Watch Behind The Scenes video at http://vimeo.com/abstractgroove/kaleidoscopebkstg This time, creative and production studio abstr^ct:groove had the pleasure to experiment with an ancient visual technique: the kaleidoscope. "We designed and built 4 thaumascopes of different sizes and shapes. The biggest one was 9 metres long with a triangular opening of 2.5 metres and the smallest was 1.5 metres in length with a square opening of 60 centimetres. In order to understand how to achieve the graphics patterns we wanted, we started by studying small scale models and then we went onto CGI simulations. All the effects have been obtained in camera without the use of added post production." The motion design is powerfully aided by exceptional performers: The Italian National Team of Rhythmic Gymnastic "le Farfalle", choreographed by their trainer Emanuela Maccarani. The film is directed by Luigi Pane, who was personally involved in set design, soundtrack scoring and the combined choreography of the gymnasts and backgrounds. The music is produced by Franky B (aka Cryptic Monkey), also known for "Rise of the Kaiju", soundtrack for the Yamaha commercial "The Dark Side of Japan". credits: client: Freddy agency: DLV BBDO Milan executive creative director: Stefania Siani, Federico Pepe art director: Nicola Cellemme, Simone Di Laus agency producer: Marijana Vukomanovic, Alice Vianello performed by: Farfalle - Federazione Ginnastica d’Italia production company: abstr^ct:groove director: Louis Sebastian Pane executive producer: Giada Risso producer: Mauro Mastronicola cinematographer: Dario Ghezzi production assistant: Alessandro Salerno stylist: Ernesto Mameli makeup: Roberto Gotti, Maurizio Fiumefreddo camera operator: Alessandro Barisano grip: Francesco Di Lecce focus puller: Paolo Bertoni gaffer: Matteo Orsanigo electrician: Giordano Ciarchi camera assistant: Bartolomeo Pellino editing: Luigi Pane colorist: Diego La Rosa motion design: Luca Siano, Valentina Vicini, Claudio Capellini, Pierpaolo Mantuano music: Franky B (aka Cryptic Monkey), Luigi Pane mastering engineer: Bunt Stafford-Clark studio thaumascopes realized by: Studio Ferrante Aporti, Milan video projection system by: Sinergie Innovative, Milan additional thaumascopes effects by: Marco Preatoni, Francesco Bornati
