LOGO DESIGN

Hofesh’s new logo was commissioned to spearhead the company’s website and branding across all social media and marketing platforms. The project was directed by our Creative Director Steve Waugh.

Production and design started six weeks ahead of the launch, which coincided with the celebration of the Company’s Grand Finale performance run at Sadler's Wells.

The dance was improvised on set to create a natural and free performance. As the performance of the ‘Hofesh’ dancer would generate the logo, motion capture was used to record their movement.

Once the preferred take was selected the data was imported into Cinema 4D. Our team then had a digital character from which they could develop a particle system. After an extensive period of RnD and design, earthy and distressed textures were applied. To emphasise the presence of a human guiding the textured trail, sparks and smoke were added. The dance was set in a simple, dark and gritty setting, referencing the Hofesh live shows.

The CG camera move was designed to give a hand held and intimate feel to the sequence. The single shot was essential to convey the authenticity of the logo being generated by the dance, allowing no room for any cheats or editing tricks.