Selected work
a curated overview of our coarse vision and fine precision.
Editing
Nowness - The Dream That Refused Me
Editing
The Colonel's Stray Dogs - Trailer
![Thumbnail for Ridemaxx Condoms - Driven [Editfest Entry]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2Fy_LzAL9EVzU%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26q%3D80&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
Ridemaxx Condoms - Driven [Editfest Entry]
Editing
Sanlam - Critical Conversations (Conference opener)
Editing
House & Home - No Place Like Home
Editing
Mila Smith - Liars And Fakes Music Video
Motion Graphics
1Stream - 1Stream CX
Editing
BACARDí Sound of Rum Series: Hip-Hop - Eps 02
Editing
Vuta N'kuvute (Tug of War) Trailer
Editing
Orca & Aura - Youth 4 Sustainabilty
Motion Graphics
Mining Indaba - Hosted Meetings
Editing
Deichmann - Esprit Fashion Film
![Thumbnail for Jeremy Loops - Postcards [Music Video]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2Ffe0u2RWRP54%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26q%3D80&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
Jeremy Loops - Postcards [Music Video]
Editing
Sanlam - Surveillance
Editing
Pizzahut - Festive
![Thumbnail for Mercedes - Memories [Spec Ad]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fyeh12py1%2Freel%2F7a38f82315e5a27179c2cd40848f387b4db8aa78-6720x2848.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
Mercedes - Memories [Spec Ad]
Motion Graphics
Allan Gray - Graduate Programme_Career Fair Intro
Editing
Property 24 - Bold Moves: Dare To Love
Editing
Wesgro - With Love From the Locals
![Thumbnail for HSBC - SME Manifesto [UAE]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FU05p7HECErw%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26q%3D80&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
HSBC - SME Manifesto [UAE]
Motion Graphics
1Stream - Helpdesk Demo
Editing
Leapmotor - C10 Reev
Editing
Property 24 - Bold Moves: Dare To Dream
Editing
Finding The Fair Way - Trailer
Editing
Sanlam - How To Finesse Your Future
Motion Graphics
TymeBank - Moretyme Payfast
![Thumbnail for Dj Neptune - Hustle [Music video - Editors cut]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FKFNCGIJcag4%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26q%3D80&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
Dj Neptune - Hustle [Music video - Editors cut]
Editing
Sanlam - Age of Confidence
Editing
Adidas - Faster Than: Siya Kolisi
Editing
M.Anifest - La Vida Music Video
Editing
Levis - Haus of Strauss Africa Launch Film
![Thumbnail for DJ Doowap - Time Traveller [Music video]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fyeh12py1%2Freel%2Fc14d7c0ad367d4f83cf0cb2d2acbea60edc6aae5-3840x2020.png&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
DJ Doowap - Time Traveller [Music video]
![Thumbnail for Lungi Naidoo - Feelgood [Music Video]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2FYNkwztrFUqM%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26q%3D80&w=3840&q=75)
Editing
Lungi Naidoo - Feelgood [Music Video]
the philosophy
COARSE & FINE
- crafted by Thabo Nhlapo.
There is a specific kind of magic that happens between the "coarse" beginning of a project and the "fine" finish. After some time in the post production and agency world, I founded my own studio to spend more time in that space.
To me, editing isn't just about moving clips around, it’s about figuring out exactly what a piece needs to say and then finding the most intentional way to move the viewer. I handle the entire lifecycle of a project, storyboarding, narrative editing, and motion design - so nothing gets lost in translation. I work small by design, but I can scale when needed, bringing in expert collaborators to make sure the output is as sharp as the original idea.
capabilities
Editorial
Comprehensive editing services for commercials, brand films, music videos, and social campaigns. From shaping the overarching structure to dialing in the pacing, mood, and tone, my editorial process focuses on finding the pulse of the footage and bringing the true story to the surface.
2D/3D Motion
From 2D and 3D motion design to kinetic typography and subtle VFX clean-ups, I create high-impact visuals designed to move.
Let's cut
to the chase.
cape town based, available worldwide.
time zone availability (utc+2).