This video gallery offers a glimpse into Rito’s artistic world, where cultural elements are reimagined and reshaped. With a hands-on approach, Rito blends animation, remix, and original storytelling to bring his vision to life. Each piece showcases an imaginative take on familiar and unfamiliar aspects of culture, transcending pop to explore deeper narratives. These videos invite viewers to experience Rito's unique interpretations—where creativity meets commentary, and every piece challenges the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
Music Video Animation
KEKEBRATE: Celebrating Pepe in Bitcoin NFT Culture
Kekebrate" reimagines Daft Punk’s “One More Time” as an anthem for the world of Pepe NFTs. Rito produced this remix and video, crafting new lyrics and collaborating with a singer, audio engineer, and graphic designer to bring the Octave-inspired Pepe character to life. This video merges animated Bitcoin-based Pepe artworks with a fresh sound, showcasing Pepe's transformation within the NFT space. As a reclaimed icon, Pepe embodies creativity and community, inviting viewers to explore a movement that redefines the meme.
Photography Animatics
She Inspires: Reimaining Art Through Animation and Music
In this video, Rito transforms the She Inspires exhibit at The Untitled Space in Tribeca, curated by Indira Cesarine, into a dynamic visual experience. Using his original photos from the event, he reanimates the artworks, shifting their tone with music that complements and deepens their impact. This piece not only brings the art to life but also reinterprets its commentary on the current Zeitgeist, blending visuals and sound into an immersive, new perspective on the exhibit.
A Mourning of Sorrows
This animatic video captures a poignant story of grief and catharsis, as Rito leads viewers through an emotional narrative set within a cemetery. Using still photographs and evocative music, the video follows a model through a visual sequence that reflects the complexities of mourning and finding release. Through each image and musical cue, this piece takes audiences on an intimate journey, exploring loss, remembrance, and the healing power of transformation.
Game Commentary Music Videos
Warzone Mayhem: Helicopter Bug to La Traviata
Set to the operatic drama of La Traviata, this Call of Duty: Warzone video showcases the infamous helicopter glitch that caused explosive chaos on Rebirth Island. By entertaining audiences while spotlighting the bug, Rito both amused viewers and applied pressure on developers. Featured in gaming magazines, this piece played a role in pushing the issue into the public eye, leading to its quick resolution shortly after the video’s release—a unique blend of advocacy and entertainment.
Rapping for Change
In this video, Rito takes a unique approach, blending rap and spoken word to call attention to a game-breaking bug in Call of Duty: Warzone. With a dynamic mix of gameplay footage and lyrical critique, the video sheds light on a major issue that had been overlooked. Capturing the attention of gaming magazines, this piece highlights how creativity can spotlight overlooked flaws, amplifying player concerns and urging developers to take action.
