Discover Top Animators / Visual Effects Artists in Santa Maria, California, USA

Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple. If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

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• Corporate Videographer
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• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
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• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter

Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

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• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Sound Designer
• Senior Editor
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Social Media Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Content Strategist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Assistant

Hello! I'm Joe, Your friendly neighborhood digital artist I've been creating fantastic images with motion graphics, visual effects and animation. I bring stories to life one frame at a time. Whether I'm in the zone solo or brainstorming in a vibrant team setting, my mission is to leave a bit of wow in everything I touch.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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Oscar and Emmy-Nominated PES is the creator of some of the most widely viewed stop-motion films of all-time including Fresh Guacamole, Western Spaghetti, Submarine Sandwich, Game Over, Human Skateboard, KaBoom! and Roof Sex. On his YouTube Channel alone, PES's films have been viewed over 1.4 billion times. PES's uncanny knack for transforming familiar objects and people through stop-motion animation has earned him global recognition and dozens of honors, including an Academy Award® nomination for Fresh Guacamole in 2013. (At 1 minute 40 seconds, Fresh Guacamole is the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar, as confirmed by The New York Times and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences). Now, with over a billion+ consolidated views online, Fresh Guacamole is the most-viewed Oscar short in history. PES is the originator of "the stop-motion cooking film" genre with his short film Western Spaghetti in 2008. Western Spaghetti earned Time Magazine's #2 Viral Video of the Year in 2008 as well as the Audience Award at Annecy in 2009. PES's three stop-motion cooking shorts -- Western Spaghetti (2008), Fresh Guacamole (2012) and Submarine Sandwich (2014) -- have spawned thousands of copycat works online and established "the-stop-motion-cooking-film-with-substituted objects" as a popular meme. In addition to his original content, PES has also directed over 75 commercials for major international brands including Corona, Honda, Android, Orange Telecom, Kinder Surprise, PlayStation, Sprint, Samsung and Bacardi. Some of these commercials have became viral hits on YouTube reaching into the hundreds of millions of views. In 2016, PES received an Emmy® Award nomination for his commercial Honda "Paper", a 2-minute stop-motion tour de force showcasing the 50-year history of the Honda Motor Company. The spot earned numerous ad industry awards including the One Show's "Automobile Advertising of the Year Award." It was also recently added to the permanent collection at both the Louvre's Museum of Advertising and The Museum of Modern Art.

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Art Director / Motion Designer / Cinematographer with record of delivering award-winning campaigns. Specializing in Directing / Shooting and VFX Supervision. A self-starter and passionate with a strong creative eye to maintain consistency and quality across all deliverables. Live and breathe the latest digital technologies, design, typography, photography, cinematography, storytelling and music. Go-to Passionate team leader with seven years managing a highly experienced best in class creative post team, consisting of motion designers, art directors, and Flame Artist. Success guiding efforts covering post-production, creative strategy, visual direction, and creating meaningful content that connects with core audiences. Solid interpersonal skills, down to earth and strong belief in creative diversity. Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D and a fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• HD Live Operator

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.ross.fx/ My name is Ian. I'm a freelance 3D Generalist and Motion Designer based in Los Angeles and I’d love to give you a hand on your next project! Most recently, I have worked at studios like Giantsteps, Mousetrappe, BEMO, The Famous Group, Laundry, and Xite Labs on an array of exciting jobs, from large scale projections to Superbowl graphics to commercials and advertising. I love to travel, and will travel to do what I love. I’m a Graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Visual Effects. I enjoy wearing different hats in my work, and have found that variety truly is the spice of life!

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am a freelance video journalist and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA working in documentary and creative video production for over 5 years. Much of my work has been documentary-style work, including an Emmy-awarded project for which I worked as Assistant Editor for The Texas Tribune. I am willing and able to commute for hired projects. My Gear List: Sony FS7 (Mark II) and Sony A7III as well as wireless lavalier microphones and shotgun/ boom. Easyrig Minimax, Gimbal, tripods and shoulder rigs are also part of my gear list.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
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• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Podcast Producer
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Los Angeles, CA / Charlotte, NC Videographer/DP with Gear* (FAA 107 certified drone pilot). Gear List (custom gear available upon request): 1x Sony FX3 (Full frame - 10bit 4K 60fps, XLR handle) 1x Sony FX30 (Crop frame - 10bit 4K 60fps) 1x Atmos Ninja V Recorder (12bit ProRes RAW) Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 MKii Sony 50mm f1.4 Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 DJI Mavic Air 3 DJI Ronin RSC2 Gimbal 1x Boom Mic kit with stand 2x Lav Mic Zoom H6 Recorder 100w, 60w lights with diffusers. (Additional gear available depending on the project specifics).

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• Video Editor - News
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• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Previous work: Netflix, Disney ABC, Interscope, Microsoft, WB Games, Universal Pictures, Paramount... Experienced motion graphics artist with a demonstrated history of working in the video and new media & emerging media industry. Strong arts and design professional skilled in animation, 2D/3D visual arts, and technical software such as After Effects and Cinema 4D. Part of the first cohort in creator economy and social media marketing. Specialized in the intersection of film, gaming/esports, and anime industries.

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• Digital Content Creator
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I have been doing Design, Animation, Editing for about 12 years. I master in Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and other components of Adobe Package. I also master Cinema 4D as 3D modeling/animating program. I prefer to use RealFlow for liquid solutions. Although I am a professional in Adobe Illustrator, I think the best way to work with Vector files is CorelDraw. I have been working in TV for more than 9 years and I have used the above mentioned programs to create TV stories, advertisement clips, program intros etc.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Corporate Videographer

Pete Levin is a Los Angeles-based director and animator, specializing in stop-motion animation. He has brought to life puppets, toys, paper, paint, clay, Lego bricks, food, clothing, large appliances, and human beings. He has directed visually innovative projects for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, MTV, IFC, and for clients including Major League Baseball, Farmers Insurance, The New York Times, Oakley, Hasbro, and The Foo Fighters.

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Eric Hinojosa is an editor and ]director. He and his team now produce content for some of the worlds biggest YouTubers (3/4 of a Billion views, 50 million combined subscribers) and has produced content that has appeared on national television around the world. Eric speaks 5 languages and has worked around the world, in many markets. He has directed and edited for Pepsi, Red Bull and ABC News, including for the recent ABC hit: Localish.

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• Creative Director
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• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Art Director

We are a full-service production company and 3D animation studio specializing in creating high-quality commercials or branded content to assist in the marketing of your product, brand or company. Our campaigns have been broadcast around the world and seen by millions of people. We believe in storytelling, and creating a story around your brand through the visual medium.

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Event Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Hi my name is Chris, I run a production company called Cozborn Media. We do comedy, action sports and animation mainly but we have loads of experience in short form content ranging from gaming to social to broadcast. I personally freelance as a director, video editor, post production supervisor, motion gfx arist, producer and writer. www.cozbornmedia.com

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Commercial DP
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Music Composer
• Digital Content Creator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Extensive experience in art direction and leadership roles, I've had the privilege of working with talented teams through high-profile projects with renowned companies. My driving passion is to consistently deliver innovative, compelling creative work of the highest caliber. Let's collaborate to push creative boundaries and bring visionary ideas to life.

• Art Director
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• Illustrator
• Creative Director
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As an experienced motion designer/animator and editor for 10+ years, I've worked with major brands such as The Atlantic, Amazon, Google, Meta, Nike, Converse and PBS. I've created dynamic animation for social media ads, infographics, music videos and broadcast programs. Whatever your animation and editing needs, I'm here to help!

• Motion Graphics Designer
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor

I am a Video Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Editor with 20 years of experience. I have Directed, Produced, shot and Edited five award-winning narrative shorts and two Documentaries, as well as hundreds of branded videos for national and international clients such as Abc News, All Def Digital, Scholastic, The National Press Foundation, Seventh Generation and many more. I have strong technical skills in video production, including cinematography, lighting design, editing and post-production, animation and digital marketing. I am also experienced in writing scripts for TV shows, commercials and movies. I am passionate about creating engaging content that captivates audiences. In addition, I am a video strategists. When you hire my company you are also getting insights from our 10+ years of targeted video strategy to make sure you reach your goals for your business. For ten years I produced nearly all of the video content for the company Seventh Generation, as they rose to become the largest green cleaning and home care product company in the world, eventually being bought by Unilever in 2016. I produced dozens of videos a month for them ranging from in house, business to business, documentary and narrative style commercials, promo videos for Expo East and West, new product launch commercials and promo videos for the web. I produced an ongoing monthly series of video portraits of green leaders. I managed a team of revolving freelancers as a crew for these projects and we delivered every video on deadline and on budget. As a screenwriter I have had interest in my scripts from A list stars, producers and production companies. I have been hired to write scripts an eclectic range of scripts, from sci fi, to biopics to war movies.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Mixer
• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Content Strategist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

I'm a Brit, a Londoner, and now I live and work in LA. I'm a digital storyteller who is always looking for ways to combine and crossover media.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Company
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Corporate Videographer

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Post-Production Manager

Full service film company founded in Ukraine, currently based in Los Angeles and Barcelona.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Sound Designer
• Copywriter
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Colorist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Music Composer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Assistant
• Content Strategist
• Drone Operator