Idents for Cancer Research UK

We created eight idents sponsored by Cancer Research UK for the Channel 4 programme “Cancer Detectives” showcasing some of the breakthrough discoveries that have been made by the incredible scientists working for Cancer Research over the years. Using a seamless blend of live action and CG, we aimed to capture these breakthroughs in way that is elevated and visually engaging, while staying true to the real science behind it all. The end result invites the audience to look through the microscope themselves and highlights the lifesaving work that has been adopted by medical institutions worldwide.

Credits

Directed & Produced by: Optical Arts
Creative Director / Director: Fabrice Le Nezet
Executive Producer: Hannah May
Producer: Ted Thornton

Service Producer: Eleanor Stonehouse
Production Assistant: Maneeta Talwar
Location Manager: Harvey Shaw
1st AD: James Dyer
DOP: Tim Green
1st AC: Simon Ospina
2nd AC: Dahlia Al-Janabi
Key Grip: Dave Leigh
DIT: Dan Turner
Video Playback Duncan Lees
Motion Control Operator: Dennis Henry
Gaffer: Russell Greenhalgh
Art Director: Max Meronti
Stylist: Beccy Goldsworthy
Hair & MUA: Roxanna Gillani

CG Artists: Fabrice Le Nezet, Nicolas Damour, Thomas Ramboz, Flora Macleod, Deniz Cinar
2D Artists: Heather Costa, Valentina Bartiromo
Creative Assistant: Joseff Williams
Edit: Matt Cronin
Grade: Daniela Rotaru @ Time Based Arts