SHOMORUME | A Short Film Inspired by the captivating visuals of 'Dune' and the riveting storylines of 'Shogun'

VUEC · April 7, 2024, 2:34pm

Just launched my latest project: a samurai short film created using Unreal Engine 5.4! Inspired by the captivating visuals of ‘Dune’ and the riveting storylines of ‘Shogun’ on Hulu, this film blends cutting-edge technology with timeless storytelling. Dive into the world of ancient warriors and epic landscapes in this thrilling cinematic experience.

Screen Shots

All the assets using on this film
Stylized Blood VFX - Niagara Blood Effects - Gore Effects - Blood
Kheed Desert Tunnels (KDT)
Horse Animset
Mega body and bones parts with skulls collection vol.3
GhostSamurai_Katana
Asian Armour
Dark Fantasy Bundle 01 - Game Assets + Extra

Just wrapped up a breakdown on animation techniques in Unreal Engine 5.4! Explored using Wonder AI for animation generation and technical blending for various effects. Covered retargeting, rigging, sequence creation, and rendering—all within UE.
I know importing animation from Wonder using references from film may not be ideal, but it’s a topic worth discussing for indie studios or personal projects like mine. Check out the breakdown:

The_M0ss_Man · April 7, 2024, 11:32pm

Hi there @VUEC !

While I’ve not seen the movie Dune in full, I have been able to peek at a few clips to understand your inspiration. I can 100% say that I see where you pulled your inspiration from and you do well to replicate the same feeling that I can only describe as this steady mysticism. I’m also reminded of a film called Riddick (2013).

Will you be making more short films following this kind of style aesthetically and storytelling wise?

VUEC · April 12, 2024, 6:23am

Hi @The_M0ss_Man
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recognizing the inspiration behind my work! I’m glad to hear that you felt a similar sense of mysticism in the animation. While I appreciate your interest in seeing more films in this style, I must admit that continuing in this direction would require a significant budget. Honestly, it’s a bit of a financial stretch—I may need to tap into the “secret funds” I’ve been keeping from my wife, and that could lead to some interesting conversations! However, your encouragement means a lot, and if the opportunity arises to pursue projects like this in the future, I’ll definitely consider it. Thanks again for your support!