NOKIA EVENT, HONG KONG (Visuals)

I recently returned from Asia after performing a live visual show for the Nokia 'Musiconnects' launch event in Hong Kong.

Chroma were commissioned by Megaworks HK to produce a live themed visual show for the launch of the new Nokia range. This amazing event was held in a massive inflatable dome on the end of the old Hong Kong runway and featured incredible decor, food and live music. We put together a whole range of visuals and purpose shot footage depicting how music effects different lifestyles. I kept the content flowing throughout the night on dozens of plasma panels and massive wall projections, while long-time Chroma buddies, 'Lychee Martini' provided the sounds.

BOOTLEG (TV Series)

Chroma have just been brought in to produce the opening titles for the upcoming BBC childrens drama, 'Bootleg'.

Set in an alternate future, chocolate is banned and a band of kids take matters into their own hands.

The title features huge vats of melted chocolate about to take their final form with titles appearing before being stirred in to the mix. Directed by Matthew Saville. Chroma also produced a ‘One News’ opener that appears during the series.

WORST BEST FRIENDS (TV Series)

Working again with director, Matthew Saville, the opening titles for Cox Knight production 'Worst Best Friends', required a cel-shaded animated sequence with 2D characters walking around a 3D environment. The original hand-drawn source sketches were scanned before being digitally traced and colored, creating a sharp cartoon look. The three animated characters were then composited into the 3D backgrounds and timed to match object and camera moves.

The 3D backgrounds were designed to continue the flat look of the characters, but enable more movement and interactivity with the environment, such as the large extruded numbers which were added along with the retro-styled typography to complete the sequence.

SHORTCUTS (TV Series)

Chroma are pleased to be producing the opening titles for Burberry Productions new youth series, Short Cuts.

Art directed by Matthew Saville, the title was shot on 16mm and then composited and finished in HD. As the series revolves around a group of film school students, the titles called for a deconstructive mix of imagery, mediums and looks - and Matt is the guy for the job. The result is a densely layered, visually rich mash-up running nearly 80 seconds (nearly 2% of the programs duration!)