Editorial + story
Shape structure, performance, pacing, and point of view from large footage archives through final cut.
The person behind the work
The whole picture.
The smallest details.
I’m Timvan, also credited as Tim van Niekerk. I’m an independent creative based in Los Angeles, working across editing, motion, 3D/VFX, sound, and real-time experiences. Since 2010, I’ve helped teams find the story, solve the hard frames, and carry the work through to its finish.
The through line
A generalist by capability. A senior creative by responsibility.
My career started in recurring video production and grew through directing, editing, motion design, animation, VFX, sound, real-time production, and art direction. That range lets me see how one decision affects the whole finish.
Most clients do not need a list of software. They need someone who can find the structure, protect the idea, solve production problems, and deliver the work cleanly. I stay hands-on while bringing in trusted specialists when a scope genuinely needs more capacity.
That continuity extends to the client experience. Direct projects move through agreed milestones and visible review points. The work advances only after each major stage is approved. Feedback and decisions stay organized, so everyone knows what is approved, what is changing, and what comes next. For agency collaborations, I work inside the team’s established review system.
- Career history
- 2010 to present
- Based in
- Los Angeles + remote
- Engagements
- Direct + white-label
- Coverage
- Edit through finish
Capabilities
The disciplines I can carry personally.
The mix changes by project. The advantage is continuity across the creative decisions, review points, and handoffs that shape the final piece.
Motion design
Build title systems, transitions, campaign graphics, show packages, and versionable motion languages.
3D + VFX
Move between modeling, look development, animation, simulation, compositing, cleanup, and shot finishing.
Unreal + real time
Develop cinematics, animation, environments, previs, and production assets inside real-time workflows.
Sound + finish
Use sound design, mix preparation, color-aware finishing, and delivery checks to make the piece feel complete.
Selective AI
Use approved tools for exploration, previs, select asset development, cleanup, or versioning when they serve the brief.
Experience
The full career timeline.
These selected credits span direct engagements, agencies, production companies, collaborators, and end brands. Each entry identifies the working context without implying every project was a direct end-client relationship.
Digital artist, art director, and post-production partner
Multi-discipline production across editorial, motion, 3D/VFX, interactive and real-time work, sound, brand content, and live-screen systems.
Selected credits
- Call of Duty - REX FTW mini doc series GFX, 2026
- Mompreneurs Season 5 - editing, 2026
- Bloomberg Detroit GFX, 2026
- Ebony Power 100 event motion graphics, 2024 and 2025
- When We All Vote + Atlanta Dream CNN spot
- Foxxtecca event graphics
- John Forté: You Are Home / You Are Loved
- Mr. Takumoto: The World Is on Fire
- BlackPAC: Biden spot
- C. S. Lewis: Boxen proof of concept
- Paramount 2024 Upfront sizzle
- Civic Nation 2024 sizzle with Michelle Obama
- National Geographic: Fit for a Queen
- Souls of Mischief: Yes Lovely
- Cortege 2024 sizzle reel
- Google Play × Diablo Immortal with Jesse Wellens
- OnlyMemes UX/UI and branding
VFX artist
Unreal Engine production with asset creation, simulation, rigging, procedural artwork, and cross-application pipeline support.
Selected credits
- Snoop Dogg: Crip Ya Enthusiasm
Post-production
Editorial, animation, motion graphics, VFX, sound, and finishing for directors, agencies, production companies, and brand teams.
Selected credits
- Motorola: MOTOTRBO ION
- Fresenius Kabi / NSM Stronger
- Divisa: Chloe Colette
- When We All Vote with Michelle Obama
- Tom Steyer Democratic caucus campaign
- Bulova: Proud New Yorkers
- Post Malone Goes Country
- Chris Velona: Director/DP Showcase
- Da'Goon mini documentary
- Quibi: Fashion's a Drag
- Rémy Martin Producers Series
- Grey Goose: Behind the Bar
- Snoop Dogg: I C Your Bullsh*t
- Peoria Innovation Alliance: The Future Is
- Peoria Tourism spot
- Advisors Excel: World Series of Sales
Post-production lead
Post-production leadership during development and delivery of a narrative short film.
Selected credits
- The Space Between short film
Post-production
Editorial and motion production across commercial, documentary, nonprofit, music, and branded storytelling.
Selected credits
- Precision Planting: 2020 Vision
- McCann: Stelara spot
- The Magic Music Movie
- Datto: Disasters Happen
- Disney / Chase: Galaxy of Star Wars Rewards
- TheC4m3ron: The Story Behind the Invention
- Global Leadership Summit promotional content
- RealTalk series promotion
- Valvoline: Synthetic vs. Conventional
Lead editor, motion designer, and animator
Editorial, motion design, and animation for brand, entertainment, and technology productions.
Selected credits
- Intel: Celebrating 50 Years of Moore's Law
- Intel: Moment Behind the Moment
- Jockey: Macy's Times Square display
- Disciple: Radical
- GE Innovation Series
Director and editor
Direction and editorial for documentary, social, and event-driven content.
Selected credits
- Race recaps
- Social content
- Documentary production
Video creator
Recurring video production across promotional, testimonial, training, and episodic formats.
Selected credits
- Weekly series promos
- Weekly testimonial shorts
- Interactive volunteer e-learning modules
- Weekly episodes for TBN
Recognition + training
Work recognized. Skills kept current.
Awards are attributed to the recognized work. Training is listed separately so project recognition is not confused with an individual award claim.
Project recognition2021
Gold Telly Award
When We All Vote, Series: Social Impact
Tim contributed video editing, animation, and VFX/compositing to the campaign work with HollandWest.
View the official Gold Telly recordProject recognition2021
Silver Telly Award
When We All Vote, Series: Political & Campaigns
Tim contributed video editing, animation, and VFX/compositing to the campaign work with HollandWest.
View the official Silver Telly recordProfessional development2023
Unreal Fellowship: Animation
Unreal Engine
Focused study in real-time animation, cinematics, Sequencer, control rigs, and production workflows.
View the fellowship credentialProduction toolkit
Fluent across the handoffs.
Tools change. The reason for learning so many of them is simple: stay close to the idea while solving what the production actually needs.
Editorial + design
The daily toolkit for story, motion, compositing, graphics, and finishing.
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Creative Cloud
- Logic Pro X
3D + look development
Modeling, animation, simulation, materials, lighting, and asset development.
- Cinema 4D
- Maya
- Houdini
- ZBrush
- Substance 3D
- Marvelous Designer
- X-Particles
- EmberGen
Real time + rendering
Cinematics, real-time environments, virtual production, and final image development.
- Unreal Engine
- Octane Render
- Arnold
The resume is the long version
The useful question is what your project needs next.
Send the brief, the deadline, and what is already in place. I’ll tell you where I can take ownership and what should stay with your existing team.
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