Narrative & Visual Strategy · Live
Shunya — Yaara Ve
Non-narrative music video. Duality through black and white.
How do you make a visual film when there is no story to tell, only a feeling to chase?
Nine people. Nine days. Black and white. Every cut earned its place.
About
The project.
"Shunya" is a non-narrative music video that explores the duality of good and evil through stark black and white imagery — like the contrasting squares of a chessboard.
In just nine days, a nine-person team transformed a college alleyway into two striking sets and crafted a visual story that challenges conventional opposites.
01
Emotion over narrative.
The project captured the song's emotional cadence without a traditional story. Every editing decision was guided by rhythm, mood, and tonal shifts.
Each frame was storyboarded against the audio waveform before a single shot was taken. A curated mood board of stark blacks and crisp whites anchored every visual choice.
02
Cut to the rhythm.
Editing began by aligning clips with the audio waveform to mark natural breakpoints. Each edit landed precisely with the song's rhythm.
Custom transitions — light leaks and morphing effects built in After Effects — were layered in to enhance the visual storytelling. Colour correction and selective clip usage addressed inconsistent footage quality from the shoot.
03
The film.
The finished video is a visual dialogue with the song — each edit timed to evoke the track's rhythm and emotion.
The non-narrative approach invites viewers to interpret the visuals, making the experience personal and immersive.
04
What it taught.
Every cut and transition must serve the rhythm and tone of the music, reinforcing the emotional message rather than decorating it.
Embracing non-linear storytelling opened new avenues for artistic expression. The absence of plot forced the imagery to carry all the weight.
Team feedback and the artist's input were as important as technical skill. The final edit was shaped as much by conversation as by software.