In Credited As: Graphic Designer, Martin T. Charles (Ghostbusters, The Avengers, The Artist) brings us behind the scenes in what he does with Hollywood. He’s spent his career working with some of the biggest franchises in film, with A-list Hollywood directors, producers, production designers and stars. Via Marketwired:
Charles began his career in Los Angeles in the early 1990s after earning a Bachelor’s degree in communication design from Pratt Institute in New York. Since then, he has seen digital technologies transform sets, props and other graphic elements while serving as graphic designer for more than 50 feature films. In addition to “42,” his vast list of film credits includes “The Avengers,” “Public Enemies,” “Miami Vice,” “Leatherheads,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Love and Other Drugs,” “Larry Crowne,” “AI: Artificial Intelligence,” “Minority Report,” “Be Cool,” “50 First Dates,” “Seabiscuit,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Murder by Numbers,” “Stuart Little” and “That Thing You Do,” among others.
On the set, he is known for his attention to detail and ability to bring originality and authenticity to each project’s visuals. That’s where digital comes in, he says. Not only signs, but windows, floors, walls, ceilings, artwork and even wine and beer bottle labels are designed and printed on one of Charles’ two Roland large-format printers.
“It’s all about adapting to the vision for the production,” said Charles. “The more tools you have to build on a design theme, the more creative and inspiring your results will be. I never recycle anything I’ve used before. I have to build it fresh in my own mind and then work with the most advanced technologies available to bring a concept to life.”