Design for films - Title Design
Byomkesh Bakshy
"Detective Byomkesh Bakshy" is a cinematic masterpiece produced by Yash Raj Films and Dibakar Banerjee Productions, drawing inspiration from Satyajit Ray's iconic character. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, the film's title unfolds at the conclusion. Our mission encompassed not only the creation of captivating opening titles but also the design of a distinctive epilogue, serving as the primary title design sequence at the film's conclusion.
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The end titles for had to form a continuation to the story seen in the film and thus provide a narrative that goes beyond the film. Using Mix media and elements from the film, the titles were a stylized adaptation basis the look of the film.
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The opening titles seamlessly unfolded over the footage, employing a straightforward type design that aimed to evoke the ominous essence of the world about to be explored. The chosen typeface featured angular corners, steering clear of serif fonts, and incorporated the red and white colors reintroduced in the end credits.
These distinctive hues, deeply rooted in Bengal, served a dual purpose: not only did they pay homage to the region's cultural identity, but they also worked in tandem to evoke the visceral, artistic, and somewhat macabre texture inherent in both the film's narrative grain and visual language.
