Shadows of Blackwood
Motion Graphics, Branding
Programs used: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Project Overview
Shadows of Blackwood is a motion graphics project that is based off of the haunting legend of shadow people, a chilling myth rooted in the supernatural. The project required creating a comprehensive pitch book, title sequence, posters and mockups that captures the eerie atmosphere and suspense of this dark narrative.
This is the final version of the title sequence of Shadows of Blackwood that was selected.
Synopsis
In the quaint, isolated port town of Blackwood, surrounded by a vast and eerie forest, the legend of shadow people is a chilling local secret. When a group of childhood friends reunites for a nostalgic camping trip in the dense woods, they seek adventure and escape from their daily lives. As night falls, they begin to experience unsettling phenomena—unseen eyes watching, whispers in the wind, and fleeting glimpses of dark, humanoid figures. The shadow people, entities born from the forest’s ancient curse and the town’s buried sins, soon reveal their sinister intentions. As the friends are haunted by these malevolent forces, their bonds are tested, and their sanity frays. They must uncover the dark history of Blackwood and the origins of the shadow people to survive. “Shadows of Blackwood” is a terrifying journey into the heart of fear, where the serene beauty of the forest hides a malevolent presence that preys on the unsuspecting, turning a simple camping trip into a fight for their very souls.
