David Badounts is a Creative Director for major brands.
For Doomsday Castle, a reality series following a family of preppers fortifying their medieval-style compound against a post-apocalyptic future, we crafted a title sequence that fused real-world live-action footage with in-world iconography rooted in survivalism and defense.
Shot on location, the visuals integrated tactical gear, blueprints, weapon schematics, and EMP-themed disruptions into the castle environment, creating a gritty, atmospheric lead-in that mirrored the show's central tension: modern-day prepping meets medieval fortitude. The resulting sequence positions the family and their fortress as both relic and refuge in a looming collapse narrative.
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Role: Designer + Art Director + Animator + Editor
Client: National Geographic Channel