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Hi, I'm Randall and I'm an animator, visual artist and filmmaker living and working in Los Angeles. My work in film and media ranges from creating award-winning traditional animation to live action editing to motion

Randall Kaplan

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5.0 (3 reviews)

Hi, I'm Randall and I'm an animator, visual artist and filmmaker living and working in Los Angeles. My work in film and media ranges from creating award-winning traditional animation to live action editing to motion graphics and design. As a visual artist I've illustrated movie posters and album covers, designed creatures for film and television, and had my artwork displayed in New York City, Los Angeles, and Hamburg, Germany. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Day rate** $240 per

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Hi, I’m Randall and I’m an animator, visual artist and filmmaker living and working in Los Angeles.
My work in film and media ranges from creating award-winning traditional animation to live action editing to motion graphics and design.
As a visual artist I’ve illustrated movie posters and album covers, designed creatures for film and television, and had my artwork displayed in New York City, Los Angeles, and Hamburg, Germany.

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Day rate
$240 per day

Key project experience
2024- Illustrated logo artwork for the upcoming podcast, ‘The Ben Kissel Channel’
2022-23 - Motion graphics and video editing for ‘Salute Sante’ Grapeseed Oil’ social media content.
2021 - Designed original creatures for the comedy-horror feature film, CRABS!
2019-present - Created a proof of concept trailer for an original animated horror feature BOXHEAD. Feature in development.
2011 - present - Freelance video editing and motion design.
2017 - Animated award-winning short “A Brief History of the Shadow People” for Amazon. The short has over One million views on YouTube.
2010 - Animatic editor for BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD reboot.

Qualifications and education
Bachelor of Arts in Film from the School of Visual Arts

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Skills

2D
2D Animation
Ad
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Bo
Book Cover
Bo
Book Illustration
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Character Design
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Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Music Video
Expert

Education

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment

Testimonials

Feb 2019
by James Ojala
from Ojala Productions

Crabs!

Randall Kaplan has an incredibly detailed and unique style that stands out and captures the eyes and imaginations of our clients. We've used Randall Kaplan's fantastic creature designs for several films and TV projects. Randall is easy to work with and is quick to grasp a concept or feel, however abstract. I would highly recommend Randall Kaplan for any of your concept design or illustration needs. -Jim Ojala Owner/Operator, Ojala Productions Special Makeup/Creature Effects Studio ojalafx.com
Feb 2019
by Scotty Eugene Fields
from Scott's Monster Shop

Metalheads

Randall Kaplan delivered an awesome animated logo that was produced in a timely manner. and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend him for any project.
Feb 2019
by Pikey Holdredge
from CNN Courageous

A Brief History of the Shadow People

If you’ve seen his animation, honestly the work speaks for itself, but I’m pleased to speak about it with anyone who will listen. Working with Randall Kaplan was a uniquely fulfilling experience. In a space like advertising, we too often need to choose between the guy who can do it well, and the guy who can get it done on time. Randall is the guy who delivers on both fronts. But beyond simply being a capable animator with excellent time management, Randall was…
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    uniE621 BOXHEAD [Trailer]
    The trailer for my in progress animated horror feature, BOXHEAD. Watch it here- https://youtu.be/RGOays4AYfM?si=r65v2Jb0Sf2VpyQO animator filmdirector videoeditor designer 2danimation dark
    uniE621 'A Brief History of the Shadow People'
    Award-winning short I animated for Amazon and Great Big Story, with over one million views https://youtu.be/Er0APDX3_74?si=zRuUb8cnptWAv9iU animator
    uniE608 As Above
    Title motiondesign motiongraphics animator
    uniE608 Metalheads Logo
    Animated original design for Scotty Eugene Fields' line of life size busts of creatures and characters, "Metalheads". animator animation design designer logo motiongraphics aftereffects photoshop adobe video
    uniE621 'Ben Kissel Channel' Podcast logo art
    logo graphicdesigner designer illustrator
    uniE621 'The Lovers'
    Ink Illustration. illustrator designer
    uniE621 Almost
    Pencil and Ink Illustration 2018 creature horror artwork illustration character design animator illustrator
    uniE621 Shattered
    Acrylic Painting. 2018 dark horror illustration painting concept animator illustrator
    uniE621 Carl Jung
    A portrait of Carl Jung for the animated project "A Brief History of the Shadow People" illustrator designer