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Hi, I’m Nicolaas Vlok, a Senior 2D/3D Motion Graphics, AR lens creator and VFX Artist based in Cape Town. I specialize in 3D/2D motion graphics, VFX, AR lens creation, fluid dynamics, modelling, texturing, rendering, animation, rigging, skinning and compositing. I also lead animation teams and manage resources to deliver high-quality visuals for social media, advertising and broadcast. My work spans freelance studios and remote teams across South Africa and Australia, crafting immersive visuals for a wide range of clients. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, enjoy mentoring junior artists, and am passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion graphics and AR experiences.…Hi, I’m Nicolaas Vlok, a Senior 2D/3D Motion Graphics, AR lens creator and VFX Artist based in Cape Town. I specialize in 3D/2D motion graphics, VFX, AR lens creation, fluid dynamics, modelling, texturing, rendering, animation, rigging, skinning and compositing. I also lead animation teams and manage resources to deliver high-quality visuals for social media, advertising and broadcast. My work spans freelance studios and remote teams across South Africa and Australia, crafting immersive visuals for a wide range of clients. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, enjoy mentoring junior artists, and am passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion graphics and AR experiences.

Nicolaas Vlok

Animator, 3D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Nicolaas Vlok, a Senior 2D/3D Motion Graphics, AR lens creator and VFX Artist based in Cape Town. I specialize in 3D/2D motion graphics, VFX, AR lens creation, fluid dynamics, modelling, texturing, rendering, animation, rigging, skinning and compositing. I also lead animation teams and manage resources to deliver high-quality visuals for social media, advertising and broadcast. My work spans freelance studios and remote teams across South Africa and Australia, crafting immersive visuals for a wide range of clients. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, enjoy mentoring junior artists, and am passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion graphics and AR experiences.…Hi, I’m Nicolaas Vlok, a Senior 2D/3D Motion Graphics, AR lens creator and VFX Artist based in Cape Town. I specialize in 3D/2D motion graphics, VFX, AR lens creation, fluid dynamics, modelling, texturing, rendering, animation, rigging, skinning and compositing. I also lead animation teams and manage resources to deliver high-quality visuals for social media, advertising and broadcast. My work spans freelance studios and remote teams across South Africa and Australia, crafting immersive visuals for a wide range of clients. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, enjoy mentoring junior artists, and am passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion graphics and AR experiences.

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Hi, I’m Nicolaas Vlok, a Senior 2D/3D Motion Graphics, AR lens creator and VFX Artist based in Cape Town. I specialize in 3D/2D motion graphics, VFX, AR lens creation, fluid dynamics, modelling, texturing, rendering, animation, rigging, skinning and compositing. I also lead animation teams and manage resources to deliver high-quality visuals for social media, advertising and broadcast.

My work spans freelance studios and remote teams across South Africa and Australia, crafting immersive visuals for a wide range of clients. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, enjoy mentoring junior artists, and am passionate about pushing the boundaries of motion graphics and AR experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Animation Lead and AR Lens Creator at HGTAGOURSTORIES (SEEN.TV)

February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022

Led animation teams for social media and journalism projects, created AR lenses, and managed resources. Delivered 3D/2D motion graphics and animation for daily stories, while coordinating team effort and production workflow.

Media Producer at MANIC WORLD MEDIA ADVERTISING COMPANY

February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018

Advertising for web, print and social media management; full production and design.

Videographer and Editor at INVERSION MARKETING FREELANCE

August 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Use of DSLR camera and recording equipment; full production from filming to final edit.

Editor at STRIKA ENTERTAINMENT

September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

YouTube edits, sound effects, minimal VFX and exports; full offline edit of animatic to animation; some graphic design.

Head of 3D - Artist & Generalist at THE VIDEO LOUNGE

September 1, 2013 - Present

Modeling, animation, texturing, rigging and skinning; rendering; VFX including dynamics and fluids; 2D/3D post production; 3D tracking; end-to-end production.

Freelance Animator at KILLER ROBOT VFX

April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013

Modeling, animation, texturing, rigging and skinning; rendering; VFX (dynamics and fluids, RealFlow); 3D and 2D compositing; 3D tracking; end-to-end production.

Junior Animator at HEADGEAR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

April 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Modeling, texturing, animation; some rendering.

Senior Animation Lead and AR Lens Creator at HAS HGTAGOURSTORIES (SEEN.TV)

February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022

Senior Animation Lead and AR Lens Creator for social media; led the animation team and managed resources; delivered daily stories and AR lenses for Seen.TV, with remote work from Australia.