Stage 5
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  • PROJECT: Sound visualization
  • TYPE: Visual Effects
  • ROLE: Everything
  • DATE: Spring 08

Stage 5 was an experiment in compositing live action footage to create an abstract visualization to go along with music, which was also custom made for the project. Exploration started with the music, finding and recording sounds, and composing the final master.

The visual elements were all mechanical and filmed in camera, no 3D, plugins, high speed, or stock footage was used. Compositing and grading was done to integrate the scenes and allow the motion to flow from one into the next. Much of the work was roto, luma-keying, and re-timing.

Frames

vice, rim lit
folded mirrors macro bubbles lens flair

Production process

plastic wrap folded mirrors Al foil ball