Daniel Luz

Freelance 3D Motion Graphics Designer

Cape Town, South Africa
Hi, I'm Daniel Luz!

I'm a results-driven Motion Graphics Designer, with a strong technical skill-set twinned with creativity and a real passion for innovative design. Award winning work, both for individual and collaborative projects covering - Product Demos, Training and Information videos, Broadcast, Commercials, Channel Design and Retail.

Work Experience

Popcorn Post

Senoir Motion Graphics and 3D Generalist

After my time at Origin, I moved back to the Corporate and Commercial retail space, and joined the skilled and talented team at Popcorn Post.

My broad skill base has been essential in tackling technical and creative problems. Some of the most exciting work has been producing dynamic commercials for clients ranging from Checkers, Shoprite to Spree and Haefele.
January 2016 - July 2019

Orijin

Motion Graphics and 3D Generalist

As a Motion Graphics Designer, 3D and Visual Effects Generalist, my duties include - working closely with my Creative Director to achieve the correct visual treatment per project, and owning and running with that treatment.

M-NET Movies Superheroes Campaign 2013
*GOLD - BEST VISUAL FX & COMPOSITING
*GOLD - SCREEN AFRICA BEST MOVIE PROMO
*SILVER - SABC BEST INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
SUPERSPORT Transformers 2012
*GOLD - BEST SPORTS PROMO
*GOLD - BEST VISUAL FX AND COMPOSITING
*GOLD - BEST SPORTS PROMO
*GOLD - BEST ON-AIR IDENT DESIGN
SUPERSPORT ICM
*SILVER - BEST SPORTS CAMPAIGN
June 2010 - December 2015 Cape Town, South Africa

Kpost Ltd

Motion Graphics and 3D Generalist

I was invited to join the team as a Motion Graphics Designer, and worked closely with three main Advertising agencies - JWT London, RMG Connect and Prism, creating content for broadcast, inhouse/corporate video and virals.
January 2007 - January 2009 London, United Kingdom

Richmond Studios

Head of Design

Employed in the capacity as Head of Design, and charged with managing the creative output of the DVD department, also responsible for researching alternative applications for the department.

*DVD Association 2005-2006
*DVDA Excellence Award
September 2006 - October 2007 London, United Kingdom

Technicolor Creative Services

Motion Graphics and 3D Generalist

Creating Static, Motion Graphic and 3D animated DVD menus for a variety of clients ranging from Sony, Universal and Disney to Demon Music, Contender and Sony BMG.

* 2006 DVDA Brilliance AWARD - Primary Designer on the Rory Gallagher DVD.
January 2003 - January 2006 London, United Kingdom

Platypus Productions

Motion Graphics and 3D Generalist

Creating Motion Graphics, 2d and 3d animation for a range of clients from the Commercial and Corporate environment. I was also responsible for producing any Multimedia Projects, and the daily running of the department.

*1999 Avanti “Craft” Award – Truworths Winter Fashion Files
January 1996 - January 2003 Cape Town, South Africa

I'm a results-driven Motion Graphics Designer, with a strong technical skill-set twinned with creativity and a real passion for innovative design. Award winning work, both for individual and collaborative projects covering - Product Demos, Training and Information videos, Broadcast, Commercials, Channel Design and Retail.
November 2019 - United Kingdom

Languages

English (Advanced),
Afrikaans (Beginner),

Awards

Avanti

Craft Award - Truworths Winter Fashion

1996

DVDA

Brilliance Award - Rory Gallagher

2006

PromaxBDA Awards

Gold - Best Visual FX & Compositing - M-Net Superheroes

2013

PromaxBDA Awards

Gold - Screen Africa Best Movie Promo - M-Net Superheroes

2013

PromaxBDA Awards

Silver - SABC Best Integrated Campaign - M-Net Superheroes

2013

PromaxBDA Awards

Gold - Best Sport Promo - Supersport Transformers

2012

PromaxBDA Awards

Gold - Best Visual FX & Compositing - Supersport Transformers

2012

PromaxBDA Awards

Gold - Best Sports Promo - Supersport Transformers

2012

PromaxBDA Awards

Silver - Best Sports Campaign - Supersport ICM

2011

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Media Encode, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Cinema4d,