Performing Music Videos Featuring Continuum and Sapphire on Stage
In a spectacular fusion of music and visual art, film and TV editor Andy Young has been instrumental in creating captivating on-stage assets for Motion City Soundtrack's 20th anniversary tour of their seminal record, "I Am The Movie".
Young, known for his work with Boris FX plugins, has employed a variety of tools to bring the band's music to life visually. Using BCC+ Color Gradient to pair with film looks and enhance the visuals, he also utilised BCC+ Film Stocks and S_FilmDamage to soften pixels and achieve desired looks.
For the energetic track, LG FUAD, Young took a more experimental approach, combining BCC Turbulence and BCC Posterize Time to create a 'squigglevision' aesthetic. He also used BCC Spray Paint Noise and S_Cartoon Paint effects to add a dynamic and stylised touch.
In addition to these techniques, Young employed BCC Prism effects to distort and make overlays more alive and dynamic. He also used Boris FX plugins Sapphire and Continuum to create various on-stage assets.
Notable moments in the tour include the opening sequence, which features old footage of Motion City Soundtrack from 2003, and the use of live images, made possible by Kay Dargen's permission.
Lead singer Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack praised Young's work, with his creations resonating with fellow die-hard fans of the band. Shane Nelson made the other half of the stage videos for the tour.
For those interested in viewing more of Andy Young's work, his website, AndyYoungFilm.com, is the place to visit.
In an interesting turn of events, Motion City Soundtrack played their favourite record alongside videos made by Young during the tour, creating a unique and memorable experience for both the band and the audience.
Technology played a significant role in the visual transformations of Motion City Soundtrack's 20th anniversary tour, with film and TV editor Andy Young employing a range of gadgets, specifically Boris FX plugins, to bring the band's music to life visually. His innovative use of these tools, such as BCC+ Color Gradient, BCC+ Film Stocks, S_FilmDamage, BCC Turbulence, BCC Posterize Time, BCC Spray Paint Noise, S_Cartoon Paint effects, BCC Prism effects, Sapphire, and Continuum, contributed to creating captivating on-stage assets.
