About Me

What’s My Story?

I have always been drawn to film, animation, illustration and video games. When I was at school I found like minded people in the film department. We challenged ourselves to be creative, work with what we had while having fun in the process. After school I transitioned to New York City and worked at a camera rental company, TCS Film for 7 years. At the same time I worked as a freelancer on the weekends. During the pandemic I reflected on where I was and where I wanted to be. I chose to take a leap, return to school and rebrand myself as a motion designer. 

Visual art is my passion and my career goal is to create thoughtful and meaningful illustrations and animations that make my clients smile. Expressing who I am is important to me and I want to extend my experiences to help others express their ideas in a big and beautiful way.

Motion Designer creating visual effects that help bring projects to life.

SKILLS

Motion Graphic Design, 2D Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography

Illustration, Storyboarding, Video Production, Video Editing, Photography

After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere

My goal is for us to feel confident in the way these ideas have taken shape, and that the visual language represents your message as best as possible.

Summarized breakdown of my graphic creation process with you.

    • Educating, Selling, Increase Brand Recognition?

    • Who is this for?

    • How do you want your audience to feel?

    • What is your timeline?

    • Does there need to be a shorted version for other platforms?

    • What platforms you want to use this video on?

    • Simple Storyboards

    • Script

    • Notes

  • The goal is to understand the product further so we could explain it to others.

    • Research

    • Storyboards

    • Design

    • Script Writing

    • Style Frames

    • The goal is to make sure that the client likes the direction and concept of the video.

    • First Draft of Animation

    • Full Animation

    • Sound Design

    • Review

Discovery Session 

Ari Torbin Resume

Professional Experience

Freelance Motion Designer

  • • Create Animations based on client specifications and project timeline.

  • • Motion Designer creating visual effects that help bring projects to life.

Digital Equipment Manager

TCS Film 2013 – 2020

  • • Consulted with cinematographers and producers and recommended world class motion picture and television cameras for film, television, reality shows and commercials

  • • Handled troubleshooting, repairs and technical support for support gear

  • • Organized product trainings for staff on camera and camera-related accessories

  • • Camera Proficiency: ARR Mini LF, Red Weapon 8K, Sony Venice, Panasonic VariCam Pure, Phantom Flex 4K

Motion Graphic Designer Training

Keyframe Academy 2023

  • • Character Animation Master Class

School of Motion 2021-2022

Completed Courses

  • • The Path To MoGraph

  • • Animation Bootcamp

  • • Illustration for Motion

  • • Character Animation Bootcamp

  • • Rigging Academy 2.0

Education

Fitchburg State University 2009 – 2013

Communications, B.S. Communication Media

  • • Concentration in Film & Video, Graphic Design

Ready Yet?

Tell me about your dream projects you are waiting to launch or how I can bring your art to life.