What we do and for whom
We generate ideas, we design and direct projects that matter, projects that make a difference or are food for discussion and debate. During production we use our expertise - motion design, film and animation.
The projects vary from the portrayal of the democratic process in the House of Commons to the design of a visual identity for the public broadcasters’ cultural and socially aimed programmes. We provide the design for events and festivals, devise campaigns directed towards the general public, pimp a tuk tuk to create an icon for a television programme or dive into the water for a corporate film.
René Gast
motion design, film direction & animation
An idea is only an idea until it has been executed
René Gast is a motion designer, animator, film maker, photographer, creative director and likes to work with clients who are open to new ideas, who want a design that works and a result that is distinctly different.
This is not as obvious as it may seem. It’s the well known 80/20 formula: the first 80% is relatively plain sailing, the 20% extra effort needed to make it perfect or special is the tough bit. An idea is only an idea until it has been executed, ideas are easily born but their implementation is often complex. You encounter different unexpected obstacles along the way and have to make choices where aesthetics and practical matters or the productional consequences of planning and budget are concerned. This is why we are involved from the first rough sketch right through to the end of a project. We manage the whole process up until delivery.
The chapter
projects
on this website shows our field of work and the clienst we work for.
A summary of films, clips and leaders can be seen at
vimeo.com/gastproducties
Teamwork
Gastproducties works with a close-knit team - specialists and enthusiasts who understand and complement each other - on diverse projects. We involve more or less people depending on the size of the job. These are our friends and colleagues:
Thijs Dikshoorn
motion design
Website
thijsdikshoorn.nl
Motion design is one of the mainstays of our work. For television, corporate films or for teaser clips. Perfectionist Thijs Dikshoorn is the man who has been an important background contributor to our productions for years. Finally in the spotlight.
Yvonne Kroese
art-direction, illustration
Gouden Kalf winnaar 2020
beste korte film
We use illustration and animation in many of our projects. This helps to explain matters clearly, to portray sensitive subjects, to visualise the invisible or simply to make a good or sick joke. Our successful collaboration with Yvonne Kroese is approaching its 25th anniversary.
KH Music
sound design, composers
Music and sound design is crucial to the moving image. Music complements the images - what you see is also enhanced by the audio. Music is often the driving force behind powerful editing. We consider ourselves very lucky to be able to work with the creative team at KH Music, something which we have done for years.
Wallstories
spatial design
Website
wallstories.org
Wallstories is a collaboration with Yvonne Kroese. We create spatial objects as illustrations in public spaces and buildings. The context and history of the location play an important part in our research and the final design is an artistic interpretation. Some of our Wallstories projects can be viewed on this website.
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