Transposed
Motion Design II
Spring 2022
Graphis New Talent 2024 Silver Award Recipient
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Transposed is a title sequence designed for a fictional television series. The piece follows a choreographed sequence, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of the show itself, by translating its theme of corruption into cohesive, animated visuals.
The story takes place as an early 1930’s jazz band tours the streets of New York, performing each night in the lively night clubs during the height of the prohibition era. Discontent with their recent performances and waning inquiries, the band discovers a novel way to secure more gigs—leading to a newfound passion in the world of organized crime.
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The Transposed title sequence alludes to the intricacy and complexity of the TV series. The piece descends from structured compositions into more dynamic and distorted scenes with quick, jutting movements. In a similar nature to jazz music, the piece carries themes of unpredictability and improvisation through its steady bass-line and scattered trumpet voices. Characters and objects are revealed through the sequence, hinting towards their intricate and twisted connections. Across thrilling performances and shady dealings, Transposed showcases the toll that crime and corruption take when desperation overcomes the individual.