What happens when print grain learns to move? For this one, I took concert footage and turned it ...What happens when print grain learns to move? For this one, I took concert footage and turned it ...
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What happens when print grain learns to move?
For this one, I took concert footage and turned it into a halftone motion piece - pulling frames from an artist mid-performance into a scrapbook-style compilation, with that classic dot-pattern texture layered across each one. There's something about halftone that feels so analog, so tactile, and I wanted to see if that texture could hold up in motion.
Process: 👉🏻 Sourced frames from my concert footage 👉🏻 Applied a halftone treatment to each one 👉🏻Aimed for a stop-motion style, frame by frame, letting the texture build alongside the movement
Halftone feels like a small rebellion - grainy, imperfect, hand-made (or at least made to look that way).
What's a texture you'd want to see in motion? Drop it below 👇🏻
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This gives noastgia and artistic vibes, i like it. Great work!
Monserrat's avatar
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that.
Maty's avatar
The halftone texture gives the performance footage a printed memory feel, and the scrapbook cuts keep it from becoming a simple filter exercise. How did you choose the frame cadence for the stop-motion rhythm?
Monserrat's avatar
Thank you! 😊 It was honestly a lot of trial and error. I played with the timing until it felt rhythmic without losing that nostalgic feel, and experimented with different frame holds to give it that imperfect, handmade look I was going for
Nabeel's avatar
This is so cool! 🔥🔥
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I love the concept, it looks good and communicate well
Monserrat's avatar
Thank you!! 😊 Glad you liked it. Are there any textures you’d want to see this style tried with? I’d love to experiment with different ones.
Miguel's avatar
Great job Moserrat! Love the colors and your process insight. I have found that reducing the frame rate to something like 8 or 10 helps push the style and adds realism, another thing is making all keyframes in the "hold" state, to remove easing and stay true to the "stop-motion"...
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Thank you!! I really appreciate the feedback and those tips. I’ll definitely look into that. Glad you liked the colors and texture!
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🙌 😊 thanks
Nicolette's avatar
this is gorgeous, so evocative of the energy live music events bring to life! there's that raw, unapologetic authenticity & grit that makes the experience so special.
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Thx, I really appreciate that. i really wanted that to come through, so I’m glad you felt that!
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Old cathode ray screen scan lines would be interesting in motion, that flicker and roll effect on top of footage. The scrapbook compilation angle works well here too, doesn't feel like a straight filter over the whole clip.
Monserrat's avatar
Thank you! 😊 I love that idea-it would be so cool, if you ever do also try it would love to see it
Samer's avatar
Love these! 🔥
Godwin's avatar
Really love this. it's giving Spiderman animation vibes
Monserrat's avatar
thank you!! I love that comparison haha
Juice's avatar
The analog vibe makes this unforgettable.
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appreciate it!
Nihal's avatar
That must have taken so much time and efforts. love it 🙌
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Thanks Nihal!
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So neat!
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Minhajur's avatar
I loved how you put everything together!
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thank you!
Sajibur's avatar
Awesome Work
Akin's avatar
It's been a while since the last time I've seen some "grungy" piece, great example! 👍
Monserrat's avatar
Thank you so much! I wanted to capture that raw, gritty energy of a live concert while using the textures to add on to it. I’m glad you liked it!
Deborah's avatar
Really cool concept. The analog feel comes through beautifully in motion.
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thanks so much Deborah!
Zaoui's avatar
love the work you did !
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thanks a bunch!
Ruth's avatar
This is beautiful.
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thank you Ruth!
Hira's avatar
Lovee lovee this aesthetic
Adesina's avatar
Nice process
Jeffrey's avatar
Good job!
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