS Animation | 2D Character Design | 3D Character Design | Character Rigging | Lip Sync Animation | Facial Animation | Background Design | Scene Design | Storyboard Design | Storyboarding | Animatics | Animation Editing | Video Editing | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Animate | Toon Boom Harmony | Blender Animation | Cinema 4D | Maya Animation | Moho Animation | Motion Tracking | Compositing | Visual Storytelling | Animated Shorts | Kids Cartoon Animation | YouTube Kids Content | Animated Nursery Rhymes | Educational Kids Videos | Cartoon Storytelling | Comic Style Animation | Vector Animation | Flat Animation | Minimalist Animation | Infographic Animation | Isometric Animation | Parallax Animation | Cutout Animation | Puppet Animation | Cel Animation | Dynamic Animation | Interactive Animation | UI Animation | UX Animation | Mobile App Animation | Website Animation | Banner Animation | Intro Animation | Outro Animation | Video Intro | Animated Intro | Animated Outro | Gaming Animation | Game Trailer Animation | Esports Animation | Twitch Animation | Streaming Overlay Animation | Animated Overlay | Lower Third Animation | Subtitle Animation | Text Animation | Animated Presentation | Business Animation | Corporate Video Editing | Promo Video Editing | Animation Production | Creative Animation | Professional Animation | High Resolution Animation | HD Animation | 4K Animation | Video Production | Animation Rendering | Animation Cleanup | Animation Effects | Animated Content Creation | Creative Video Production | Animation Workflow | Animation Pipeline | 2D Cartoon Video | 3D Cartoon Video | Motion Graphic Design | Animation Specialist | Animation Artist | Creative Storytelling | Animation Marketing | Product Explainer Video | Animated Ads | Facebook Video Ads | Instagram Ads Animation | TikTok Video Ads | YouTube Video Ads | Animated Product Demo | Animated Tutorials | Online Course Animation | eLearning Animation | Medical Animation | Scientific Animation | Real Estate Animation | Finance Animation | Cryptocurrency Animation | Technology Animation | Business Explainer Video | Startup Video Production | Creative Media Production | Video Post Production | Animation Compositing | Video Transitions | Cinematic Video Editing | Social Media Video Editing | Creative Video Editing | AI Video Editing | AI Assisted Animation

Abdullahi I.

3D Artist, VFX artist, Animator and Game Developer

Jos, Nigeria
$25 per hour
15 jobs
$3K+ total earnings

With nearly a decade of experience in the creative industry, I am committed to delivering satisfactory services to all my clients. I have worked in visual effects, 3d animations and game development. "Thanks Abdullah. You are a nice person and have put so much effort on the project. I am extremely satisfied with the result. Good job!" The above excerpt is from a review by one of my many satisfied clients. You can rest assured of a similar experience working with me. My skill set includes; -modelling -texturing -rigging -animation -composition -digital matte painting -video editing -and more Reach out today and let me help execute your vision.

Christopher A.

3D Game Artist and Animator | 2D Game Assets, Characters, Animation

Lagos, Nigeria
$25 per hour
4 jobs
$400+ total earnings

Great games deserve visuals that feel alive. I’m Christopher, a 2D & 3D game artist and animator creating game ready models, characters, environments, and animations built for real time engines like Unreal and Unity. I work across the full production pipeline from modeling and sculpting to rigging, animation, rendering, and supporting 2D game art when projects need it. 🧱 🎮 3D Modeling, Animation & Game Assets 🎭 3D Character Modeling & Animation • Stylized and semi realistic characters • Retopology and clean mesh preparation • Character rigging and skinning • Facial rigs and blend shapes • Game loop animations (idle, run, jump, attack, emotes) • Cinematic character motion for trailers and cutscenes 🧩 3D Game Assets & Environment Models • Props, collectibles, weapons, and interactive objects • Modular environment assets • Stylized environment pieces • Game ready topology optimized for engines • LOD preparation for Unity and Unreal ✍️ Modeling, Sculpting & Texturing • Hard surface and organic modeling • High poly sculpting for characters and props • UV unwrapping and texture baking • PBR texturing workflows • Stylized and realistic material setups 🌟 Lighting, Rendering & Presentation • Real time lighting setups • Cinematic lighting and scene composition • Portfolio turntables and product renders • Promotional visuals for games and products 🎞 Motion & Promotional Animation • Character gameplay animations • Logo and mascot animation • Camera flythroughs and cinematic shots • 360° product and character turntables ⚔️ Tools Blender • ZBrush • Maya • Substance Painter • 3ds Max Marmoset Toolbag • Unreal Engine • Unity • After Effects 🎨 2D Game Art & Visual Design Support 🟣 Pixel Art & Game Assets • Tilemaps for environments and levels • Characters, NPCs, monsters and pets • Props, items, UI icons and collectibles • Stylized, retro, or modern pixel visuals 🟠 2D Game Animation • Frame by frame animations • Character idle, run, jump and attack cycles • Sprite sheets and animation loops • Hand drawn or pixel animation workflows 🔵 Character & Creature Design • Stylized characters and creatures • RPG, fantasy, sci fi and chibi designs • Expression sheets and pose sheets • Character turnarounds and references 🟢 Game Environments & Level Visuals • Parallax backgrounds and layered scenery • Scene concepts and level mockups • Environment illustrations and world visuals ⚪ Game UI & UX • HUD elements and interface icons • Health bars, XP meters, inventory systems • Menu layouts and mobile UI 🔴 Steam Capsule & Game Launch Art • Steam capsule images and headers • Store banners and promotional art • Game key visuals and cover illustrations 🟡 Game Pitch Deck Visuals • Investor and publisher pitch decks • Character highlights and gameplay diagrams • Visual presentation layouts 🛠 2D Tools Krita • Aseprite • Affinity Designer • Infinite Design 🚀 Why Developers Work With Me ✅ Game ready assets optimized for real time engines ✅ Complete pipeline from modeling to animation and visuals ✅ Flexible styles from stylized to semi realistic ✅ Clear communication and reliable delivery 📩 Send your project details and let’s build visuals players remember.

Ayomide A.

3D Character Animation | 3D Cartoon Animation | 3D Animation Video

Offa, Nigeria
$15 per hour
3 jobs
$41 total earnings

I specialize in transforming idea into clean, perfect animations. Whether you have a rough sketch, illustration, or storyline idea, i will animate it with smooth, expressive motion ready for games, apps, explainer videos, product video, and social media. If you need high-quality animation with precision, personality, and professional structure, you’re in the right place. 🎬 My Services Include ✔️ Script-Based Animation ✔️ Storyboarding ✔️ Custom Character Design ✔️ Background Design & Scene Creation ✔️ Custom 2D Cartoon Animation ✔️ Character Animation ✔️ Story-Based Animations ✔️ Explainer Videos ✔️ Cartoon Commercials & Ads ✔️ YouTube Cartoon Videos ✔️ Kids Animation Content ✔️ Social Media Animated Content ✔️ Background Music Integration ✔️ Full HD High-Resolution Delivery ✔️ Ai Video Generator ✔️ Ai Video Creation ✔️ Ai Music Video ✔️ Ai Product Video Ads ✔️ Ai Animation Video From clean storyboard to professional animation, I create polished animations designed to stand out and elevate your project. Let’s collaborate to turn your static artwork into dynamic motion that leaves a lasting impression. Kindly reach out and let's discuss your project. 3D animation | 2D animation | character animation | cartoon animation | motion design | motion graphics | animated video | animation production | animation artist | animation designer | animation services | freelance animator | digital animation | cinematic animation | visual animation | creative animation | storytelling animation | engaging animation | HD animation | 4K animation | animation workflow | animation pipeline | animation studio | character design | 3D character design | cartoon character design | character modeling | character rigging | character animator | facial animation | body mechanics | expressive animation | avatar design | mascot design | game animation | video production | video editing | animated video production | promotional video | commercial video | marketing video | social media video | content creation | video storytelling | cinematic video | advertising video | short video ads | product video | explainer video | explainer animation | animated explainer | business explainer | SaaS explainer | startup explainer | app explainer | brand animation | corporate video | corporate explainer | promotional animation | advertising animation | animated commercial | ad video creation | sales video | conversion video | marketing content | brand storytelling | AI animation | AI video creation | AI video generator | AI content creation | AI video ads | AI motion graphics | AI filmmaking | AI storytelling | generative AI video | text to video | image to video | automated animation | AI visual content | social media animation | Instagram reels animation | TikTok animation | YouTube shorts animation | viral video content | short form animation | reels content | social media ads | digital marketing content | engagement videos | trending content | viral animation | online content creation | mobile optimized video | fast delivery content | Blender animation | Cinema 4D animation | Maya animation | 3D modeling | 3D rendering | CGI animation | VFX animation | visual effects | environment design | background animation | scene creation | lighting rendering | motion tracking | simulation animation | realistic rendering | low poly modeling | high poly modeling | YouTube animation | kids animation | educational animation | e-learning video | training video | corporate training | medical animation | industrial animation | architecture visualization | real estate animation | product showcase | tech animation | SaaS marketing video | fintech animation | crypto animation | NFT animation | freelance motion designer | animation freelancer

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