I teamed up with directors Anna Lee Strachan & Michael Bicks to develop the graphics style for the 6 part NOVA Wonders series. I was fortunate to be part of the process at an early stage and acted as a technical director for the initial shoots. The graphics are immersed in the space and in interaction with the hosts of the series. A clean, non intrusive look was established to convey ideas quickly and clearly while pleasing the eye without any distractions.
Art Direction & Animation by: Ekin Akalin
Produced by: Little Bay Pictures, LLC
Reel Soundtrack: Dark Future by Ketsa
Frame Grabs
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Exploration & Design Stages
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