Railways & Colonialism

Motion Design

The story of India's railways is a reminder that the impact of colonialism lives in and extends beyond the physical infrastructure. It is a story of exploitation, inequality, and a struggle to reclaim independence.

Client

Proposed project for VICE to accompany a YouTube series titled ‘Empires of Dirt’. VICE is a youth oriented media company that focuses on facts and informed viewpoints, and i known to be bold and direct in their branding.

Project

Use motion design effects to create a video using vintage still photos. This video would accompany and reinforce the audio track explaining the negative impact of British colonialism in India.

Design

Actual images of the time period focused on are limited. To bring those images to life, I used color blocking and parallax effects. This highlighted specific elements of the photo in time with important lines of audio. I used the colors of the Indian flag as inspiration but used saturated tones to create a palette that was less obvious and more in harmony with the vintage feel.