Accused
The Visual Innovation Studio at FOX collaborated with Christopher Webb at FX WRX to create titles and show packaging for their series ACCUSED.
First, live-action talent was captured in dynamic lighting with distinctive color palettes. That footage was then edited into short sequences. The edited sequences were then displayed on high resolution panels where they could be re-shot through moving pieces of optical glass and vertical refractors. Chris and his team constructed a one-of-a-kind large format optical FX camera which allowed the focal plane of the lens and sensor to be distorted in real time while recording.
These materials served as the jumping off point for the team at FOX. The photography and sequences below are in-camera originals. The finished on-air promo is a blend of in-camera VFX and digital artistry.
In-camera VFX Title + Talent
In-camera VFX Title Treatment
On-air Promo
CREDITS
FX WRX
Executive Producer: Graceann Dorse
Cinematographer / Photographer / Technical Director: Christopher Webb
Assistant Director: Shane Kalman
Camera Assistant: Angela Abel
DIT: Dominick Pietrzak
Camera Utility: Ashley Sharp
VTR: Drew Cerria
Gaffer: Tim Curtin
Key Grip: Eric Chiriboga
Rigging: Daniel May-Applegate
On-set Editor: Daniel Jusino
Photo Tech: Esben Hjort
FX WRX Intern: Zach Zubulake
Producer: Jennifer Lekuch
Production Manager: Maya Yergo
Office PA: Janiece Benbow
Truck PA: Paul Williams
TALENT
Hollis Fox
Adam Harper
Nicole Lecher
Janae SaisQuoi
Michael Bryan Wang
Casting: Lauren Charkow
FOX Broadcasting, Visual Innovation Studio
SVP, Design: Ian MacRitchie
VP, Broadcast Design: Jesse Hallas
Motion Graphics Design Director: Dan Pierse
Director of Operations: Jeff Hazan