Welcome to Dan the animator

Motion, 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 Design

Clean, story-driven edits for branded content, social, campaigns, and internal work, crafted with pacing, clarity, and intention.

Video Editing

Lean, thoughtful production support for teams that need help planning, capturing, and creating high-quality video content.

Production
HOW I WORK

I’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

Need support on your next project?