# Michelangelus Typeface Showcase by Studio Gusto

A promotional design film showcasing the creation of 'Michelangelus', a bespoke typeface designed by Studio Gusto for the Fabbrica di San Pietro in Vaticano in collaboration with Microsoft, inspired by Renaissance inscriptions and Michelangelo's historical manuscripts.

- Company: Studio Gusto
- Year: 2024
- Duration: 1:19
- Type: Brand film
- Objective: Announce
- Industry: Creative tools
- Audience: Creator
- Medium: Live action, Typography, 2D animation, Product UI
- Style: Cinematic, Editorial, Premium
- Techniques: Kinetic type, Camera move, Rapid cutting, Compositing
- Structure: Transformation
- Pace: Moderate
- Audio: Music-led
- Format: Landscape

## Observations

- Direct visual link drawn between architectural Roman inscriptional capitals inside St. Peter's Basilica and modern digital vector curves.
- Shows archival examination of authentic handwritten manuscripts signed by Michelangelo Buonarroti ('Michelagniolo Buonarroti').
- Highlights precise Bézier curve adjustments and vector anchor points animated across multiple weights and styles including Regular, Italic, and Bold.
- Features Latin liturgical text from Matthew 16:18-19 displayed in the finished typeface.

## Moments

### 0:00–0:17 · Architectural Inscriptions of St. Peter's

Cinematic shots of the dome, marble reliefs, and golden monumental Roman capitals within the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican.

Tags: architecture, vatican, monumental typography, cinematic

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=0 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m0`

### 0:17–0:26 · Historical Manuscript Archives

Researchers inspect historical manuscripts, focusing on the original ink signature of Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Tags: archives, calligraphy, history, michelangelo

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=17 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m1`

### 0:26–0:30 · Typeface Research & Prototyping

Designers evaluate printed specimen sheets, proportion studies, and mood boards on studio walls.

Tags: graphic design, specimen, research, process

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=26 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m2`

### 0:30–0:51 · Vector Crafting & Style Showcase

Screen recordings and animated motion graphics illustrate the vector Bézier curves of glyphs, presenting Regular, Italic, and Bold styles.

Tags: vector design, bezier curves, typography, styles

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=30 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m3`

### 0:51–1:04 · Michelangelus Reveal

Ink bleeding effect transition resolves onto textured paper displaying the completed 'michelangelus' logotype.

Tags: title reveal, logotype, kinetic type

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=51 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m4`

### 1:04–1:19 · Partnership Credits

Closing titles crediting Studio Gusto, Fabbrica di San Pietro in Vaticano, and Microsoft.

Tags: credits, collaboration, microsoft

Link: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759?t=64 · Moment id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759-m5`

## Links

- Motion Reference page: https://motionreference.com/reference/a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759
- Watch: https://attachments.are.na/51256106/23f03f3fbd343fed8eea2be94dc49745.mp4?1791710371
- Original: https://x.com/MicrosoftDesign/status/2108170294049276021/video/1
- Video id: `a323c1c6-5d27-4c5e-939a-43a28dd92759` (use with the MCP tools get_reference, get_breakdown and get_related_references)

Cite the Motion Reference page and credit Studio Gusto when you use this.