The Phantom of the Opera Gets an Animated Music Video
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The Phantom of the Opera just got an animated makeover in a new music video for the song “Think of Me.”
The Making of the Video
The new animated music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was a labor of love for the team of artists who brought it to life. The video was created by a team of 12 animators working in a small studio in Prague. It took them eight months to complete the video, working long hours to perfect every detail.
The Concept
The video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was inspired by the 1925 silent film of the same name. In particular, the scene in which the phantom’s face is faded into that of actor Lon Chaney was a reference point for the video’s visual effects.
To create the music video, a team of animators worked with director Tom Zanki to bring the phantom’s story to life. The animation style used in the video was inspired by Japanese anime and ’50s horror movies.
The making of the “The Phantom of the Opera” music video was a collaborative effort between Zanki and the animators. The goal was to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant video that would capture the essence of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
The Design
When designing the look of the video, we wanted to stay true to the original designs by Gaston Leroux, the author of The Phantom of the Opera. However, we also wanted to give the video its own unique spin. We achieved this by keeping the general look and feel of the original book illustrations, while adding some modern elements.
For example, we kept the overall look of Erik’s mask, but added nightclub-esque reflections and glows. We also gave him more dramatic, flowing cape. And while we kept Christine’s classic ballgown design, we added some ruffles and detailing to make it more contemporary.
The Music
The Phantom of the Opera Gets an Animated Music Video: The Making of the Video
The making of the video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was a labor of love for director James Wickizer and his team. The idea was to create an animated music video that would capture the essence of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
“The Phantom of the Opera” is one of the most popular musicals of all time, and its message is as relevant today as it was when it debuted on Broadway in 1988. The story is about a young opera singer named Christine who is taken under the wing of a masked man called the Phantom. The Phantom is a talented musician who lives in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. He falls in love with Christine and becomes obsessed with making her a star. However, his dark past threatens to destroy their relationship.
The music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” captures the passion and intensity of the musical. It follows Christine and the Phantom as they sing their way through the streets of Paris, dodging angry mobs and narrowly escaping danger. The video culminates in a stunning rendition of “The Point of No Return,” in which the Phantom finally reveals his face to Christine.
Wickizer says that he wanted to create a music video that would be visually stunning and would stay true to the themes of “The Phantom of the Opera.” He says, “We wanted to capture both the beauty and darkness that are at the heart of Webber’s musical.”
The making of the “The Phantom of the Opera” music video was a truly collaborative effort, with Wickizer working closely with animator Irina Shishkovsky and composer Leonard Cohen. Wickizer says, “It was an honor to work with such talented people on this project.”
Cohen adds, “It was a pleasure to be able to contribute my skills to this fantastic project.”
The end result is an amazing music video that does justice to Webber’s masterpiece.
The Release of the Video
The iconic musical “The Phantom of the Opera” has been adapted into an animated music video that has been released today. The video features the original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and has been produced by the animation studio Reel FX.
The Reaction
The reaction to the video has been mixed. Some people love it, finding it a creative and innovative way to bring the story of The Phantom of the Opera to a new generation. Others find it creepy and off-putting, with the animated characters having an uncanny valley effect.
Whichever camp you fall into, there’s no denying that the video is creative and interesting, and we’re sure that it will be divisive among fans of The Phantom of the Opera.
The Impact
The release of the animated music video for “The Phantom of the Opera” was a major event for fans of the musical. It was the first time that the story had been told in an animated format, and it allowed fans to see their favorite characters in a new light. The video was also significant because it marked the first time that Andrew Lloyd Webber had worked with Japanese animator Yoshitaka Amano.
The video was released to critical acclaim and was a huge success with fans. It won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.
