PROJECT
storytelling sequence
PLATFORM
theatrical film release
STUDIO
Universal Pictures
Focus Features
Working Title
Shine conceptualized, designed, edited, animated, and produced the dynamic opening sequence forThe High Note. This sequence vividly captures the journey of superstar pop icon Grace Davis, chronicling her meteoric rise from the 1990s to her present-day success.
The movie follows Maggie, an aspiring music producer and personal assistant to Grace Davis, a legendary singer facing career crossroads. As Grace contemplates reinvention, Maggie seizes an opportunity to showcase her talent, balancing ambition, loyalty, and the pursuit of her own dreams in the competitive music industry.
Physical magazines from the 1990s, like Interview & Billboard were used to describe the start of Grace Davis's career.
Gold & Platinum records represents the success of musician Grace Davis.
CDs and vinyl touched on the 1980s and 1990s.
To tell the story of Grace Davis and her prolific career as a pop musician and performer, social media images, posts, and an online music presence were seamlessly integrated. Animated graphics revealed online content, creating a visually engaging timeline that began in the 1990s and progressed to the present day. Photos, typography, and user interface elements were thoughtfully animated to enhance the character's portrait and bring her journey to life.
User interface graphics help tell the story.
Apple Music represented the 2000s.
Spotify represented 2015 through current day music online.
