The Con is On (2018)

The title sequence for The Con Is On combines graphic 2D animation with 3D elements to create a darkly playful visual language inspired by the iconic motion graphics of Saul Bass. Working with a dark, atmospheric color palette designed by David Lindwall, I animated a title sequence that leans into the film’s macabre humor, using stylized imagery, graphic shapes, and unexpected visual gags to introduce the characters and the story themes. I did this by blending motion graphics with cel-shaded 3D animated elements to give the sequence variety in movement.

Credits:

STARRING: Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Sofía Vergara, Maggie Q, Alice Eve, Parker Posey, Crispin Glover & Stephen Fry

DIRECTOR: James Oakley

WRITTEN BY: James Oakley & Alex Michaelides

PRODUCERS: Robert Ogden Barnum, Cassian Elwes, Dave Hansen & James Oakley

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Joseph White

EDITING: Anthony Boys

ORIGINAL MUSIC: Charlie Klarsfeld & Zachary Seman

PRODUCTION DESIGN: Laura Miller

COSTUME DESIGN: Anna Bingemann

CASTING: Shannon Makhanian

TITLE ANIMATION: Ashley Gerst

TITLE DESIGN: David Lindwall

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