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Mac Miller
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Mac Miller - Colors and Shapes
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
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.
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.




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.


