On-going WIP Projects
Animation from my work in Virtual Reality music & Cinematography
Soap Film III: Soapaboyo
Jazz themed experimental film with soap movement
Synopsis: A relaxing-themed sequel of the previous soap films
Goal: Experimenting with yet a new approach with the soap movement
Crew:
Professor Ted Kinsman: Footage creator and videographer
Veronica Parrilla: Singer and musician
Ihab Mardini: Producer, Editor, and Director
Release Date: July 2023 - Not published yet
Soap Film II: Surface Tension
Dramatic Classical Musical Short Film With Soap Movement
Synopsis: Musically driven edition of soap movement, a sequel of Soap Film 1
Goal: Experimenting with dramatic music in experimental form in contrast to my previous joyful take in Soap Film 1
Crew:
Professor Ted Kinsman: Footage creator and videographer
Bassem Badawy: Music composition
Ihab Mardini: Producer, Editor, and Director
Release Date: July 2023 - Not published yet
Life of A Dummy - Short Film
Motion Capture and Realtime Rendering - Work In Progress (WIP)
Synopsis: A journey into the career and struggles of a car crash dummy
Goal: Making an aesthetically pleasing film woven with the cutting-edge technology. Creating a meaningful co-op/work for the students involved. Promoting the unique qualities of RIT especially related to students education and the technological features. Disseminating to film festivals worldwide. Gathering a significant amount of research and study cases for correlated classes and interested students and faculty members. Publishing paper/s related to three process and experience.
Crew:
Frederico Martins - 3D assets modeler and manager
Amy Conyers - Unreal Engine setup and lighting
Kendall Dirks - Houdini simulation
Beatriz - Opera and Jazz Singer
Ihab Mardini - Writer Designer Producer & Director
Technological Aspects: The film is planned to implement Motion Capture Technology and real time rendering
Grants: RIT’s FEAD Grant, RIT’s Grant Writer’s Grant, (in the process of applying for more)
Release Date: Expected to be published in 2024
Elemental Trilogy
Capturing the dance of the three elements of Water, Sand and Air - (WIP)
Process: Capturing the mesmerizing disturbances and turbulences between water and sand, powered by the magic of air
Videography: Using super close-up Macro lenses, while experimenting with lighting and thematic atmospheres
Crew:
Footage created by Professor Ted Kinsman (School of Photographic Arts and Sciences - RIT)
Professor Ihab Mardini (3D Digital Design). Editing and direction: Ihab Mardini
Music composition: Bassem Badawy
Release Date: Expected to be published in 2024
Smokey Music Experimental (WIP)
Short film with smoke reacting to music rhythms and beats
Process: Professor Ted Kinsman (School of Photographic Arts and Sciences - RIT) crafted a setup that causes smoke to react to music fed to the machine.
With the rhythmic composition by Michael Schiess’s the result was entertaining.
Editing and direction: Professor Ihab Mardini
Videography: Professor Ted’s setup allows a perfect capturing of the smoke’s silky and wild movement, offering a range of editing potentials
Crew:
Footage by: Professor Ted Kinsman
Composer: Michael Schiess
Editing and direction: Ihab Mardini
Release Date: Expected to be published in 2024
VR Color and Composition Experimental Film (WIP)
Short film with smoke reacting to music rhythms and beats
Process: Creating a film in Virtual Reality using the software Tilt Brush, with animated brushes reacting to music track
Videography: With the advancement of Tilt Brush, now there are enough camera options that allow more meaningful control over the cinematography. Some shots might be shot hand-held with the joystick as well.
Crew:
Kait Iordan - Concepting assistant
Ihab Mardini - Film Production
Release Date: Expected to be published in 2024