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