ROOF Studio Takes Viewers On A Psychedelic Visual Trip In New Empire of the Sun Music Video

ROOF Studio (ROOF) recently partnered with Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun on its music video for “High and Low,” a gorgeous, surreal visual journey into a psychedelic trip, which captures the song's euphoric celebration of the innocence and boldness of youth.

We recently partnered with Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun on the music video for their single, “High and Low.” Using a mix of live-action and fantastical CG animation, we visualized the experience of a psychedelic trip, weaving together two worlds: the physical reality of the journeyers and their surreal emotional destination, a fantastical world of which Empire of the Sun’s duo serve as the “emperors.” The gorgeous, surreal visual journey captures the song’s euphoric celebration of the innocence and boldness of youth. PRODUCTION COMPANY Production Company: Roof Studio Directors: Guto Terni, Vinicius Costa, Sam Mason Executive Producer: Crystal Campbell Producer: Ryan Mack Assistant Producer: Amanda Campbell Cinematographer: Sharon Meir Camera/Movi Operator: Robert Spaulding Drone Operators: Logan Mack, Brad Draifinger, Nathan Trucks Wardrobe: Jesse James Hair and Makeup Artist: Katie Wedlund Storyboard Artist: Stephanie Davidson Matte Painting: Fred Palacio Design: Vinicius Costa, Fred Palacio, Guto Terni, Sam Mason Animation: Lucas Ribeiro, Flavio Mac, Sam Mason, Guto Terni, Vinicius Costa, Fred Palacio Lighting/Rendering: Vinicius Valente, Flavio Mac, Daniel P Teixeira, Vinicius Costa, Guto Terni, Sam Mason Compositing: Guilherme Ferreirinha, Chris Gereg, Fred Kim, Fred Palacio, Guto Terni, Sam Mason, John Harrison, Marcello Bortolini Costa Rica Production Company: Costa Rica Filming Locations Costa Rica Local Fixer: Violeta Grancelli, Manu Manohar Los Angeles Production Company: In collaboration with BestFriend Executive Producer: Zak Thornborough EDITORIAL Editor: Adam Bazadona @ Cut & Run, Guto Terni @ Roof Studio COLOR Color: RCO Colorist: Seth Ricart Executive Producer: Marcus Lansdell

The lead single from the band’s upcoming “Two Vines” LP, “High and Low” follows the storyline of a small group of people, as they are guided by a Shaman into the forest to indulge in the experience of mind-changing substances. Using a mix of live-action and fantastical CG animation, the film weaves together two worlds, which represent the all-encompassing psychedelic experience, and of which Empire of the Sun members serve as the “emperors.”

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