The Russia Investigation
A Title Sequence
A title sequence paying homage to the Russia Investigation, visually inspired by the color block style of Saul Bass, film noir, expressionism, vintage Russian propaganda & matchbox covers. Music by Tagirijus.
Process
Visual references made to Fritz Lang and Alfred Hitchcock, including this frame from Fritz Lang's 1931 work of German Expressionism, 'M’.
1. Research
Research on the plot and players as well as the visual worlds of film noir and abstract expressionism.
2. Sketches / storyboard
Images from newspapers and old films were collected for character studies and framing inspiration. Music helped to decide the final progression of frames.
The phone cord becomes the top line of a desk.
3. Digital drawings & animation
Storyboard sketches (below) were recreated in Illustrator and animated in After Effects.
