"Some truths can only be seen in darkness. The light that breaks into the night when no one expects it reveals stories that distort reality, stories more terrifying than truth itself."
This is the concept guiding our design for a title sequence inspired by The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgaard: the star as a mirror of the unconscious, exposing hidden fears and desires through cinematic grain, double exposure, and the solemn tundra landscapes of Norway.
PRE-PRODUCTION
The Morning Star, tells the story of how the appearance of a mysterious star in the sky transforms the lives of several characters in Norway, blending the everyday with the supernatural.
In this title sequence, we focused on the idea of duality: the star’s light reveals places, secrets, and inner states that usually remain hidden. We built a visual world defined by texture, light contrast, and double exposures, where typography becomes part of the landscape’s transformation.
STYLE FRAMES
CREDITS:
Directed by: Cristian Sandoval (@crioff)
Type Design and Type Animation by: Anna Porter (@annaporterdesign)
Design, Animation, and Art Direction: Cristian Sandoval (@crioff)
Music: "Mystery Unfold" by Roots and Recognition
Special Thanks: Duff Yong
Type Design and Type Animation by: Anna Porter (@annaporterdesign)
Design, Animation, and Art Direction: Cristian Sandoval (@crioff)
Music: "Mystery Unfold" by Roots and Recognition
Special Thanks: Duff Yong