Metal Album Visuals / Concept
Album artwork and animation series for Novale's metalcore album 'Subsurface'
Challenge
The challenge was to design three cohesive artworks and animations that work together as a visual concept. The designs needed to show an filthy underwater setting made in 3D Each piece had to reflect the album's depth and the band's vision without losing visual consistency.
Solution
We started by creating rough sketches to explore the ideal aesthetic, discussing the themes and mood with the band. They wanted the visuals to show an dirty underwater scene with a strong 3D aesthetic, so I designed an underwater industrial scene that combined natural decay with cold synthetic light.
To maintain visual consistency across all three pieces, I used the same virtual camera lens, lighting technique, and post-production methods for each artwork. This created a cohesive visual language that tied them together while allowing each piece to stand on its own.
Result
The final three artworks and animations exceeded expectations. They successfully captured the story the band had in mind while creating a compelling visual identity for the album.