Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)

“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” — Carl Sagan

Big Block Design Group take us on the most grand journey imaginable with their beautifully designed opening sequence for Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, the sequel to Carl Sagan’s landmark 1980 documentary series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage .

With the incredible advances in science and technology over the last 34 years, the "ship of the imagination" (this time piloted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson) can now travel through time and space. From the microscopic building blocks of life all the way to a distant galaxy in the furthest reaches of outer space, this fantastic main title journey is only made possible thanks to seamless VFX transitions so perfect that they rival the best Hollywood films.

A discussion with Creative Director CURTIS DOSS of Big Block Design Group.

Give us a little background on Big Block Design Group.

We are a part of Big Block, most known for finishing, VFX, and car commercial work.

Executive Director Pete King brought us aboard with the intent of developing a design-focused division for the company, and Shaun Collings and I have been part of that for the past two years. Shaun and I have worked together many times in the past, first cutting our teeth at Shilo in San Diego. We have always worked well together and when Pete…

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