In direct contrast to the sly comedy of his recent title work for the Roast of Tom Brady, Imaginary Forces CD Ronnie Koff leads viewers thru an austere brutalist labyrinth in the opening for Dark Matter on Apple TV+.

From the team at IF: “Working with showrunner and author Blake Crouch, we embraced the enigmatic essence of the multiverse in crafting the main title for Dark Matter. Amidst his quest for connection and love, the protagonist, Jason, encounters roadblocks as he strives to find his place and his partner in the right universe.
 

“The interlocking visuals, reminiscent of a Rubik’s cube, symbolize the trial-and-error process of weaving worlds together when they collide.”

 
“Evoking the concept of parallel universes, the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture-inspired sequence unfolds like a puzzle, navigating through a maze of interconnected dimensions. The interlocking visuals, reminiscent of a Rubik’s cube, symbolize the trial-and-error process of weaving worlds together when they collide.

“With our animation cues, composer Jason Hill was able to seamlessly synchronize the audio. A single camera movement captured every beat and credit. We incorporated warm palettes and dynamic compositions built around the type that disrupts the typical sci-fi aesthetic. Adding depth and character evolution we invited viewers into a mesmerizing world where every frame tells a story.”
 

 
 
Client: Apple TV+

Production: Imaginary Forces
CD: Ronnie Koff
Designer: Ronnie Koff
Animator: Ronnie Koff, Charlie Proctor, Alex Braddock
Editor: Lexi Gunvaldson
Producer: Jackson Kerr
Coordinator: Nic Luong

Music: Jason Hill