Woah. I always love seeing new title sequences (or adjustments to existing ones) - so I was interested to see the revamped style for Season 40 of SNL.

In Alex’s post, he goes through much of the team’s process to create new images and the technology used to do so.

My jaw dropped when I saw how they achieved this… it’s mind-boggling to think about the contraption/calculations needed to create the flashing light mechanism which ends up light-writing the show’s title.

A real treat to peak behind the curtain.

Herbie HickmottOctober 20, 2014snl, title sequence, graphic design, photograpgy, video, videography, motion graphics, light writing, alex buono, design

Google Doodle, May 8, 2013 - Saul Bass

I’m a huge Saul Bass fan. My interest in his ground-breaking movie title design piqued during college, when I was taking a Graphic Design history course, focusing on the 20th century.

I ended up writing a research paper on Bass’ work with noted directors like Hitchcock and Preminger and how Bass’’ unique style and vision revolutionized the film and design world.

I love and admire his bold use of line, shape, and concept in a design field that before him, was almost non-existent.

Happy Birthday, Saul.

Herbie HickmottMay 8, 2013saul bass, google doodle, graphic design, motion graphics, film, hitchcock, preminger, illustration, 20th century, modern design, google, art, mid-century, design, film credits, title sequences, psycho, north by northwest

The ABC of Architects

This is just really cool. Simple and elegant motion graphics paired with jaunty music and a heaping dose of ‘FUN!’

Herbie HickmottJanuary 10, 2013architects, graphic design, motion graphics

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