We replicated screen graphic designs from the 2019 Newsnight set background, which had to be as close as possible to the original work. Photo Manipulation for Scoop Here at Acme we have plenty of experience in photo manipulation for character photos. Whether it’s placing characters into group photos or into infamous scenes like the ‘Virginia Photo’
Therefore we have had a bit of fun, creating this set of parody logo designs and humorous rebranding of real company identities, but with a twist and a wink. Check out our attempts at rebranding these household name logos, and some advertising posters which might result. Do you think any of these big companies will
Back then, pre the feminist movement, society was firmly rooted in traditional gender roles where women were expected to be wives and mothers, but little more. There was a lot of what we would now consider to be sexism, misogyny and mild racism in advertising in the 1950s and 1960s, which have thankfully disappeared
New comedy dressing posters for Bad Education sketch for BBC's The Big Night In
We are used to a variety of weird and wonderful requests here at Acme, the latest being for Mitsubishi who’s ‘mockumentary’ style advert promotes the ASX model and takes place in the ‘Overworked Human Sanctuary’. Whilst showcasing the capabilities of the ASX the focus is on the rehabilitation of Colin the overworked Accountant. We created parodies of all
On Saturday our latest crop of graphic props was showcased on ‘Inside No.9’s’ live Halloween special. The award-winning series famed for its dark humour produced a unique episode full of surprising twists and thrills. The episode begins with Pemberton’s character returning home to Flat No.9. A number of Acme props and graphics were used in this sequence including
Often the graphic props we create are made to seamlessly blend in with the aesthetic of the set, so it’s always a treat to work on a prominently featured hero prop that has a full-screen shot. Our latest hero prop to air was for the latest round of PayPal ads. We were asked to create a vintage
We work on a diverse range of jobs here at Acme; anything from a vintage prop cigarette case for a period drama to a crest for an international campaign. Our recent graphic props for the latest Urban Myths episode - aired on Sky Arts - has to be one of our favourites. ‘Urban Myths: Sex Pistols vs. Bill
Acme Graphics has a massive library of poster artwork suitable for various settings and scenarios. We are often asked to supply posters that have generic artwork created by Acme, all we ask is for production to provide cleared names. This enables the production to get original artwork at a fraction of the price. Acme Graphics has a stock library
Acme was asked to research and create authentic boxing posters featuring Paddy Constantine. Paddy Constantine plays the hero who is injured and the film follows the powerful story of an injured boxer in his prime and how it affects his family. We created all Graphics used within the theme, below is an example of them.