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December 31, 2008

Motion Graphics: Melding Typography and Breakdancing

Chicago-based visual designer Nicholas Schrunk produced and directed "Kinetics: HD Typography Motion Graphics" that features the interplay of the Didot typeface and the breakdancing of Damion "Daylight" Day.

Watch following video or visit Vimeo to see in HD:


Kinetics : HD Typography motion graphics from Nicholas Schrunk on Vimeo.

Background from video page:

"Kinetics" was an exploration into human movement and relating it to illustrative typographical elements. To achieve the footage to show human motion at the level needed we shot with a scientific high-speed camera at 500 frames per second in HD on a green screen for the performance. The subject of break-dancing was used because of its raw beauty of illustrating human motion. Typography is used as an illustrative element in this piece supporting the kinetics of the motion. The typeface Didot was chosen because it combined a modern feel with classic serifs.

Credits:
Title: Kinetics (2008)
Dance Company: Self Eplanatorn Crew
Dancer: Damian "Daylight" Day
Video Artists: Nicholas Schrunk, Zach Everman, Reese Reimers
Choreography: Damian "Daylight" Day
Concept: Nicholas Schrunk
Music Composition: Andre Lipsey
Music: Mophono, Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra
Animation and composition: Nicholas Schrunk
Produced by: Nicholas Schrunk

Posted by Doug Fox on December 31, 2008 8:26 AM



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