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Feature film title sequence to Lars Saabye Christensen’s much loved novel of the same name

Fig.01. — The times they are a-changin’

i. Project Background
For the feature film Beatles, based on Lars Saabye Christensen’s beloved coming-of-age novel, I was tasked with creating the main title sequence — a chance to set the tone for the story before the first scene even began.

Fig.02. — Fragments
Fig.03. — Screaming fans

Client:
Storm Rosenberg Productions

Product:
Feature Film Title Sequence

Year:
2014

Design, direction, animation, illustration:
Joseph Hodgson

Designed at:
Racecar

Awards:
Nominated as Best Motion Design at the European Design Awards 2014

ii. Process
Drawing inspiration from the visual culture of the 1960s, I designed a sequence that evolves in step with the film’s themes. It opens with a clean, structured aesthetic echoing the early sixties, gradually shifting into a more vibrant, psychedelic mood as the titles progress — mirroring both the cultural upheaval of the decade and the personal transformations at the heart of the story.

The animation style was intentionally restrained — simple, graphic, and true to the era — letting the imagery and rhythm do the storytelling. Political moments, pop culture, and subtle nods to the Beatles themselves weave into the design, offering a snapshot of the world our characters are growing up in.

A tone-setter, a time capsule, and a visual nod to a decade of change — all set to a familar tune... don’t touch that dial!

Fig.04. — The Black Panthers

Fig.05. — Street walking

Fig.06. — 60’s style

Fig.07. — The Fab Four

Fig.08. — Chaos

Fig.09. — War & peace

Fig.10. — Classic!

Fig.11. — The Black Panthers

Fig.12. — Ali

Fig.13. — 60’s Style

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