HARRY POTTER - I Almost Do || Music Video || Taylor Swift

Can we make a Harry Potter music video without actually using any footage from the Harry Potter movies? Let's find out!
This one started life as an editing challenge to see whether it'd be possible to convincingly depict a relationship between two characters who never actually meet on-screen (or even in the same movie, come to that). Watching back What If (2013) and The Circle (2017), I noticed that both leads spent a considerable amount of time on their phones... and I was already in love with movies like Searching (2018), which delight in demonstrating exactly how much information can be quietly conveyed via screens. It was a short step from that to hearing Taylor's 'I Almost Do' one night, and thinking 'damnnn I have to do this project!'
There are about 16 VFX shots in here (I think), running the gamut from full roto-and-screen-replacements to invisible slowdowns, character paintouts and screen animations. None of the phone screens were actually recorded on a device; they were all put together in After Effects and animated by hand to best fit the song.
If you actually bought into the illusion for a few minutes, that's awesome - all I wanted to do was see how far you could push the Kuleshov effect, with a bit of help from some strategically-replaced screens. Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed it!
Oh, last thing - What If (2014) is literally one of my favourite movies ever; probably my favourite romantic comedy, period. (It's so good.) If you've not seen it, you're doing yourself a disservice - and c'mon, where else can you see Kylo Ren and Harry Potter discussing relationships over a freshly cooked tray of nachos?
|| LIST OF REFERENCES: ||
What If - Elan Mastai & Michael Dowse, 2013
The Circle - Dave Eggers & James Ponsoldt, 2017
I Almost Do - Taylor Swift, Red, 2012
Special thanks to horrocruxmachine on Tumblr for posting the adorable hug photo, and inspiring the thumbnail!

[@wheelswithinreels298]

so I guess in this universe:
• Harry finally got contacts
• phones are a thing now
• Hogwarts is a short drive from San Francisco
• Hermione took up kayaking
yeah, yeah. bite me. x

[@wheelswithinreels298]

p.s. you might've seen this one before if you're a subscriber, sorry! Feel free to skip - although there is one cool new shot hidden away in the middle. ;) x

[@wheelswithinreels298]

Yeah, I have actually ;) just another thing on the to-do list! There's so much awesome stuff on the Archive of Our Own already, though, so I don't feel too terrible about not getting round to it just yet. Who are your favourite authors? x

[@wheelswithinreels298]

@@messithepotterhead6366 Hi there! That sounds really cool and I'm very flattered to be thought of! :) Sadly I don't even have time at the moment to write my own original stories (work's kind of insane right now, booo), so there's no way I'd be able to commit to writing something with somebody else... plus I'm a bit of a lone wolf to be honest, haha, I think I prefer to write alone. But I'd love to read your story when it's done - please, shoot me a link when you post it! :) x

[@janeciathomas7710]

Wheels within Reels phones would exist Bc it’s like 19 years later wich, if you do the math would be 2018

[@gamedays357]

i think hogwarts is not too far from there, after all it was filmed in LA

[@PraveenKumar-rj8gm]

Harry potter series is part of my life

[@HarryPotter-fj8oi]

For me it is not a part, it's my life

[@jaco7719]

Ya i to feel

[@avocadoeimi]

​@@HarryPotter-fj8oiTrue worts 😢❤

[@wgf_my_smile7791]

I LOVE DANIEL RADCLIFFE AND EMMA WATSON

[@jdgamer1551]

Me 2

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Me too wayy better than feltson

[@abigfanoftheharrypottermov814]

Me too

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Me too❤

[@dhruvbharija172]

I WANT them to be together again so desparetly ,DEMMA ❤️
You deserve more views 🔥

[@josetteparker1191]

This video is such an incredible masterpeace! the edits are beautiful and very realistic.
The video just warms a true harmony fans heart! thank you for making it.

[@coolaway2281]

OMG😂😂😂i just realised that there's hogwarts at 2:04 😆😆 nice

[@cheetos514]

this is so cool wtf. You got me right in my feelings 🥺

[@xdEnvasion]

How did you edit this? It's an actual masterpiece!!!

[@maurolopez3493]

Me podrías decir cómo se llama la película

[@harrypotterstories3291]

its a shame you dont get so many views on your videos because you derserve a lot attention i mean your editing skills are really amazing you could easily edit music videos/movies and more well i have talked to much i feel anyways good as always

[@wheelswithinreels298]

awhh, you're very kind! :) really happy you enjoyed it, and hey, 250 subscribers still feels pretty awesome to me! Stick 'em all in a room and you'd have trouble finding the exit ;) that's how I choose to look at it, anyway. Thanks again! x

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@@wheelswithinreels298 thats true

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Harry Potter Storied in

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[@dhruvbharija172]

We need part 2 , Harry Hermione/ Dan Emma ❤️ and your editing skills🔥

[@miriam3828]

We need a part 2

[@baxtermortimer1550]

I've been having a kind of rough day today but you uploading definitely made me happier (even if it was just a slight edit on a older video). So thank you.

[@wheelswithinreels298]

Thanks so much, man :D really happy I managed to make your day a little better! Also yeah, haha, sorry for the repeat video - I just couldn't resist going back and transposing this into the Potterverse. (Had the idea to do a Hogwarts shot at 1:59 right at the start of the project, but it took until last weekend for me to finally get my act together and do it!)

[@boom_cheryl_1795]

This is made in such a good way! I adore this

[@nataliamedina2620]

I love it so much! The edition is perfect!

[@alexh6468]

The magical world introduced the iPhone 😂

[@broing4637]

I LOVE HERMIONE ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋

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[@everyday_with_jam]

I cried 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tarakisoensingh7649]

THIS IS REALLY GOOD!
AMAZING EDITING

[@webcomiclulu9056]

Ah my fav song

[@shayndengraves-locker8619]

The Harry Potter series is also a part of my life it is the best series in the whole entire universe. I love Harry Potter. Anyone else here in Harry Potter is hot

[@kashisharora7293]

This is a masterpiece this is totally amazing idk how you did this but it's amazing 😍 I already am subscribing. I have watched only this video by you but still you deserve it 👍❤️

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[@aikeecatamora916]

definition of right person, wrong time

[@luciastwilight]

omg ,your edits are so good! you deserve more views🖤
can you do dramione? im begging for it

[@taylorparry8618]

this made me cry

[@charanleenanand6569]

it is a movie if it is plz tell me the name

[@EpikSwordbattler]

After this imma gonaa cry

[@hermioneharrygrangerpotter2314]

I'm crying a lot

[@user-to5ib7mo6p]

I loved the video and I think Harry and Armoni should have been together from the beginning

[@Hyunjinsleftbuttcheeksrynotsry]

Its so cute i cry

[@harryhesmondhalgh537]

loved it

[@remadevimk2489]

Awsome edits

[@fantasticstories8606]

This is amazing!

[@lemonsduck2857]

This was amazing but how did you get the actors to do that. Was that all editing or was that real i’m so confused. also why her line not respond to harry texts?

[@nileverdeen3797]

Awesome

[@Aninhaalacradora]

Where do you find these videos of them, to do the montage?

[@TheSuperGymnasticsRoutin-jo5cr]

I love hermione granger and Harry Potter together

[@bramhalewijn6496]

Where does this shots come from?

[@nargisrani5930]

Where did you get all these clips from?like what movies?plz tell me

[@user-sr4tb2gg9b]

Love it soooo

[@desisetya1567]

Best

[@Shiningstar9090]

They should have be paired up 😢 I don't like how harry was just a third wheeling in his own movie 😢

[@Bfunks-fe4bi]

How did u get the footage’s

[@jamievardyno.3119]

Where did this mv come from? Is it a movie, a series or movie, can somebody tell me please ?

[@benhurgarcia272]

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[@VitoriaGabrielly-ew2kw]

Isso é um filme?? Se sim, qual o nome??

[@user-bf1uc6fn9f]

❤

[@MhamadRhama-hz2qr]

What's name film Harry Potter please...???

[@giulialombardii]

🥺❤️

[@4Sky1]

What movie or series is this

[@novkalp21185]

I never watched Harry Potter, I think it’s good

[@civu1832]

Harry is a Amazing act. I like Harry and all of other act, parts of Harry Potter. 😎

[@helterscelter4617]

Nice

[@Grayson-jq4um]

I didn’t know they had phones in 1991

[@sriparnabhattacharyya1692]

Can anyone say where can I watch "I ALMOST DO"?

[@juliabarylska7425]

What movie is it from?

[@alejandrorosales6937]

Yes Emma college is important so be strong 💪 and brave 💖 okay and don't let this virus control you focus on the future ✨ studying reading good books and have time to relax how ever with this virus out there in so many city's and countries you Emma have a be strong 💪 in your heart ❤ Danielle's as well just be sure of what you want in life to have fun play sports have a cup of tea 🍵 or coffee ☕ and drink a lot of water 💧 Emma watson with dating and seeing the world 🌎 be safe

[@annieslifestyles8999]

WOW

[@razer_fury]

In which movie is this again ?

[@aikeecatamora916]

Part 2 plssss

[@piyalibanerjee8554]

I didn't understand... Plz explain... Who created the video

[@neilshijilkumar2042]

Which film is this?

[@laperla6163]

Why was that cut so Hermione didn't want to see him? They were best friends, she would always talk to him

[@shaziaiftequar2426]

from which movie ?

[@riyakidsturn718]

Tell a movie name

[@rushalibhola2316]

I have always shipped Harry Hermione they look perfect together.

[@alejandrorosales6937]

Yes Harry Potter will always be a master piece 🙌 from it comes from the heart ❤ to the books and movies 🎥 Emma danielle now with college you have to play it smart and keep your self safe and strong 💪 Emma watson protect Paris and danielle London as well okay so that this virus will not get to you or touch you i felt upset when the films finished but every story must end were won starts a nother begins fan alex

[@maurizioeusebi672]

10

[@martinmalone564]

Make more videos!!

[@maeliejacoud491]

Hello, I'm French and I would like to know where the images you used in the video come from.
bravo very touching

[@emmalopez3723]

Nolv

[@maeliejacoud491]

@@emmalopez3723 nolv?

[@Poss777]

film ??

[@soapwatson8511]

2:41 Harry's ghost.hahaha

[@parkourhamster4405]

That ain’t right lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-zz2cu4zd5x]

Good night daneil

[@tanovski2394]

Where is this from

[@rakmen100]

I love harry and hermione...aka emma and daniel...the ship sails....hermiory and emmaniel🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😍😍🥺🥺

[@ALySheran_771]

Buen vídeo, que buenísima mezcla de las películas👌🏻😄👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻ver que al menos en un video asi de gran calidad Harry y Hermione estan juntos como lo queriamos muchos, la mayoría en el mundo, es maravilloso y es como un sueño. Pues que ellos dos no se quedaran juntos fue lo único malo de la historia de Harry Potter, al menos a mi criterio, es lo unico que no me gusta de la película. Hermione no debió quedarse con Ron Weasley, la escritora J. K. Rowling no tuvo inteligencia en esa parte de su historia, ademas de haberle copiado en muchos detalles similares a la historia de John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, The Lord Of The Rings, incluyendo copiar el estilo de escribir su nombre y apellido. Eso es decepcionante de ella como escritora, que no sea tan original. La película habría vendido más si Harry y Hermione se hubieran quedado juntos. Pero no lo pensaron bien.🤔😒

[@jakenotman5465]

This could be made into a film

[@martinobianchi6767]

Come hai fatto😮

[@dirol4ik552]

This is a real clip

[@BlazeRM12]

pt2?

[@juhisingh61]

My question is that how is san Francisco near to howgwarts cuz Harry is in british and he lived there

[@ferayozge7532]

does harry delete hermione off his contacts list???

[@enricachisu3772]

Seri seriiii
Io scioccata, fin da piccola penso a questa ship

[@Buzaim_234]

Part 2

[@hunainjehangir6052]

Is that real phone number

[@mariateresafiore2799]

Daniel radcliffe e bonnie wright

[@InfernoPixel]

were these people really daniel radcliffe and EMMA WATSON ACTING?!

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Hola❤❤❤

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Ma che... Okayy

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uh huh

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Віка❤🎉😊

[@natalia920]

In wacapp

[@ivanaycock1485]

Harry and

[@sofiaignatusha3909]

So sad

[@upasnabharija8804]

Demma forever it's fast better than feltson

[@fridagachatuber7153]

and I type HARRY WHAT HAPPENED TO GINNY AND HERMIONE WHAT HAPPENED TO RON I DON'T UNDERSTAND!

[@dramonie_lover4221]

this is the saddest thing i saw

[@danger_gaming8974]

This is real or editing

[@marlenterrero2401]

No hinny and Remionie !!!!!

[@germanitaoraa4018]

I don't think I liked it because harry and hermione didn't kissed

[@makalabarkdull7409]

I still like it but they should kiss