: A blizzard that occurred just before the shoot blanketed the landscapes in snow, which the crew felt enhanced the "magic" of the video. The distinctive, swirling mammatus cloud formations and aurora colors in the sky were created from scratch using 3D programs.
: The video was shot on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , and at the Marblehead Lighthouse in Ohio.
: The "conglomerate of lights" in the sky reacts to the music, changing colors and pulsing in time with the song's keys. This surreal encounter is meant to mirror the "uncertainty" and "fleeting moments" represented by the song's title. Owl City - Vanilla Twilight (Official Music Video)
The video was produced by and is known for its heavy use of visual effects and dreamlike atmosphere.
: NBA star Shaquille O'Neal makes a surprise appearance. Adam Young, a huge fan, personally requested his involvement. In his scene, Shaq lifts his arms toward the glowing vortex and mouths the words, "Take me with you". : A blizzard that occurred just before the
: The team took advantage of Lake Erie being frozen over to walk 100 yards out onto the ice, capturing unique shots of the lighthouse that would otherwise have been inaccessible. Key Narrative Elements
The video features various ordinary people and a dog in a small town all stopping to witness a strange, celestial phenomenon in awe. : The "conglomerate of lights" in the sky
Watch the official music video and behind-the-scenes content to see how the frozen landscapes and Shaq's cameo came together: Owl City - Vanilla Twilight (Official Music Video) YouTube · OwlCityVEVO Owl City - Cinematic (Behind The Scenes) YouTube · Owl City Owl City - Vanilla Twilight (Official HD Music Video) YouTube · chayan mondal Expand map