Taiwan’s most legendary singing and dancing group, Energy, has made a triumphant return to the music scene this year, skyrocketing in popularity. Not only have they become brand ambassadors for a convenience store chain, their new album “Here I Am” has also been well-received, with the music video for the title track debuting online tonight (May 15).
The new music video for “Here I Am”, directed by Ares Wu, who also directed the music video for “Fen He”, sees a collaboration once again with Energy. Ares confessed that Energy was his idol when he was young. To highlight Energy’s charisma, he arranged for a Ferrari F8 Tributo worth around 20 million to serve as Energy’s vehicle. The filming was done using the Anamorphic Lens, a Hollywood-favored wide-screen distortion lens.
One of the most renowned directors who favor this type of lens is Michael Bay, known for his blockbuster “Transformers” series of movies. This lens allows for a wider frame, making scenes appear grand and majestic. Close-up shots can better portray characters’ emotions, with the added bonus of creating a dreamy effect with halo-shaped bokeh. When capturing backlit scenes, sharp lines of light effects are produced. The director used this powerful lens to capture Energy’s dynamic dance moves, making the visuals even more dazzling.
The director chose to set the MV at a power station to symbolize the arrival of Energy bringing boundless energy. The MV starts with computer animation and incorporates bullet-time lightning effects, reminiscent of scenes from “The Flash” movie. In order to shoot the dance sequences of “Here I Am” from various angles with different costumes and camera movements, Energy rehearsed the dance routine over thirty times.
Following the release of the MV, Energy is gearing up for their upcoming concert “Ready to Ignite” at the Taipei Arena. On May 25, they will attend the Hito Pop Music Awards as award presenters and guest performers.