Somewhat happy with my final alterations on my soap commercial, I still feel there is needed improvement. I had the opportunity to reconstruct my storyboards, by adding and subtracting certain scenes and this brought about unity in piece. I tried to incorporate all the tranformations in Affect Effects and this allowed me to pratice each element. However, I would change my menu to another template, changing its design. As for the filmstrips, I would like to do more in the future. They are quick glimpses into the lives of others. I found my classmate's filmstrips interesting.
FEEDBACK FROM CLASS CRITIQUE
New idea!!!! Since everyone felt the rain and the woman's arm were very strong elements, i wanna REVISE my project. Maybe a woman who has been placed in an environment to find a bar of soap and rain is consistantly pouring down. She is getting dirty and weak, however she has to overcome this obstacle. She begans swinging her arm in order to fight off the rain, pressing her way through this situation. As she continues, she finds the soap, which cleanses her body and as a result the rain eases up. At this point, the rain becomes sensitive to her body, not harsh.
Moral-- Although things get hard and unbarable at times, NEVER GIVE UP....until you acheive your goal...
And the goal here is SOAP to clean her Body!!!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Research Proposal
Motion Graphics Proposal
This research project allowed me the freedom to creatively express my thoughts, ideas, and opinions. As I began brainstorming different topic ideas, I thought about which subject’s would/could be transcribed into visually interesting compositions. After exploring a variety of interests, I decided to discover an important element in art, the significance of color, particularly green. After classifying everything I could possibly think of as green, I generated the following list: US currency, nature, camouflage, marijuana, Hulk, traffic lights, aliens, Islamic religion, reptiles, dragons, etc. Finally, during my presentation of these topics to my classmates, I received excellent feedback on how the idea of camouflage and aliens could possible be combined. They broaden my outlook on how these words could be defined, discovered, and discussed. Through the use of classmate suggestions and my own research, I have decided to explore how I can create short animations displaying unfamiliar elements that are concealed when something is perceived as a threat.
At the beginning WWI, camouflage was known but had never been seen, until one night a truck drove by and Picasso and Stein labeled it as being camouflage. Picasso amazedly cried out, “Yes it is we who made it, that is cubism.” From that point on, camouflage acted as an essential weapon of defense for military forces during combat. Camouflage is meant to disguise, conceal, imitate, mislead, hide, and has the ability to act on perceiving something as a threat. Camouflage’s scientific principle is to reduce the contrast between a target and its background, the contrast in size, shape, movement, and color. It is best employed when the subject is motionless and everything appears to be in sync. Depending upon the targets environment, the concealment of some elements is difficult to distinguish due to variations in light and color. Likewise, animals are affected by the same principles mentioned above. Camouflaged animals can be illustrated as dead or alive, therefore they have the ability to convert their fear, into intimidation for their predator. As I observed these photographs, I realized how much of an art form certain animals are, specifically those that occupy water.
Aliens are often illustrated as supernatural beings that are brought to earth from other planets or parts of the universe. Aliens are known as the other, foreign, unfamiliar, not belonging, or sometimes appearing as threat. In today’s society, aliens are often associated with citizens from other countries who illegally immigrate to the United States. As I continued researching, I found another definition for the term alien: strangers in a new environment or outcasts. As to the physical appearance of the idealistic alien, it’s a strange creature with an enormous head and eyes, yet the mouth and nose are rather small. I found it very interesting as to why the alien’s physical features resemble that of a young fetus in a human beings womb. During pregnancy, the baby or fetus has very precise similarities to that of what we perceive aliens as containing. Nevertheless, this extensive research involving these two terms has given me more insight into their many explanations.
In conclusion, both terms have very valuable meanings, which coincide with one another. My expectations are to create animations that might camouflage a strange situation or threat for the protections of a being. If we are given the freedom to create these animations with no specific instruction, I have a few ideas as to how I will choose the content of each piece: Food Chain, Car Scenario, Identity Issues, etc. Often times we as humans camouflage ourselves from different situations in life and the idea of new opportunities being introduced to us seems bizarre. I have always had a love for camouflage and viewed it as a sign of strength, especially being that I was tomboyish as a child. I’m from a town south of Nashville called Columbia, (known as the Mule Capital of the World) so I have always been exposed to southern living, especially hunting and cooking deer, rabbits, and squirrels. My exploration of aliens came from observing the Science Fiction network and Unsolved Mysteries all summer. The research I completed opened my eyes to a larger view of the terminology.
This research project allowed me the freedom to creatively express my thoughts, ideas, and opinions. As I began brainstorming different topic ideas, I thought about which subject’s would/could be transcribed into visually interesting compositions. After exploring a variety of interests, I decided to discover an important element in art, the significance of color, particularly green. After classifying everything I could possibly think of as green, I generated the following list: US currency, nature, camouflage, marijuana, Hulk, traffic lights, aliens, Islamic religion, reptiles, dragons, etc. Finally, during my presentation of these topics to my classmates, I received excellent feedback on how the idea of camouflage and aliens could possible be combined. They broaden my outlook on how these words could be defined, discovered, and discussed. Through the use of classmate suggestions and my own research, I have decided to explore how I can create short animations displaying unfamiliar elements that are concealed when something is perceived as a threat.
At the beginning WWI, camouflage was known but had never been seen, until one night a truck drove by and Picasso and Stein labeled it as being camouflage. Picasso amazedly cried out, “Yes it is we who made it, that is cubism.” From that point on, camouflage acted as an essential weapon of defense for military forces during combat. Camouflage is meant to disguise, conceal, imitate, mislead, hide, and has the ability to act on perceiving something as a threat. Camouflage’s scientific principle is to reduce the contrast between a target and its background, the contrast in size, shape, movement, and color. It is best employed when the subject is motionless and everything appears to be in sync. Depending upon the targets environment, the concealment of some elements is difficult to distinguish due to variations in light and color. Likewise, animals are affected by the same principles mentioned above. Camouflaged animals can be illustrated as dead or alive, therefore they have the ability to convert their fear, into intimidation for their predator. As I observed these photographs, I realized how much of an art form certain animals are, specifically those that occupy water.
Aliens are often illustrated as supernatural beings that are brought to earth from other planets or parts of the universe. Aliens are known as the other, foreign, unfamiliar, not belonging, or sometimes appearing as threat. In today’s society, aliens are often associated with citizens from other countries who illegally immigrate to the United States. As I continued researching, I found another definition for the term alien: strangers in a new environment or outcasts. As to the physical appearance of the idealistic alien, it’s a strange creature with an enormous head and eyes, yet the mouth and nose are rather small. I found it very interesting as to why the alien’s physical features resemble that of a young fetus in a human beings womb. During pregnancy, the baby or fetus has very precise similarities to that of what we perceive aliens as containing. Nevertheless, this extensive research involving these two terms has given me more insight into their many explanations.
In conclusion, both terms have very valuable meanings, which coincide with one another. My expectations are to create animations that might camouflage a strange situation or threat for the protections of a being. If we are given the freedom to create these animations with no specific instruction, I have a few ideas as to how I will choose the content of each piece: Food Chain, Car Scenario, Identity Issues, etc. Often times we as humans camouflage ourselves from different situations in life and the idea of new opportunities being introduced to us seems bizarre. I have always had a love for camouflage and viewed it as a sign of strength, especially being that I was tomboyish as a child. I’m from a town south of Nashville called Columbia, (known as the Mule Capital of the World) so I have always been exposed to southern living, especially hunting and cooking deer, rabbits, and squirrels. My exploration of aliens came from observing the Science Fiction network and Unsolved Mysteries all summer. The research I completed opened my eyes to a larger view of the terminology.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Soap Ad Self Critique
Throughout the production of this project, I have been working on ways to figure out the Affect Effects software. In the beginning, everything seemed so confusing but now I've grasp it a little more. I'm still in the process of remembering certain factors regarding the program, but I feel confindent that my productions from this point on, will improve. My soap advertisement is OK, in my opinion. I tried to incorporate everything we have learned in this past month and i just stuck with the basics. Overall, Im satisfied.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Research Topics
Existence/Extinction
I thought about experimenting with the idea of existence. Questions regarding: How existence came about? and Why we as human beings exist? I want explore the general meaning of existence; an understanding living things. Existence is not only a way of living, but also the presence or occurrence of something in a particular place or situation.
The Human Condition
The human condition can be approached in several ways. I thought about discovering the stages and developments in life, humans encounter. Issues concerning our anatomy, metaphysical state of being, sexuality, habitats, cultures, etc.
GREEN
I brainstormed about everything green. US currency, nature, traffic light=go, Marvel Comics “HULK”, Aliens, Camouflage, Dragons, Military forces, etc. Maybe creating abstracts production about how green is observed and its significance.
Sticking with the green idea....I've decided to explore the galaxy and aliens. Their worldview of earth and the way indivduals on each continent interact with their environment. I will create short animations placing them in certain aspects of our culture. Dealing with political and social issue, entertainment, crime, etc. Although this will be a challenge, I'm quite positive i can pull it off. I intend on making these animations comical and each will have a centalized theme or lesson towards the end, almost like a mini series. In some cases, audio will be present.
Ornamentation
Exploring different styles of ornamentation.
I thought about experimenting with the idea of existence. Questions regarding: How existence came about? and Why we as human beings exist? I want explore the general meaning of existence; an understanding living things. Existence is not only a way of living, but also the presence or occurrence of something in a particular place or situation.
The Human Condition
The human condition can be approached in several ways. I thought about discovering the stages and developments in life, humans encounter. Issues concerning our anatomy, metaphysical state of being, sexuality, habitats, cultures, etc.
GREEN
I brainstormed about everything green. US currency, nature, traffic light=go, Marvel Comics “HULK”, Aliens, Camouflage, Dragons, Military forces, etc. Maybe creating abstracts production about how green is observed and its significance.
Sticking with the green idea....I've decided to explore the galaxy and aliens. Their worldview of earth and the way indivduals on each continent interact with their environment. I will create short animations placing them in certain aspects of our culture. Dealing with political and social issue, entertainment, crime, etc. Although this will be a challenge, I'm quite positive i can pull it off. I intend on making these animations comical and each will have a centalized theme or lesson towards the end, almost like a mini series. In some cases, audio will be present.
Ornamentation
Exploring different styles of ornamentation.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Deconstruction A
Advertisement Writing Exercise
a) Schoolmates/friends influenced me to go to the mall
b) Oak Cout Mall - Macys - Perfume Area
c) WalMArt- Choosing lotion depending upon feeling, smell, duration of feeling
d) Choosing which $1 menu to eat fast food:
Burger King....I can Have It My Way
McDonalds...Love to see me Smile
e) When traveling to my hometown:
I-40/Nashville - city...and proberly safer, but traffic
Exit 148/Centerville - country and quicker..but deers and other wild animals
f) Choosing clothing for church Sunday:
red belt w/ zebra print
red belt w/ poka dots
a) Schoolmates/friends influenced me to go to the mall
b) Oak Cout Mall - Macys - Perfume Area
c) WalMArt- Choosing lotion depending upon feeling, smell, duration of feeling
d) Choosing which $1 menu to eat fast food:
Burger King....I can Have It My Way
McDonalds...Love to see me Smile
e) When traveling to my hometown:
I-40/Nashville - city...and proberly safer, but traffic
Exit 148/Centerville - country and quicker..but deers and other wild animals
f) Choosing clothing for church Sunday:
red belt w/ zebra print
red belt w/ poka dots
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Construction
HIZZ (History) is the new revolutionary soap for all ages to enjoy timeless memories in American History.. A smooth coat of lathered soap applied to the skin, while relaxing in luke-warm water will take you on an exciting, adventurous voyage.
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