Hobbes, a design and animation studio out of Detroit, MI, partnered with VWLS and Firefly Drone Shows to produce the music video for “High in Heaven,” performed and shot by drones. The video features a 300-foot-tall realistic face that lip syncs to the vocals using facial capture data to drive 200 drones. Directed by Hobbes, operated by Firefly, and featuring vocals by Josh Epstein and Louie Louie, “High in Heaven” captures the essence of the new media and is yet another exciting step forward in the application of art and technology.
Credits:
Hobbes Team:
Nick Forshee, Adam Zimmer, Eddy Nieto, Ben Dresser, Ashley Carey, Samantha Griffith
VWLS Team:
Josh Epstein, Louie Diller, Graham Rothenberg, Justin Spindler
Firefly Team:
Kyle Dorosz, Ryan Sigmon, Connor McGaffey, Dave Ketelhut, Bryce York, Josh Cobb
Hiatus Team:
Edited by Josh Beebee, Produced by Joshua McGee
Ground Footage:
Cy Abdelnour, Eugene Wilson
Special Thanks:
Pine Knob Ski Resort, Holly Cloud Hoppers, Out of Office Management
Hobbes exists to bring animation to unexpected places–and the night sky serving as the backdrop to a 500x500x500ft canvas is certainly one of them. For more detailed information about the project, find the Press Kit with links to the music video, BTS video, image/gif gallery, credits, and so on here.
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Hobbes, a design and animation studio out of Detroit, MI, partnered with VWLS and Firefly Drone Shows to produce the music video for “High in Heaven,” performed and shot by drones. The video features a 300-foot-tall realistic face that lip syncs to the vocals using facial capture data to drive 200 drones. Directed by Hobbes, operated by Firefly, and featuring vocals by Josh Epstein and Louie Louie, “High in Heaven” captures the essence of the new media and is yet another exciting step forward in the application of art and technology.
Credits:
Hobbes Team:
Nick Forshee, Adam Zimmer, Eddy Nieto, Ben Dresser, Ashley Carey, Samantha Griffith
VWLS Team:
Josh Epstein, Louie Diller, Graham Rothenberg, Justin Spindler
Firefly Team:
Kyle Dorosz, Ryan Sigmon, Connor McGaffey, Dave Ketelhut, Bryce York, Josh Cobb
Hiatus Team:
Edited by Josh Beebee, Produced by Joshua McGee
Ground Footage:
Cy Abdelnour, Eugene Wilson
Special Thanks:
Pine Knob Ski Resort, Holly Cloud Hoppers, Out of Office Management
Hobbes exists to bring animation to unexpected places–and the night sky serving as the backdrop to a 500x500x500ft canvas is certainly one of them. For more detailed information about the project, find the Press Kit with links to the music video, BTS video, image/gif gallery, credits, and so on here.