Because this was Season 2 of a relatively successful show on Peacock, a GFX Package and overall design language was already established by Trailer Park/Art Machine. I helped internal Producers and Editors render out various title cards and lower thirds that were used in teasers and behind the scenes spots.
Similar to Poker Face Season 1, Rian Johnson as a Creator/Executive Producer/Director was the big sell. This season, in addition to playing the lead, Natasha Lyonne shared an Executive Producer credit and had more involvement in the overall production.
Skills Involved
Motion Graphics Design, OOH Art Direction
Agencies / Studios
Art Machine/Trailer Park, T-Street Productions, Peacock Creative (Internal)
When
April – May 2025
Hero Spots
For season 2, each episode a new guest star is introduced. However most notably, coming off the success of the recently released Wicked: Part 1, Cynthia Erivo played 6 different characters all at once. I provided the GFX for this comedic tease which brings attention to Cynthia, Wicked, and Poker Face.
Title
Poker Face S2 – “Back On Our Bullsh*t”
Tools
After Effects
Summary
This 2 minute spot combines principal photography, behind-the-scenes, and EPK interviews to get fans excited about the new season during post-launch. I provided all the GFX, using toolkits Trailer Park/Art Machine provided.
Title
Poker Face S2 – “Dressing The Part”
Tools
After Effects
Summary
This behind-the-scenes spot focuses on Leah Katznelson (the Costume Designer on set), diving into the fashion choices made for each character/episode. They really focused on the “vintage” style that was hinted at in season one. I once again provided all GFX needed.
Title
Poker Face S2 – “It’s A Wrap”
Tools
After Effects
Summary
“It’s A Wrap” focuses on the very last episode of season two, using behind-the-scenes footage and EPK interviews, on set. I worked with producers to provide all GFX necessary for each spot.
OUT OF HOME
Times Square – “Big Bertha”
“Big Bertha” was a brand new OOH placement for Peacock. Working in collaboration with Silvercast and Art Machine we designed a bespoke asset that expanded across multiple screens (a full city block) on a loop for 30 minutes at a time. While we had a variety of different key art options for Poker Face, the end result Creative Directors wanted lean on were the many guest stars that appear in each episode.
This goes to show if you know the media-buy before the key-art shoot, it will significantly improve the end result for OOH placements. Regardless, we collectively agreed that the bright yellow title card was eye catching for passerby’s