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William F.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

$32/hr
4.7
27 jobs

I’m a freelance 3D artist specializing in animated video content built from motion capture data — whether that’s to showcase the capabilities of a new platform or to create standout marketing campaigns. My work has reached millions worldwide, including recent projects with Manchester City Football Club, FIFA and the Olympic Games. I’ve also collaborated with startups like Move.ai, Treo.ai, Sportable, Forceteck, and Trickshot.dev, with efficient delivery while tailoring content for both DTC and B2B audiences. I use the following software in my regular workflow: - Cinema 4D - Unreal Engine - Blender - After Effects - Unity3D - Octane Render

  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Modeling
  • Motion Graphics
  • Virtual Reality
  • Redshift3D
  • Logo Animation
  • Octane Render
  • Substance Painter
  • Biomedical Visualization
  • 2D Animation
Phillip E.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
51 jobs

I've helped international brands, business owners, artists and Hollywood studios turn raw footage into cinematic, story-driven films. ⚡Instagram reels up to 1M in views ⚡Music videos published in international magazines. ⚡YouTube clients with proven sales ⚡Social Media clients with improved audience engagement ⚡Award winning documentary and short film editor I’m Phillip, a filmmaker and editor from Scotland with a background in documentary TV, indie films, music videos and commercials. My work has picked up awards at film festivals for editing, VFX, and sound design - but more importantly, they connected with people (and I'm proud to say, made a few people cry!) If you're looking for an all round filmmaker and video specialist, I'm your guy. 🎬Commercial & branded content 🎬Short form reels & strategy 🎬Film & documentary editing 🎬Visual effects (VFX) 🎬Motion graphics & animation 🎬Sound design & polish What it’s like working with me: Clear, fast communication Collaborative creative process Storytelling driven editing Focused on delivering something you’re genuinely proud of If you care about storytelling and want your project to stand out, we’ll get along well. Send me a message and let’s talk about your film. Check out the portfolio on my website!

  • Visual Effects
  • Video Cleanup
  • Animation
  • Motion Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Film Editing
  • Video Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • 3D Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Album Cover Design
  • Album Cover
  • Poster Design
Andrew W.

Rochford, United Kingdom

$55/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I am a highly experienced creative motion director with proven track record of been able to take on projects from initial treatments to final production and so I am able to fit into projects at any stage to help lead or be part of the team if required based on the project requirements. I have a firm grounding in C4D, Adobe CC and both Nuke/Resolve for comp and finishing, ready to work remote or in office as based just outside London. I have worked on multi tooled pipelines that include Houdini/Maya/3DS/Blender so have a good grounding in what's possible, also working on VFX shots and full live action productions and recent projects that include Web GL and UE generated.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Blender
  • 3D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Resolve
  • Nuke
  • Pitch Deck
  • Photo Retouching
  • Motion Graphics
  • Motion Design
  • Film & Video
  • Story Development
  • Color Grading
  • CGI
Anthony H.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hi, I’m Anthony, a Co-founder and VFX Artist at Velora VFX (London, UK) We specialise in making cinematic, high-quality VFX and 3D visuals for brands, agencies, and creators who want high-end results delivered fast. You’ll have access to our team of 3 specialist VFX artists, meaning fast turnaround times and consistently high-quality work. Every member of the team holds a Master’s degree in Digital Effects from Bournemouth University, one of the world’s leading VFX schools, giving us a solid technical foundation in Houdini, Nuke, 3D workflows, and advanced simulation pipelines. At Velora VFX, we specialise in: ✅ Product VFX & 3D animation ✅ High-end social ads (TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube) ✅ Full pipeline VFX (Houdini, Nuke, Unreal, Blender) ✅ AI-enhanced workflows for rapid delivery ✅ Motion design & CGI world-building ✅ Commercial concept development & pitch creation Brands & creators we’ve created for: – Dreambrew (Simon Squibb) – Loam Science (Dr. Karan Rajan) – Neutonic (Chris Williamson & James Smith) – Multiple UK agencies & fast-growing start-ups – 15+ IMDb-recognised film festival awards for VFX Our skillset includes: • Houdini (Pyro, MPM, Vellum, MTLX) • Nuke / compositing • Blender, Unreal Engine, Marvelous Designer • AI tools (Runway, Sora, ComfyUI) • Product rendering, fluid simulations, particle FX • 3D lookdev, lighting, texturing • High-end editing & finishing • Cinematography & directing support How we work: – Fast turnarounds – Clear, consistent communication – Cinematic production quality – Full creative/directing collaboration if needed – Smooth, organised handovers with clean project files If you need film-level visuals, bold creative concepts, outsourced VFX work or high-converting social content, my team and I have you covered. Let’s build something insane. 🚀

  • Visual Effects
  • Videography
  • Video Cleanup
  • Photography
Ben B.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Hey, I’m Ben, Co-founder and VFX Artist at Velora VFX in London. We create cinematic VFX and 3D visuals for brands, agencies and creators who want high quality work delivered quickly. You can have access to a team of three specialist VFX artists, allowing for fast turnaround and consistent results. Every member of the team holds a Master’s degree in Digital Effects from Bournemouth University, with strong technical backgrounds in Houdini, Nuke, 3D workflows and simulation pipelines. At Velora VFX we specialise in product VFX and 3D animation, high end social ads for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, full pipeline VFX work, motion design and CGI environments, as well as concept development for commercials. Brands and creators we’ve worked with include Dreambrew (Simon Squibb), Loam Science (Dr Karan Rajan), Neutonic (Chris Williamson and James Smith), along with multiple UK agencies and fast growing startups. Our VFX work has also received 15+ IMDb recognised film festival awards. Our core tools include Houdini, Nuke, Blender, Unreal Engine and advanced AI tools where useful for rapid workflows. We handle everything from simulations and compositing to lookdev, lighting, rendering and final delivery. We focus on fast turnaround, clear communication and cinematic production quality while keeping the process organised and collaborative. If you need film level visuals, strong creative concepts or outsourced VFX support, we’d be happy to help. Let’s build something great.

  • Visual Effects
  • Animation
  • Animation for Streamers
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Video Advertising
  • CGI
  • Music Video
  • 3D Animation
  • Product Ad Campaign
  • Advertising
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Viral Marketing
  • 3D Art
  • Nuke
  • Houdini
Eniwaju A.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

You've worked with editors who missed deadlines, delivered sloppy cuts, or handed you a generic AI-generated video with zero human judgment. That ends here. I'm a video editor and AI video producer who combines professional post-production with next-generation AI video generation — so you get cinematic, high-retention results faster and at a fraction of traditional production costs. Whether you need a scroll-stopping social media video, a high-converting video ad, a polished YouTube long-form, a VSL, a product video, a corporate video, or a fully AI-generated cinematic teaser — I handle it all, start to finish, with clear communication and zero deadline drama. WHAT I DELIVER → Short-form content — TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook (fast-paced, high-retention edits with captions, B-roll & zooms) → YouTube long-form & short-form video editing (retention-focused structure, smooth pacing, no dead air) → Video Sales Letters (VSL) — talking-head videos made dynamic with overlays, B-roll, on-screen text & smooth transitions → Video ads & direct response content — Meta, Amazon, YouTube pre-roll (built to convert, not just look good) → Explainer videos & product walkthrough videos — clear, professional, on-brand → Corporate videos & conference talk edits — clean, broadcast-quality, executed from a brief with minimal back and forth → AI-generated cinematic video — photorealistic, scroll-stopping, brand-aligned (Amazon listings, Shopify, paid social) → SaaS product videos — UI recordings + motion graphics combined into a clean, premium feel → Ecommerce product videos — built for Amazon, Shopify & Meta ads AI VIDEO TOOLS I USE I generate, direct, and produce original AI video using: • Kling AI • Seedance • Runway ML • Midjourney AI • Higgsfield • Luma Labs AI • ElevenLabs • HeyGen This means I can produce high-production-value content — b-roll, cinematic teasers, product demos, explainer sequences without a film crew, saving you time and budget without sacrificing quality. EDITING TOOLS & SOFTWARE Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe After Effects | DaVinci Resolve | CapCut Pro | Adobe Audition | Descript | Frame io | Topaz Video AI | Adobe Creative Cloud WHAT MAKES MY EDITS DIFFERENT Most editors deliver a file. I deliver a video that performs. Every edit decision I make every cut, every transition, every overlay is driven by one question: will this keep the viewer watching? I understand viewer psychology, retention curves, and pacing. I know when to cut hard and when to breathe. I know how to make a talking-head video feel dynamic without gimmicks. And I know how to make AI-generated footage feel like it came from a real film set, not a free trial. I bring genuine creative judgment to every project. I watch your footage personally. I understand your brand voice. I build a narrative arc before I touch a single clip. WHO I WORK BEST WITH → YouTube creators who publish consistently and need a reliable weekly editor → DTC & ecommerce brands scaling on Meta or Amazon who need fast-turnaround ad edits → Agencies who need a dependable editor to handle client work without supervision → Founders & coaches who need VSLs, course content, or talking-head videos elevated → Brands who want cinematic AI-generated product videos for listings or paid social → SaaS companies who need clean UI + motion graphics product videos RELIABILITY — NON-NEGOTIABLE I know you've been burned before. Editors who disappeared mid-project. Missed deadlines. Endless revision rounds. Generic proposals that copy-pasted your job post back at you. Here's what I commit to: clear timelines before every project starts, a revision-ready first cut delivered on schedule, fast turnaround without sacrificing quality, and honest communication if anything changes. I execute cleanly from a written brief and I improve with every round of feedback. If you're looking for a long-term editing partner — someone who learns your style, understands your audience, and shows up every week — that is exactly what I'm here for. 📩 Send me a message with your project details and I'll respond within a few hours with a clear plan. video editing, AI video editing, AI video creation, AI video generation, AI-generated video, video editor, AI video editor, video production, AI video producer, short-form video editing, long-form video editing, social media video editing, content creation, video post-editing, cinematic video editing, professional video editor, video editing services, AI content creation, AI video specialist, generative AI video, Runway Gen-3, Runway ML, Sora AI, Veo3, Google Veo3, Kling AI, HeyGen, Synthesia, Pika Labs, Higgsfield AI, PixVerse, Luma AI, Seedance, Midjourney video, Adobe Firefly video, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, DaVinci Resolve AI, CapCut AI, Canva AI video, Leonardo AI video, Stable Video Diffusion, Animate Diff, InVideo AI, Pictory AI, Descript Ai, video editing, AI video editing, AI video creation, AI video generation.

  • Video Editing
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Commercial
  • Explainer Video
  • Social Media Video
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Runway
  • CapCut
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Social Video Marketing
  • Video Color Correction
  • Promotional Video
  • Corporate Video
  • Midjourney AI

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