Before it Happens again
Before It Happens Again - Showreel
This animation video was created for the Australian band Dynamic, focusing on the global crises we face today, such as environmental and political issues. The video presents a dystopian world that reflects the themes of the band’s song.
I worked as the Creative Director, Animator, Motion Graphic Artist, and Editor for this project. Using matte painting and 3D camera projection, I built a conceptual background space where the band’s performances were seamlessly integrated. The performances were shot separately on a green screen in Australia and combined with the animated environment to create a cohesive visual narrative.
The video captures the struggle and hope expressed in the song, showing a world in turmoil and the desire to rebuild and restore. The animation complements the music, emphasizing the message of resilience and the importance of coming together during challenging times.
Official Trailer
Official Music Video
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Someone pinch me, I wanna wake
This dream has kept me down too long
God please help me, get back those days
Where the earth was our safe home
(Pre-chorus)
Smiles are fading away, people die everyday
I see fear in those eyes
Wipe them tears away, restore our hope once again
We need to find a way to fly
(Chorus)
I wanna see this world, again as a beautiful place
Where we walked down the streets without a mask on our face
I wanna slow down time, where the nights are short with longer days
Just to live my life before it happens again…
Ooooh before it happens again
(Verse 2)
Darkness fading slowly into light
Our lives have reached a different height
Now we soldiers, we learned to fight
Let’s believe we’ll be alright
(Pre-chorus)
Times to pick up the pieces, fit them into right places
Build the world right from the start
Lessons were learned from this chapter, ain’t no hate hereafter
At the end what stands is love
(Chorus)
I wanna see this world…. (X2)
Credits
Title – Before It Happens Again
Artist – Dynamics
Creative Director – Prasad Aluthwattha
Motion Graphics &
Animation – Prasad Aluthwattha
Editor – Prasad Aluthwattha
Videography – Vinod Perera
Productions Manager – U Rasta G Bandaragoda
Melody & Music – Dynamics
Lyrics – Dynamics (Avishka Thamanagama)
Recording and Mixing Engineer – Chris Gatz (GM Studios)
Mastering – Michael Gonthier (Shreddstudios)
Produced at – GM Studios
A VIHAYAS Production