Documentary Animation Showreel


Animation for documentaries is one of the more challenging fields in animation, as it involves digesting complex chunks of information and translating them to visuals that can be comprehended by laymen.

Mediafreaks provides quality animation for all sorts of documentaries. We produced the animation for several high-profiled documentaries such as the Man Made Marvels series, Mega Structures, Secrets of the Battleship Yamato, Supercells, Asian Enigma.etc. Mediafreaks is dedicated to working with documentary producers all over the world to provide them with the best animation to complement their compelling stories.

Some of our Documentary Credits

Megastructures – Venetian Macau Hotel / Driven Productions . National Geographic
Supercell – Southern Star Australia
Sudden Death – Firewire Films / National Geographic
Against All Odds – Ochre Pictures / Mediacorp
Indonesia Ring of Fire – Channel News Asia
Secrets of the Battleship Yamato / Bang Singapore . Discovery. NOVA
The Voyage of Zheng He / Bang SIngapore . Discovery. NHK
Asian Enigma / Bang SIngapore . Discovery
Rainforest Challenge / Megamedia. Rainbow Media
Forensic Science – The Assassination of JFK / Medstar TV
Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) – The Tunnel That Moves A River / Beach House Pictures. Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA). Channel News Asia . Mediacorp
Man Made Marvels – Seoul Searching / Bang Singapore . Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Taipei 101 / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Taiwan Tunnel / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Korean Train Express / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Tanegashima Space Station / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Korean Train Express / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Singapore Marina Barrage / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Kuala Lumpur Flood Mitigation / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – New Songdo City / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Venetian Macau Casino, Cotai Strip / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Singapore Changi Airport , Terminal 3 / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Sydney Opera House / Beach House Pictures. NHHZ. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Beijing International Airport , Terminal 3 / Darlow Smithson Productions. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Beijing National Grand Theatre, The Egg / Darlow Smithson Productions. Discovery
Man Made Marvels – Beijing National Stadium, The Bird’s Nest / Darlow Smithson Productions. Discovery
Beijing – Biography of a Capital / Right Angle Media, BBC UK
Rinspeed – The World’s First Underwater Car / Oak3 Films. National Geographic

Testimonies from Our Documentary Partners

“I am pleased to write this testimonial for Mediafreaks Pte Ltd, whom I had the opportunity to work with on a few projects over the last 2 years; and my appraisal for Mediafreaks is no less than what the team deserves – their impressive animation work. On our documentary, “Scuba Car” (on National Geography), Mediafreaks has proven to be an extremely talented and dedicated animation team. They are able to do the impressive animation works within a short span of time. Besides, their creative ideas had surpassed the satisfaction of our International broadcaster. They are definitely one of the few companies that are able to meet the delivery deadline with a creative animation work. I personally admire Aric’s and Aldric’s consistently high level of enthusiasm and how they relate so well to both our International and local creative crew. There is no doubt that Mediafreaks will definitely make Singapore proud in the animation scene. Above all, I am confident that, they will be able to contribute a lot more to our blooming creative industry.”
OAK 3 FILMS

“I have just viewed the master of Marina Barrage during our technical check and wanted to pass on my thanks and compliments to you and your team for the great work you did with the gfxs in that programme. But it is not only in Marina Barrage that you and the Mediafreaks team have excelled. All the graphic in all the shows have been extremely good, have enhanced not only each programme but the series as a whole. Thank you also for the long hours and speedy work you‘ve all done of late with Venetian Macau and Changi to assist us with our tight delivery schedule. So very well done and thank you.”
NHNZ

“We’ve worked with Mediafreaks extensively over the last three years on our international documentary series Man Made Marvels for Discovery Channel. We’ve found the Mediafreaks team to be consistently professional and motivated to achieve the highest standard of work. Their approach is innovative and creative, and the working process is inclusive and reliable.”
BEACH HOUSE PICTURES

“I have recently completed a documentary in which Mediafreaks were the providers of high quality medical graphics. I have had a long term working relationship with Media Freaks for 5 years now and have found them to be a thoroughly approachable and professional company. I have used them on numerous projects involving International Broadcasters and every time their work has been of the utmost artistic quality.Combining artistry with impeccable research allows Media Freaks to deliver intelligent graphics with genuine integrity. They are a joy to work with and very much an asset to the Singapore Media Industry.I have always found them to be very supportive and focused on the clients needs and will always make you and your project feel special.I thoroughly recommend them for all Graphics related work. I look forward to my continuing relationship with Mediafreaks in the coming years.”
FIREWIRE FILMS PTE LTD

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Tornado Attack Special Visual Effect


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Man Made Marvels – Taiwan Tunnel | Documentary Animation

This is the story of the Beiyi Freeway; the road they said cannot be built. To build it they’ll have to make seven major river crossings and bore through five gigantic mountains including the biggest of them the gigantic Hsueshan mountain that rises several thousand metres into the crisp mountain air. It will mean building the longest road tunnel in Asia through some of the most challenging geology ever encountered by tunnellers and that’s where the challenge in building this highway really lies.

Mediafreaks produced a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the subject of the episode for this joint production between Beach House Pictures and NHNZ.

 

Man Made Marvels – Korea Train Express (KTX) | Documentary Animation

South Korea needed a network – to bridge these huge geographic boundaries, and physically bring the nation together. The challenge was laying 412 kilometres of railway, constructing 51 new tunnels through 190 kilometres of undulating mountainside, and raising 104 bridges over South Korea’s numerous rivers. There was only one solution – more ambitious, more demanding and more risky than any engineering project ever undertaken in Korea – the Korea Train Express (KTX).

Mediafreaks produced a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the subject of the episode for this joint production between Beach House Pictures and NHNZ.

Man Made Marvels – Petronas Towers | Documentary Animation


The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were the world’s tallest towers from 1998 to 2004, if measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural top. The story follows the building of Petronas Towers, from its early inception in 1998 to completion in 2004 and the route to become the tallest buildings in the world on the date of completion. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia’s Muslim religion.

Mediafreaks produced a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the subject of the episode for this joint production between Beach House Pictures and NHNZ.

Man Made Marvels – Okinawa Aquarium | Documentary Animation


This is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan. It’s home to one of the most impressive collections of marine life in the world. The Churaumi Aquarium is located at ‘Ocean Expo Park’ in Motobu-cho, on Okinawa’s north-western coastline. This national park was created in August 1976, on the site of the previous year’s ‘World Ocean Expo’. While enjoying its many attractions, visitors are also treated to a beautiful outlook over the East China Sea. What lives within that beautiful ocean is the very inspiration for the magnificent Churaumi aquarium.

Mediafreaks produced a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the subject of the episode for this joint production between Beach House Pictures and NHNZ.

Man Made Marvels – Taipei 101 | Documentary Animation


Taipei 101 is much more than just the world’s tallest building – it’s a man made marvel. One of the most amazing feats of design, engineering and construction ever accomplished, its story is a unique mix of cutting edge technology, traditional ideals, strong nationalist determination and stacks of massive machinery, huge forces and mega-construction. The story will follow the building of Taipei 101, from its early inception to the remarkable raising of its 470 tonne pinnacle.

Mediafreaks produced a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the subject of the episode for this joint production between Beach House Pictures and NHNZ.

Secrets of the Battleship Yamato Documentary Animation


Commissioned by Bang Singapore for the documentary ‘Secrets of the Battleship Yamato’, this involved a series of 3D and 2D animated CG sequences showcasing the majesty and technical prowess of the largest battleship known to sail the face of the earth – the Yamato.

Mediafreaks reconstructed the Yamato in 3D and animated various shots which displayed the Japanese Imperial Army’s gigantic battleship in its splendor. Flyby shots with realistic lighting and technical sequences which compared the Yamato to other famous battleships were created. The documentary – which was broadcasted on the Discovery Network and the Nova Channel – received spectacular ratings and viewer ship.

Emperor of The Seas: The Voyages of Zheng He | Documentary Animation


In July 1405, the Ming Emperor Yongle gave Zheng He command of the greatest armada the world has ever seen. His brief was to travel to the Western Ocean with some 300 ships and persuade the rulers of other lands to offer homage to the Emperor as the “Son of Heaven”. Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He led seven voyages from China as far as Africa. It was an extraordinary change of fortune for the Emperor’s trusted servant.

A documentary production by Bang Singapore for Discovery Channel International in association with Economic Development Board of Singpoare, NHK, ARTE France & Off the Fence.

Rainforest Challenge – Mud, Guts and Glory – Documentary Animation


Every year in Terrenganu hundreds of off-road enthusiasts gather to participate in the Rainforest Challenge – a grueling 10 day ride in the swampy forests where contestants find solutions to negotiate their way around difficult terrains and establish good teamwork.

A documentary production by Mega Media for Voom on Rainbow Media, Mediafreaks was commissioned to create the CG for it.

During the documentary, CG was deployed to showcase the features of three of the competiting vehicles and to create a high-tech look for the entire show.

Against All Odds Documentary Animation


Enter the lives of people who have overcome seemingly impossible health and physical limitations such as brain damage, polio,spinal bifida and lupus to achieve greatness. Take these people into our hearts, learn to understand the challenges that they face each day in society, and dispel our prejudices and stigma against them.

A medical series by Ochre Pictures for MediaCorp Channel 5, Mediafreaks was commissioned to produced the computer animation within.

SuperCell Medical Animation Documentary


Imagine if there was a cure for Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Imagine if we could successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. Imagine if those with spinal cord damage could walk again.

Scientists are learning that the cure to all these conditions may be answered with stem cells. Stem cells are the building blocks of life, the bodies natural repair mechanism and discovering their remarkable regenerative properties has propelled the world into a race to harness the power of these super cells. And in this race, the East is leaving the West far behind.

Super Cells is a medical documentary that received many accolades including the Best Documentary, Best Social Awareness Programme, Best Direction by Asian TV Awards 2007 and Silver Medallist at the New York International TV Broadcasting Festival.