With 15+ years of experience in motion design, animation and video production. I have built my career around three core values: Design, Animation and Film. As the Founder and Director of Jarbrain (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I merge creativity with technology to craft compelling visual experiences that engage, inform and inspire. My expertise spans motion graphics, character animation, compositing, video production and creative consultation, working with industry leaders like Coinbase, BAE Systems, Facebook, Pinterest, BBC, Disney, Nike, Red Cross and Dubai World Cup, to name a few. Whether developing large-scale immersive content for BAE Systems or bringing humanitarian stories to life through animation, my work balances technical precision with storytelling excellence. I have contributed to subtitling and accessibility, implementing multilingual captions to improve content reach and engagement. Embracing AI-driven tools alongside traditional techniques, I integrate automation, machine learning and real-time rendering to push creative boundaries. Using Runway ML, Kling.AI, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI and Suno AI, I streamline workflows, enhance storytelling and deliver high-quality results efficiently. Whether designing a sleek motion graphic, animating complex sequences or crafting a film narrative, I ensure every project is executed with innovation, precision and impact. Specialties: > Design: Concept development, branding, UI/UX motion and visual storytelling > Animation: 2D/3D motion design, character animation, UI/HUD overlays and VFX > Film: Editing, compositing, tracking and video production > AI-Enhanced Workflows: AI-generated visuals, automation-driven animation and video enhancement > Tracking & Compositing: Integrating motion-tracked graphics into live-action footage > Subtitling & Accessibility: Formatting, timing and implementing multilingual captions Software & Tools: > Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition > 3D & Motion: Cinema 4D, Mocha, Red Giant Suite, Video Copilot > AI & Automation: Kling.AI, Runway ML, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI, ElevenLabs Get Connected: Let's talk if you're looking for a motion designer who bridges traditional artistry with future-driven technology. I’m always open to new collaborations and creative challenges. 📩 _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 🌎 _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Adam Zygadlo

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With 15+ years of experience in motion design, animation and video production. I have built my career around three core values: Design, Animation and Film. As the Founder and Director of Jarbrain (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I merge creativity with technology to craft compelling visual experiences that engage, inform and inspire. My expertise spans motion graphics, character animation, compositing, video production and creative consultation, working with industry leaders like Coinbase, BAE Systems, Facebook, Pinterest, BBC, Disney, Nike, Red Cross and Dubai World Cup, to name a few. Whether developing large-scale immersive content for BAE Systems or bringing humanitarian stories to life through animation, my work balances technical precision with storytelling excellence. I have contributed to subtitling and accessibility, implementing multilingual captions to improve content reach and engagement. Embracing AI-driven tools alongside traditional techniques, I integrate automation, machine learning and real-time rendering to push creative boundaries. Using Runway ML, Kling.AI, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI and Suno AI, I streamline workflows, enhance storytelling and deliver high-quality results efficiently. Whether designing a sleek motion graphic, animating complex sequences or crafting a film narrative, I ensure every project is executed with innovation, precision and impact. Specialties: > Design: Concept development, branding, UI/UX motion and visual storytelling > Animation: 2D/3D motion design, character animation, UI/HUD overlays and VFX > Film: Editing, compositing, tracking and video production > AI-Enhanced Workflows: AI-generated visuals, automation-driven animation and video enhancement > Tracking & Compositing: Integrating motion-tracked graphics into live-action footage > Subtitling & Accessibility: Formatting, timing and implementing multilingual captions Software & Tools: > Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition > 3D & Motion: Cinema 4D, Mocha, Red Giant Suite, Video Copilot > AI & Automation: Kling.AI, Runway ML, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI, ElevenLabs Get Connected: Let's talk if you're looking for a motion designer who bridges traditional artistry with future-driven technology. I’m always open to new collaborations and creative challenges. 📩 _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 🌎 _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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With 15+ years of experience in motion design, animation and video production.

I have built my career around three core values: Design, Animation and Film. As the Founder and Director of Jarbrain (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup), I merge creativity with technology to craft compelling visual experiences that engage, inform and inspire.

My expertise spans motion graphics, character animation, compositing, video production and creative consultation, working with industry leaders like Coinbase, BAE Systems, Facebook, Pinterest, BBC, Disney, Nike, Red Cross and Dubai World Cup, to name a few. Whether developing large-scale immersive content for BAE Systems or bringing humanitarian stories to life through animation, my work balances technical precision with storytelling excellence.

I have contributed to subtitling and accessibility, implementing multilingual captions to improve content reach and engagement.

Embracing AI-driven tools alongside traditional techniques, I integrate automation, machine learning and real-time rendering to push creative boundaries. Using Runway ML, Kling.AI, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI and Suno AI, I streamline workflows, enhance storytelling and deliver high-quality results efficiently.

Whether designing a sleek motion graphic, animating complex sequences or crafting a film narrative, I ensure every project is executed with innovation, precision and impact.

Specialties:

Design: Concept development, branding, UI/UX motion and visual storytelling
Animation: 2D/3D motion design, character animation, UI/HUD overlays and VFX
Film: Editing, compositing, tracking and video production
AI-Enhanced Workflows: AI-generated visuals, automation-driven animation and video enhancement
Tracking & Compositing: Integrating motion-tracked graphics into live-action footage
Subtitling & Accessibility: Formatting, timing and implementing multilingual captions

Software & Tools:

Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition
3D & Motion: Cinema 4D, Mocha, Red Giant Suite, Video Copilot
AI & Automation: Kling.AI, Runway ML, Midjourney, Topaz Video AI, ElevenLabs

Get Connected:
Let’s talk if you’re looking for a motion designer who bridges traditional artistry with future-driven technology. I’m always open to new collaborations and creative challenges.

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Work Experience

Motion Graphic Designer at Visualhouse Studios
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
• Transformed the client’s storyboard into engaging animations, visualising hiking trails, nature reserves and tourist attractions at Trojena for an event in mid-2025. • Developed, designed and animated sleek UI/HUD-style motion graphics; incorporating lines, dots and grids to enhance depth and interactivity. • Designed content for a 3D terrain projection on a circular table, complemented by a 16x9 display, integrating client-provided CGI landmarks and attractions. • Mapped motion graphics and overlays onto a 3D terrain video, highlighting zones and visitor experiences from morning to dusk. • Enhanced the environment by animating trail paths, ensuring clarity and a seamless visual flow for an engaging explainer-style presentation. • Crafted visuals to align with Trojena’s futuristic aesthetic, supporting NEOM’s vision of innovation and sustainable tourism.
Motion Designer / Character Animator / Video Editor at PositiveNegatives
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
• Produced a four-video animation series on migration’s impact on upward social mobility in Asia, covering labor migration, urban transformation, generational change and personal independence. • Refined and optimized Illustrator artwork, cleaned up Photoshop layers by merging outlines with solid colors and created puppet-like rigs for smooth, fluid animation. • Created custom transitions, simulating care package movements and time-lapse shifts from modern to nostalgic tones. • Enhanced environmental storytelling by animating subtle details like birds flapping, hair flowing, drifting dust motes, swaying grass, gentle raindrops, adding depth and atmosphere to scenes. • Collaborated with a cross-functional team of illustrators, producers and creative directors; ensuring a cohesive and research-driven animated series. • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to overcome challenges with incomplete artwork, manage production within tight deadlines and maintain high-quality output. • Reformatted and subtitled pre-made videos provided by the client for an event screening at SOAS University of London, ensuring accessibility and optimal presentation for attendees.

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    uniE608 Jarbrain - Motion ShowReel 2025/6
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/motionreel2025] Jarbrain — Motion Reel 2025 One decade of content. Two weeks of experimenting / editing. 27+ video projects. Over 3 hours of work distilled into just 1 minute and 22 seconds. The Motion Reel 2025 is a vibrant, high-energy showcase of Jarbrain’s motion design capabilities, featuring projects from across a wide spectrum of industries, including charity, corporate, fintech, broadcast, tech, health, education and events. This reel highlights Jarbrain’s ability to move ideas with purpose. From dynamic UI animations and infographic explainers to large-scale immersive screens, branded visuals and campaign content, every sequence reflects the studio’s style, precision and story-driven approach. Whether it’s translating data into clarity, enhancing messages with movement, or transforming brand identities into motion, Jarbrain brings 15 years of experience to every project. What’s Inside: 2D / 3D Motion Graphics, UI / HUD Design, Data Visualisation, Kinetic Typography, Brand Animations, Event Screens & Large-Format Displays, Explainers, Promos & Creative Content. Special thanks to all our clients, agencies, collaborators, and creatives who trusted us to bring their visions to life. This reel wouldn’t exist without your belief in the process and the power of motion design. Want to know what’s what? Every clip in this reel includes a reference number. For project titles, client names, video types, and direct links to view full versions, check the Content Index here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTfcKCzQ3m_TIh5QF-pqF_LNCV4SCuAi >>> More from Jarbrain: http://www.vimeo.com/jarbrain, >>> Visit our site: http://www.jarbrain.com. video animator explainervideo videoeditor filmdirector advert…
    uniE621 Energy Savings Made Simple
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/energy-savings-made-simple] Agency: In The Dark Role: Storyboard Artist, Graphic Designer, Motion Designer Software: After Effects (with Element 3D), Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Jarbrain collaborated with In The Dark to create an explainer video promoting NatWest Bank’s Energy Audit Service, aimed at helping businesses reduce energy costs and adopt sustainable practices. The visual style was 3D isometric, featuring smooth scene transitions and a consistent look. Using Element 3D in After Effects, a cube animated through the scenes served as a central narrative device. As client feedback evolved the script, Jarbrain updated storyboards and refined scene compositions to maintain clarity and engagement. Storyboard panels were created and optimised in Photoshop, then organised in InDesign to streamline production. New vector assets were designed in Illustrator to maintain the isometric style. Flat 2D elements, like charts, were converted into dynamic 3D visuals to illustrate data effectively. Working under the direction of a producer and director, Jarbrain led design and animation, collaborating closely with the client. The success of the first video led to a second commissioned video. Jarbrain developed the storyboard, though budget constraints led to in-house completion by the production company. The final video clearly communicated NatWest’s Energy Audit benefits, using engaging motion graphics and isometric animation to help businesses understand how to save money and improve sustainability. natwest energyaudit ExplainerVideo IsometricDesign motiondesign element3d aftereffectsedit storyboard graphicdesign animation sustainability corporatevideo jarbrain inthedark businessanimation datavisualization motiongraphics…
    uniE621 The Coinbase Experience - 'Cryptocurrency in Motion'
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/coinbase-experience] Jarbrain, alongside other motion designers, played a key role in animating videos based on storyboards crafted by Lively Agency’s visual artists. Recognising Jarbrain’s animation expertise, Lively Agency enlisted its help to build the main character rig. Drawing on extensive experience, Jarbrain skillfully created animated characters for a new video brand. Visual artists provided fresh character sheets, while producers guided animation direction. This collaboration produced a versatile character rig master template, boosting efficiency. The template enabled quick generation of characters tailored to various projects, streamlining work for both new and experienced animators. Jarbrain also generated comprehensive documentation outlining guidelines and animation rules, establishing consistency across all Coinbase explainer videos. As lead motion and graphic designer familiar with Coinbase’s brand, Jarbrain helped new designers align with standards. In a leadership role, Jarbrain trained new team members and instilled best practices. Additionally, Jarbrain experimented with JSON format capabilities, uncovering key insights and documenting guidelines to help fellow designers understand its potential and limits. This initiative fostered best practices in content creation. Jarbrain’s diverse contributions significantly expanded Coinbase’s global reach, particularly in non-English-speaking regions. coinbase coinbaseexperience cryptoanimation visualizingcrypto blockchainanimation animatedcryptocurrency cryptodesignshowcase coinbasevisuals animationshowcase jarbrain coinbasejourney globalanimation coinbasesuccess multilingualdesign…
    uniE621 Coinbase - Earn: What is the COMP Token?
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/coinbase-celo] coinbase coinbaseexperience cryptoanimation visualizingcrypto blockchainanimation animatedcryptocurrency cryptodesignshowcase coinbasevisuals animationshowcase jarbrain coinbasejourney globalanimation coinbasesuccess multilingualdesign…
    uniE621 Coinbase - Earn: What is the COMP Token?
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    uniE621 Humanitarian Crises: Shattered Lives, Unbroken Spirits
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/unbrokenspirits] Humanitarian Crises: Shattered Lives, Unbroken Spirits is an award-winning animation created for Action Against Hunger that sheds light on the devastating impact of conflict on vulnerable communities. The video blends original photography, illustration, and animation to portray the realities faced by displaced families. Winner of the Gold W3 Award in the “General Video: Non-Profit” category, the film stands as a testament to the project’s impact and creativity. Jarbrain played a pivotal role in bringing this animation to life, collaborating closely with director Toby Madden of TM Studios. Having worked together on previous projects, including for Action Against Hunger and Maggie’s, Jarbrain contributed deep creative synergy to this challenging production. Contributions included designing storyboards to shape narrative flow, cleaning and enhancing artwork despite messy source files, leveraging AI tools to maintain budget and streamline production, and creating dynamic 2.5D animations that add depth and movement. Toby Madden praised Jarbrain’s work: “A massive thank you to you for your work on it. You saved it! Great working with you as always.” This project highlights Jarbrain’s blend of creative vision and technical skill under pressure, earning both impact and recognition. ActionAgainstHunger humanitariananimation w3awards NonProfitVideo motiondesign 2_5danimation aianimationtools storyboarding Jarbrain tobymadden tmstudios displacedfamilies conflictanimation socialimpact AnimationForChange…
    uniE621 Clean Water for All
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/clean-water-for-all] As part of the Inclusive Urban Infrastructure project, this animation dives into global inequalities in water access during the 2020s. Set in a near future, a grandmother tells her grandchildren about the harsh realities of unequal water distribution, a powerful reminder of how progress can be undone without fair resource sharing. The story connects personal experiences to global challenges, urging action toward sustainable and equitable water management. At Jarbrain, we brought this research-driven narrative to life by preparing detailed assets, rigging characters with DUIK Bassel for smooth animation, and creating signature transitions that highlight transformation and continuity. Our goal was to craft an animation that captivates while staying true to the urgent message of equitable water access. Proud partners of the University of Sussex, the Institute of Development Studies, Durham University, GCRF, UKRI Credits: Research by Fran Seballos Script & Production by Karrie Fransman Illustration by Daniel Locke Animation by Jarbrain Sound Design by Richard Hughes Voiceover by Diana Yekinni (Voice Squad), Directed by Dr Benjamin Worku-Dix. cleanwaterforall inclusiveinfrastructure waterequity sustainablefuture MotionDesign animationforchange duikbassel environmentaljustice globalchallenges researchanimation socialimpact jarbrain karriefransman daniellocke voicesquad richardhughes sustainabledevelopment…
    uniE621 The Story of Water
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    uniE621 A Drop for Everyone
    Full Video = https://vimeo.com/jarbrain/a-drop-for-everyone] As part of the Inclusive Urban Infrastructure project, A Drop for Everyone examines water scarcity caused by inadequate management at Sri Lanka’s Aruvi Tea Estate. The video highlights how systemic mismanagement leads to resource shortages, deeply impacting local communities. Set at the Aruvi Tea Estate, the narrative reveals how poor water management triggers widespread scarcity. The story serves as a localized case study and a broader commentary on sustainable water access challenges. It calls for urgent, effective resource management to support community resilience and inclusive development. Jarbrain transformed this research-driven narrative into a compelling animation by preparing detailed assets, rigging characters and props using DUIK Bassel for natural motion, and developing signature transitions that reinforce themes of change and continuity. Our research-informed approach ensured every sequence authentically reflected the challenges, engaging viewers with the story and its wider implications. Partners include Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sussex, Institute of Development Studies, Durham University, Global Challenges Research Fund, and UK Research and Innovation. Research coordination by Sakeena Alikhan, Script and production by Karrie Fransman, Illustration by Madhri Samaranayake, Animation by Jarbrain, Sound design by Richard Hughes, Voiceover by Diana Yekinni, Voice agency by Voice Squad, Directed by Dr Benjamin Worku-Dix, Production by PositiveNegatives. adropforeveryone waterscarcity sustainablewater AruviTeaEstate inclusiveinfrastructure motiondesign animationforchange duikbassel researchanimation socialimpact jarbrain karriefransman madhrisamaranayake voicesquad richardhughes positivenegatives…
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    uniE621 Entangled Lives: Conflict & Illicit Economies
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