When COVID-19 brought the National Hockey League to an abrupt halt in March, the teams still had 189 games to play. Fans waited anxiously to learn the fate of the season and culminating Stanley Cup Playoffs, wondering what that might look like when it returned minus the cheering spectators filling packed arenas.
Their answer, kicking off in full this month with the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, is an exciting use of video, audio and lighting designed to vary the way each game looks. Instead of cardboard cut-outs filling seats, viewers see LED screens, monitors and stages around the ice for a unique, television-friendly feel.
Undefined Creative, a creative partner of the NHL for over 10 years, was called on to produce the extensive array of motion graphics required for its “Return to Play,” a package consisting of over 1,000 individual deliverables.
SPW CreditsCreative Director/Producer: Maria Rapetskaya
Lead Designer: Stephen McNally
Lead Production: Mikaela Kalmar
Boma | Camp Sugar Brand Identity
Rebel Wilson's Directorial debut “The Deb” premiered as the closing night film at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Adding a touch of creative flair to the film’s debut, the team at Boma helped in crafting the brand identity for Wilson’s production company, Camp Sugar.
“Rebel and her team approached us with this adorable character design and a simple question: ‘Can we make this happen in time for Toronto?’” shares Jason Cohon. “As huge fans of animation, and with such a fantastic concept from Josh and Meredith on Rebel’s team, it was an easy ‘yes!’”
The :05 identity opens in a serene forest scene featuring a hand-carved wooden sign reading “Camp Sugar.” As the camera reveals two hands gently holding the sign, a little girl playfully peeks from behind, inviting the audience into the world of Camp Sugar. Boma was tasked with designing and animating the 3D environment and character, delivering a fully rendered introduction that will serve as a long-lasting signature for Rebel Wilson’s films for years to come.
“We had so much fun making this and hope to be able to do many more unique versions for all of Camp Sugar’s films.”
Based in Los Angeles, Boma was created to fill a need for quicker turnarounds and tighter budgets while maintaining quality at the highest creative level. With a fully remote pipeline, global partnership across three continents and a team of senior creative talent, Boma is equipped to scale projects rapidly, regardless of budget or timeline constraints.
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