Creating Low Budget Magic for De Staat’s “Witch Doctor”

How can a music video director make their low budget production punch out of the frothy torrent of visual media released everyday? The truth is (and therefore the fun is), no one has a clue.

Enter Studio Smack, Floris Kaayk and their intense new work for “Witch Doctor” by Dutch alt rockers De Staat.

Check the making-of below to see how they amplify a simple green screen performance by De Staat lead singer Torre Florim into something otherworldly and captivating using motion capture and compositing.

Watch the making of:

Created by: Studio Smack, Floris Kaayk & Torre Florim
Music: De Staat
Make-up: Stephanie van der Wal
Special thanks: Nona Weltevrede
Sponsored by TAXfonds/Media Fonds & AKV St.Joost

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