MIKE RITCHIE

Director of Visual FX

“I love training animals to do things that would astound your senses. It may seem impossible to some, but all you really need is patience, time, and a lot of love. Just like visual FX, it can be a lot of hard work, but it’s always worth it when you see the results. Or don't see, as there's no longer dog poo on my pillow. Hooray!”


Mike has an outstanding reputation for his unique brand of video animation and visual FX. His stellar work can be seen on such networks as MTV and Discovery, but is most noticeable and recognized on short films on the infamous Collegehumor.com website. Ever the perfectionist, Mike takes a hands-on approach with project management and post-production to implement affordable and innovative high quality visual FX into any video.

SELECTED CREDITS

Pixar Intro Parody
2009, A short animated video for Collegehumor.com (CH). It is among the top 10 videos of all time on CH and has received millions of views on YouTube.

We Didn't Start the Flame War
2009, A fully animated comedy music video for Collegehumor.com (CH). It is among the top 10 videos of all time on CH and has received millions of views on YouTube.

Thin Ice: Saatuq 2007, Visual FX Supervisor. A feature length documentary for Global TV on the effects of global warming.

Culture Shock 2007, Intro Animation. A travel documentary series for Discovery.

Evan & Gareth: Go
2007, Intro Animation. A Viral Video comedy series for Comedy Central.

MTV: Whatever Things!
2006, Visual FX Supervisor (13 episodes). The #1 show on MTV in Asia.