Current Alibi Idents

i was actually really impressed with the current alibi tv idents, i think they are really modern, up to date and fitting of the genre.

they are really heavy on text and effects, which i like ;)

these are the current ones that reminded me to keep with the modern look of these idents.

EJSmith

http://www.ejsmithdesign.com

this is the portfolio of Eric smith a directed and graphic designer. he has done the opening sequences for films such as texas chainsaw massacre: the beginning, lucky number slevin and dumber and dumberer.

reall creative uses of typography and effects,well worth a shout.

catch me if you can!

i really like the vector/illustration based opening sequences like the virus video i posted and the catch me if you can opening credits.

check it out.



im quite handy in illustrator so this style is quite manageable for me.


watched the film "Lucky Number Slevin" last night and noticed the title sequences for that film and despite being really quite simplistic, the typography and the animated lines work really well together and draw you into the atmosphere of the film.

see them here:

http://www.ejsmithdesign.com/motion-picture/lucky-number-slevin

new video, after effects...heavyy

http://media2.mk12.com/v5_qt_html/2002/embryo.html


simply outstanding, love the dusty effects,going to try implement this into my production.

Storyboard idea..

my idea revolves around a very illustrated style using illustrator and after effects to produce difference effects and a certain film noir/ graphic novel style piece.

here is the idea which i plan to produce.






and here are some early concept drawings.



thats generally the style i want to follow. i want to include particle effects using trapcode plug ins to create certain atmospheric effects such as foggy breath and atmospheric dust effects which i would like to add.

sin city style!!!

continuing on from the other post about the noir idea id just like to show some examples of the kind of feel im going for in my piece.



see the shadows and style of this shot with the hard lighting and the high contrast shadows. this is the desired effect im looking for. im heavily influenced by frank millers work as his sin city movies is probably my favorite movie of all time.

VisualFX and Motion Graphics.

really looking forward to this module, i have always been a fan of great title sequences and visual effects. i also have a rather large love for typography. this module means i can experiment in each part :)

im hoping to create a almost film noir style piece inspired by the work of frank miller and other crime related visuals.

ive chosen to make an ident for alibi channel.

using a mix of typography and illustrations i plan to make a classy new film noir style ident for the channel.

here some inspirational video i found using the technique i want to use.





i especially love the graphic style of this kiss kiss bang bang title sequence, the illustrations which are generally quite dark involving lots of shadowing is really visually impressive. reminds me of another video which i was shown using the same technique but slightly more advanced.

VIRUS

virus from robert proch on Vimeo.

all i can say is wow, i envy this guys ability. a mix of graphic illustrations, 3d and amazing after effects post work.

i especially love the part at about 43 second with the shadow guy jumping the fences and later the dog chasing him, icredible stuff.