Role: Motion Designer / Show Package & Opener
Partners: Hamblin Imagery (long-running collaboration)

Brief
Create an eye-catching opener that quiets the room and sets the tone for the night, plus a suite of animations that play nicely with the event logo and assets.

What I did

• Developed concepts that trace marketing across decades, from the ’60s to today, culminating in the current event design.

• Built animated logo treatments and supporting variations for use throughout the show.

• Ensured every version integrated cleanly with event branding, stage screens, and timings.

• Final assembly, grading, and polish in After Effects.

Key responsibilities

• Concept development & visual language across eras.

• Opener design: pacing, reveals, and impact moments to “silence the audience.”

• Logo/system animation that remains flexible across multiple screen formats.

• Close collaboration with Hamblin and the client through iterative reviews.

Technical highlights

• Cinema 4D with Octane and After Effects for compositing and final grade.

• Typography, transitions, and motif work to bridge decade styles.

• Delivery of multiple aspect/length variations for live playback.

Outcome
A punchy opener and cohesive show package that amped the room, read crisply on large displays, and stayed fully on-brand, setting the tone for a seamless awards evening.