Marcelo T.
AI Video & Image | 2D Animation | Character Design | Motion Graphics
I produce complete AI assisted videos and animation with consistent characters, strong storytelling, professional editing and polished sound. I bring more than 20 years of experience as an animator, illustrator, video editor and creative director. ⭐ Top Rated Plus | Top 3% on Upwork 🏆 100% Job Success 🕒 5,200+ hours worked 🏅 $150K+ earned 🎬 20+ years of professional experience AI is part of my production workflow, but the creative direction, visual judgment, storytelling, composition, acting, timing and attention to detail come from decades of professional experience. I do not simply generate individual clips. I can take a project from its initial concept through visual development, production, post production, sound and final delivery. CORE SERVICES AI Video Production 2D Animation Character Design and Character Animation Character and Scene Consistency Cinematic and Photorealistic AI Video Stylized 3D Character Production Explainer and Educational Videos Advertising and Social Media Content AI Avatars and Digital Presenters Storyboarding and Visual Development Creative Direction and Art Direction Motion Graphics and Compositing Video Editing and Post Production Voiceover, Music and Sound Design Illustration and Graphic Design Image Retouching, Enhancement and Upscaling 2D AND CHARACTER ANIMATION My background in traditional animation and illustration allows me to evaluate movement, acting, poses, expressions, timing and visual continuity beyond what an AI tool generates automatically. I can preserve an established character design, create consistent character references and transform scripts, storyboards or layouts into polished animated sequences. This experience is especially valuable for productions involving recurring characters. I understand how to maintain facial features, proportions, clothing, personality, environments and visual style across multiple shots and complete productions. STORYTELLING AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION Strong images alone do not create a successful video. Every shot must support the story, communicate clearly and connect naturally with the scenes around it. I pay close attention to framing, camera direction, pacing, continuity, performance, transitions, music and sound. I have extensive experience producing advertising, explainer videos, tutorials, educational content, character based animation and corporate communication. I can transform complex ideas into visual stories that are clear, engaging and easy to understand. COMPLETE PRODUCTION WORKFLOW Depending on the project, I can handle: Concept and creative development Script analysis Storyboarding and shot planning Character and environment development Layouts and visual references AI image and video generation 2D and character animation Editing and compositing Motion graphics and visual effects Voiceover and voice processing Music, ambience and sound design Color correction and visual cleanup 4K and 8K enhancement Final delivery in the required formats I can manage the entire production or collaborate with an existing creative team at any stage of the process. AI AND GENERATIVE TOOLS Seedance 2.5 Veo 3.1 Runway Kling 4 Sora Scenario HeyGen ElevenLabs Higgsfield Nano Banana Topaz Video AI I continuously evaluate new generative technologies and select the most appropriate tools for each production rather than depending on a single platform. PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION TOOLS After Effects Premiere Pro Photoshop Illustrator Audition I have more than 20 years of professional experience using Adobe production software for animation, illustration, compositing, editing, retouching and sound. VISUAL VERSATILITY I can work across a wide range of visual languages, including cinematic photorealism, 2D animation, stylized 3D character animation, Pixar style, cartoon, technical 3D, motion graphics, whiteboard animation, educational illustration and branded visual content. Recent work includes cinematic 2D animation, children’s educational animation, recurring 3D character productions, photorealistic AI filmmaking, digital presenters, software explainers, tutorials and branded content for international clients. PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY My Upwork history reflects something that matters as much as creative quality: professionalism. I have maintained a 100% Job Success score, worked more than 5,200 hours and built long term relationships with clients, companies and agencies in the United States, Europe and other international markets. I take communication, deadlines, consistency and client trust seriously. My goal is not simply to deliver attractive images, but to produce a coherent, polished video that meets the creative and communication objectives of the project. If you need an experienced creative professional who can combine animation, illustration, editing, storytelling and the latest AI technology, I would be glad to learn more about your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $14k
Billed in all: $165,312$165k
$2.3k in the last 6 months
Across 61 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in Character Design
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