LET IT HAPPEN
Project Overview
This experimental short film explores themes of anxiety, transformation, and acceptance — visually inspired by the song "Let It Happen" by Tame Impala. Structured in three emotional phases (Stress, Flow, and Overcoming), the film animates the inner struggles of someone learning to let go and embrace change.
Visual Style & Story
The animation is divided into three acts, each with its own color palette: purples to represent anxiety, blues for fluidity and acceptance, and warm tones (reds, yellows, oranges) to symbolize transformation and strength. The main character is pursued by a purple light (anxiety) while trying to reach a yellow one (hope).
The narrative ends in a moment of peaceful illusion, which is later revealed to be a daydream during a flight — a reflection of modern life's constant rush.
Techniques Used
- Rotoscoping: character flying over a digitally painted sky, using frames from the original music video.
- Chroma Key: integrating characters into different backgrounds and adding glitch effects.
- Metamorphosis: smooth transitions and integration of typography into animated scenes.
- Animated Typography: synced with music to enhance the emotional tone.
- Masking: used for a plot twist at the end and for controlling composition details.
- Visual Effects: glow, blur, camera shake, and zoom transitions added in post-production.
My Contributions
- Wrote the script and developed the narrative structure.
- Defined the color palette for each emotional stage.
- Selected and edited the music to fit the visual rhythm and structure.
- Animated the full sequence from 1:00 to 1:47.
- Handled the entire post-production: editing, color grading, effects, sound design.
- Compiled and organized the group report.
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