Channel Idents
Through this series of channel idents, we tried to depict the “Live Red” claim, while communicating a refreshed and ‘redefined’ concept of action.
Working closely with the AXN creative team in London, we manufactured five idents mixing 3D elements and live-action.
An intriguing narrative was perceived throughout the idents, focusing on the “Live Red” keywords: anger, evil, speed, heat & danger.
The idea was to use an unexpected language, uncommon to standard “action” channels, bearing style and character, able to communicate the brand’s strong personality.
StyleframesFive narrative ideas to convey AXN’s bold temperament: action is all about attitude.
From a stylistic point of view, we envisioned the look of the five idents as gloomy, dark, and sensual.
We outlined the black silhouettes of the designed props, with some sharp and dramatic lighting and spiced up the film with a touch of vivid red, as the “Live Red” payoff sneakily suggests.
Behind the scenesWe carefully defined a seamless stylistic language between live-action and CGI elements.
For the live-action shots, we teamed up with our friends at Withstand Films.
We supervised the overall direction in order to preserve the visual coherency with the CGI contributions. Here are some backstage goodies from the dark and smoky set.
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Some further R&D on CG characters and props.
