Special Program Promo: USA’s Westminster Dog Show

As if camera friendly pooches aren’t enough to capture attention, USA Networks lets graphic design take best in show in promos for its annual telecast of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Shot on green screen and created completely in After Effects, live action video of dogs is layered over intricately choreographed graphics. In each scene multiple wipes and edits frame pedigreed pets as giants running and skipping through iconic American landscapes. Animated still photos and design elements create a series of evolving locales with all roads leading to Madison Square Garden in New York. Allowing music and eye-popping visuals to do the talking voiceover is kept to the simply inviting copy "may the best, man’s best friend, win."

"This is the Super Bowl of dog shows. As with all our blockbuster sports we marry our entertainment brand to the sporting event." – Chris McCumber, Senior VP, On-Air Creative, USA Networks

USA Networks Chris McCumber, Senior Vice President, On-Air Creative Lorenzo de Guttadauro, Vice President, On-Air Creative

Stiletto/New York, NY Julie Hirschfeld, Director/Designer Stefanie Barth, Director/Designer