A 3D animation collaboration between Dior and photographer Abdulla Elmaz — a virtual ocean environment with lifelike marine animation, anchored on Elmaz's photographic compositions.

The ocean was authored in Blender with realistic liquid simulations to drive water behavior. Sharks were rigged and animated to populate the scene, with custom shaders developed to push the visual realism of the underwater material space. 2D photographic assets were integrated into the 3D environment to extend the photographic source rather than replace it.

Virtual camera work captured the sequences with the cinematic timing the brand language demanded — atmosphere over spectacle.

Client

Dior × Abdulla Elmaz

Role

3D direction · Liquid simulation · Character rigging & animation · Lookdev · Cinematics

Stack

Blender · Octane Render

Output

Cinematic 3D fashion film