DESIGNER · ANIMATOR · CREATIVE · GENERALIST · A.I. MOTION ARTIST
SYSMEX
Hinotori: The Gentle Robot
I executed this solo, end-to-end A.I. film project based on a specific client request. I was responsible for the entire creative and technical pipeline, including: concept development, visual style, storyboard creation, A.I. generation, and final edit. The primary objective was successfully met: to establish the Hinotori surgical robot as the leading gentle and trustworthy machine in the competitive surgical technology marketplace.
The core concept for this project was derived from a direct client mandate focused on establishing the robot's unique tri-national identity and emphasizing its gentle operation. The narrative needed to seamlessly communicate three essential facts: Japanese origin, German engineering precision, and the power of Sysmex technology. Above all, the visual strategy prioritized projecting gentleness and celebrating the authenticity of its Japanese heritage.
CREATIVE A.I.
STORYTELLING
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The film strategically juxtaposes grace, skill, and precision with a core feeling of gentleness. The narrative centers on a ballerina performing in a serene, quiet Japanese setting. Her soft, controlled movements serve as a direct analogy to the robot’s surgical movements, effectively conveying the concept of gentle skill. This peaceful, warm Japanese backdrop reinforces the message of trust and tranquility, while the scenes featuring the robot are designed to appear clean, modern, and medically reassuring, eliminating any sense of threat.
The sense of gentleness within this Japanese location was intentionally engineered through key visual elements. I focused on displaying the inherent tranquility of Japanese mountains, the fluid motion of water, the emotional depth of the golden hour light, and the delicate scatter of sakura petals. These elements combined to define a fictional space that feels both inherently warm and profoundly trustworthy.
A.I.
WORKFLOW
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The visual development of the surgical robot followed a detailed, multi-stage A.I. pipeline. Initial image generation was executed using a foundation of client-provided and sourced reference photographs. By feeding varied perspectives from these images into ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Magnify A.I., I conducted an extensive iterative process, generating over 100 distinct images. This allowed me to rigorously refine the visual style and framing before transitioning to motion. For the final film, these selected static images were brought to life using leading video generation platforms—Runway, Kling, and Seedance—with carefully crafted movement prompts dictating the action of each scene.
The creative pipeline used for the robot was consistently applied to generating the fictional Japanese setting and the ballerina. The main distinction was the ballerina's design: she was developed as an entirely original character without reliance on external references. In contrast, the environment was meticulously built using multiple Japanese photographic references to ensure authenticity and to precisely achieve the specific lighting, mood, and emotional resonance required for the final film.
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
This project implemented a rigorous Research and Development approach, focusing on grounding AI-generated content in real-world visual accuracy to achieve maximum realism and brand trustworthiness. The core methodology was built on the principle that high-fidelity AI generation must be directly informed by verifiable visual references. The images in the left column served as the realistic foundations, which were transformed into the persuasive, final AI visuals seen on the right.
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The visual representation of the Surgical Robot required absolute product realism. Initial AI image models were meticulously trained using client-provided and sourced photographic references of the Hinotori robot to ensure the accurate depiction of its physical form and mechanical structure. This process was critical to the final result, where the AI images successfully maintain the required clinical, non-threatening aesthetic while correctly rendering the robot's design, which establishes immediate trust in the technology.
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To achieve Ballet Choreography Realism and reinforce the central theme of gentle skill, real-world photographs and video stills of professional ballerinas performing authentic moves (such as Sissonne and Arabesque) were essential references. These references ensured the AI-generated ballerina performed realistic, graceful movements. This visual analogy—the dancer's soft control mirroring the robot's precision—was a key strategic element that tied the core narrative of gentleness and skill together.
​Finally, establishing the authentic Japanese Environment and atmosphere was equally strategic. Multiple photographic references of genuine Japanese settings, including the Torii gate, mountains, and water, were utilized. These images were selected specifically for their accurate depiction of Golden Hour lighting and atmospheric conditions. The final AI environment successfully recreated the exact lighting, mood, and emotional resonance established by the reference images, successfully cultivating the desired sense of warmth, peace, and cultural authenticity within the fictional space. This comprehensive R&D strategy ensured that all core visual components—product, movement, and setting—were persuasive, realistic representations built upon established visual facts.
MAKE
Roles: Editing, A.I. Motion, Look Dev, Design, Footage Research
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Solo Project
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