Rainy Story
"Rainy Story" is a short atmospheric video that immerses viewers in the melancholic beauty of a rainy day in city Kyiv. The video combines various cinematic effects and sound design to evoke a sense of narrative and emotional depth. This project was filmed amidst real rain in Kyiv, which added both challenges and authenticity to the scenes.
Equipment:
All footage was captured using a smartphone, allowing for flexibility and spontaneity in capturing fleeting scenes. This choice, while limiting in terms of stabilization and sharpness, underscored the raw, natural essence of the setting.
All footage was captured using a smartphone, allowing for flexibility and spontaneity in capturing fleeting scenes. This choice, while limiting in terms of stabilization and sharpness, underscored the raw, natural essence of the setting.
Editing and post-processing:
To enhance the storytelling, I employed cinematic color grading techniques and layered sound effects. This approach heightened the visual and emotional impact, transporting viewers into the contemplative world of a rainy urban landscape.
To enhance the storytelling, I employed cinematic color grading techniques and layered sound effects. This approach heightened the visual and emotional impact, transporting viewers into the contemplative world of a rainy urban landscape.
Processing specifics:
Color grading: Utilizing a palette of deep, emerald tones alongside subtle blues to convey a cinematic atmosphere.
Effects:
Vignettes and seamless transitions between scenes maintained a cohesive visual narrative.
Soundtrack: Melancholic music and rain ambiance complemented the visuals, amplifying the emotional resonance of each frame.
Effects:
Vignettes and seamless transitions between scenes maintained a cohesive visual narrative.
Soundtrack: Melancholic music and rain ambiance complemented the visuals, amplifying the emotional resonance of each frame.
