The Weeknd's

Dawn FM

Lyric Videos

Description +

We worked with Contrast Films and The Weeknd's team in creating 12 lyric videos for his album Dawn FM. We developed a typographic and motion system that built on the visual language of the album. Watch all of the videos on YouTube.

Services


Art Direction, Motion Design

Year


2022

Credits


Design & Motion: James Tae

Contrast Films
Director: Micah Bickham
EP: La Mar Taylor
EP: Jordy Wax
EP: Ed Walker
Producer: Cole Brian
Producer: Haley Sliger
DP: Chase Smith
Editor: Jeffrey Soffer

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