For Mêlée's vibrant music video for 'Imitation', I crafted distinct lighting designs to help bring the concept to life.
Taking direction from references evoking retro theatrics with a modern flair, I created a colorful pulsating stage look using animated spots in After Effects. These accentuated the energetic instrumentation with a subtly stylized edge.
For contrast and mood, I also developed a cinematic "moonlit" scene incorporating a subtle aura. This imbued the nighttime shots with just a hint of mysterious intrigue.
I taught crew how to composite green screen footage of the band members over forest backdrops. By streamlining the visual effects workflow, my guidance on green screen compositing helped seamlessly integrate the band into various wooded settings. Combined with my lighting designs, this elevated the tactile environments depicted on screen.