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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
Geraldo J.

Jakarta, Indonesia

$6/hr
5.0
11 jobs

VFX artist and 3D artist/3D generalist with over 7 years of experience. Specializing in Feature Films, TV Series, and Commercials, with strong understanding of 3D workflow/implementation, VFX, compositing, chroma keying and rotoscoping. If you need cinematic visual effects/VFX, CGI shot, realistic 3D renders for your film, videos, music videos, or product promos. You've found the right person to help you! Tools: • Adobe After Effects • Substance Painter • Photoshop • Mocha Pro • Autodesk Maya • Arnold • V-Ray • Blender • ZBrush • Marvelous Designer

  • Visual Effects
  • Compositing
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Animation
  • CGI
  • 3D Rendering
  • Video Cleanup
  • Animation
  • Chroma Keying
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Blender
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Green Screen
  • Rotoscoping
  • Keying
Poorani R.

Chennai, India

$12/hr
5.0
70 jobs

VFX Cleanup & Paint Artist with 13+ years of professional experience in feature films, TV series, and high-end video production. I specialize in complex cleanup work, including wire removal, rig removal, object removal, clean plate creation, and frame-by-frame sequence paint. I deliver seamless, production-quality cleanup while preserving the original plate detail, motion, texture, grain, lighting, and natural look. My VFX Cleanup Services Include: • Wire and rig removal • Object and unwanted element removal • Crew and camera equipment removal • Clean plate creation • Logo and text removal • Dust, dirt, scratch, and artifact cleanup • Reflection and shadow cleanup • Beauty cleanup and skin retouching • Environment cleanup and restoration • Complex frame-by-frame paint work Software: Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, ComfyUI, and Blender. I can handle challenging shots involving camera movement, parallax, motion blur, occlusions, reflections, changing light, and complex backgrounds. When tracking or projection alone is not enough, I use detailed frame-by-frame paint techniques to achieve clean and natural results. If you have a cleanup shot or full sequence, feel free to send me the footage. I can review the material and suggest the most effective workflow before starting. For new clients, I’m happy to provide a short free test on a small section of the footage, so you can evaluate the quality of my work before hiring.

  • Visual Effects
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Cleanup
  • Nuke
  • Silhouette
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Photo Retouching
  • Noise Reduction
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Commercial
  • Image Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Video Advertising
Steven L.

Lima, Peru

$33/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I craft cinematic VFX and 3D animation that elevate films, ads, and creative projects. Since 2018, I’ve collaborated with studios and brands to deliver polished CGI, compositing, and animation that enhance storytelling and visual impact. My expertise spans Blender, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Maya, and Nuke—adapting to diverse pipelines and ensuring seamless results under tight deadlines. Clients appreciate my clear communication, creative approach, and dedication to visuals that stand out. If you’re looking for a professional VFX artist passionate about visual storytelling, let’s connect and bring your vision to life.

  • Compositing
  • Blender
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Nuke
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • The Pixel Farm PFTrack
  • Substance Painter
  • Houdini
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Unreal Engine
  • Pixologic Zbrush
Dhivagar S.

Erode, India

$8/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I'm a passionate 3D and VFX artist with a focus on creating breathtaking images that vividly tell tales. I produce dynamic characters and immersive worlds for the film, television, video game, and advertising sectors using my skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. I'm excellent at adding artistic flair to every job while maintaining reality. I have extensive knowledge of rendering, compositing, and simulation techniques and am proficient in Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Adobe After Effects. I want to push the limits of visual narrative with anything from precise lighting and shader details to sophisticated simulations. Motivated by a love of artistic challenges, I keep abreast of the most recent advancements in 3D art and visual effects technologies and flourish in team settings, helping every

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Architectural Walkthrough
  • Poster Design
  • Video Ad
  • V-Ray
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • Nuke
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Substance 3D
  • Logo Design
  • Logo Animation
Eddy Raul Q.

Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

$60/hr
5.0
104 jobs

I'm a Top Rated Plus 3D Artist and VFX specialist with a strong background in cinematic sequences, real-time visual effects, and animation for games and film. I combine Blender and Unreal Engine 5 to deliver polished, impactful content that enhances storytelling and player immersion. What I offer: ✅ Cinematic sequences (gameplay, feature film, marketing) ✅ Real-time VFX (Niagara, Lumen, compositing passes) ✅ 3D animation for stylized and realistic scenes ✅ Technical art tasks in Blender and UE5 ✅ Rapid delivery with clear communication Why Work With Me? * 100% Job Success • Top Rated Plus * 10+ years in film & games (Netflix, Discovery Kids, indie games) * Proven results: higher CTR, stronger pitch presentations, on-time delivery I've worked on projects like *Legends of Bezogia* and *Pocket Champs*, and have supervised VFX on feature films — giving me a hybrid perspective of both cinematic storytelling and real-time pipelines. 💼 Availability: Full-time freelance 🌍 Remote Ready | English/Spanish bilingual 💰 Hourly rate: $60 or flat-fee per project 🎥 Portfolio: www.motion-er . com Let’s bring your game vision to life — message me to get started.

  • Visual Effects
  • Unreal Engine
  • Blender
  • 3D Animation
  • Game Trailer
  • Cinematic Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • CGI
  • Video Game
  • Compositing
  • Film
  • Rotoscoping
  • Nuke
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Rendering
  • Game
  • Animation
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing

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Since its inception in the early 1900s, the film industry has grown to reach a global audience and generate billions of dollars and millions of silver screen stories. As the stories and movies being produced have grown in complexity and style, so have the visual elements they utilize. Creating the needed visual imagery for a film quickly gave rise to an entire supporting industry of visual effects. Visual effects artists are responsible for the creation of techniques that bring aliens, monsters, explosions, and other worlds to the big screen in cost-effective ways. With the advent of powerful animation software, many of these effects can be created and animated digitally for a fraction of the price and time. Working with a VFX animation specialist can bring a visual depth to any film or movie project you have.

VFX animation experts are highly skilled digital artists with an in-depth knowledge of the complex interplay that exists between a viewer or audience member and the visual and emotional world they interact with while watching a film, television show, or video. VFX animation specialists can work independently and apply animation techniques to your project, mobile game, or be incorporated into a larger art team to bring to life the artistic vision of any project. Working with a VFX animation specialist on Upwork allows you and your project to effectively incorporate otherwise cost-prohibitive visual elements, including sets, costumes, and scenery, with a minimal use of resources.