Last Stardust

MOTION DESIGNER + 3D CINEMATIC ARTIST

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Unreal Engine
Music Video

Last Stardust is a cover music video where virtual artist Lilpa performs Last Stardust from Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.

As the director, cinematographer, VFX artist, and animator, I restructured the storyline to reflect both the original anime’s setting and Lilpa’s style. To maintain engagement, I incorporated dynamic camera movements and homages to key scenes, creating a music video that resonates with both anime fans and Lilpa’s audience.

Process

I collected background references using generative AI and directed the level artist team based on them. The story unfolds across three key environments: a typical Asian school, a burned down and collapsed school, and a post-apocalyptic world.

For the characters, I gathered references through generative AI and image research, then directed the hair and costume modelers. Since the project was based on an existing virtual character, I requested designs that aligned with the original concept.

Using motion capture data that I directed and the artist captured, I requested cleanup from the animation team and placed the final animations into the completed environments.

(Left: Teaser / Right: comparison of each processs)

I managed the final data organization and collaborated with the team on lighting, lookdev, VFX, and other production steps. I also directed the storyboard artist according to my written sequence, helping the whole team work in sync with a clear visual narrative.

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