Megan Thee Stallion 'Hiss' by Douglas Bernardt
David Knight - 30th Jan 2024
Douglas Bernardt follows up the jawdropping Cobra video with his second, equally gobsmacking video for Megan Thee Stallion - the sequel, in fact. After Cobra comes Hiss...
The video features Megan's powerful alter-ego, Tina Snow, and conveys metamorphosis through symbolic set design and alignment with the powerful lyrics in a series of spectacular set-ups. And symmetry is a key element, emphasising the duality between Megan and Tina.
The thematic divide is evident in a camera split effect of the pair, achieved through consciously crafted hair and makeup, cinematography and editing. And as you might expect after the Cobra, this video also leans into VFX and complex technical camera work, such as having Megan facing a mirrored room reflecting both of her personas back to the audience.
Bernardt again showcases his ability to seamlessly blend cultural nuances with striking storytelling. He consulted with Shibari experts, inspired by Japanese pop culture, and referenced the cult anime film Perfect Blue, which explores the difference between persona and true self.
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Douglas Bernardt
- Producer
- Mark Hall
- Production Company
- SF
- Executive Producer
- Romy Jo Waller
- 1st AD
- Jonas Morales
- Head of Music Video
- DM
- Production Supervisor
- Orren Herold
- Production Assistant
- Melanie Jessie, Victor Huezo, Connor Bland, Josh Burton, Peter Pono Marzan, Munkhbat Norovsambuu Monk
- Creative Director’s Assistant
- Nicolas De Sola
- 2nd AD
- Damon Limbrick
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Christopher Ripley
- 1st AC
- Jacob Perry
- 2nd AC
- Joe Ashi
- DIT
- Mason Harrelsoon
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Mathias Peralta
- BB Electric
- Jacob Kaster
Art
- Art Director
- Zephyr Beck
- Production designer
- Miranda Lorenz
- Art Coordinator
- Michi Oyama
- Set Decorator
- Emily Boatwright
Editorial
- Editor
- Lucas Moesch
- Editing company
- FC
- Assistant Editor
- Elijah Hermitt
Grading
- Colourist
- Daniel de Vue
VFX
- VFX Company
- dopo Post
- VFX Supervisor
- Juliano Storchi
- Post Producer
- Melissa Trindade
Misc
- VFX Producer
- Jacquelini Lima
Other credits
Senior Colour Producer
Julia King Colourist
David Knight - 30th Jan 2024