Baby Driver Title Sequence
A high-energy motion graphics piece inspired by the style and rhythm of the 2017 film.
Overview
This 80-second mock title sequence for Baby Driver reimagines the film’s opening credits through the lens of motion design. Created in Adobe After Effects, the sequence pays homage to the film’s iconic mix of music, action, and stylized storytelling, balancing gritty visuals with kinetic pacing.
The goal was to evoke the movie’s core themes: rhythm, motion, and crime, while experimenting with narrative-driven animation and dynamic visual pacing.
Concept Development
I began with two possible directions, each guided by a different narrative focus:
Concept 1: Character-Driven
Focused on visualizing each major character through key stills, highlighting their personalities and arcs.
Focused on visualizing each major character through key stills, highlighting their personalities and arcs.
Concept 2: Thematic & Stylized
Focused on the broader themes of the film, music, driving, and heists, while capturing the cool, calculated energy that defines Baby Driver.
Focused on the broader themes of the film, music, driving, and heists, while capturing the cool, calculated energy that defines Baby Driver.
To help visualize the tone of each direction, I created style boards for both. These acted as visual references and helped me make an informed choice about which approach to pursue.
Storyboarding and Rough Cut
I ultimately chose the thematic concept for its flexibility and visual punch. The dynamic imagery of speeding cars, maps, cassette tapes, and weapons allowed me to build tension and rhythm into the animation from the start.
Next, I developed a rough cut of the animation, focused on timing, transitions, and motion paths. This phase was experimental, giving me room to test visual motifs and effects before committing to the full animation style.
Key visual assets were a mix of found imagery and custom-created elements, including:
• A hand-drawn bank heist map (00:18)
• Custom iconography for music cues and getaway routes
• Stylized overlays mimicking vintage screen printing and road textures
Final Animation
The final sequence runs at 80 seconds, synced to a high-tempo soundtrack that mirrors the film’s use of rhythm as a storytelling tool. Below are stills from the animation. To view the full sequence, scroll to the top of the page.
Tools Used
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator (for vector assets)
Photoshop (for texture and stills)
Reflection
This project gave me the opportunity to explore motion storytelling through typography, pacing, and visual rhythm. Working within the constraints of a pre-existing film allowed me to sharpen my animation instincts while staying true to the tone of a well-loved property.
If I were to expand on this concept, I’d explore creating different versions for other genre films or creating a short series that reinterprets title sequences through new visual languages.
