Spike | Rebrand
Spike | Rebrand
 
Spike | Rebrand

The network once known as the Nashville Network, then the National Network, then TNN, then Spike TV, and then just Spike, has been revamped yet again - and this time they tapped BigStar to lead the way. A natural evolution of the Spike brand, "Spike Tone" offers a fresh, versatile platform for the network to deliver its programming. It's still Spike, but with a bolder, more refined look and a slate of new shows that's sure to broaden its appeal, no longer just to guys, but to men...and women. Check it out.

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Credits
Creative Director
Josh Norton
Art Director
Phil Bichsel
Designer
Gera Frascaroli
2D + 3D Animation
Phil Bichsel
Compositing
Josh Van Praag
Producer
Rimma Dreyband
Sound Design
Michael Vitacco
Client
Spike
Rado | COMMERCIAL
Rado | COMMERCIAL
 
Rado | COMMERCIAL

This beautifully rendered 3D animation highlights the technical features and elegant design of Rado's ultra thin watch. The spot aired in US and French markets across theatrical and web platforms.

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Credits
Creative Director
Curtis Doss
Art Director
Eugene Guaran
Designers
Eugene Guaran, Curtis Doss
2D + 3D Animation
Eugene Guaran, Blake Guest
Compositing
Eugene Guaran, Curtis Doss
Producer
Toby Louie
Special Thanks
Marcus K. Jones
Client
Rado
Lexus | Commercial
Lexus | Commercial
 
Lexus | Commercial

In this piece for the new Lexus LF-LC concept hybrid, the creative challenge was to highlight the new shape of the grill as a branding element utilizing only still photography. We also aimed to mask most of the car before its unveiling at the North American International Auto Show.

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Credits
Creative Director
Curtis Doss
Designers
Helen Hsu, Eugene Guaran
2D + 3D Animation
Helen Hsu, Jeremiah Ferrell, Curtis Doss
Compositing
Jeremiah Ferrell
Producer
Toby Louie
Special Thanks
Ed Han
Client
Walton Isaacson
GAME OF THRONES | Raven
GAME OF THRONES | Raven
 
GAME OF THRONES | Raven

HBO asked BigStar to direct and produce "Raven", a teaser trailer for Season 1 of their epic fantasy series, "Game of Thrones". The spot's message is simple but ominous: Winter is coming...

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Credits
Director
Josh Norton
Creative Director
Josh Norton
Designer
Josh Norton
2D + 3D Animation
Daniel Blanco, Stuart Sims
Compositing
Christopher Riemann
Producer
Nancy Giandomenico
Sound Design
Michael Vitacco
Special Thanks
Jacqui Bussey
Client
HBO
Inside Job | Main Title & Graphics
Inside Job | Main Title & Graphics
 
Inside Job | Main Title & Graphics

BigStar would like to congratulate Charles Ferguson and producer Audrey Marrs on receiving the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for their film "Inside Job". BGSTR first collaborated with Charles on his Oscar nominated documentary "No End In Sight" and most recently designed the main titles and graphics for "Inside Job." It's an honor for BigStar to be a part of "Inside Job's" success and to have worked on such an important film with such incredible people. Congratulations to everyone involved. Inside Job is an important film that we highly recommend. It is widely available in theaters and on DVD.

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Credits
Director
Charles Ferguson
Designer
Josh Norton
2D + 3D Animation
Josh Norton
Producer
Alex Krawitz
Editor
Chad Beck and Adam Bolt
Client
Representational Pictures
Lexus | LFA
Lexus | LFA
 
Lexus | LFA

Lexus approached BigStar with an exciting challenge: Visually depict the sound of their finely tuned new supercar-the LFA. So what did we do? We developed an elegant visual execution of sound that not only complements the superior design of this badass new ride, but also shows off the precision audio tuning of its engine.

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Credits
Creative Director
Curtis Doss
Designers
Eugene Guaran, Curtis Doss, Helen Hsu, Jeremiah Ferrell
2D + 3D Animation
Eugene Guaran, Curtis Doss, Helen Hsu, Chad Bonanno
Compositing
Eugene Guaran, Curtis Doss, Helen Hsu, Chad Bonanno
Producer
Toby Louie
Client
Walton Issacson
Bio | Rebrand
Bio | Rebrand
 
Bio | Rebrand

When BIO approached BigStar for a complete network rebrand, their main focus was to show that the channel was much more than the celebrity Biography series that was previously its namesake. They wanted to elevate and expand the brand to include REAL stories about REAL people. BigStar ran with this idea and created a graphics package that totally revamped the BIO brand, giving it more depth and contemporary appeal, while retaining the network's voice as smart, unexpected, and always true.

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Credits
Creative Director
Josh Norton
Art Director
Phil Guthrie
Designer
Phil Guthrie
2D + 3D Animation
Curtis Doss
Producer
Judy Bowers
Client
Bio
Infiniti | Commercial
Infiniti | Commercial
 
Infiniti | Commercial

Infiniti asked BigStar to create a spot that highlighted artistry, mastery, and beauty. The concept of brush strokes and painting informed the graphics.

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Credits
Creative Director
Curtis Doss
Designer
Curtis Doss
2D Animation
Earl Burnley, Curtis Doss
Compositing
Earl Burnley, Curtis Doss
Producer
Judy Bowers
Client
TBWA Chiat Day
No End In Sight | Main Titles
No End In Sight | Main Titles
 
No End In Sight | Main Titles

For the main titles of Charles Ferguson's No End in Sight, BigStar aimed to echo the filmmaker's message in exposing the systematic and sequential failures that turned Iraq into an occupied nation spiraling out of control.

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Credits
Director
Charles Ferguson
Creative Director
Josh Norton
Designer
Josh Norton
2D + 3D Animation
Chris Lohouse, Joshua Laurence
Producer
Alex Krawitz
Editor
Joshua Laurence
Client
Representational Pictures
Damages | Main Title
Damages | Main Title
 
Damages | Main Title

In creating the main title sequence for the hit FX legal series Damages, starring Glenn Close and Ted Danson, BigStar sought to capture the fast-paced look at the world of high-powered litigation in New York City.

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Credits
Creative Director
Josh Norton
Designer
Tesia Alexandra
2D + 3D Animation
Joshua Laurence
Compositing
Joshua Laurence
Producer
Alex Krawitz
Client
FX