Studio
One studio, one person, clear rules.
You work directly with the person who leads and builds the project. This page sets out how I work, what I will not compromise on and what defines a thilabx project.
Stance
Three principles
Direction before effect
Every motion and every image has a reason that was written down beforehand. Whatever has no reason is cut — even if it would look good.
Checked, not claimed
Completion is defined by measured results and fixed quality criteria — not by the feeling that something looks done.
Handover without lock-in
Code, documentation and access belong to you. You can carry on without thilabx at any time.
Way of working
How a project works
- A cinematic project begins with a direction brief. We also agree up front on the conditions that would make us stop or change direction.
- The build happens in small steps. Each step can be checked and approved on its own.
- The same quality standard applies before every approval — whether it is a small change or a full project.
- Decisions are documented, including the discarded ones. Later you can read why something is the way it is.
- You can see the current state in the browser at any time, not just at final handover.
Person
Philipp Thiele
I am Philipp Thiele, and I bring direction, design and development together in one person. I lead the concept, creative direction, key decisions and final approval — so you always speak to the person responsible for the work. Image, motion and build follow one creative direction. Instead of relying on promises, I use fixed criteria at every approval step and document why decisions were made. If a project is a better fit for someone else, I say so.
Shall we work together?
Tell me briefly about your project. I'll tell you whether there is a fit and what the first step should be.