Bruce Ikeda

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Projection Mapping and Lighting Show : Upopoy Kamuy Symphonia - 映像作家: JKDCollective
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Projection Mapping and Lighting Show : Upopoy Kamuy Symphonia

2020 ~
00:14:26
Japan’s first national facility dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Ainu people, Upopoy, opened in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Sunday, July 12, 2020. It consists of a folk museum, an interactive field museum, and an Ainu coexistence park, and has drawn attention as a base for reviving and developing the fading Ainu culture. What JKD was in charge of this time was the highlight of Upopoy’s nighttime program starting on Saturday, July 18, 2020: a large-scale show combining projection mapping and lighting. It depicts the Ainu creation myth through a delicate yet dynamic hand-drawn full animation running for just under 14 minutes, synchronized with soul-stirring music and sound design. The visual work is projected mainly onto the walls of the dome-shaped Experience Exchange Hall, as well as the surrounding hills, river, and statues. Lighting placed throughout the vast grounds is tightly synchronized with the music and mapped visuals, creating a mystical spatial experience that draws viewers into the story. Among the audiovisual works JKD has produced so far, this is one of the top three. The music is by OKI, a musician internationally acclaimed for his work with the OKI Dub Ainu Band, and Kuniyuki Takahashi, also based in Sapporo and known worldwide for his activities. To pursue truly authentic expression, the four animators, Ryoji Yamada, Hana Ono, Yutaro Kubo, and Tatsuhiro Ariyoshi, took part in this serious collaboration. The opening and ending motion was handled by Shotaro Tomiyama and Ko Kudo of the JKD visual team, and the overall visual direction was by Shane Lester. The story unfolds through the Ainu creation myth in a vast site facing a beautiful lake. We believe we were able to create an experience that draws viewers in. If you ever have the chance to visit Hokkaido, please be sure to see it.
Upopoy Kamuy Symphonia : Projection Mapping and Lighting Show - 映像作家: JKDCollective
AnimationAudio visual performanceInstallationProjection mapping

Upopoy Kamuy Symphonia : Projection Mapping and Lighting Show

2020
00:14:26
Upopoy, Japan’s first national facility dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Ainu people, opened in Shiraoi, Hokkaido on Sunday, July 12. Comprising a folklore museum, an interactive field museum, and an Ainu symbiosis park, it has drawn attention as a base for reviving and developing the Ainu culture that is gradually being lost. What JKD was responsible for this time was the large-scale projection mapping and lighting show that began on Saturday, July 18, and serves as the highlight of Upopoy’s night program. Through a delicate yet dynamic hand-drawn full animation running just under 14 minutes, synchronized with soul-stirring music and sound design, it depicts the Ainu creation myth. The visuals are projected mainly onto the walls of the dome-shaped Experience Exchange Hall, as well as onto the surrounding hills, river, and statues. Lighting placed throughout the expansive grounds is tightly synchronized with the music and mapped imagery, creating a fantastical spatial presentation that draws viewers into the story. Among the audio-visual works JKD has produced so far, this one ranks in the top three. The music was created by OKI, the world-renowned musician known for the OKI Dub Ainu Band, and Kuniyuki Takahashi, also based in Sapporo and known internationally for his work. To approach truly authentic expression, the animators—Ryoji Yamada, Hana Ono, Yutaro Kubo, and Tatsuhiro Ariyoshi—took on the project in a serious collaborative effort. The opening and ending motion were handled by Shotaro Tomiyama and Ko Kudo of the JKD visual team, and the overall visual direction was led by Shane Lester. The story of the Ainu creation myth unfolds across the vast grounds facing a beautiful lake. We hope we were able to create an experience that truly draws people in. If you ever have the chance to visit Hokkaido, please be sure to see it. (Through 8/30: daily except Mondays. From September onward: every Saturday and Sunday, and on public holidays at night, several screenings after sunset)
Jacob Collier:With The Love In My Heart - 映像作家: JKDCollective
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Jacob Collier:With The Love In My Heart

2018
00:06:47
グラミー賞受賞アーティスト、ジェイコブ・ コリアーの4 枚組新アルバムの中から、第一弾のリードシングルとして発表された 「With The Love In My Heart」のミュージックビデオを JKD が企画、制作いたしました。 1994 年ロンドン生まれ、二十代半ばにしてすでにグラミー賞 2 部門の受賞経験のあるジェイコブ・コリアーにより発表される 4 枚組アルバムの中から、第一弾のリードシングルとして発表された「With The Love In My Heart」のミュージックビデオを JKD が企画、制作いたしました。 様々な楽器を巧みに弾きこなすマルチインストゥルメンタリストでもある天才ミュージシャン、ジェイコブ・コリアーの多面的な音楽性を表現するために、鏡を使ったアイデアをもとにしたミュージックビデオが企画されました。楽曲のコンセプト(歌詞)は、ジェイコブが愛を探して、それを見つけるまでの旅を描いたもの。6:45 の長編トラックは、5つの異なる要素をドラマチックに展開される構成となっています。 今回の MV では、そのジェイコブが愛を見つけるための旅を、スタジオに設置した鏡のセットによる反射と、CG 合成による映像を融合させ、ジェイコブが、現実と空想、正気と狂気の世界を行ったり来たりしつつ、様々な視覚的マジックを呼び起こしながら、鏡の中の五次元の世界を旅するストーリーとして、ダイナミックに表現しています。
Coleman: Welcome the Unexpected - 映像作家: JKDCollective
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Coleman: Welcome the Unexpected

2016
00:05:34
100年以上の歴史を持つUSブランド、コールマンが今回のフィルムで伝えるのは「自然の中に飛び込み、予想外の出来事も、ぜんぶ、面白がってやろう」という精神。4人のラッパー達が、予想外のハプニングを乗り越えながらキャンプ地を探す前半のロードムービー部分と、1日の終わりにキャンプファイヤーを囲みながら、即興ラップによるセッションを行う後半部分で構成。特に注目すべきは、2:32以降の完全即興で言葉を繋いで行く「サイファー」のシーン。(*サイファーとは、その場に集まったラッパーたちが、それぞれの言葉にインスピレーションを重ね、連鎖させてゆく、ジャズのセッションに近い言葉のアート。)予測不可能な大自然の中で、本物のサイファーを実現させるためJKDが選んだ実力派ラッパーは、山梨を拠点に精力的に活動するStillichimiyaの「田我流」と「Big Ben」、卓越したスキルで注目を集める新世代フリースタイラー「チプルソ」、そして天才ラッパーとして幅広い活躍をみせる「鎮座DOPENESS」。4人の異才が紡ぎ出す即興による日本語のアート、そのグルーヴと創造性を感じられる作品に仕上がった。映像監督には、「女子高生忍者」「世界初かわいい味噌汁」ウェブムービーでも注目を集める鎌谷聡次郎を起用。どんなハプニングも、最高の思い出になるアウトドアの魔法を、抜群のセンスとリアリティあふれる映像で表現。トラックメイカーはOlive Oil。