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The End Of The Beginning!
Friday, May 8, 2009 8:19AM / Video / Members only
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Hi guys, its been awhile but not without good reason. I'm only just catching up on all the new additions to AnD since xmas and replying to comments and blogs, seems like i've missed a lot (Boon on CNN, Etchy living with a Brazilian supermodel???) but i'm back now, and yep i've been busy, super busy working on a feature film for one of the AnD family, so i'd best explain.

A few months ago, i had finished quite a few projects which you can read about here and here, and was kinda at a loose end at what to do next. I've always been the kinda guy that likes to set myself challenges, but this time i wanted to do something different, and wanted someone else to set be a challenge. So where best to look then AnD.

One of the coolest things about AnD, and what i love reading about here, is the collaberations between the artists on various projects (and the artists with AnD members). So i'd thought i'd offer help on a project in production here on AnD, and as one of my main aims is to one day live and work in HK, it would be benificial to me if i could find a way of getting involved in a HK project. Instead i found a project abit closer to home, here in Europe.

After a browse on AnD i came across 'Reiki', i'd been keeping an eye on its production and was excited at what Pedro Chaves was trying to achieve. I'd been watching Henri Wong's excellant work, and thought it would be cool work on some opening titles for a film, so i approached Pedro and asked if anyone was working on the opening Title's for 'Reiki'.

Behold the obligitory 3D Logo!!!

After a few tests and a cast & crew list copied off IMDB, i determined the look i was aiming for with the titles, So i did a brief 1min test video for Pedro's approval

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mISZgMIam3Q

With the thumb's up from Pedro, a list of suggestions, and now with the full cast & crew list, plus an introductory text scroll for after the titles, i began feverishly working on the opening titles.

Pedro and I both made the same suggestion about the camera panning through clouds with the credits appearing through the clouds (ala. 'Back to the future 2')

The main titles are now complete, and have come along way since the initial test video.....wanna see them????........Well your gonna have to go and check out 'Reiki' when it hits the cinema's and DVD this year!!!

Now i've also just started on another project, originally it started out as a few tests to see if i could replicate the Paddington Bear look in 3D. but then i got a few idea's, then heard some music, so now its gone from an animation test to a full blown 5 min music video, more soon.

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Pedro Chaves
posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 10:46PM [Report]

great stuff bro! and amazing work you did! :-)
rottendoubt
posted on Friday, May 8, 2009 5:07PM [Report]

can't wait to see it!
Scottie Hui
posted on Friday, May 8, 2009 2:58PM [Report]

awesome! can't wait to check out the title and the music video! Keep up the hard work.

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Mathew Blaize

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Mathew Blaize was born in 1980, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Despite being named as the worst City in the UK, he never let this hold him back...
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Mathew Blaize was born in 1980, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Despite being named as the worst City in the UK, he never let this hold him back. A fan of Hong Kong films from an early age; it was this passion that led him to pursue a career in film. When he left school, Mathew went straight to college; it was here he began experimenting with film, producing short animations which garnered cult status within the area.

In 2000, Mathew enrolled in a Bsc. course in Film Production technology, garnering various production techniques (Non-linear editing, directing, Animation etc.). Examples of his work are still shown to this day at Staffordshire University as part of open/enrollment days.

Since leaving University, Mathew left for a trip to Hong Kong, there meeting with local producer Bey Logan (The Medallion, Gen-X cops) with who he remains in contact with today. There he discussed film projects, scriptwriting, and showcased his film making talents. He also spent time on-set of the Adventure One documentary 'I want to Be Jackie Chan'

In 2005, Mathew completed his first feature film 'Jon Three-One', described as 'Battle Royale’ meets Starship troopers', and released it onto the internet, it went on to receive cult status among internet users and film fans alike.

A lover of Hong Kong’s music videos helped in 2005, when HK boy band (!) ALive requested fan created content, Mathew jumped at the opportunity, and created a 3D animated MV for the band, resulting in applause from both fans and ALive band members alike.

In 2007 Mathew completed his recent feature 'Jon 2' a sequel to 'Jon three-one', which will soon be appearing 'exclusively on the independent filmmaker’s website www.iklipz.com He has also contributed content to the UK based TV station SumoTV, and also spends his spare time writing screenplays.

Mathew's ultimate goal/lifelong dream is to one day live in Hong Kong and work in the Hong Kong movie industry

"Hong Kong movies have given me so much; I look forward to one day returning the favor"

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Occupation: Director , Animation / Special Effects , Film/TV Editor
Age: 28
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