above it all
Above It All is a love letter Sonic wrote as her current self conversing with the best version of herself. Due to fear and change, she admits that she’s run away and suppressed her best self. But lyrically she channeled that version and she appears with empathy, love, and support.
It’s almost like when you give yourself a pep talk in the mirror. We all need to check in sometimes. Throughout the song, it unfolds that she’s embracing the change. She just needs time but she’ll open up her mind and let her best self climb in.
Visually I wanted this video to come across as raw, playful, and as soft as possible. I wanted to show this version of Sonic that felt relatable. Capture genuine moments of her smiling, laughing, and existing.
For this shoot, I used a camcorder and an iPhone with flow and radial filters.
Role: Art Director, Videographer, Editor
This was edited in Final Cut Pro.