Mai / 舞CGI Animated Short Film

A CGI-animated short exploring the fusion of calligraphy and fluid simulation. Ink flows from the brush like a living liquid, forming the character Mai (舞) in response to the movement of each stroke. By blending the gestures of semi-cursive calligraphy with dynamic fluid motion, the film offers a new visual reading of the elegance of traditional brushwork.

書道とCG流体シミュレーションを融合させた表現に挑戦したCG作品。筆から流れ出す墨が美しい流体として広がり、筆の動きに合わせて「舞」の文字が形づくられていく。行書の流れる筆致と墨の流体的な動きを組み合わせ、伝統的な書の美しさを新たな映像表現として描き出した。

Tools: Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Nuke, Premiere Pro

Credit: Ink painting by Okina Yamamoto

Awards & Selections

• Rookie Awards 2023, 3D Animation – Winner (Highly Commended)
• 29th Campus Genius Contest, Excellence Award – Winner
• Sanjigenmusou (三次元無双) 3DCG Competition – Winner