Motion Design /// Typography
A title sequence concept for Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film Stalker.
Project Partner(s): Nidhi Srikanth
Project Roles: Concept Lead, Film Lead, Motion Co-Lead
Software Used: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, & Illustrator
Description:
This project is a design concept for a title sequence for Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 film Stalker. The final sequence was designed to mirror the film’s eerie, slow-burn philosophy. With focus on the film’s atmospheric weight and color grading, this redesigned title sequence pairs imagery of decaying man-made structures with overgrown natural environments. Typography intentionally alternates between Cyrillic Russian and Roman English to create a visual bridge that honors the film’s original language and reinforces narrative tension.
Above - Final Sequence Clips
Process:
Rather than relying on stock footage, the production began with original cinematography shot to capture Tarkovsky’s focus on visual decay and deliberately slower pacing. Visual research, moodboards, and animatics established the tone early on. A key challenge was coordinating assets across collaborators, which was addressed through clear role definition, organized asset management, and consistent communication. The process strengthened my skills in collaboration, research-driven design, project organization, and collective decision-making.
Above - Mindmap
Above - Moodboard
Above - Storyboard
Above - Animatic
Above - Style Frames
Above - Final Sequence Storyboard