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Best Adobe After Effects freelancers to hire in California 2025

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Client Testimonial - Lisa Lupercio

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TaijiFit Webinar 2021

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Counter Cartographies | Exhibition Identity

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Istation | Graphic Design & Animation

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Divvy Homes: Customer Education

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Breakthrough Results by Propeller - SaaS

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Rubbl - A SaaS for Heavy Machine Equipment Owners

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Lets Talk About Company Culture - Partners In Leadership

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She is Mother Podcast

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Podcast Production: Team Anywhere

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Podcast Editing: Everyday Leadership Podcast

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Podcast Editing: Becoming You

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Sample story

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Redesigning TV Discovery In a Fragmented Landscape

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Driving Engagement and Payment Readiness Across Meta's Apps

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Animated Explainer Video

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espresso™ Displays [ visual design ]

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© Apái Timpe [ concept art + motion design ]

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como los grandes® [ logo design + motion design ]

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© SCAPE [ film directing + art direction ]

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Agency Showreel for Schibsted Create

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DNS Grand Prix Hype Reel - YouTube

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MANTL Legacy Infrastructure Brand Awareness/Sales Video

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Real Estate Property Walk-Through Video

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Creative Director for Plan My Ballot Campaign

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YouDescribe Explainer Video

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2D Animator

Portfolio Showreel: Your Best Work, set in Motion

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Adobe After Effects

Video Editor

2D Animator

Motion Designer & Video Editor

$30

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Review their portfolio to ensure they have completed similar projects in the past. Look for examples of the style and complexity of work you require. Additionally, read client reviews and testimonials to understand their reliability and quality of work delivery.
Specify the scope of the project, including the type of video or animation, the style or look you’re aiming for, the expected deliverables such as file format or resolution, and any deadlines. Clear guidance on brand guidelines or specific sequences to focus on can also help set clear expectations.
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