Captivated - Pleiades Musicvideo

Captivated – Pleiades

Music-Video

About

Captivated

Captivated is a talented local indie band hailing from Ubstadt-Weiher. They are known for their powerful performances at local events and band contests in the region. I am proud to have supported this band not only by creating a unique logo for them, but also by producing a music video for their first single. My involvement has helped to elevate their image and showcase their music to a wider audience. They are a group of dedicated musicians with a passion for creating great music and I’m happy to have been a part of their journey in promoting their work.

Pleiades

For the music video of their first single, the band and I came up with the concept of filming in their rehearsal room. This allowed for an intimate and personal feel to the video, as well as showcasing their talents as a band. To complement the glitch aesthetic of their logo, I incorporated glitch effects throughout the video, creating an interesting visual experience for the viewers. The video cuts between various footage, including analog TV, CCTV and digital effects, adding an eclectic and dynamic feel to the video. Additionally, at the beginning of the video, I included short text overlays which contain a Greek poem about stars, which was the inspiration for the song. This added an artistic and literary touch to the video, making it truly unique and memorable.

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kill_house

kill_house

Pilot Episode

About

ki

ll_house

Perched on the banks of the Rhine, the old villa holds a dark past. Many years ago, a man named Maximilian killed his entire family and then himself. But even in death, his thoughts and emotions linger in this house. Before he died, he created a powerful computer and programmed his schizophrenia into it. The computer could not be turned off, and it still monitors the villa, known as the kill_house, to this day. Come and discover the secrets and haunting that reside in the old villa on the Rhine…

Pilot

Episode

This production was a group project that I participated in as part of my studies at Hochschule RheinMain. The story of kill_house is inspired by a story by Christof Dambeck, who was also the leader of the production team. My responsibilities included operating the main camera and assisting with the editing process. I was also in charge of creating all the VFX effects, including the intro and outro animations.

Making

Of

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Strokes explained in under 3 Minutes

Strokes explained in under 3 Minutes

Explainer Video

About

the Project

After someone in my family experienced a stroke, I set a goal for myself to create an animated explainer video about strokes that is shorter than 3 minutes. The video will cover what a stroke is, how to recognize the signs of a stroke, and what steps can be taken to prevent one from happening.

Animated

Video

After thoroughly researching the topic, I distilled all the information down to the essentials and simplified it to make it easily understandable. Using this information, I wrote a script for a voice-over artist and a storybook. The illustrations were created using Adobe Illustrator, then animated and combined with the voice-over in Adobe After Effects.

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On Hold - Pilot Teaser

On Hold

Pilot Teaser

About

On Hold

As part of my Erasmus semester in Zagreb, Croatia, I was assigned to come up with a web series idea and film a concept in less than one week. I came up with „On Hold,“ which is about a young man who’s dealing with depression and discovers he can pause time. The show follows how this new ability affects his life and changes him for the better.

Pilot

Teaser

In order to bring the first episode of „On Hold“ to life, I came up with a storyboard. With the help of a few friends who agreed to act, we were able to shoot the raw footage in one night. The main challenge was the limited equipment we had, so we decided to go for a dark aesthetic to reduce the amount of lighting needed. After filming, I used DaVinci Resolve to edit the teaser. Since we didn’t have a proper microphone, I decided to use music to convey the emotions of the protagonist.

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Schlossfestival

Schloss­festival

Photography


About the

Schloss­Festival

Im Rahmen des 300-jährigen Jubiläums des Bruchsaler Schlosses veranstaltete die Stadt ein Festival mit einer Vielzahl von Künstlern aus den Bereichen Klassik, Jazz, Rock und Techno. Im Laufe von 12 Tagen betreute ich das Festival als Hauptfotograf und lieferte Fotos und Videomaterial von der Veranstaltung an die wichtigsten Nachrichtenagenturen und zur Verwendung in Pressemitteilungen der Stadt und der Künstler.

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Capturing

the Action

With two separate stages, a backstage area, and a VIP lounge, it was crucial to be in the right place at the right time. As the main photographer, I had the opportunity to take photographs of some of the most prominent acts of the festival, including Marc Martel, Gregory Porter, Alex Christensen, and Curtis Stigers.

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Public

Television

To promote the event, I captured both drone footage and footage of the dress rehearsal. Afterward, I edited the footage down to less than 10 minutes and provided it to SWR, a major German public television channel. The footage was then used in their show „SWR Landesschau“.

AERIAL

PHOTOGRAPHY

Thanks to a special permit, I was able to fly a drone from a safe distance during the event. This enabled me to take stunning photos of the main stage with the free-for-all area in the background.

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dieBauingenieure Imagevideo

die Bauingenieure

Image-Video

About

dieBauingenieure

dieBauingenieure is a company that specializes in designing and managing the construction of sustainable buildings and structures. They are committed to creating environmentally friendly and energy-efficient structures that are not only good for the planet, but also cost-effective for the building’s occupants.

Image-

Video

To showcase their work and company to potential clients, I created an visually appealing animated image video for them to use in conventions and presentations. The video was also played at Expo 2020 in Dubai, at the Baden-Württemberg house, to attract potential customers.

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ticker. - Live Studio Production

ticker.

Live Studio Production


About

ticker.

ticker. is a cutting-edge web studio production concept aimed at informing young people about critical issues.

The pilot episode focuses on „Article 13“ of the European Union and examines the various impacts it has on the creative industry.

A Design

to stand out

I was responsible for the visual design of the show. After presenting several options and directions, the team decided to adopt a glitch aesthetic approach. I then refined this aesthetic and incorporated it into all the animations used throughout the show.

  • Logo

    The logo for the show was designed to be simple yet effective, with the name of the show prominently featured. To give it a unique touch, I incorporated a wifi-style detail on the „t“ to represent the web show aspect of the production. This subtle nod to the digital nature of the show helped to make the logo immediately recognizable and memorable.

  • Signet

    The signet minimizes the logo to the letter ‚t‘ and is used as an overlay element as well as a logo for social media and other formats that require a simpler logo.

  • Glitch Effect

    The glitch effect on the logo is achieved by separating it into its base colors (red, green, blue), shifting them and using a negative multiplication effect to create a white center. This technique adds a dynamic and modern feel to the logo, fitting the web show format of the production.

  • Background Glitches

    The backgrounds for the show were created using analog TV glitches and distortions similar to those found on a tube television, in order to create a stark contrast with the web-based format of the show.

Green Screen

Keying

Green screen keying is a technique used in video production to superimpose a subject onto a different background. The subject is filmed or photographed in front of a green screen, and the green background is then replaced with a different image or video in post-production. This can be used to create the illusion of a subject being in a different location or to add special effects to a scene.

In our case, we used this technique to create a humorous video about a man representing the Internet, who lives in the void and shares his perspective on the topic with the studio guest. I was responsible for the keying and animation of this clip, ensuring that the final product was seamless and visually appealing.

Motion

Graphics

To explain the concept of Article 13, I created a short explanatory video using animated illustrations. All animations were created using Adobe AfterEffects in conjunction with Adobe Illustrator. We also included a professional voice-over and precisely synced the animations to the audio cues.

Primary

Camera Man

As the primary cameraman for this small live web show, I was responsible for capturing all the action on set. I operated the camera, which had a teleprompter attached, and made sure to frame the shot and focus on the right subject to create visually stunning and engaging footage. I was able to respond quickly and smoothly to requests from the show’s director, moving between different camera angles and positions with ease, ensuring that the final product was polished and professional. My work behind the camera greatly contributed to the success of the show and the positive feedback it received from viewers.

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Markus Pfahler
Röhringstraße 2a
76698 Ubstadt-Weiher