Rosetta Title Sequence
Motion Design, 2023Objective
Create a title sequence for an energetic biopic of perhaps the most underappreciated figure in rock ‘n’ roll history, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. ︎︎︎
Application
A motion piece using animated transitions and polymorphic shapes symbolic of influence and transformation throughout career and industry, breathing to life the story of legacy, energy, drama, and groove.
Act I
Introduce actors and production company, establish graphic system, more theatrical transitions between actors
Introduce actors and production company, establish graphic system, more theatrical transitions between actors
Act II
Introduce additonal contributors with more dynamic, lateral movements transitioning to title reveal
Introduce additonal contributors with more dynamic, lateral movements transitioning to title reveal
Act II
Reveal title with movement of polymorphic shapes interacting with
type, introduce a shift from dynamic movements into a more
centralized and anchored animation to signify finality
Reveal title with movement of polymorphic shapes interacting with
type, introduce a shift from dynamic movements into a more
centralized and anchored animation to signify finality
Storyboard
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Final Song - “Move on up a Little Higher”, Rev. William Herbert Brewster (1897-1987) ; Covered by Marie Knight.
I chose this song for its tones of redemption and reclamation fit for such a grand and tumultuous story.
Final Song - “Move on up a Little Higher”, Rev. William Herbert Brewster (1897-1987) ; Covered by Marie Knight.
I chose this song for its tones of redemption and reclamation fit for such a grand and tumultuous story.
Style
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Conspiracy Infographic ︎︎︎