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Brian W.

Brian W.

Senior 2D/3D Designer, Animator, and VFX (Visual Effects) Artist

🏆 TOP-RATED / ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 12+ Years Experience - Native English Speaker -- U.S.-based - Satisfaction Guaranteed --- I solve problems in 3D, Computer Graphics, Animation, and VFX. I have created a wide range of work, including photorealistic renders, motion graphics, character animations, visual effects for films, commercials, and music videos, as well as interactive 3D environments. Deliverables I've provided include final rendered sequences, VFX shots, animation assets, 3D models, and simulation effects. My expertise spans across various disciplines such as Character, Environment, Particles, Volumetrics, and Liquid. --- As a Senior 3D Designer, Animator, and VFX (Visual Effects) Artist, I command mastery of Computer Graphics, specializing in 3D and VFX. I can use any tool to suit the project since techniques remain the same across different applications. Some of the state-of-the-art tools I'm highly proficient with: Flame, Nuke, Houdini, C4D, Unreal Engine, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, iClone, Sketchup, Rhino3D, AutoCAD. As an Art/Technical/Creative Director and Project Manager, I've overseen client projects from start to finish, executed by small, talented teams that punch way above their weight class. I have deep, comprehensive knowledge of the pros and cons of technical approaches for any type of project, and choose the best tools for each job. ### Why Work With Me? - ✔️ **PROVEN TRACK RECORD**: Excellent customer testimonials, have provided substantial ROI for multinational corporations and ambitious startups alike. - 💡 **INSIGHTFUL STRATEGIST**: Can provide actionable insights at crucial junctures and set realistic expectations for budget and turnaround time. - 🤝 **VERSATILE COLLABORATOR**: Can work either as part of your team or solo since my generalist background gives me solid knowledge of the effects or animation pipeline at all levels. Born in Cali, raised in TN -- Looking forward to working with you!

🇺🇸Murfreesboro, United States$80/hr100% JSS4.38 (9)Since Apr 2018
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$106

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#133,430 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,156 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $634

Total earnings
$31k

Billed in all: $33k

World#107,629 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,604 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.4k

$634 in the last 6 months

World#98,762 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,782 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
22

Across 27 contracts

37% fixed63% hourly
World#124,452 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,137 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$32.8kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$32.0k$32.5k$33.0k$33.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 24% in Autodesk Maya

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