A Life on Our Planet
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Motion Design/Time-Based Communication
Typography
Designer(s)
Leah Fellows
Duration
5 Weeks
Recognitions
A typography focused title sequence made for David Attenborough's "A Life on Our Planet" Documentary.
This title sequence was created for David Attenborough’s documentary A Life on Our Planet. The use of elementals was a large focus throughtout the process of creation as I wanted to physically show the changes, and dangers that are present within our changing climate. I wanted to reflect on the urgency of the documentary within both the imagery and original score of the title sequence. Type was manipulated to interact with the elements on screen to reflect how our ecosystem is being destroyed by human development. I wanted the tone of the title sequence to reflect the worst case scenario of climate change to cause the viewer to feel responsible and urge them to change to a more sustainable lifestyle. I also used camera like panning movements to depict a fast paced and ever changing ecosystem as one environment shifts into another.
Process
I used sketches and jot-notes to flush out several different ideas and variations throughout the creation process. This was the most effective and quick way for me to visualize my ideas and to determine where pieces would fit. Throughout this process I determined what elements fit with what position, how the type would be manipulated, what effects I would explore, and how I would achieve a unified aesthetic. Overall, I think the sketching and brainstorming process is the part of this project that I am most proud of because of how strongly I explored each theme.
Original Audio
I created the audio using FL Studio in collaboration with my friend Mahlon Bast. We wanted to create a sense of urgency within the score and were inspired by the Stranger Things title sequence audio. We chose to use more synthetic sounds to contrast with the natural aesthetic of the visuals to create a technology based tone. This creates a balance between technology and nature to depict the cause and effect of climate change.
Challenges
This project was a great opportunity for me to explore and expand my motion design skills. I wanted to really challenge myself during this process to learn and understand the after effects software better. I struggled in the beginning to fully understand the technicalities of creating more realistic, "live-action" type effects, but once I began working with the program I felt more comfortable and was more willing to work outside of my comfort zone. This project allowed me to use trial and error to fully grasp the inner workings of after effects, and I now feel I have a stronger knowledge of the program because of this process.
