BBC2 Ident 2
2021
In our follow up to the successful BBC indent campaign, we continue to explore an artful CG world through an exercise of resilience and experimentation.
A metaphorical puzzle.
The challenge that sprung from the BBC ident was this: How do we express inspiration without the usual tropes? How can we capture the feeling of self-improvement, community betterment, and positivity without all of the typical imagery one might expect?
Through the Looking Glass
Down the rabbit hole we went on a journey of trial and error that included creative writing, concept art, and experimentation. This exploration led us to our meta theme — a theme that echoed the creative voyage we had just undertaken.
Nature and the human spirit—specifically the resiliency they share in their determination to grow, overcome, and come back stronger—was the idea we kept returning to.
Big, Bold, & Colorful Solutions
The art became increasingly indicative of an organic phenomenon, with root-like tendrils growing from mycological organisms and flower buds sprouting from glossy, water-like surfaces, eventually blooming into prismatic, floral textures made up of blue and pink petals.
The end result is a symbolic tribute to the spirit of perseverance.
BUCK
Group Creative Director
Ben Langsfeld
Executive Producer
Joe Nash
Associate Creative Director
Chris Palazzo
Producer
Kevin Hall
Tracey McDonough
Editor
Ben Rohel
Jose Fuentes
Paal Rui
CG Supervisor
Bill Dorais
Chris Phillips
Houdini
Kevin Weber
Trevor Kerr
3D Design/Animation
Brendi Wedinger
Design/Storyboard
Jason Pamment
Tim Beckhardt
Yeojin Shin
Compositing
Adam Webber
Jeff Billon