It Takes You Back

Motion Title Sequence — Film & Digital Design Collaboration (VFS)

Role: Motion Designer

Motion Graphics

Overview:

It Takes You Back is a motion title sequence created in collaboration with VFS Film students. The project focuses on translating narrative themes of memory, nostalgia, and creative pressure into a cohesive, story-driven motion experience that sets the tone before the film begins.

Storyboard

Challenge

Design a title sequence that supports the film’s narrative without overshadowing it, while visually establishing the world, mood, and thematic direction of the story within a short, time-based format.

Approach

Using the film’s synopsis, the director’s lookbook, and early concept art as a foundation, I developed a concept centred around the fictional chip company featured in the story.

Positioned the sequence as a collection of brand-driven visuals and archival footage that could exist within the film’s universe.
Drew inspiration from 90s and early 2000s film intros to reinforce the theme of memory and nostalgia.
Designed a fictional company wordmark reveal (“Wringles”) to establish context and tone from the opening frame.
Combined motion graphics, 3D elements, and video editing to create a playful yet grounded visual language.
Introduced a final moment that directly references memory, tying the sequence back to the core narrative.

Stillframes

Results & Impact

- Delivered a polished title sequence aligned with the director’s vision and the film’s thematic goals.
- Received strong feedback from the film team and instructors for clarity of concept and execution.
- Demonstrated the ability to collaborate across disciplines, adapt creative direction, and deliver within defined constraints.