Channel: Prime Video
Client: RAW / Amazon Prime
Date: Spring 2024
Dead in the Water
A young British couple’s dream trip through remote Central America turned into a chilling nightmare when they were brutally murdered, and the trail for their killer went cold. Four decades later, their family pursued justice themselves — uncovering a shocking truth in the process.
Holey & Moley were commissioned to develop and style this intense docuseries, creating a visual identity that could carry both the emotional weight of the story and the complexity of the investigation. Our creative approach fused cinematic storytelling with highly crafted motion graphics, transforming archival material into immersive visual narratives.
We designed sequences to bring the investigation to life: retrospective computer simulations, emails, Facebook threads, records, and mugshots were animated to feel immediate and tangible, blending realism with cinematic clarity. Tangible rostrum maps were developed as a visual bridge into reconstruction sequences, allowing viewers to follow journeys, annotations, and investigation points with a tactile, intimate sense of presence. The combination of subtle texture, layered compositions, and nuanced camera movement turned static information into a dynamic narrative tool.
The branding was integrated through the Amazon Prime KAOS workflow, delivering master assets for versioning, promotion, and the title sequence. Typography, colour palette, and motion rhythm were carefully tailored to reflect the series’ tense, investigative tone while remaining consistent across every touchpoint.
By balancing cinematic style, investigative clarity, and emotional resonance, our work helped Dead in the Water become not just a documentary, but a fully realised visual experience. This project demonstrates the craft, attention to detail, and creative thinking Holey & Moley brings to high‑end factual storytelling — and sets the stage for future collaborations that push the boundaries of motion graphics in immersive, narrative-driven content.
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