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Concept & style frames
Define the visual direction and key moments before animation begins.
FEATURED PROJECT
Torch
A cinematic animated short for Pacific Legal Foundation, built through storyboards, character design, illustration, animatic development, motion design, music, and sound design.
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FEATURED PROJECT
Christmas Worship Experience
A multi-film Christmas worship experience for Element Church combining cinematic biblical storytelling, character animation, large-format LED media, and stage-synchronized effects.
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FEATURED PROJECT
Easter Service Video 2025
A two-film Easter worship package for Element Church, pairing cinematic editorial storytelling with motion design across a custom 2145×975 church-screen format.
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FEATURED PROJECT
Hangman Clash
Game branding, robot character design, UI/UX, Rive animation, launch advertising, and promotional content for Spyre’s competitive browser-based word game.
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Motion design that makes the message clear.
Explain a product, build a campaign, or bring a live event to life. MattiBurns creates motion graphics, explainer videos, branded animation, and screen content shaped around your audience and delivery format. Work directly with a St. Louis motion designer from concept through final delivery.
THE SERVICE
Make the message move.
Connect design, rhythm, and storytelling across the screens your audience uses. Each motion system begins with the message and the format it needs to work in.
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Motion graphics
Animate typography, illustration, products, and graphic systems with purpose.
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Campaign & screen content
Build a connected set of assets for digital campaigns and large-format displays.
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Editing & adaptations
Refine pacing and prepare the cutdowns and aspect ratios your rollout needs.
A GOOD FIT
For brand campaigns, product launches, explainers, social content, and live-event screens.
Scope, timing, and deliverables are agreed together before production begins.
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
AVAILABLE FOR WORK
Beautifully crafted
Animation That Converts.
We deliver Award-Winning Character Animation, Brand Storytelling, & Motion Design. We help Brands, Authors, and Agencies bring their stories to life.
Over 100+ teams worldwide rely on us.
Our Process
Our Process
Move the story, clarify the message, and make the work impossible to ignore.
MattiBurns is a motion design and animation studio creating explainer videos, motion graphics, campaign films, kinetic typography, animated brand systems, and social cutdowns. From concept and script through storyboards, styleframes, animation, and delivery, every piece is designed to clarify the message and make it memorable.
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Message Discovery
We define the message, audience, format, timeline, delivery specs, and what the motion needs to make people understand or feel.
Script & Storyboards
We shape the idea through scripts, boards, styleframes, pacing, transitions, and a visual direction that supports the story.
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Styleframes
We design the frames, typography, characters, layouts, and motion language before the animation starts moving.
Animation
We animate with rhythm, clarity, and timing, building motion that feels intentional instead of decorative.
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Exports & Cutdowns
Final videos and cutdowns are exported to spec for websites, campaigns, social platforms, events, and paid media.
400+
completed projects
20+
years of experience
48k+
social engagement
16+
Awards Won
Ready to bring your story to life?
Whether you’re launching something new or refining something meaningful, I’d love to help.
Get in touch with me
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about process, timing, scope, and working together.
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Do you only do animation?
No. Animation is a core specialty, but many projects also include illustration, character design, branding, UI/UX design, and Webflow development. That flexibility helps projects stay cohesive instead of being split across multiple vendors.
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with creative agencies, authors, artists, ministries, non-profits, educators, medical teams, tech companies, sports organizations, and entertainment brands.
Some clients come with a clear brief. Others come with a rough idea and need help shaping it. Both are welcome.
What kinds of animation do you specialize in?
I specialize in character-based animation and story-driven motion design, including:
• Explainer videos (medical, educational, product)
• Children’s stories and curriculum
• Brand and campaign animation
• Sports broadcast graphics and arena content
• Social and digital motion assets
If your animation needs clarity, personality, or warmth—it’s probably a good fit.
What’s your typical project timeline?
Timelines vary based on scope, but most projects fall into one of these ranges:
• Short motion pieces: 2–4 weeks
• Explainer or character animation: 4–8 weeks
• Brand + Webflow projects: 6–10 weeks
Timelines are always discussed upfront and aligned with your goals.
Do you work with children’s content and educational material?
Absolutely. I’ve worked on animated curriculum, educational content, and children’s storytelling designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and visually memorable.
I care deeply about clarity, tone, and respect for young audiences.
Do you work with agencies or offer white-label support?
Yes. I regularly work with agencies and offer white-label support.
I partner with creative agencies and marketing teams to handle project overflow, specialized animation, motion design, branding, and UI/UX Design. I integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, follow brand guidelines, and can remain completely behind the scenes when needed.
How do we get started?
You can reach out through the contact form. From there, we’ll talk through your goals, timeline, and scope and see if it’s a good fit for both of us.
