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Mac Miller - Colors and Shapes

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Discipline
3D
Animation
Music Video
Character

Director

Samuel Jerome Mason


Client

4 Strikes / Karen Meyers


Commissioned By

Miller McCormick


Production Co

Hornet


Head of Creative Development

Kristin Labriola


Executive Producer

Hana Shimizu


Producer

Hanna Smith-Ide


Associate Producer

Heather Hardin


Editor

Sam Stulin


Pre Production

Storyboard Artist

Camillo Clauser


Environment Designer

Chiara Benedetti


Character Design

Jeff Jank


Previs

Meg Oswalt


Rigging

Josh Planz


CG Oversight

George Smaragdis


Look Dev

Nicole Noel, Samuel Jerome Mason


Modelling / Texturing

Nicole Noel, Douglas Silva, Ivan Joy, Laney Lai, Emily Mai, Neil Jackson


Groom

Giovani Kososki


Senior Animator

Daniel Callaby, Clement Pierre, Jim Bierton


Animator

Meg Oswalt, Monica Stevenson

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Fall into a fantastic dreamscape in Sam Mason’s sublimely surreal tribute to Mac Miller.

In this poignant music video for "Colors and Shapes," crafted in homage to Mac Miller and commissioned by Miller's family, the narrative unfolds through the dreamlike journey of Mac Miller's dog, Ralphie, into the realm of the unconscious. The film is a surreal dreamscape, blending abstract yet realistic CG animation with ethereal transitions to conceptualize a genuine and heartfelt story.

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Set to the backdrop of Miller's 2014 mixtape, Faces, the song "Colors and Shapes" provides a meditative and metaphorical exploration that weaves themes of personal discovery and self-reflection through its verses. Ralphie's role as the protagonist of the film stems from a true story of his disappearance during a recording session, imagining where he might have ventured. The film delves into Miller's childhood and the perilous path of an artist, merging highly-rigged realistic 3D with puppet-inspired characters and atmospheric environments to create a visually striking yet emotionally challenging portrayal. A labor of love and passion, the film unfolds with a fluidity that reflects a trust in the creative process, underlining the importance of honoring Miller's legacy. The collaboration with Miller's family and the dedication of a core team of animators resulted in a poignant tribute, garnering widespread press coverage from major music outlets and industry trades alike, solidifying its place as a memorable and resonant work of art.

Directed by

Samuel Jerome Mason

In this homage to Mac Miller commissioned by the artist’s family, we follow Miller's dog, Ralphie, into the realm of the unconscious.

Set to the backdrop of Miller's 2014 mixtape, Faces, the song "Colors and Shapes" is a meditative and metaphorical exploration that weaves together themes of personal discovery and self-reflection.

The film merges realistic 3D with puppet-inspired characters and atmospheric environments to create an evocative, emotional journey.

"In some ways, it’s sort of a look at the emotional and difficult and perilous path of an artist.”

Mac Miller
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