Freelance motion Graphic designer
Crafting Stories
Frame by Frame.
I'm Rick Yaeger — a freelance motion graphic designer and VFX compositor based in Vancouver. I specialize in video editing, visual effects compositing in Foundry Nuke X, and motion design built in Adobe After Effects. Whether it's seamless VFX for broadcast or motion graphics that stop the scroll, I bring technical precision and a sharp creative eye to every frame. Browse the reels below to see what I've been building.
Demo Reels
Video Editing + VFX Compositing
A showcase of compositing work created entirely in Foundry NukeX. This reel demonstrates seamless integration of 3D elements, set extension, keying, and roto, all brought together with precise colour and lighting matching. Each clip highlights clean layer integration and technical problem‑solving to support believable visual effects to support believable visual effects across broadcast, film, and digital media.
TITLE DESIGN
Title design that earns its place on screen — clear, purposeful, and timed to feel inevitable. Built with modular, expression-driven setups in Adobe After Effects for flexible pacing across any format.
Animated social media posts designed to grab attention and communicate quickly. Motion and dynamic typography keep messages engaging across every platform and format. Built with modular setups for consistent, on-brand animation. Created in Adobe After Effects.
Logo Reveals
Animated logo reveals that bring brands to life with rhythm and timing. Each animation draws out the personality of the brand, landing with the kind of timing that makes a logo feel inevitable. Modular animation setups allow flexible pacing and style. Designed in Adobe After Effects.
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