As a lead artist of the Perception team, I was deeply involved in the making of the opening credits for Daredevil: Born Again. I was responsible for texturing all of the 3D models, animating multiple shots, and figuring out, with lighting and compositing, how the dramatic ‘light and shadow play’ would establish the moody look and feel of the sequence.

In addition, I also contributed to brainstorming and coming up with iconic symbols that would best, metaphorically or literally, represent themes covered by the show. For example, seeing the Nelson, Murdock and Page Sign slowly hit the floor and crumble before our eyes as a metaphor to the end of their friendship forced by a traumatic event.

In preparation of this sequence, I also spent a lot of time researching different approaches to tackling destruction simulations, animating realistic cracks, and texturing these 3D models in a way that replicated the weathered and gritty stone feel that we were aiming for, while portraying the large scale of these objects.

Being a part of the team reimaging the opening titles of Daredevil was no small feat. Trying to make a piece that would be reminiscent of the opening credits crafted for the original Daredevil show was a challenge on its own. We wanted to make something that could feel as grandiose when paired with the nostalgic Daredevil theme.

To do so, we relied on this idea of rebirth and had these iconic statues break and crumble as a result of the destruction and chaos caused by Kingpin’s influence. From the ruins that make up all Matt’s struggles and circumstances, Daredevil emerges and is born again as a way to represent his perseverance in standing up for justice.