His Dark Materials, Title Sequence, HBO & BBC
The opening title sequence of the His Dark Materials TV series unfolds with awe-inspiring visuals, depicting the genesis of a multiverse from the primordial essence of dust, swirling and coalescing into a boundless cosmos of infinite possibilities. Accompanied by a haunting score, this mesmerizing journey sets the stage for the epic tale that awaits.
In each season of His Dark Materials, the opening titles underwent updates; Season 1 introduced the concept of the multiverse birthing from dust, cleverly weaving in "easter eggs" like the corridors of Jordan College and the vast landscapes of the North.
Season 1
In Season 2 of His Dark Materials, the title sequence took on a new focus, centering around the significance of the subtle knife, a pivotal element in the narrative. This season also introduced viewers to more modern worlds and the concept of quantum computing, reflected through evocative imagery.
Season 2
In the final chapter of the trilogy series, Season 3 of His Dark Materials delved into darker realms such as the haunting landscapes of the land of the dead, juxtaposed with the enchanting and mystical world of the Mulefa, reflected vividly through the contrasting imagery and themes.
Season 3
BAFTA Submission Reel
Behold the humble origins of the His Dark Materials Season 1 title sequence! It's like watching the birth of a masterpiece from a doodle on a napkin. Most projects of mine starts with the "bad drawing" phase, and this reel does capture that perfectly. It also captures the seriously challenging work that went into the Season 1 sequence, which set the stage for Seasons 2 and 3. It was the work of many highly skilled artists over a creative journey that spanned four years.
Season 1: Creative Director: Clarissa Donlevy Lead Designers: Carlo Sa, Clarissa Donlevy Animator/Compositor: Yongsub Song Designers: Wes Yang, Kaya Thomas, Henry DeLeon, Felix Soletic, Min Shi Designer/Animators: Takayuki Sato, Mert Kizilay, Bryan Coleman Animators/Compositors: Christian Brown, Blaise Hossain, Aziz Dosmetov, Gabriel Perez, Tizu Tarumyan Dynamics: Miguel Salek Modelers: Greg Gutkin Matte Painter: Nick Hiatt CG Supervisors: Andy Wilkoff, Kirk Shintani Storyboards: Vince Wei Production Coordinator: Mitchell Fraser Producers: Jacklyn Ramirez, Michael Ross Executive Producer: Luke Colson Head of Production: Kate Berry Managing Director: Jennifer Sofio Hall Season 2: Creative Director: Clarissa Donlevy Designers: Carlo Sa, Gryun Kim Animators/Compositors: Gryun Kim, Yongsub Song, Christian Brown, Alex Silver CG Supervisors: Caleb Ollivant Dynamics: Miguel Salek, Weiyo Sha, Joao Rosa Modelers: Joe Paniagua, Michael Bettinardi Lighters: Aemilia Mariani Widodo Producer: Michael Ross Head of Production: Kate Berry Executive Producer: Luke Colson Managing Director: Jennifer Sofio Hall Design Studio: Elastic