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Aadhick S.
35/hour

B.F.A in 2d animation

Finished my B.F.A in 2d animation at SCAD, extensive knowledge and training in various aspects of 2d animation and the pipeline, specialized in the field of FX, but have extensive knowledge in all aspects of the pipeline. Have 4...

5.0 (1)
35/hour
3 hours tutoring

Finished my B.F.A in 2d animation at SCAD, extensive knowledge and training in various aspects of 2d animation and the pipeline, specialized in the field of FX, but have extensive knowledge in all aspects of the pipeline. Have 4...

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Steven J.
75/hour

Emmy Awarding winning animator 15+ professional here to help you!

I'm currently a Lead Animator with over 15 years of experience and use daily: Cinema 4d, Maya, After Effects as well as most of the Adobe Creative Suite. I'm well experienced in mentoring and teaching methods and theory in...

5.0 (32)
75/hour
88 hours tutoring

I'm currently a Lead Animator with over 15 years of experience and use daily: Cinema 4d, Maya, After Effects as well as most of the Adobe Creative Suite. I'm well experienced in mentoring and teaching methods and theory in...

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Bella G.
50/hour

Professional Storyboard Artist in Feature and TV Animation

After graduating ArtCenter College of Design with a Bachelors in Entertainment Design I quickly moved to working in storyboards for Feature and TV Animation. Some of my most recent credits include the children's TV series "LEGO...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

After graduating ArtCenter College of Design with a Bachelors in Entertainment Design I quickly moved to working in storyboards for Feature and TV Animation. Some of my most recent credits include the children's TV series "LEGO...

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Sahid M.
45/hour

Communications Bachelor with 10+ years experience in TV and Media

Experienced Producer, Director, Editor and Animator for local TV stations and multimedia-outlets in San Diego, California. Professional Motion Graphics Animator with 10+ years of working experience. Artistic style direction and...

5.0 (171)
45/hour
704 hours tutoring

Experienced Producer, Director, Editor and Animator for local TV stations and multimedia-outlets in San Diego, California. Professional Motion Graphics Animator with 10+ years of working experience. Artistic style direction and...

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Floyd L.
30/hour

B.A. in Visual Arts with Animation Concentration

I'm a professional 2D Animator with a BA in Visual Arts (Animation Concentration). I have over 10 years of professional experience in the industry, including studio, freelance, and personal work. I teach animation...

5.0 (3)
30/hour
22 hours tutoring

I'm a professional 2D Animator with a BA in Visual Arts (Animation Concentration). I have over 10 years of professional experience in the industry, including studio, freelance, and personal work. I teach animation...

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April E.
75/hour

Character, Prop, EFX and Background Designer in Animation 10+ Years

I have designed appealing characters, props and backgrounds in a variety of styles from realistic to graphic to anime inspired on shows like Batman, Avatar and Rick&Morty. I've worked in a variety of settings from Sci-Fi to Fantasy...

5.0 (12)
75/hour
68 hours tutoring

I have designed appealing characters, props and backgrounds in a variety of styles from realistic to graphic to anime inspired on shows like Batman, Avatar and Rick&Morty. I've worked in a variety of settings from Sci-Fi to Fantasy...

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Michael B.
50/hour

BFA in Studio Arts Specializing in 3D Animation

I have worked 5 years creating 3D animations in programs like Maya, Blender, and Iclone. I have worked in many different styles ranging from Stylized to Realism. I have worked on projects where I rigged and animated the characters...

5.0 (275)
50/hour
1,197 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have worked 5 years creating 3D animations in programs like Maya, Blender, and Iclone. I have worked in many different styles ranging from Stylized to Realism. I have worked on projects where I rigged and animated the characters...

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Rafael M.
70/hour

Animator & Illustrator

My background in animation combines hands-on practice with a solid understanding of core animation principles. I work mainly with Adobe After Effects, and I also create on the iPad using tools like Procreate and other...

5.0 (20)
70/hour
57 hours tutoring

My background in animation combines hands-on practice with a solid understanding of core animation principles. I work mainly with Adobe After Effects, and I also create on the iPad using tools like Procreate and other...

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Paul H.
79/hour

3D Animation

Although my experience is mostly in character and game animation I have a strong command of the principles of animation and can apply them to anything needing motion! I have worked on cinematics for the Skylanders franchise and have...

5.0 (703)
79/hour
2,929 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Although my experience is mostly in character and game animation I have a strong command of the principles of animation and can apply them to anything needing motion! I have worked on cinematics for the Skylanders franchise and have...

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John O.
45/hour

Broadcast Graphic Show Opens and Sports Packages

I have worked on several show opens for major network TV channels as well as Cable channels. I have worked on animation packages for the Super Bowl, TV Shows and other high profile formats.

5.0 (31)
45/hour
146 hours tutoring

I have worked on several show opens for major network TV channels as well as Cable channels. I have worked on animation packages for the Super Bowl, TV Shows and other high profile formats.

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Ethan L.
40/hour

Digital Artist Specializing in Animation and Visual Development

Graduated from the Digital Media program at the Orange County High School of the Arts with a firm understanding in concept design and animation. Named California Art's Scholar from graduating under the California Summer School of the...

5.0 (54)
40/hour
146 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ethan’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

Graduated from the Digital Media program at the Orange County High School of the Arts with a firm understanding in concept design and animation. Named California Art's Scholar from graduating under the California Summer School of the...

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Dana P.
30/hour

4.7, all As High School Graduate, majoring at CSUN in Art.

I have been drawing professionally for 3-4 years under multiple instructors. 3D wise, I've been studying animation, sculpting, rigging, and other aspects for the last 2 years, and am now majoring in this subject at CSUN. Overall,...

5.0 (3)
30/hour
4 hours tutoring

I have been drawing professionally for 3-4 years under multiple instructors. 3D wise, I've been studying animation, sculpting, rigging, and other aspects for the last 2 years, and am now majoring in this subject at CSUN. Overall,...

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David B.
175/hour

College Professor with 15+ Years of Teaching 3D Animation

I have taught Animation at the college level for over 15 years. I specialize in 3D animation using Maya. Learn how to create walk cycles and how to incorporate Disney's 12 principles of animation to enhance your work!...

5.0 (566)
175/hour
2,752 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have taught Animation at the college level for over 15 years. I specialize in 3D animation using Maya. Learn how to create walk cycles and how to incorporate Disney's 12 principles of animation to enhance your work!...

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Tim W.
65/hour

Associate Professor

I have been teaching 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rigging, 3D Visual Effects, and related topics for 18+ years at a four year college. I use 3ds max to teach most of the above, but am able to do the same with Autodesk Maya. I also helped...

5.0 (145)
65/hour
384 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tim’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm UTC.

I have been teaching 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rigging, 3D Visual Effects, and related topics for 18+ years at a four year college. I use 3ds max to teach most of the above, but am able to do the same with Autodesk Maya. I also helped...

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Jason H.
80/hour

Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation

I have taught many collegiate level digital art classes in both 2D and 3D animation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College.

5.0 (675)
80/hour
2,631 hours tutoring

I have taught many collegiate level digital art classes in both 2D and 3D animation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College.

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Tim G.
70/hour

Certified Trainer with specialization in Harmony and Storyboard Pro

Certified Harmony Instructor and animation director for more than 15 years. Worked on TV and Feature Films with the ability to train in how to setup character rigs, create layouts, do advance compositing with special effects and draw...

5.0 (63)
70/hour
266 hours tutoring

Certified Harmony Instructor and animation director for more than 15 years. Worked on TV and Feature Films with the ability to train in how to setup character rigs, create layouts, do advance compositing with special effects and draw...

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Peter K.
40/hour

3D Animator focused on Character Animation

My focus is on character animation and I have worked on big projects animating characters such as Super Mario, Geoffrey Giraffe, God of War Kratos, Ryan Reynolds voiced "Sugar Panda", etc. I animated all animation...

5.0 (58)
40/hour
294 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My focus is on character animation and I have worked on big projects animating characters such as Super Mario, Geoffrey Giraffe, God of War Kratos, Ryan Reynolds voiced "Sugar Panda", etc. I animated all animation...

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Leigh R.
40/hour

3D Animation Instructor 15+ years Animation and Teaching Experience

I've been a Working 3D Animator for 15+years, and a Mentor, Instructor, and Professor of Animation at: Animation Mentor, Chapman University, APU, LCAD, and CalArts. I've created college level animation...

5.0 (102)
40/hour
445 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Leigh’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 2:00 pm UTC.

I've been a Working 3D Animator for 15+years, and a Mentor, Instructor, and Professor of Animation at: Animation Mentor, Chapman University, APU, LCAD, and CalArts. I've created college level animation...

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David A.
50/hour

7 yrs pro game development exp. + 7 yrs educational games research

I modeled, textured, and animated characters for 7 years developing games for Nintendo GBA, Wii, and iOS platforms.

5.0 (507)
50/hour
2,348 hours tutoring

I modeled, textured, and animated characters for 7 years developing games for Nintendo GBA, Wii, and iOS platforms.

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Jay C.
65/hour

Blender, Adobe, Animation and Arts Teacher for STEM

I opened my animation studio as a maker space to host Animation Summer Camps in 2006. Since then I have designed curricula for schools and libraries that use Animation as an outlet to learn STEM related subjects blended with...

4.9 (1248)
65/hour
3,002 hours tutoring

I opened my animation studio as a maker space to host Animation Summer Camps in 2006. Since then I have designed curricula for schools and libraries that use Animation as an outlet to learn STEM related subjects blended with...

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Hugo B.
45/hour

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts & Animation

I have been the lead animator for Kinetic House Inc. since 2007. I have also been a freelance artist since 2005 to the present and I participate in many groups via social media platforms to help others in my free time. I also do offer...

4.9 (98)
45/hour
333 hours tutoring

I have been the lead animator for Kinetic House Inc. since 2007. I have also been a freelance artist since 2005 to the present and I participate in many groups via social media platforms to help others in my free time. I also do offer...

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Sarian M.
50/hour

B.F.A in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design

I currently do freelance work for a small studio creating 2D rigs for Youtube related content. I have also received my B.F.A in animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently, I tutor younger students in beginner...

4.9 (45)
50/hour
174 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sarian’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I currently do freelance work for a small studio creating 2D rigs for Youtube related content. I have also received my B.F.A in animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently, I tutor younger students in beginner...

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Griffin R.
70/hour

Ten+ Years of animation experience

Through out my career I have used animation skills learned from my time at Full Sail to animate everything from mechanical parts to full on human characters. While it may not have been the strong focus of my career, i have done quite...

4.9 (77)
70/hour
469 hours tutoring

Through out my career I have used animation skills learned from my time at Full Sail to animate everything from mechanical parts to full on human characters. While it may not have been the strong focus of my career, i have done quite...

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Katherine V.
80/hour

Learn Animation using After Effects/ Animation CC from a professional

I'm a Creative Director, an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator and Motion Designer. I've used After Effects and Animation CC professionally to create banners, film inserts and promotions and as introductions for...

4.7 (58)
80/hour
191 hours tutoring

I'm a Creative Director, an Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator and Motion Designer. I've used After Effects and Animation CC professionally to create banners, film inserts and promotions and as introductions for...

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Kellin S.
55/hour

2D Animator with 4+ Years of Experience

I studied animation at Art Center College of Design and graduated with a Bachelor's in Entertainment Design. I am fluent in industry standard software, such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, as well as other popular animation...

4.6 (14)
55/hour
133 hours tutoring

I studied animation at Art Center College of Design and graduated with a Bachelor's in Entertainment Design. I am fluent in industry standard software, such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, as well as other popular animation...

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