LIFE BEFORE PLASTIC
OVERVIEW
With a deep-seated passion for sustainability, I teamed up with the local brand, Life Before Plastic, to create a compelling motion project. This project was a result of extensive planning, creative collaboration, and a shared commitment to our planet. I owned all aspects of this project, everything from set dressing and location scouting to the final edit and audio mixing.
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Script:
Our journey began with a powerful script that encapsulated Life Before Plastic's mission: reducing plastic waste and embracing sustainability.
Storyboarding:
Once we had the script in place I was able to develop a storyboard to outline desirable shots and help convey my idea to the client.
Location Scouting and Set Dressing:
We carefully selected locations that firmly placed where the brand came from showing off their Salford roots. We then curated scenes featuring eco-friendly products and dressed their living room to represent an informal interview style. On the day of shoot I was responsible for logistics, getting the team where they needed to be to guarantee we got the shots we required.
Art Direction and Filming:
As the art director I was responsible for shaping the visual narrative of our project. Collaborating closely with our filmographer, we framed shots that highlighted eco-friendly products and captured them in action. The result was a series of visually beautiful slow-mo shots.
Post-production:
In post-production, I edited the footage into a cohesive narrative. Mixed the audio and color grading the footage. I finally exported the final project into a number of sizes and snippets for the client to use across web and social.
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This project was a real step out of my comfort zone, where I was the creative mind, the art director, the set dresser, the location scout, the logistics manager and the editor. It pushed my boundaries and made me a better, more well rounded creative.
This project was a labor of love, born out of a shared commitment to sustainability. Through careful planning, creative collaboration, and a dedication to eco-conscious storytelling, we succeeded in crafting a compelling narrative that, hopefully, encourages viewers to embrace a life before plastic.
CREDITS
Client
Life Before Plastic
Filmographer
Dave Hackney (DigitalCortex)