Yotuel, Descemer Bueno, El Funky, and Gente de Zona - 'Patria y Vida'
(Latin Grammy Song of the Year Winner)
(Latin Grammy Song of the Year Winner)
It was truly an honor to create the environmental screen content for this powerful performance that goes far beyond music itself.
"(Patria y Vida) has become an anthem for a burgeoning movement of young people taking to the internet and to the streets, demanding an end to political oppression and economic misery."
-New York Times.
"(Patria y Vida) has become an anthem for a burgeoning movement of young people taking to the internet and to the streets, demanding an end to political oppression and economic misery."
-New York Times.
Read more about the song:
The 2021 Latin Grammys Were All About Protest Song ‘Patria Y Vida’
A hit song wins a Latin Grammy. One of its songwriters is in a Cuban prison.
‘Patria y Vida’: How a Cuban rap song became a protest anthem.
The 2021 Latin Grammys Were All About Protest Song ‘Patria Y Vida’
A hit song wins a Latin Grammy. One of its songwriters is in a Cuban prison.
‘Patria y Vida’: How a Cuban rap song became a protest anthem.
Creating this content was a unique challenge; turning a daytime still photograph of the streets of Cuba, into a full stage candle-lit environment. Using a mix of techniques including 3D camera projection mapping, kitbash 3D models, and photoshop retouching, I rebuilt and expanded the photo into a 3D scene with adjustable and dynamic lighting.
Some behind the scenes examples are shown below:
Danna Paola - 'Calla Tú'
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - 'El Farolito'
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - 'Vale La Pena'
Calibre 50 & El Recodo - 'Esta Vida es Muy Bonita
Grupo Firme - 'Ya Superame'
Grupo Firme - 'Me Gustas'