5.2.2 Media Diet

1. Bugonia Typeface

Who made it?

Vasilis Marmatakis (Bugonia poster designer)

Joseph Churchward (Churchward type) and Chank Diesel (Chank)

How did they make it?

Marmatakis used the type 'Churchward Roundsquare' designed by Joseph Churchward and Chank Diesel. He digitalised his own version of the font with Churchwards’ Daughters blessing from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. He then printed it out and used water to subtly bleed the typeface. He then paired it with Adobe Garamond Bold within the title sequence, credits and posters.

What are the entry points?

To make work like this, you would need to view museum archives and use digitalisation tools to recreate them. You would then need to alter them in person to create different effects. In terms of recreating the font itself you would need skills in typography and a grid system to keep things uniformed.

2. Blacktail Studios Mammoth Tusk restoration.

Restoring an Irreplaceable Prehistoric Mammoth Tusk — Blacktail Studio

Complete an aesthetically appealing restoration of a woolly mammoth tusk, honoring its intrinsic beauty and historic relevance. As this was the first woolly mammoth tusk restoration that has taken place at Blacktail Studio, it presented some challenges and a great opportunity for growth.

Blacktail StudioCameron Anderson

Who made it?

Cam Anderson (Woodworker) and Scott (Camera man)

How did they make it?

This tusk was restored using a variety of woodworking technologies, including clamps, sanders, resins and finishes. It also had a hole drilled in the bottom to create room for a metal stand. The tusk was found by archaeologists in Alaska.

What are the entry points?

To make work like this, you would need experience in woodworking and fossil restoration. Tools mentioned above would be necessary, as well as workshop space and time as it is a long project. Cameras and video editing softwares would also be required if you were to document and upload the process and outcomes.

3. Dexter Intro

Who made it?

Eric S. Anderson (Digital Kitchen) and Rolfe Kent (Composer)

How did they make it?

The title sequence was created using cameras and props. It follows Dexter's morning routine. Seeing things like meat being cooked and teeth being flossed. It uses semiotics to make scenes feel sinister and uncomfortable with emphasis on certain objects to achieve these effects.

What are the entry points?

To make work like this, you would need experience in Filmmaking and Videography. A camera , studio, and necessary props would also be needed for this, as well as After Effects and Premier Pro for production and animating a title sequence.