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My name is Lars Smetsers and I live in Eindhoven. I am a calm, broadly oriented filmmaker. With a varied knowledge within the: film, TV and video sector. I am also trained as a media/graphic designer. With my eye for detail and creative brain, I go with heart and soul for the best result. As the son of a financial controller, I always do this with the budget in mind.

I'm a motion designer and animator with over 12 years of experience in branding, explainer videos, 2D animation, motion graphics, and broadcast graphics. My work has helped clients across the US, Europe, and Asia tell their stories clearly and grow their businesses. Recently I took time to complete my Master's in Interaction Design in the Netherlands. That deepened how I approach every project: not just making things look good, but making them clear, purposeful, and built around the people watching. I'm now back and fully available for freelance work, bringing both creative craft and a stronger design foundation. I offer end-to-end production: concept, scripting, storyboarding, voiceover, animation, and post-production. You get clear communication, honest pricing, professional delivery, and reliable turnaround. Past clients include US companies, TV stations, respected organizations worldwide, and the Film Development Board of Bangladesh. What I do best: Branding and identity creation Explainer videos Motion graphics 2D animation TV advertisements and promotional videos Corporate AV Tools: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3Ds Max, matched to each project. Tell me what you're working on, and let's bring your idea to the screen.

TO ALL "Upwork Talent Specialists": Do not approach me for AI voice training or similar low budget simple tasks please, thank you! I am the owner of Arc1, a media production company. Arc1 is located in the Netherlands and does video productions for companies all over the world. (You can find my company's website at "arc1.eu") Some of our bigger projects include: •Producing the recent videos for Cadonix.com •Producing a patient bio for Sanofi •Producing a promotion video for Intellicene •Post production for the entire season 1 of Good Morning Joy •Filming Domino's FPM EU competition finals for their main sponsor Workforce.com •Filming client testimonials at Stater NV(An Infosys company in the Netherlands) for Video Post (Bangalore). •Video content production for Empower Africa (empowerafrica.com) We offer various services such as: •Video editing •2D Animation •Videography (international if necessary) •360° videography •Photography •Creative direction •Graphic design •Branding •Translations •Voice overs (Dutch, UK English and various other languages on request) •Motion Graphics •Visual Effects (VFX) My personal core skills are directing, videography, video editing, video animation. Personal background: In 2011 and 2012 I was a marketeer for two indie game studios in Copenhagen (House on Fire ApS & Big Bite Games ApS). Since 2011 I have been acting as general adviser, videographer, product development adviser and project manager for Dyteq (software developer) In 2013 I have founded Arc1 to offer videos, animations, and gamification to SMBs on a small scale. In recent years the focus of Arc1 has shifted towards video production services for all levels of the production process. I am good at creative problem solving and generally good in any tasks that require creativity. Often people come to me for advice regarding a plethora of topics and from their responses I gather that they value my input. I highly value humbleness and honesty even though it sometimes puts me at the back of the line.

I am a product designer with +20 years of experience and I have embraced AI as an upgrade to computers. I reached 500-1000x my followers count on Social Media with +5 Million Organic views & gained +20K followers in total in less than 60 days (March & April 2026) with multiple videos crossing +100K, handles: Insta: @TimelessHistoryProduction - Youtube & Tiktok: @TimelessHistoryTube For a full portfolio review please visit my personal website: Same as my name: eslamghazy (dot) com As Benjamin Franklin said “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” I work faster than average which is reflected in my rate; the total hours I put in would be fewer than the total hours done with lower rates. Look at my completed projects; the total budgets are mostly low-mid range. I work at a high rate because I don't waste time and deliver high-end quality, which will save you not just time, but also reduce wasted effort and give you peace of mind. I specialize in turning ideas into compelling visuals and scroll stopping animations. By combining deep industry knowledge with AI tools, I help brands stand out fast across digital platforms. I have experience in: ✔️ Pre-Visualization & Concept Development ✔️ 3D & 2D Visualization ✔️ ​Latest AI tools ✔️ AI tools I'm familiar with: - I have an active Google AI Ultra & Adobe Creative Suite Subscription - Midjourney / ChatGPT 4o / Adobe Photoshop & Firefly: Concept art and image manipulation - Runway/Kaiber/PikaLabs/KlingAI/Veo/Sora/Luma/LTX/Firefly: Motion, video gen, editing & inpainting - ComfyUI Flux/SDXL - ElevenLabs: Audio Generation - Pykaso/Synthesia/HeyGen/D-ID/Pictory: Consistent AI Character Images & Videos - Viz: My fav so far for rapid product prototyping & rendering ✔️ Visual Effects: 3D Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Animation & Simulation, Rendering, 2D/3D Tracking, Green screen extraction, Rotoscoping, Matte-painting, Matching CGI with Live-Action, Set extension, Look Development, Video manipulation, Camera Projection & VFX Compositing. ✔️ Motion Graphics: TV Broadcast Branding, On-air graphics, Channel Identity (signatures, menus, fly-ins, etc.), Logo Animation, TV Shows Packages (titles, bumpers, lower thirds, etc.), Trailers, Promotions & Documentaries. ✔️ Product Visualization: Convert conceptual designs and CAD files into fully realized products with photorealistic renderings and promotions to visually communicate its functions, features, and component specifications serving a specific purpose for different stakeholders. ✔️ 3D Rendering: I have a couple of render nodes available for 3D rendering at NO EXTRA COST, it's included in my hourly rate. For urgent 3D rendering (hours instead of days) I can help create and manage a client account on an online render farm. I have a solid knowledge of design fundamentals, typography, colour theory, various file formats & delivery workflows used in VFX & postproduction. I'm comfortable with remote workflows across different platforms and time zones. I can support a team of 3D/2D artists, remotely. TAGS CLOUD: 2d animation, 3d animation, animation video explainer, explainer animation, educational animation video, social media animation, illustration, hand-drawn animation, cartoon style, traditional animation, frame-by-frame animation, video production, animation design, graphic design, motion design, cel animation, storytelling, storyboard, mood board, sound design, illustration, research, UI animation, product animation, launch video, promo video, advertising animation, commercial animation, video campaign, 2d art, creative animation, unique animation, custom illustrations, character design, character animation, mental health animation, skilled animator, professional animator, detailed animation, expert animator, reels animation, vertical video animation, tik tok animation, youtube animation, minimalistic style, modern animation, quirky animation, animated gif, event animation, science, medical, song animation, funny animation, website animation, blog animation, podcast animation, product animation, animated series, high quality, award-winning, sketches, sketch style, animation edit, showcase, technology, ai animation, logo animation, logo design, illustration design, hero animation, mascot design and animation, landing page illustration and animation, app animation and illustration, editorial animation, facebook animation, vector animation, flat animation, short film, senior animator, text animation, children animation, kids animation, book animation and illustration, energetic, smart, e-commerce animation, startup animation, tech animation, women animation, drawing style, pencil art, line art, watercolor, artistic, digital animation and illustration