Imaginary Forces

In the main title sequence for The Break-Up, Imaginary Forces takes us on a whimsical slide show journey through the couple's best times, setting the scene for the inevitable break-up.

To maintain a sense of authenticity, some 600+ stills were taken during the actual film shoot, building a narrative of the central relationship out of the photos. IF also included transitions between photographs to create a panning effect around the couple’s photo collection instead of a slideshow presentation feel. Since the stills were taken digitally, some compositing was involved to make them appear to be tactile photos with bent edges and more texture.