Tony
Meister
Animation & Design Services
I’m an award-winning designer specializing in motion graphics, visual effects, and illustration. With roots in traditional animation and illustration, a CalArts education, and collaborations with industry legends, I create distinctive visual identities and immersive experiences.
I create cinematic visuals across 2D, 3D, illustration, motion, VFX, and UI for commercial film and sports. Grounded in design and built through modern motion pipelines, my work balances craft, clarity, and performance.
Showreel
This showreel represents over two decades of work across feature film, visual effects, and motion-driven design for sports, commercials, and entertainment.
traditional approach
Rooted in the timeless artistry of traditional illustration and animation, I approach every project with a pen-on-paper mentality, crafting sketches and drawings that form the bedrock of my creative expression. Trained at the California Institute of the Arts, I seamlessly blend classical techniques into my animations. In the ever-evolving AI landscape, I maintain the belief that there is a sacred space for the deliberate and meticulous crafting of ideas through traditional methods. As the digital era advances, I stand firm in preserving the soulful essence of craftsmanship in my creative endeavors.
title design
I initiated my career by contributing to designs, graphics, main title, and end title sequences for esteemed figures in the industry, such as Tim Burton, David Fincher, and Steven Spielberg. Throughout my collaborative ventures, I meticulously crafted engaging title sequences for renowned studios like Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Expanding my horizons, I delved deeper into the realms of both film and television.
Main Title Design occupies a distinctive place in my professional journey, serving as a conduit for the expression of my creative pursuits. I take great pride in my contributions to the field of title design and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to craft more memorable experiences in the future.
product design
Growing up in Santa Monica, I delved into competitive surfing, video games, and art classes, setting the foundation for my academic journey at The California Institute of the Arts. Merging interests in graffiti culture, computer science, and fine art, I applied my artistic education and technical prowess at ASYLUM Visual Effects. There, I played a pivotal role in crafting title sequences and effects for films like "Hairspray," "Bedtime Stories," "Transformers 2," and others, earning recognition with a collective BAFTA award and multiple VES awards. Transitioning to Zoic Studios, I became Creative Director, leading a dynamic VFX and design team and working on campaigns for major clients.
Venturing into sports and entertainment, I played a key role at the NFL, establishing the Original Content Department and exploring the gaming and interactive domains. Despite this, my enduring passion for visual effects and motion graphics led me back to my roots in Feature Film and Television. Throughout my career, I've remained dedicated to advancing the artistic medium and upholding creative integrity, fueled by my enthusiasm for entertainment, interactive media, and the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
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