The origin of the story | أصل الحكاية

The Origin of the Story is a captivating motion graphics series that explores fundamental concepts from everyday life through artistic collage animations and visual storytelling, blending traditional Middle Eastern aesthetics with modern design.

Client: Wajad.io
Services:

Motion

Project link:
www.wajad.io
Tools used:
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Audition
Illustrator
Photoshop

Artistic Vision & Storytelling

The Origin of the Story (أصل الحكاية) is an innovative motion graphics project that brings to life essential concepts and phenomena from our daily world. Using a unique combination of After Effects animation and collage art style, each episode explores topics like gravity, agriculture, and human relationships through a mesmerizing visual journey. The series merges traditional Middle Eastern artistic elements with contemporary motion design to create an engaging and educational viewing experience.

The origin of the story | أصل الحكاية - Video 1
The origin of the story | أصل الحكاية - Video 2
The origin of the story | أصل الحكاية - Video 3
The origin of the story | أصل الحكاية - Video 4

Technical Approach & Style

Created using Adobe After Effects, the series employs a distinctive collage animation style that layers historical imagery, modern graphics, and traditional patterns. The visual treatment combines paper texture effects, vintage photographs, and dynamic typography to create a rich, textured aesthetic. Each episode is carefully crafted to maintain visual consistency while exploring different themes, using smooth transitions and thoughtful timing to enhance the storytelling. The project demonstrates the power of motion graphics in making complex subjects accessible and engaging through artistic visualization.