Motion Graphics, Animation, Visual Design, Storyboarding
Motion Graphics, Animation, Visual Design, Storyboarding
Motion Graphics, Animation, Visual Design, Storyboarding

"Words" Motion Graphics Film

"Words" Motion Graphics Film

"Words" Motion Graphics Film

Project Summary

Project Summary

I created a kinetic typography film for “Words” by F.R. David, using retro-inspired visuals, custom graphics, and motion design to translate the song’s nostalgic 1980s mood.

I created a kinetic typography film for “Words” by F.R. David, using retro-inspired visuals, custom graphics, and motion design to translate the song’s nostalgic 1980s mood.

I created a kinetic typography film for “Words” by F.R. David, using retro-inspired visuals, custom graphics, and motion design to translate the song’s nostalgic 1980s mood.

Moodboard

I explored 1980s music culture, neon graphics, analog textures, and retro technology to define the visual direction.

I explored 1980s music culture, neon graphics, analog textures, and retro technology to define the visual direction.

I explored 1980s music culture, neon graphics, analog textures, and retro technology to define the visual direction.

Storyboarding

I mapped the film’s pacing, transitions, and key lyric moments through hand-drawn storyboards.

I mapped the film’s pacing, transitions, and key lyric moments through hand-drawn storyboards.

I mapped the film’s pacing, transitions, and key lyric moments through hand-drawn storyboards.

Designing Assets

I designed custom graphic assets inspired by retro objects, atmospheric details, and visual motifs from the song.

I designed custom graphic assets inspired by retro objects, atmospheric details, and visual motifs from the song.

I designed custom graphic assets inspired by retro objects, atmospheric details, and visual motifs from the song.

Final Piece

I animated the assets in After Effects, using timing, movement, and layered transitions to bring the song’s nostalgic mood to life. The final animation was presented as part of NYU IDM’s student motion graphics showcase.

I animated the assets in After Effects, using timing, movement, and layered transitions to bring the song’s nostalgic mood to life. The final animation was presented as part of NYU IDM’s student motion graphics showcase.

I animated the assets in After Effects, using timing, movement, and layered transitions to bring the song’s nostalgic mood to life. The final animation was presented as part of NYU IDM’s student motion graphics showcase.