A method of emulating the plausible visual of Malaysian shadow play with computer-generated imagery (CGI)

Abstract

Wayang kulit Kelantan, a preeminent shadow play in Malaysia is threatened with imminent extinction. At this moment, the efforts made to preserve this traditional cultural heritage are insufficient. Therefore it is clear that with the current situation in Malaysia and the level of official support, Wayang kulit Kelantan is unlikely to last long. With regard to this issue, on one hand, some researchers suggest to digitise wayang kulit Kelantan as a mean of preservation. On the other hand, there are also researchers who attest that there is a dire need for Malaysians to promote this art form by using modern technology. This paper presents a methodology framework of using Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) to emulate the visual of wayang kulit Kelantan. Experiments have been carried out to vindicate the veracity of the framework, and the results show that realistic and plausible visual of wayang kulit Kelantan can be emulated by using the proposed framework.