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Coldplay Ink

Coldplay Ink

Coldplay “Ink” is an interactive music video where viewers make real-time choices that shape the path and outcome of an animated story.

It was one of the first interactive music videos of its kind, a first for Coldplay, and a first for me. With the team at Blind and interactive specialists Interlude, I directed an experience that combined music, animation, and emerging technology without losing the emotional center of the song.

The project pushed me to learn a new medium and use technology in service of a more unique storytelling experience.

Role: Director, Creative Director

Studio: Blind

Client: Coldplay

Awards:
Webby Award Winner – Online Video: Music, Webby Award Winner – Best Use of Interactive Video, People’s Voice Winner – Online Video: Animation
67th Emmy Awards nomination for Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Original Interactive Program


Press:
Fast Company, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, MTV News, The Wall Street Journal, Stash, Billboard, Stereogum, DIY Magazine, Little Black Book, Mic

The interactive music video is no longer available, but you can watch the trailer here

 Coldplay storyboarding process started with lots of loose sticky notes
Coldplay Ink character design
Coldplay Ink color key defines the palette for various scenes in the video
Interactive storyboard for user journey
Interlude interactive backend
Example music video interaction
Example music video interaction
2d custom character animation rig created in Adobe After Effects
Character 2d cel animation
Character 2d cel animation
Animated forest scene with character rig and cel animation
Animated forest scene with character rig and cel animation
The Coldplay band and the team at Blind
Chris Martin works with Matthew Encina and the team at Blind

Connect with me

For business and speaking inquiries

On most platforms @matthewencina

All content ©2006-Current Matthew Encina and respective copyright holders.

Connect with me

For business and speaking inquiries

On most platforms @matthewencina

All content ©2006-Current Matthew Encina and respective copyright holders.