MiMENTAL iMAGEProductions

Design.
Animation.
Video.
Multimedia.

MENTAL iMAGE Productions — design, animation, video and interactive

Clear, punchy visuals — websites, broadcast graphics, science explainers, spectacular events, fun stuff... Friendly service. Fast turnaround. No nonsense.

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What we do

Creative services.

Mental Image produces design, animation, video and interactive experiences for broadcast, digital media and events.

We specialise in science communication and educational content, combining clear explanations, strong visuals and a sense of fun to help audiences understand and remember complex ideas.

Contact info@mentalimage.com.au to discuss your project, or explore our services below.

Tidal Layers: textured navy, teal and cream waves with coral accents

01 / Services

Graphic design.

Design and illustration for print, digital campaigns, publications and packaging. Clear layouts and original visuals, from individual designs to complete campaigns.

Hand using a pen tablet beside a botanical illustration and vector-design workspace with tools, colour palettes and layers
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02 / Services

2D & 3D animation.

Animated explanations, demonstrations and visual stories for TV, websites, education and events. We can develop the idea, design the artwork and bring it to life.

Large flying bird above three equally sized stages: pencil drawing, grey 3D model and shaded bird with floor grid and shadows
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03 / Services

Video production.

Post-production for promotional, educational and event videos, including editing, animation and titles. Directors of photography and camera crews are engaged as required.

Diving reel shot in an editing interface with safe-area guides, frame thumbnails and a multitrack timeline
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04 / Services

Motion graphics packages.

Titles, intros, transitions, animated graphics and screen content with a consistent visual style. For broadcast, online video, presentations and live events.

After Effects motion graphics workspace showing an eye HUD composite and red X broadcast graphic with layers, keyframes, masks and animation curves
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05 / Services

Live event graphics.

Graphics and animation for corporate and brand presentations, live events and concert stages. From presentation visuals to stage-screen content, we help bring the message and the performance to life.

 

Stylised Jessica Mauboy concert collage with illuminated JM stage graphics, colourful spotlights and a realistic audience
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06 / Services

Interactive websites.

Website, portal and interface design, with intuitive navigation and interactive features that help visitors find the information they need.

Palm website desktop and mobile layouts connected by interaction diagrams, with a paper wireframe sketch
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07 / Services

Interactive games.

Games, puzzles and musical activities for websites, learning and entertainment. We design the look, the interactions and user experience.

A playful paper clock game with choices and a branching interaction path
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08 / Services

Science communication.

Animation, diagrams and video that explain research, technology and processes that are difficult to observe directly.

Cutaway scientific instrument showing glowing particle paths, with paper collage and technical sketches
Earth and orbiting satellites in a paper collageVolcanic landscape and rising ash illustrated with layered paper
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09 / Services

Character and cartoon animation.

We design and animate characters and cartoons for TV, websites and children’s content, from storyboards to finished animation.

Schnezel characters and saxophone-playing kangaroo with character sketches on layered paper
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10 / Services

Drone light shows.

Concepts, storyboards and 3D animation for drone light shows, from individual scenes to a complete visual story in the sky.

Bumblebee drone light show over Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, framed with torn paper
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11 / Services

Touch tables & physical interactives.

Interface design, animation and visual content for touch tables, kiosks, video walls and displays connected to physical models.

Touchscreen and architectural model linked to an interactive map, with cut-paper illustration
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13 / Services

Magazines and publishing.

Art direction, page layout, typography and illustration for magazines and other publications.

Open magazine displaying the ram, Himalayan mountains and psychedelic ornament artwork from Speed Bump Himalayas
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14 / Services

AI Model Training.

Custom AI model training for consistent characters and visual styles, using your artwork and reference images.

Five Popplehoop patchwork dolls presented on textured paper with a simple model workflow
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15 / Services

Advanced AI Prompting.

AI prompt writing and refinement for images, videos and design elements that suit your project.

A detailed text prompt evolving through a pencil sketch into a colourful Popplehoop character
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About

Mental Image
Productions.

Mental Image Productions is a Sydney-based design, animation and video production business, established in 2012. Projects span broadcast, digital media and events, with a focus on science communication and educational content.

Specialist support is available at individual stages of production, or for complete projects from concept to final delivery.

Hamish Gilbert

Artist and animator Hamish Gilbert founded Mental Image Productions and leads its design and production work as creative director and producer.

Following his work on Beyond Productions’ MythBusters, Hamish developed a focus on science communication, collaborating with Australian scientists and academics at UNSW, ANSTO and NSW Health.

Hamish handles most design projects directly and assembles specialist teams for larger productions, coordinating artists, writers, animators, developers, performers and editors according to each project’s requirements.

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Selected clients & collaborators

ABC TV · ABC Kids · UNSW · ANSTO · Western Sydney LHD · AMP Capital · News Corp · British Council · Country Energy · Nickelodeon · Telstra · SKYMAGIC · ATN · Booktopia · Beyond Productions · Habitat Digital

Contact

Get in touch.

info@mentalimage.com.au

Sydney, Australia. Available for freelance projects and contract work.