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Buster Makes Over "Ambush Makeover"

Firm Completes Graphics Package for Reality Show

Buster, a design and animation studio for the broadcast and commercial world, has completed design of the show open and graphics package for "Ambush Makeover," a syndicated makeover show from Twentieth Television and Banyan productions, producer of "Trading Spaces".

Creative director Jonas Baron Morganstein led Buster's design team in developing the package for "Ambush Makeover", which follows six "style agents" as they approach people on the streets and transform their entire look. The program is a half-hour strip and features some of Hollywood and New York's best and most celebrated stylists, make-up and hair artists in the country. Their client lists include several A-list celebrities, such as Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Michelle Pfeiffer and Julianne Moore.

"This is a show about change," said Baron Morganstein. "The Buster design team's goal was to enhance the personality of the show by creating a graphic environment of fast-paced arrows, windows and colors."

In keeping with the theme of "Ambush Makeover," Baron Morganstein and his team created graphics and a show introduction that highlight the idea of fast-paced personal transformation. Incorporating dynamic 2D animation with a bright, fresh color palette, Buster created a montage sequence for the introduction that emphasizes the rush of a total body makeover.

"We hired Buster to help brand Ambush Makeover as a fun, exciting, fast-paced show. We wanted this show about style and beauty to exude just that," said Susan Kantor, executive vice president of marketing at Twentieth Television. "I'm very pleased with the results, and feel the graphics and animation enhance the concept and complement the elements of excitement and surprise. Buster was able to conceive and deliver a great looking, user-friendly and comprehensive package all in one!"

AMBUSH MAKEOVER is produced by Banyan Productions in association with Twentieth Television, Inc. and will begin airing its new look on September 13th, with the start of its national premiere.

About Buster
Buster was launched in March 2004 by creative director Jonas Baron Morganstein. Buster's core services include design, animation and live-action directing. Whether commercials, show opens or network packaging, Buster's work is characterized by the company's original point-of-view: Sometimes quirky. Sometimes dramatic. Always different.

For more information about Buster, please visit www.busterdesign.tv.