Snowpiercer: Title Sequence
Concept:
Visually showing how one party gains victory by changing society, but that another will eventually triumph, leading to a cycle of power shifts. In the context of "Snowpiercer," this cycle leads to the collapse of a society marked by extreme inequality. The depiction of a grand art gallery feast serves as a metaphor for the privilege and social elitism of the upper class. As mass rebellion ensues, the sequence portrays the deterioration of the initial oppressive system, with opulent offerings turning into decaying and bloodied food. The imagery shifts from hellish paintings to happier ones, symbolizing the breakdown of the upper class and the joy of the masses. Overall, the sequence illustrates a societal transformation through a reversal in power dynamics, highlighting the inevitable cycle of oppression, rebellion, liberation, and suppression.
Collaborative Project with Illustrator Sydney Liao !!
Storyboard:
Process:
To craft the feast scene, we sourced numerous high quality food models and arranged them with the precision of a still life composition. Constructing an indoor art gallery within the opulent setting of a wealthy individual's home, we prominently displayed a full scale painting by Hieronymous Bosch, as it was freely available due to the artist's passing. Illuminated by the flickering glow of candles amidst an assortment of macabre body parts, each element was meticulously positioned for both aesthetic appeal and thematic coherence. Crafted in Cinema 4D, Rendered in Redshift.
To enhance the fine art still life ambiance, post production work was conducted in Photoshop. This involved incorporating painted over elements such as the oil paint filter and small hand painted details, including blood splatters. The composition underwent further refinement in Adobe Lightroom to achieve comprehensive color correction.
To truly capture the essence of still life, drawing inspiration from external sources such as the Norton Simon Museum and observational studies breathed life into our work.
Special thanks to my teammate Sydney Liao, TA Jacqueline Huang, and Professor Ming Tai.