CG (architecture) scene in Japan?

[kimblarsen]

I've got this "music video" type of project where I am producing a 20+ minute abstract CG animation to go with a new music piece by a young Norwegian composer. It will be performed in three Nordic cities early next year.

 

The music is a meeting between traditional Norwegian string instruments (Fiddle) and folk tunes with that of industrial noise - the destruction of the modern city: Akira meets Grieg.

 

So, I am going on a study trip to Tokyo/ Kyoto/ Osaka or thereabout September 23 to October 5 to experience the visual culture of Japan. In particular I will be seeing a lot of architecture; Tadao Ando and Shin Takamatsu are my favorites.

 

It would be great if I could meet up with someone involved with CG in Japan while I am there. Anyone out there involved in designing console and computer games in addition to architecture visualisation?

 

For some visual references to where I am going with this see some of my more abstract CG work at: www.ocean-north.net and go to the Exhibititon Design: ARS01 project and Installations: chamberworks project and http://www.cgarchitect.com/gallery/image_spotlight.asp?fileName=pfx_bmw_sno3 and http://www.cgarchitect.com/gallery/image_spotlight.asp?fileName=pfx_bmw_sno2

 

Cheers,

Kim

[HeDaCoM]

I really want to see that 20 minutes animation.... where?

 

What lucky. I want to go to Japan alsoooo hehe Maybe in the next few decades who knows..

take pictures and show us some japan architecture when you come back ! thanks

[kid]

Sadly, I neither know what I'm doing or live in Japan, it sounds like a fantastic project nevertheless.

 

I think the visual culture of Japan is also known as in your face advertising and product placement