Dark Matter, bright moment

We’re excited to announce Dark Matter's Emmy nomination for Outstanding Main Title Design. Congrats to all of the Forces who worked on this project especially Ronnie Koff and team!

In case you missed it: Ever wonder what ideas were considered in the process of pitching and working on the Dark Matter title sequence? 

The original Twilight Zone really shaped what we wanted the audience to feel from our title sequence. To capture that eerie, unsettling tone you’d get from watching the show. I remember a specific episode where a man wakes up to find everyone he knows is missing. Turns out, he’s just living in a giant train set, and this massive hand of a child is placing pieces down. That image of the giant hand always stuck with me since I was a kid.

I also love the golden hour vibe in Star Trek: The Original Series, specifically in the episode “Amok Time”. The orange-hued light and palette brought a warmth that was clearly staged to look outdoors. 

Full story here → Motionographer How We Created Dark Matter Three Times here.

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Check out the other nominees here.