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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then motion has the capacity to capture the imagination and take it on a trip through time and space in a matter of frames. Understanding the power of motion, Blatch seeks to express his clients’ vision through the use of motion graphics across a range of new media. He has managed an independent cc. since 2006 and currently in between seeing to his commercial commitments, he is working on a pilot for a travel documentary called WalkieTalkie TV.

With 11 years of experience in the fields of animation, digital media and video production, Blatch takes on each project with the determination and commitment of the Taurean bull that he is. He is passionate about nurturing the growth of fresh and innovative concepts in the service of good causes and companies.



Contact him directly at the details below...


Freelancer Thomas Blatch
cell 00598 99564875 or 0027 83 263 3025
e-mail thomas@blatch.co.za
skype thomasblatcher
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03/2011
Title Blatch 2011
Type Self promo short
Client General public
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About A pinch of photos from my recent South American trip, a sprinkle of visual voodoo and a dash of submerging myself in sticky black goo on green-screen, were all the ingredients for the self promotional short video for your viewing pleasure.
   
 
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11/2010
Title The Avusa Media Daily Journey
Type Corporate video
Client What's Phat
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About Loads of stop frame fun was had with these four newspaper specific
animations. They were used as part of an experiential marketing event
created for Avusa Media staff and their clients to bring to life the
characteristics of four leading dailies. They were presented during a train
journey on the luxurious Blue Train.

Collaboratosr : Vincent Truter, Bradley Kirschenbaum
   
 
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09/2010
Title Legacy Hotels
Type "Behind the Scenes" pitch
Client Legacy Hotels
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About I shot and edited this 'behind-the-scenes' on my trusty Canon 7D at 50 frames per second at 720p. It's super for slowing down shots and re-cropping in PAL.
   
 
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05/2010
Title enjoythecompany 2010
Type Collective Showreel
Client NA
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About A collective showreel of design, compositing, live action, stop-frame and cell animation. The soft toys in the introduction sequence were made by Landi Raubenheimer and Gordon Bakkes to replace our high maintenance tropical fishes and doubled up as stop frame introduction sequence for enjoythecompany.

Collaborators : Wessel Albertse, Gordon Bakkes, Hendrik Kok, Egbert Westra
   
 
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05/2010
Title Jet's 'Flirty Shirts'
Type TV Commercial
Client Escape Artist Films
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About Titling and effects for this grungy and groovy TV commercial that plays on the name of a famous South African band.

Production : Escape Artist Films
   
 
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05/2010
Title Topdogs
Type TV show packaging
Client Tswelopele
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About Earth tones were used to convey an old school feeling of authenticity in this broadcast show introduction. We see four individuals innovative ideas manifest outwardly in dynamic environments.

Collaborators : Gordon Bakkes, Wessel Albertse
   
 
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04/2010
Title Learning Channel : Fundamental
Type Educational DVD
Client Learning Channel
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About We designed and animated a DVD platform for matric exam revision that was appealing and informative.

Collaborator : Gordon Bakkes
   
 
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03/2010
Title Siyaya 2010
Type TV show packaging
Client PIR2
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About Siyaya takes a look at how South Africa is gearing up for the 2010 World Cup. With the supplied footage we composited information graphics in addition to the final logo build.

Collaborator : Wessel Albertse, Gordon Bakkes
Production : PIR2
   
 
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12/2009
Title Onecell
Type TV Commercial
Client Production Militia
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About We titled, composited and morphed this upwardly mobile character as he seamlessly transforms from rags to riches with his One Cell 'Zonke Bonkie' kit.

Collaborator : Gordon Bakkes
Production : Production Militia
   
 
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11/2009
Title Daihatsu Gran Max
Type TV Commercial
Client Production Militia
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About A retail commercial shot in stop frame animation style for Hyundai's Grand Max.

Collaborator : Gordon Bakkes
Production : Production Militia
   
 
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08/2009
Title Learning Channel : Exam Walkthru
Type TV show packaging
Client The Learning Channel
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About We designed the new identity for the Learning Channel, a South African educational brand. Due to the series success, we are currently in production with the High Definition versions of this series to be used for the next few years.

Collaborator : Gordon Bakkes
   
 
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07/2009
Title Ola! Films
Type Website
Client Ola! Films
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This website is made up of a fun interactive environment that showcases the talents of the Ola! Films team. Click through to experience this wonderful whacky world. There are two versions of this site; a fully fruity Flash version and low-fi cellphone version. The site will now auto detect what will be viewed best on your browser.

Collaborator : Karl Barnard
   
 
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05/2009
Title Young Gifted and African
Type TV show packaging
Client Don't Look Down
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About We designed and animated the broadcast packaging for Channel O's ‘Young, Gifted and African’, an interactive lifestyle and entertainment show driven by the presenters, DJs and the viewers themselves.

Collaborator : Gordon Bakkes
   
 
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04/2009
Title What's Phat
Type Website
Client What's Phat
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About What's Phat is a brand activation and popular lifestyle culture agency. This website showcases some of their portfolio work and their blog.

Collaborator : MR Design, Karl Barnard
   
 
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02/2009
Title Stand Up Uganda
Type TV show packaging
Client Nevermachine
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About Inspired by the quirks of Africa, we created an introductory sequence for a stand-up comedy reality show in Uganda. We had a seriously fun time putting this piece together.

Collaborators : Gordon Bakkes, Hendrik Kok
   
 
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02/2008
Title KaDa!
Type TV show packaging
Client Whatwewant
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About The intro sequence was created for a show that profiles trends in music, fashion, entertainment and art. The 3D manga style characters make up a totem pole at the end, they personify the different aspects of the show.

Collaborator : Egbert Westra
Audio Design : Wessel Albertse
   
 
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08/2007
Title Dance Africa
Type TV show packaging
Client Channel O
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About We shot and composited the 2008 winner of Dance Africa into a 3D urban environment. The reality show searches for the best freestyle and choregraphed dancers in six locations throughout Africa.

Collaborators : Wessel Albertse, Egbert Westra
   
 
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Links
WalkieTalkieTV Vimeo Selects of videos for a pilot for a documentary travel show featuring Malawi
VBS.tv VBS is an online broadcast network that streams free original content 24 hours a day
Good "A collaboration of individuals, businesses + nonprofits pushing the world forward."
Behance Network Online showcase platform for creatives
Kat Cameron Illustration Super illustrator skills
10 and 5 A showcase for the South African creative industry
Swoonmakeup An awesome makeup artist
Coalition of the Willing An animated film about global warming in a post-Copenhagen world
Bicycle Portraits Everyday South Africans and their bicycles, support this book project in progress