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Christopher Lavelle
Sunderland University
Sunderland University
Category: Live Action
Work title: The Turn of the Screw
Country: United Kingdom
Info
Biography
Christopher Lavelle is very interested in exploring his ideas with techniques available to him through Adobe software. He produces music videos and animations, as well as illustrations. Lavelle works from concept inception to post production. He takes full advantage of the tool sets available through Adobe workflow, often conducting quick or daily reviews of his progress. He enjoys the many steps towards final execution; including building dolly tracks while creating "Turn of the Screw", set building, lighting, VFX and post production. Lavelle finds fulfillment in watching his creations unfold.
Christopher Lavelle is very interested in exploring his ideas with techniques available to him through Adobe software. He produces music videos and animations, as well as illustrations. Lavelle works from concept inception to post production. He takes full advantage of the tool sets available through Adobe workflow, often conducting quick or daily reviews of his progress. He enjoys the many steps towards final execution; including building dolly tracks while creating "Turn of the Screw", set building, lighting, VFX and post production. Lavelle finds fulfillment in watching his creations unfold.
Description
The Turn of the Screw by Christopher Lavelle is a visual interpretation of his brother's song. It is about a woman unable to come to terms with the loss of love. Throughout the narrative her world is unveiled and she slowly dismantles the machinery of her mind. The video,which is very loosely based on the Henry James novel The Turn of the Screw, illustrates the mind of a young war widow and her ever loosening grip on reality.
The Turn of the Screw by Christopher Lavelle is a visual interpretation of his brother's song. It is about a woman unable to come to terms with the loss of love. Throughout the narrative her world is unveiled and she slowly dismantles the machinery of her mind. The video,which is very loosely based on the Henry James novel The Turn of the Screw, illustrates the mind of a young war widow and her ever loosening grip on reality.
Communication Objective
Lavelle's objective with The Turn of the Screw was to create a visual landscape that would enhance the story of the song, while leaving room for interpretation from the viewer. To assign visuals to a song is no easy task due to the nature of the landscapes created by listeners, each one unique to that listener. Pairing music with video, the viewer is forced into a visual landscape that is not of their own creation. As a result, the visuals must marry the lyrics, sounds and pacing of the song to such an extent that they become one. If the video does not reflect the essence of the song then both fail by association.
Lavelle's objective with The Turn of the Screw was to create a visual landscape that would enhance the story of the song, while leaving room for interpretation from the viewer. To assign visuals to a song is no easy task due to the nature of the landscapes created by listeners, each one unique to that listener. Pairing music with video, the viewer is forced into a visual landscape that is not of their own creation. As a result, the visuals must marry the lyrics, sounds and pacing of the song to such an extent that they become one. If the video does not reflect the essence of the song then both fail by association.
Tools used
Adobe Photoshop was used to create the matte paintings and all of the images that required transparency for layering. Adobe After Effects was used for the virtual and live-action sets. Most of it is utilizing the 3d (2.5). Layering transparent elements in 3d space was used to create rich landscapes. Particle systems were used extensively throughout. Adobe Soundbooth and Premier Pro were used for the editing.
Adobe Photoshop was used to create the matte paintings and all of the images that required transparency for layering. Adobe After Effects was used for the virtual and live-action sets. Most of it is utilizing the 3d (2.5). Layering transparent elements in 3d space was used to create rich landscapes. Particle systems were used extensively throughout. Adobe Soundbooth and Premier Pro were used for the editing.
Adobe Tools
Creative Suite 5 Master Collection
Creative Suite 5 Master Collection
