The Calling: Title Sequence

The primary goal of this sequence was to capture a feeling of the world in which the main character lives (Brooklyn, New York) while subtly implying his different way of seeing things. To do this we used a combination of place imagery with unique framings and a focus on the interplay between light and shadow. These were intercut with moments of slow motion beauty. Moments of beauty found in the otherwise gritty vistas of urban decay.

Some early styleframes exploring the concept of beauty in the gritty urban environment:

Credits

Executive Creative Director Erin Sarofsky
Executive Producer Steven Anderson
Creative Director Stefan Draht
Producer
Joel Signer
Will Townsend
Editor Tom Pastorelle
Finishing Cory Davis
Design & Animation
Stefan Draht
Cat McCarthy
Concept Development & Design
Stefan Draht
Cat McCarthy
João Vaz Oliveira