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Compilation of client and personal work by motion design director Rick Thompson.
Edited by Paul Caddick.Advertising, Animation, Motion Graphics2013 -
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs "Because it's the Cup" campaign. This spot ("Story") features historic playoff footage combined w contemporary motion design elements to create a new hybrid design style.Advertising2012 -
Award-winning commercial produced by Digital Kitchen, Chicago featuring a super-slow motion beer pour that culminates in a single drop splashing forming the iconic Bud bottle. Matt Daly, Matt LaVoy, Anthony Vitagliano, and Rick Thompson were the team of designers, animators and compositors that realized this commercial.Advertising, Visual Effects2012 -
Introducing PODI, a revolutionary footwear company that markets versatile shoes with a variety of unique zip-on covers. This video demonstrates some of the covers and ease of changing the look of the shoe to suit your taste.Animation, Directing, Motion Graphics2011 -
The one and only Barry White provides the sexy soundtrack to this spot produced at Digital Kitchen, Chicago. My task was to link the two pours of product and add a bunch of delicious cherry and vanilla flavored icons into one seamless composite.Advertising, Animation, Motion Graphics2012 -
Television commercial for State Farm Insurance.Advertising, Visual Effects2012 -
Holiday 2010 TVC for Belk.
Produced by Concentrated with post production through Filmworkers, Chicago. Charlie Peterson 3D petals and camera tracking. Compositing and animation by Rick Thompson. Technical supervision by Todd Freese.
Motion graphics designed and animated by Rick Thompson.Advertising, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects2012 -
US television commercial for InVISION seed corn. Directed by Joe Otting (Fiber Films) with VFX and motion design by Rick Thompson (RickThompsonDesign). Rhea + Kaiser advertising agency.Advertising, Graffiti, Visual Effects2012 -
Manic energy and hot action convey the excitement of the Roller Derby reality show, "RollerGirls". DK Chicago created the show open and promo package in 2005. I was part of a crack team of motion designers including Noah Conpask, Camm Rowland, Anthony Vitagliano, Linas Jodwallis, Daniel Pernikoff, and Seth Ricart. Music by The Donnas.Animation, Motion Graphics2012 -
Television commercial for Under Armour. Joe Otting director. End Tag designed and animated by Rick Thompson.Advertising, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects2012 -
Imagine if your wishes came true and money fell from the sky? That's what agency EBBDO produced for the Illinois Lottery. I composited 3D money elements into practical situations, enhancing the reality and helping depict a "cashalanche" of winnings.Advertising, Visual Effects2012 -
I was part of a talented team of designers, animators, editors at Digital Kitchen, Chicago who produced this TVC in 2005. I developed and animated the water VFX (waterfall, river and hand-cupping water moments) and butterfly transition. Designers Noah Conopask, Seth Ricart, Rick Thompson, Matt Daly, and Daniel Pernikoff.Advertising, Animation, Motion Graphics2012 -
Montage of work for hire and personal projects.
I used After Effects, Flame, Cinema 4D, CS4 and Final Cut Pro. Soundtrack by The Books.Advertising, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects2012 -
A collection of experimental and client work by Creative Director Rick Thompson. Music by ill.gates on the record "Autopirate Remixed". Edit by Rick Thompson.Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects2012