Brain Damage | Pink Floyd Dark Side of The Moon Animation

This animation is the result of an 11 month solo project to create a music video for Pink Floyd’s Brain Damage to submit into The Dark Side of The Moon 50th Anniversary Animated Music Video Competition (2023). Method: A large amount of the animation has been drawn frame-by-frame in Photoshop and then edited in Adobe After Effects. In character scenes, I’ve manually rotoscoped frames from live-action footage, nearly all of which I recorded personally. Certain background environments and elements in the animation are 3D rendered, with drawings layered over the top. The majority of the 3D modelling created by myself using Blender, while a few assets were purchased. Software used: ○ Adobe After Effects ○ Adobe Photoshop ○ Blender Artist Statement My interest in animation can be traced back to my early exposure to Gerald Scarfe’s animated creations for Pink Floyd’s “The Wall“ (thanks to my dad’s enthusiastic fandom). As I’ve matured, I’ve come to realise the profound impact that “The Wall“ animations have had on my art practice. It has been a pleasure to work on this animation and feel like I am giving a little back to something that has had such an impact on my life. Participating in this competition has reignited my passion for animating and has equipped me with new valuable skills and knowledge. The connection with my initial inspiration has made this creative endeavour all the more meaningful. Artist Bio Lauren Edmonds (b. 1993) is a multimedia artist living and working in Queensland Australia. They completed a Bachelor of Fine Art with Class I Honours at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University in 2015. Edmonds’ work often deals with socio-political subjects with the intent to incite a critical engagement with viewers or participants. They work in a variety of media including: drawing, animation, installation and object making. As their art practice has developed, Edmonds fosters a growing interest in creating interactive artworks and mixing technology with the handmade. Website 🡆 Instagram 🡆 Facebook 🡆