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Cameron McGill & What Army’s “Depression Glass” music video

Overview

Process

Directed and edited for Cameron McGill & What Army, this music video began as an experiment in stop-motion aesthetics using low-light concert stills. Due to timing and production constraints, the concept shifted—animating still photos with motion effects and applying a silent film-inspired treatment to unify the visuals and mirror the song’s emotional tone.

This piece became an exercise in visual cohesion under constraint—balancing texture, pacing, and photographic rhythm to create a moody narrative experience. 

The final video premiered at the Midwest Independent Film Festival in Chicago on October 6, 2007.

 

Retrospective

While the project succeeded in building mood through visual rhythm and audio pairing, I’d now approach the piece with more advanced tools and a refined process. I’d use Premiere Pro for cleaner motion control, and layer in subtle sound design or ambient noise beneath the music to deepen the silent film feel. I’d also revisit transitions and pacing with After Effects to further emphasize emotional shifts. The original holds its atmosphere, but I now see new ways to enhance its texture and impact.

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