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Problem
"Rolling Girl" (created by Wowaka ヲワカ, English cover by Lollia) is an alternative rock song with a heavy undercurrent of despair. Its upbeat vocals and energetic tone contrast with its themes of depression and self-hatred. These qualities give the song its unique and beautiful emotional resonance but must be carefully considered as to maintain respect for the subject matter.
Solution
A simple black-and-white color palette and areas of bold contrast pay homage to the original Japanese music video. Detailed hand illustrations pop out against a flat backdrop, complimented by a rudimentary humanoid figure. A balance of simple and sketchy shape language emphasizes the push and pull of emotion. Overall, the piece maintains respect for its bleak themes without sacrificing interesting visuals.
Process
Research ➜ Written Description ➜ Storyboarding ➜ Illustration ➜ Animation + Motion Graphic Creation ➜ Editing
