Big Empty House

This lyric video also tells the story of a couple growing apart. The decaying house is the metaphor of their relationship.

Pola & Bryson Artwork

"Beneath The Surface" is a concept album created by the Drum and Bass duo Pola & Bryson. Their vision was to create an immersive experience that evokes the sensation of traversing various natural landscapes through each track.

The album's artwork was designed to complement the music, aiming to give listeners the impression of being on the loading screen of an open-world game, ready to embark on an adventure.

I chose an aesthetic that blends low-poly game assets with realistic foliage and assets, achieving a mix of realism and gamification.

I crafted six 'mini worlds,' each designed to feel part of a cohesive universe. These were used for individual singles, each accompanied by a corresponding animation to promote the music.

Commissioned by Shogun Audio.

Mikhail Daken 'Fable' Official Music Video

An epic music video for Mikhail Daken's new track 'Fable'.

Following a character's journey through a dark forest, pursued by a Monstrous unknown entity.

Stylistic visual inspiration drawn from classic 80's Horror & Fantasy movies made this a great project to work on!

Overall, a very atmospheric music video, steeped in mystery and mood.

AJ Tracey 'Joga Bonito' Apple Motion Loop

Looping animation for AJ Tracy's single release 'Joga Bonito', primarily used for Apple Motion.

The brief was to create something in the style of retro video game graphics (90's Playstation or PC).

https://music.apple.com/in/al…

Commissioned by Supernature.

JacksorJacksor - Scuttle_sam | Lyric Video

This Music Video was made for Cardiff-based musician JacksorJacksor. Originally briefed as a Lyric Video, I wanted to push it to make it more interesting than just Lyrics on screen.

The foundation of the visual consists of filmed footage of the artist singing and playing guitar before I threw him into this Chaotic VHS static-filled existence.

Commissioned by Independant.

Tigertailz - Bloodsuckers Music Video

Follow Welsh rock legends, Tigertailz on a savage adventure in space, rocking out and ripping through their enemies to satisfy their hunger – but, for good or evil? Who cares!

Tigertailz are a Welsh glam metal band hailing from Cardiff, Wales. They are most famous for their 1990 album, Bezerk which made the Top 40 in the UK Albums Chart and spawned the hit singles “Love Bomb Baby” and “Heaven”. The band reformed in 2005.

This gory animated music video is just what the band wanted to reflect their latest single ‘Bloodsuckers’. 

I was the animation director and lead animator for the project. Utilising After Effects puppetry and frame-by-frame animation to bring this sci-fi, gory, action-packed music video to life.

Commissioned by Independant.

Animated Music Video for Divolly & Markward and DJ Shorty

I was hired by Energy Production / D:Vision Records to create an animated music video for Divolly & Markward and DJ Shorty's track Vazilando.

Commissioned by Energy Production.

Ooze By

Animation / Music Video for Tobi Tunis' "Ooze By"

animation logo for Warner Chappell

to Animate logo in and Escher type style

Commissioned by Warner Chappell Production Music.

Bouncy Gherkins

Just a couple of pickles, doing a dance.

Artwork, Vinyl, Merch & Animation for Luca Brasi

Album Vinyl Artwork, Merch Design, Animation

Commissioned by Cooking Vinyl Australia.

15 Animated videos for Rockabye Lullabies (speeded up versions)

Great to finally see this project get released. 15 classic ACDC tracks put to soothing piano arrangements, perfect 'For Those About To Sleep'.⁠
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As well as sleeve art we also produced 15 seperate 'lofi' animations with subtle changes in room and environment.⁠
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https://vimeo.com/818095448/c… (Speeded up!)⁠
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Commissioned by Decca Records.

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 'Bauhaus Staircase' Official Music Video

Official Music Video for the title track from OMD's 2023 all new studio album, Bauhaus Staircase.

Commissioned by 100% Records.

The Sleeping Souls - Rivals

I had the privilege to direct and create this music video clip for the band, The Sleeping Souls. It was a joy to work on something that has meaning and a message. 

Cover Artwork for Hosiannah - Bingo Flamingo

Single cover artwork for "Bingo Flamingo" by Hosiannah

Commissioned by Another Rhythm.

BUTTERFLY DOORS

Visualizer for social, spotify and live performances for Lu's BUTTERFLY DOORS.

Cover Artwork for Hosiannah - Oh, you’re taller in real life

Single cover artwork for "Oh, you’re taller in real life" by Hosiannah

Commissioned by Another Rhythm.

Cameron Cobain - Somewhere ft. Nxsty

Creative direction, artwork design and 3D short animation for Cameron Cobain´s latest single "Somewhere" featuring Nxsty.

Nitin Sawhney 'Darling Boy' (feat Guy Garvey) Official Music Video

Official Music Video for Nitin Sawhney's Darling Boy (feat Guy Garvey).

Fully CGI animated project for Warner Music UK.

Commissioned by Warner Music.

Animated Promo for The Rolling Stones: Japanese albums (2023)

I was commissioned by Universal Music to design and animate a promo video to celebrate the reissues of 10 limited-edition Rolling Stones SHM-CDs.

Never previously available outside of Japan, this inspired me to display the iconic artwork on digital billboards reminiscent of Tokyo's city streets. I also mixed in images from replica paper-sleeves, inserts and Japanese obi-strips.

Commissioned by Universal Music UK.

Artwork & Animation for Auntie Leo & The Backstabbers

Single Artwork, Tour Artwork, Merch & Animation

Herbogorilla - Bonnie & Clyde (Animated Video)

Animated video created in pixelgraphx animations

Director: Kre8tiv_kel

Edits: Precious3d

Christmas Eve

A new single for CHRISTMAS by VOODOO RADIO is a delicious and angelic three minute ditty with all the compliments of the season!
Animation, Design and Directed by Karan Mehta
Coloring by Jade Fielden and Ola Wolejko

Animated Music Video - People Are Strange x Sharky

Animated music video for People Are Strange by Sharky. Designed, directed and animated by me.

Hannah Rose Platt - Dead Man on the G Train

Illustration based music video inspired by pulpy short form comics of that era.

Commissioned by Xtra Mile Recordings.

Elliott Jack Sampson - Sing to Me

Hand drawn animation, based on setting and tone.

Commissioned by Decca Records.

Moon Knight 🤍🌙✨

Moon Knight 🤍🌙✨

REACTION Visuals Album Cover ®
For @marvel @marvelstudios @disney@disneyplus  @sh4d0wstrider🌎🌍🌏✨🎉

- only for feel ✨✨✨✨✨

#REACTION #Visuals #REACTIONVisuals #AlbumCover #Album #Cover #Art #Innovation #Work #World #Sh4d0wstrider #Marvel #MarvelStudios #Disney#DisneyPlus 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Commissioned by Disney Music.

Commissioned by Disney Music Publishing.

Neil Whitman Animations: Showreel 2024

Here's a collection of animated projects I have worked on including music promos, lyric videos, online content and stop motion films.

You can find them all here:
www.neilwhitman.co.uk

Elton John - Step Into Christmas

I directed this Deck The Hall's inspired lyric video for Team rocket & UMG. 

Commissioned by Universal Music Group.

Elton John, Britney Spears - Hold Me Closer Visualiser

The Visualiser

With 6 Million views in the first 6 hours, this visualiser gave a small glimpse at the full official video. The art direction toyed with the mix of two styles, representing the coming together of each artist.

Commissioned by Universal Music Group.

Nutter Tut - Different Than Last Year (ft. Lucas Roth) Official Music Video

A music video directed by Lin Wen-Ben AKA Ben Alderman

Austin Karimloo

Animation and direction for Peter Rotter's Austin Karimloo

Bardo Pond | Visualiser "Shadow Puppet"

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of 'Amanita', the lyric video accompanies a double vinyl reissue. Focusing on the serpent references from the artwork cover, a looping animation for the previously unreleased track features both 2D and 3D animation techniques.

Direction and motion design: Michael Speed.
Artwork design: Michael Gibbons and Bardo Pond.

Commissioned by Matador Records.

Mdou Moctar | Lyric Video "Afrique Victime"

Using the decorative frame element on the front cover as a narrative device, the video alternates between prioritising the lyrics and imagery of the band throughout the song. While the artwork's primary typeface, colour theme and textures dominate the creative direction, a strong political slant in the lyrical content required the lyrics to be explicitly represented.

The video appeared in both English and French language versions to better cater to each market.

Direction and motion design: Michael Speed
Artwork design: Robert Beatty

Commissioned by Matador Records.

In Your Eyes

Visualizer for Tesla Boy's - In Your Eyes

Natures Voice Is A Cry

Teamed up with Emmett Kai again to create artwork for his upcoming project.

DNA

Directed By Troy Roscoe
Animation by ReadTheTitle Limited 

Ibeyi | Lyric Video "Sangoma"

The lyric video leans heavily on the gatefold image that appears in the vinyl LP format; a collection of artefacts and illustrations that the duo hold dear. A simple narrative is built, navigating through the collection of ornaments and imagery, following the lyric as they appears on and off screen.

Direction: Ibeyi and Michael Speed.
Motion design: Michael Speed.

Commissioned by XL Recordings.

Peter Murphy | Lyric Video "Indigo Eyes"

Originally released as a single in 1988, from the album Love Hysteria, the track Indigo Eyes never featured an official video. In celebration of the release of a recently released, limited edition box set, a lyric video has been created. The direction of the video is inspired by the title of the track and art prints from a 7in box set that originally featured the single.

Direction and motion design: Michael Speed.

Commissioned by Beggars Group.

Gilla Band | Visualiser "Post Ryan"

Track visualiser created to promote the release of the band's single, "Post Ryan", features animated graphics inspired by both the band's single artwork and tour graphics. These graphics were reconstructed using both 2D and 3D animation techniques before being edited together.

Supplementary deliverables include video ads and a Spotify Canvas ad.

Direction and motion design: Michael Speed.

Commissioned by Rough Trade Records.