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Marta V.

Gdansk, Poland

$59/hr
5.0
403 jobs
Iโ€™m a video editor, motion designer, and VFX artist with over 10 years of experience creating lyric videos, music videos, concert visuals, promo videos, and After Effects animations. I help artists, brands, and companies turn concepts into dynamic, professional visuals โ€” from social media reels to LED screen visuals for concerts. Services I specialize in: * Lyric videos and animated music videos (AI-enhanced or fully animated) * After Effects animation and motion graphics (kinetic typography, logo animation, promo ads) * VFX, motion tracking, rotoscoping, keying * Instagram Stories, TikTok and Reels editing optimized for engagement * 2D animation and collage-style motion design * Visuals for concerts, LED screens and live performances * Creative album cover art and AI-generated visuals Why clients hire me: * Certified Video Editor (Upwork Skill Certification) * Skilled in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI video tools * Access to professional stock footage, music, and effects libraries * Proven track record working with musicians like Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead, and WHOKILLEDXIX * 10+ years delivering professional, on-time, creative video editing What you can expect: Every project is customized to your needs. Whether you need a lyric video, a VFX-heavy music promo, or an AI-generated mixed-media animation, I bring a balance of creativity and technical skill to ensure your visuals stand out. Letโ€™s connect and create something unforgettable: your story - brought to life through unique visuals.
  • Trailer
  • Showreel
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Stock Footage
  • Lyrics Video
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Graphic Design
  • Animation
  • Slide Animation
  • Album Cover
Sidra A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$33/hr
4.8
395 jobs
๐ŸŽฌ Explainer video & motion graphics expert | SaaS, app & product videos with After Effects, C4D, Moho, UI animation, Lotties & GIFs that explain, engage & convert. ๐Ÿ’กYour product is powerful, but if people canโ€™t understand it, they wonโ€™t buy it. I create explainer videos that turn complex SaaS platforms, apps, and products into simple, engaging stories that build trust, attract investors, and boost sales. โœจ ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: โ–ชSaaS explainer videos and SaaS promo videos โ–ชApp explainer videos, app promotional videos, app demo videos โ–ช3d Product showcase video โ–ชProduct explainer videos and website explainer videos โ–ชMarketing videos and social media videos for campaigns โ–ช2D animation, 2D character animation, motion graphics, storytelling animation โ–ชWhiteboard animation, infographic animation, logo animation โ–ชUI animation, website animation, GIF animation, Lottie animation โ–ชExplainer video scripts, animation scripts, storyboard animation, storyboard artist support โ–ชAI-powered explainer videos with modern visual effects ๐Ÿ›  ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž: โ–ช Adobe After Effects โ–ชCinema 4D (C4D) โ–ชBlender โ–ชMoho โ–ชAdobe Illustrator, โ–ชAdobe Premiere Pro. ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ: โ–ชDiscovery โ€“ understand your SaaS, app, or product goals โ–ชScript โ€“ craft a clear, compelling animation script โ–ชStoryboard โ€“ design visuals with 2 illustrated theme options โ–ชVoiceover โ€“ professional artists in multiple languages (male & female) โ–ชAnimation โ€“ 2D animation, motion graphics, character animation, UI animation, Lotties, GIFs, web-ready animations, social media videos โ–ชDelivery โ€“ polished, marketing-ready video optimized for web, social, and presentations ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ: โ–ชSaaS startup boosted conversions by 42% with my explainer video โ–ชMobile app onboarding cut by 30% with UI animations โ–ชStartup raised investor funding with my pitch video ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐ž๐ž๐๐›๐š๐œ๐ค: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโ€œSidra is an extremely talented animator! Her communication was excellent. She saw the vision of the project early on and was open to the minor changes I asked for. Will work with her again!.โ€ โœจ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐ž? Most freelancers just deliver visuals. I deliver explainer videos that explain, engage, and convert, blending storytelling, UI animation, Lotties, GIFs, social media videos, Moho, C4D, and After Effects motion graphics into content that drives measurable results. ๐Ÿ“ฉLetโ€™s connect today and build an explainer video that tells your story and grows your business.
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Explainer Video
  • SaaS
  • FinTech
  • Video Production
  • Lottie
  • Promotional Video
  • UI Animation
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Product Animation
Jonathan C.

Miami, Florida

$45/hr
4.9
81 jobs
Hi there, and welcome! Iโ€™m Jonathan, founder of Camlab Animation Studios, a boutique creative studio known for producing award-winning animation with heart, soul, and cinematic impact. Iโ€™m an Animator, Director, Software Engineer, and lifelong artist whoโ€™s spent over 20 years designing, animating, and building digital experiences from the ground up. Whether you're a solo creator or a major brand, I offer two ways of working: Solo Projects: For clients seeking a personal touch or streamlined scope, I handle everything directlyโ€”design, animation, storytelling, and polish. Studio Team: For larger productions, I lead a team of top-tier collaboratorsโ€”artists, compositors, sound designers, and developersโ€”whoโ€™ve worked on globally recognized projects. Together, we build full-scale productions that have gone on to win awards, land on streaming platforms, and compete at the international level. Who have I worked with? Emmy-winning directors Grammy-winning musicians The United Nations Stock exchange firms and global NGOs Tech startups and mobile app companies Authors, filmmakers, educators, and childrenโ€™s brands Our work spans commercial campaigns, explainer videos, animated short films, book trailers, music videos, branded content, and narrative seriesโ€”tailored for all platforms and age groups. How do I work? Inspired by storytelling masters like Pixar, Studio Ghibli, and DreamWorks, Iโ€™ve crafted streamlined pipelines that merge 2D, 3D, and painterly visual styles. Whether using Blender, After Effects, or hand-drawn animation techniques, my goal is simple: bring your vision to life in the most visually captivating, emotionally resonant way possible. If you're looking for: A solo artist who can take your project from idea to delivery A studio partner to help you build something ambitious and bold Or someone who just cares as much as you do about doing it rightโ€” Youโ€™re in the right place. Feel free to message me for quotes, availability, or to view my full portfolio. Cheers and blessings, Jonathan Camargo Founder & Creative Director | Camlab Animation Studios
  • Trailer
  • Cartoon Art
  • Manga
  • Graphic Design
  • Comic Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Comics
  • 3D Modeling
  • Digital Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Production
  • Blender
  • Logo Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3D Animation
  • Anime
Nikita S.

Odessa, Ukraine

$45/hr
4.9
398 jobs
๐Ÿ’ก ๐ŸŽฅ Bring Your Brand to Life with Exceptional Motion Design! ๐Ÿš€โœจ I specialize in creating stunning 2D motion graphics and promo videos that captivate audiences, drive engagement, and elevate brands. With over 8 years of experience and 3,000+ successful projects, I'm committed to delivering results that match your vision. Why Work With Me : - 8+ years of motion design expertise - 3,000+ projects completed across diverse industries ๐ŸŒ - Trusted by 180+ clients worldwide - Clear, transparent communication at every step - A streamlined process for on-time delivery โœ… I focus on quality, storytelling, and creating visuals that make a real impact. ๐Ÿ™Œ Services I Offer: ๐Ÿ”น Explainer Videos โ€“ Simplify complex ideas through creative storytelling. ๐Ÿ”น Promo Videos โ€“ Attract clients and investors with visuals that convert. ๐Ÿ”น Lottie Animations โ€“ Lightweight, web-friendly animations for apps and websites. ๐Ÿ”น Logo Animations โ€“ Bring your brand's identity to life with dynamic motion. ๐Ÿ”น App Store Videos โ€“ Showcase your app with engaging promotional content. ๐Ÿ”น Marketing Videos โ€“ Boost your campaigns with eye-catching designs. ๐Ÿ’ป Tools I Work With: - Adobe After Effects - Figma - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Audition ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ My Process: 1. Script Development ๐Ÿ“ - Craft a clear, compelling script. 2. Concept Creation ๐ŸŽจ โ€“ Design a visual style that matches your brand. 3. Storyboard Approval ๐Ÿ– โ€“ Visualize each scene before production. 4. Animation Production ๐Ÿ’ป โ€“ Bring everything to life with motion and sound. 5. Final Delivery โœ… โ€“ Polish and deliver a video that's ready to shine. Ready to elevate your brand with visuals that stand out? Click ๐ŸŸข Invite ๐ŸŸข and let's create something extraordinary together. ๐ŸŽฌ
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Design
  • Animation Design
  • Video Animation
  • Lottie
  • 2D Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Promotional Video
  • Animated Explainer
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • UI Animation
  • Animation
Muhammad G.

Lahore, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.5
80 jobs
Free Consultation!!! โญโญโญโญโญ 5.0 - Focus on high quality โŒš Meeting deadlines and Budget Ranges of my clients โšก Efficiency and hardworking With a passion for 3D Modeling, Realistic 4k Rendering, and 4k Animation, I specialize in transforming ideas into captivating visual experiences. Hereโ€™s why you might enjoy working with me: with over 10 years of experience in 3D CGI animations , VFX ,3D animation, 2D animation, motion graphics, video editing, and graphic design. My goal is to bring your vision to life with stunning visuals that not only captivate your audience but also communicate your message effectively. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Click the "Invite to Job" button above to start a free conversation โ€” thereโ€™s no commitment, and itโ€™s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other, explore your ideas, and discuss how we can collaborate effectively. My Key Skills Include: 3D Animation & Modeling: Creating lifelike 3D animations, product visualizations, and immersive environments. VFX, 3D CGI animations, product realistic rendering and VFX designed to make your brand stand out. With expertise in 3D anamorphic animation and immersive visual effects, I bring dynamic visuals that captivate audiences and deliver your message with impact. 2D Animation & Motion Graphics: Crafting eye-catching motion graphics and explainer videos that convey your message clearly. Video Editing: Editing and enhancing footage to produce polished, professional videos that tell a compelling story. Graphic Design: Designing creative graphics for branding, marketing, and digital content. 4- Logo Intro with 3D animation and 2d animation 5- 2D 3D GIF animation 6- video editing and post production, Video commercial, Video ads 7- social media Video ads 8- Animated children poems, kids animation 9- Educational Whiteboard animation. 10- Product Explainer video animation. 11- 2D/3D Cartoon animation. 12- Real hand drawing explainer videos. 13- Infographic video. 14- 3D product Rendering, 3D packaging Design, 3D bottle Design and 3d Rendering 15- 2d animation for SaaS Explainer video. 16- Logo Design. 17- Children Nursery Rhyme 2d animation. 18- Google animation ads. 19- Rotoscoping and green screen video editing 20- PowerPoint presentations design. Product Presentation, Business Presentation, Company presentation and investor pitch deck. 21- Voice-over in English British voice, American voice, Australian, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic 22- Children book illustration Book illustrations, children illustration, cartoon illustration, comics, oil paintings, vector illustrations and much more. TOOLS THAT WE USE 3D Blender 3Ds Max Unreal Engine 5 3D Maya 3D Revit Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Premier Pro Final Cut Pro MS PowerPoint MS Word MS Excel Letโ€™s work together and turn your ideas into stunning visual reality!
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Rendering
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Video Editing
  • Short Video Ad
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Packaging Design
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
Faizan A.

Attock City, Pakistan

$30/hr
4.9
80 jobs
๐ŸŽฅ Looking for editing that makes your brand look as good as it deserves? I craft cinematic, high-impact videos that stop the scroll and hold attention. Turning raw footage into scroll-stopping visuals from ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ & ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฎ๐—ฆ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ to ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฉ๐—™๐—ซ-๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜-๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ that actually convert. Partnering with ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ to turn ideas into visually captivating stories that grab attention and deliver measurable impact. I work across a wide range of video editing and animation services, from YouTube Documentries, TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, Explainer Videos, and Corporate Videos, to Music Videos, AI-Generated Edits, and Video Commercials. ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€: โœ” YouTube, TikTok & Instagram Reels Editing โœ” Video Commercials, Advertisements & Promotional Videos โœ” SaaS Explainer Videos, E-learning Animation & Character Design โœ” Motion Graphics, Logo Animation, UI Animation & Animated GIFs โœ” Video Post-Editing, Video Color Correction & Visual Effects โœ”Audio Editing, Dialogue Editing & Sound Design โœ” Corporate, Testimonial & Real Estate Video Production โœ” Music Video Editing, Trailers, Documentary & Cinematic Videos โœ” Social Media Video Enhancement, Dynamic Transitions & Highlight Effects โœ” Video Conversion, Video Cleanup, Rotoscoping & Non-linear Editing ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ: Adobe After Effects | Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Maxon Cinema 4D | DaVinci Resolve | Blender | Final Cut Pro | Powtoon | Autodesk 3ds Max | Moho | Toon Boom Harmony | Camtasia | CapCut | Animaker | Descript | Avid Media Composer | Runway | Runway Gen-2 | Renderforest | Deepbrain AI | Synthesia ๐Ÿš€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜. ๐——๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ.
  • Visual Effects
  • Logo Animation
  • Unreal Engine
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • CGI
  • Branding
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Promotional Video

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