Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
I was invited onto this amazing film but only for a few weeks while between other films at DW. In the short time I played within this world, I was able to really push the graphic design intent more than I had at the time in my career. Patterns, strong design shapes, abstract composition and silly ideas flowed out! Looking back at these images from 2011, I can see where the seeds of my abstract design process were born. I cannot imagine approaching picture making without abstract design under the finished layers, and never would have guessed a life long pursuit would be the gift from Mad 3!
Interior Casino. This was so much fun due to the flat graphic puzzle like approach to design.
Just silly! During the Monte Carlo race.
Design became a simple approach to flat shapes. Less realism and more stylized.
The pinnacle of abstract design- at the time.
Gorky Park Russia- Cut from the film but so much fun to design.
Gorky park with the zoosters.
Process of showing how graphic design becomes more tangible once light is added.
Flat graphic base pre lit.