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.
"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
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Doug Fox on December 31, 2008 8:26 AM
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