The Swoons
Conspiracy of Silence
Director/Animator: Tim Fox
Live Action footage: Teo Karakolev
Creative Director: Clarence Johnson
Conspiracy of Silence
Director/Animator: Tim Fox
Live Action footage: Teo Karakolev
Creative Director: Clarence Johnson
An animated exploration into the world of apathy, a music video for new band, The Swoons. What happens when you sit on your arse and do nothing while the world falls apart around you?
I used several different animation and motion design styles to create this from 2D stop motion to 3D CGI builds. On a tight budget and with the bands limited availability, animation was the best route to take. They allowed me to explore and experiment which I am grateful for, however I will think twice before I promise hand drawn stop motion again. My wrist is still sore! My sanity will never be the same again!
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