PEARL JAM: DARK MATTER WORLD TOUR 2024
Written on August 7th, 2024 by Deana Seitz and Aster Teter
photos + BTS footage by Rob Sheridan Productions
In the winter of 2024, we had the exciting opportunity to collaborate on visuals for Pearl Jam's Dark Matter World Tour. We joined an amazing creative team led by Creative Director Rob Sheridan and Producer Stephanie Sheridan.
The concept for the project was to create something cosmic and awe inspiring, yet human. To bring this vision to life we developed innovative techniques including a custom process that allowed us to paint with light—typically only possible within the realm of still photography—to craft a vast organic cosmic structure for the opening track of the album, “Scared of Fear.”
Take a glimpse of our process below:
Rob envisioned a look that was analog, organic and human rather than the typical sharp aesthetics of concert LED screens. This led us to create a soft, glowing appearance that reflected the feel and texture of film.
We combined over 200 hours of 1000 FPS super slow-motion macro footage, real NASA visuals, and archival material to create a captivating experience projected onto a 155-foot screen.
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Directed by @rob_sheridan
Produced by @stephanie_sheridan_
Post production, animation, and compositing by @joybirdstudios
Camera Operator: @donovonmedia
PA: @ilanarahaman
Filmed at Rob Sheridan Productions, Tacoma, WA.
Based on the Dark Matter album art light painting photography by @fdu4
Tour production design by @nimblist
Tour lighting director: @kkpearl66
Tour video programming: @mcdonaldg
