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For his very first song, a Paris-based artist entrusted me with the creation of a 2D animated music video lasting 2min47. This project was an opportunity to bring his artistic universe to life through frame-by-frame animation, blending storytelling and emotion into a visual journey that accompanies his music.

M2lvin | Paris, France

July 2025

The Creative Process

To ensure a clear and structured workflow, the project was divided into several stages:

Moodboard: defining the artistic direction and references.

Storyboard: establishing the narrative and visual rhythm.

Animatic: syncing visuals with the track to refine pacing.

Style Frames: setting the look and feel of the video.

Line Animation: frame-by-frame drawing of the entire clip.

Color Animation: bringing depth and vibrancy to each scene.

Effects: enhancing movement and atmosphere.

Teasers: creating anticipation for the official release.

The Challenge

This was my first long-format animation project. To push my creative and technical boundaries, I chose to experiment with Callipeg, a new software dedicated to frame-by-frame animation. Adapting to a different tool while keeping up with the demanding pace of a nearly 3-minute video required rigor and flexibility.

The Solution

By carefully planning each production step and maintaining close communication with the artist, I was able to translate his vision into a coherent and fluid animated piece. Callipeg offered me new creative possibilities and proved to be a reliable ally for producing high-quality frame-by-frame animation within the project timeline.

The Results

The final video clip blends the artist’s musical identity with a handcrafted animation style, resulting in a piece that feels both personal and visually captivating.

Key Takeaways

Taking on a long-format animation project strengthened my workflow discipline. Experimenting with new software (Callipeg) expanded my technical toolkit. Close collaboration with the client ensured the video was aligned with his artistic vision. This project reaffirmed my passion for visual storytelling and frame-by-frame animation.

Motion Design

Date Pt.1

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July 2025
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M2lvin | Paris, France
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