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Welcome to Dan the animatorMotion, editing, and production support for agencies and brands.
I’m Dan Ortiz, and I help bring ideas to life through thoughtful motion design, sharp editing, and lean production support.
Past Projects
Nike
GFX Tee Finder
Agency
AKQA
Benefit
Brand Refresh Film
Directed by
Dan the animator
Ford
Brand / Editorial
Agency
Wieden + Kennedy
Directed by
Dan the animator
The Creator
Ep.01 Ratha Nou
A few recent projects and collaborations.
Services
Animation, brand systems, campaign visuals, and motion work designed to elevate the idea and fit seamlessly into the bigger picture.
Motion DesignClean, story-driven edits for branded content, social, campaigns, and internal work, crafted with pacing, clarity, and intention.
Video EditingLean, thoughtful production support for teams that need help planning, capturing, and creating high-quality video content.
ProductionHOW I WORKI’ve spent years working inside agency environments, so I understand timelines, feedback loops, and how to keep things moving.I can jump in where needed, whether that’s collaborating with your team or owning a project from start to finish.
Agencies
AKQA SF + PDX
WIEDEN + KENNEDY
Instrument
Cinco
Industry
Studio Mega
Revery
Sockeye
A bit about me
I’m Dan Ortiz, a Motion Designer and Director based on the West Coast. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked with agencies and brands like Nike, Ford, Twitter, and Benefit, helping bring ideas to life through motion and video. I care about making great work, being reliable, and making the process smooth for everyone involved.
Brands
Nike
Twitter
Adidas
Ford
Red Wing
Benefit