Film & Design

Animation, video editing, photography, and brand design for cinematic visual stories.

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Vincent Ybanez

Creative DirectorLead VideographerVisual Storyteller

Available for local and remote projects worldwide

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About

Hey, I’m Vince, a Creative Director and Lead Videographer with 10+ years of experience producing cinematic wedding films, brand stories, and emotionally resonant visual content. I blend technical mastery with narrative intuition to deliver high‑end productions and exceptional client experiences.

My background spans directing, shooting, editing, color grading, sound design, SEO‑driven growth, and team leadership. I’ve led full wedding and commercial productions end to end, from creative concept and shot list to on‑set workflow and final delivery, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, emotional resonance, and premium production quality. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and keep sharpening my creative and technical skills.

My Work

A curated selection of my video work, cinematic wedding films, brand stories, social content, motion graphics and animations, short‑form reels, filmed, edited, color graded, and finished with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

Animations

Shorts

Videos

Experience

Freelance / Creative Technologist

Freelance / Creative Technologist

Drahft Studio — Montréal, QC
2022 - 2026
  • Building a unified brand ecosystem combining SaaS, creative production, and emotionally intelligent client communication tools.
  • Designing and developing modern, responsive front‑end interfaces using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS — with a strong focus on motion, micro‑interactions, and accessibility.
  • Crafting end‑to-end UI/UX in Figma — wireframes, prototypes, design systems, component libraries, and high‑fidelity mockups handed off cleanly to development.
  • Designing brand identities, visual systems, marketing pages, and product surfaces with a consistent, premium creative direction.
  • Designing and developing a mobile companion app with unified billing, entitlements, and modern UX patterns.
  • Leading brand identity, product architecture, and visual storytelling across all touchpoints.
  • Providing premium wedding photography and videography services in Montréal while expanding a local creative team.
Web Design / Video Editor

Web Design / Video Editor

York & Chapel, Inc. — British Columbia
Sept 2023 - Feb 2026
  • Build high‑performance web applications with React (TypeScript) and Vue.js, delivering fast, interactive, and accessible browser-based user experiences.
  • Develop cross‑platform mobile applications using Ionic React (TypeScript), Vue, and React Native, delivering consistent performance and smooth UI interactions across iOS and Android.
  • Refactor and modernize legacy codebases, improving stability, reducing technical debt, and extending long‑term maintainability.
  • Design, customize, and optimize WordPress and Shopify websites aligned with client branding, functionality needs, and SEO best practices.
  • Create and configure high‑converting e‑commerce stores on Shopify and SquareSpace, improving usability and checkout flow.
  • Implement responsive, visually polished UI components and layouts, elevating accessibility and overall product quality.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, product teams, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive, scalable, and user‑centered solutions.
Creative Director / Lead Videographer

Creative Director / Lead Videographer

Story Grid Films — Edmonton / Montréal
Jan 2013 - Aug 2022
  • Delivered 40+ weddings annually, producing cinematic films and photo collections with a strong emphasis on storytelling, emotional resonance, and premium production quality.
  • Ranked the company website on Google’s first page, driving an 80% increase in profit through SEO, content strategy, and brand positioning.
  • Directed creative concepts, shot lists, and production workflows to ensure seamless execution across wedding and commercial projects.
  • Utilized advanced cameras, lighting systems, audio gear, and post‑production software to deliver high‑end, consistent results.
  • Mentored team members in creative leadership, on‑set communication, and modern production techniques, strengthening overall team performance.
  • Managed client communication, timelines, and deliverables with clarity, professionalism, and a service‑first approach.

Education

Algoma University

Bachelor in Computer Science

Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
May 2023 - May 2024

Practice‑driven program covering software engineering, UI/UX design, and digital strategy — with hands‑on labs and capstone projects.

  • Software Engineering — algorithms, data structures, OOP, Git, Agile.
  • UI/UX Design — user research, wireframing, prototyping (Figma).
  • Web & Mobile Development — HTML/CSS/JS, React, REST APIs.
  • Databases & Systems — SQL, networking, security, cloud basics.
  • SEO & Digital Strategy — on‑page SEO, analytics, content strategy.
  • Professional Skills — problem solving, teamwork, communication.

Skills

Skills, Tools & Software

Creative Direction

Creative DirectionStory DevelopmentBrand GrowthClient Experience DesignTeam LeadershipMentorship

Production

Cinematic VideographyCinematic PhotographyWedding and Event ProductionLightingAudioOn-Set Workflow

Editing & Motion

Video EditingColor GradingAnimationMotion GraphicsSound DesignAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsFinal Cut ProDaVinci Resolve

Design & Layout

Brand DesignGraphic DesignSocial ContentPhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFigmaCanva

Photo

LightroomPhotoshop

Capture

SonyCanonNikonFujiBlackmagic

Web & Workflow

SEO and Web StrategyReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSGitHubNotionTrelloGoogle WorkspaceCRM Tools

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Plan, publish, and grow a consistent, on‑brand presence across major platforms.

  • Manage Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Google Business.
  • Build a simple, effective content calendar aligned to seasons and key moments.
  • Create posts, stories, and videos that maintain a professional, engaging tone.
  • Track trends, algorithms, and short‑form best practices.
  • Optimize content for reach, engagement, and conversion.

Brand Image & Visual Strategy

Keep the brand visually consistent across every touchpoint, online and offline.

  • Visual consistency across web, social, print, and client‑facing materials.
  • Brand identity, design systems, and creative direction.
  • Plan campaigns around seasons, launches, and key moments.
  • Propose creative ideas to grow visibility in the sector.
  • Real‑estate and lifestyle storytelling — property, brand, and people.

Graphic Design & Prepress

Produce print‑ready and digital visuals with technical accuracy and a strong eye for detail.

  • Adobe Photoshop, Figma and Canva for layouts, ads, and brand assets.
  • Prepare and validate visuals for upcoming orders and campaigns.
  • Adjust customer files to order specs (flexography, offset, digital).
  • Produce and validate proofs/tests; order and check plates with suppliers.
  • Maintain organized production records and hand off cleanly to print.

Email

dev@vincentybanez.com