Kill Order Title Sequence
This project features a camera push through an abandoned tree with pigment powder thrown on it. Using dark color overlays with a warm undertone henting at the solar flares taking place in this book. Through the progression of the piece, you will see more yellow and red representing the earth catching on fire. The music choice directly reflects the intense anticipation one might feel in this situation.
To create this piece, I used a Canon Rebel T7i to capture the live video footage where I threw yellow, red, and orange pigment powder onto an abandoned tree. Premiere Pro was used to cut and color the footage, and After Effects to animate the type and add a 3d light to create the dramatic cinematic feel.
Styleframes
Research
For this project, I began with researching the book Kill Order, the fourth book of the series, with the end goal to create a title sequence for the movie. I started this research by first learning what the book was about. It takes place fifteen years prior to the first book, Maze Runner, before Wickes was formed, before Glade was built, and even before Thomas (the main character) entered the maze. Sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population while there is also a virus spreading that fills humans with murderous rage. Mark and Trina survive and are convinced there is a way to save others who are left too.
Design Process
Below you see the development of this concept and the trial and error of capturing powder pigment with a camera.
Behind the Scenes
This video helps put in perspective how this title sequence was created. Showing the powder pigment thrown on the old tree that has turned into driftwood at Tybee Beach. You will also see some of the crazy positions I had to do in order to capture these shots with my camera. This was all done handheld while climbing in and around the tree. Hope you enjoy!