This spinning eye zoom transition might take quite a bit of work to create, but it's so worth it. One of the greatest things about music videos is that they often give filmmakers a chance to experiment with the medium and explore their own creativity. Just take a look at director JMP's work on XXXTentacion's posthumously released music video for his hit single "Sad." It's full of symbolism and controversial imagery (namely the fact that he's seen attending his own funeral...eerily coincidental) but it also has some pretty interesting technical tricks, like the eye zoom transition that occurs near the end of its runtime. Whether you're a fan of XXXTentacion's music or just a lover of a great transition, this tutorial from Jordy Vandeput of Cinecom walks you through the steps of creating the very stylish in-camera transition used in the late rapper's music video. But before we get to the tutorial, check out the music video to see the eye zoom transition in action. It occurs at around the 4:49 mark. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Saturday, 7 July, 2018