"ALL ABOUT ME"- VECTOR CREST
You will be creating an image crest design in Illustrator. But first, we need to go through and complete the demo. Browse and download some vectors that you find appealing or shows a bit about who you are. You can even use text or a self portrait. In a google doc, write down a list of your hobbies, favorite things, personal values, personality/character, family/friends, religion/beliefs, etc... (this is for progress marks).
What is important to you? What is at the core of your life? Begin to place them onto a LETTER SIZED document in Illustrator. Download the file on the right hand side. Experiment with your design arrangement and mix around your elements to create something that is cohesive, aesthetically pleasing, meaningful, and revealing (about yourself). Start with one central element and use that as your starting HUB, everything else should look like it is growing out of it, similar to a tree. The design should not look scattered across the canvas, but rather connected in some method. Look for VECTOR FILES online first rather than always relying on LIVE TRACE. LIVE TRACE does a decent job, but doesn't always give the accurate results you want. VECTOR FILES should be in these formats: Ai, PDF, or EPS. Consider this: if this were a design of your life lived, what were would it look like? Someone looking at your image should be able to draw something out of it about you. Use the examples on the side to help you come up with ideas, this is a project that should take you a 3-4 days. So don't rush through it, make thoughtful decisions. This is not a group project. Save this project as dc_yourname.pdf. FILE>SAVE AS (choose PDFformat) |
There are many more sites out there, but here are just a few sample ones. Sometimes downloading them can be a tricky, because as we all know the internet is not that reliable.
www.vecteezy.com www.freevectors.net www.vectorjunky.com/ http://vector4free.com/ www.123freevectors.com/ http://freewareme.com/tags/vector |
"SO YOUR NAME IS JUST McLOVIN?"
ILLUSTRATOR DESIGN: FAKE LICENSE
sdCreate a "fake" driver's license for a fictional "character". The photograph will be of you, except not the "real" you. The objective is to make it look authentic and show that the Illustrator and Photoshop tools you hold can be put to use. Here are the items to consider when designing your license: 1. Make a list of "elements" and items that are needed in the driver's license (example: barcode, stats, signature, info, etc...) 2. Brainstorm and idea for your character (think of props, makeup, costumes) 3. Your character needs a name 4. Drive license needs a design layout. Figure out where do all the elements and parts go? 5. Canvas size should be 3.4 inches x 2.15 inches 6. Some sort of security design device (watermark, official seal) The layout design should be made in Illustrator. The photo portion will be done in Camera Raw and then Photoshop. SAVE YOUR FILE AS DL_yourname.pdf (FILE>SAVES AS - change format to PDF) *we will not be making fake IDs to be used for the participation of illegal activities
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INTRO TO iMOVIE- COLLAGE EXPERIMENT
Create a short collage/montage using existing video/movie clips (1 minute maximum, anything longer will receive negative marks). This will be a demo of the different iMovie features you've learned about. You want to show that you know how to use the various options there are in iMovie. The 1 minute video collage needs to have a theme. Here is a list of features you need to include in your exercise, you must have each one in your clip to get the full marks:
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MY EPIC LIFE [SHORT FILM]
Your project is to create an EPIC FILM in your groups (maximum of 5). Here is the challenge. You are not making just any regular action and adventure film with explosions and slow motion. The film subject will be based on a ‘regular’ daily routine like getting ready for school, making a sandwich, doing homework, washing dishes, or driving a mini-van. So take something simple, and make it "cooler" than it really is.
This will be a test of how you use camera movements, camera angles, sound effects, music, and motion to create a change in how we view things. Watch "Epic Breakfast" short film to get some inspiration for your idea. DSLR CAMERA SETTINGS:
SCRIPT WRITING
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PROJECT DETAILS:
YOU WILL BE MARKED FOR EVERYTHING, EVEN THE BRAINSTORMING AND PLANNING. FINAL EDIT DUE: APRIL 5th |
EPIC MOVIE POSTER
Create a movie poster for your Epic Film project. Each member of your group will be creating their own poster design.
There a couple of links to tutorials you can use to create your personalized poster. It is up to you to decide the style and look for your design. Choose a tutorial that is going to work for your idea. Once again, you will be given a mark for your initial brainstorming, along with poster design sketches and thumbnails. All images you use must be either your own (taken by yourself), or stock photography (meaning free or paid stock images). The challenge is too make it an original piece. Poster Dimensions: 8.5" X 11" or 8" x 10" LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Masking, Layering, Blending Options, Effects, Appearance Styles, and Typography Save project poster as Epicposter_yourname.pdf or Epicposter_yourname.jpg In Illustrator- FILE>SAVE AS> choose format PDF In Photoshop- FILE>SAVE AS> choose format JPG TYPOGRAPHY- Choosing the right Typeface and Fonts Typography is the design and use of typefaces as a means of communication. Every designer needs to understand typography. We explain the fundamental concepts and terminology in words that you can understand. Typography is, quite simply, the art and technique of arranging type. It's central to the work and skills of a designer and is about much more than making the words legible.
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MOVIE POSTER TUTORIALS:
TUTORIALS 1 TUTORIALS 2 RESOURCES: FONTS: Dafont.com STOCK IMAGES (FREE): Morgue File STEEL TONGS (Movie Credits Font):
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BONUS: MONSTER ILLUSTRATION
Here's a bonus project you should work on if you have nothing on your plate today.
Follow this step by step Adobe Illustrator tutorial to create a fun vector monster. We’ll use only basic shapes to construct the monster’s features, but combined they create a fun and friendly character. The monster character we’ll be creating is made up of lots of rounded shapes to develop a friendly personality. This also keeps the construction process pretty simple, and allows us to experiment with various tools in Illustrator to tweak those basic shapes into recognizable features. |
COMMERCIAL PARODY/SPOOF
A commercial parody is a fictional advertisement for a non-existent product.
Used either as a way of ridiculing or drawing negative attention towards a real advertisement. This is a group project, no more than 4 members to a group. You will brainstorm together and come up with a product or service you want to spoof. Here's a challenge, stay away from just creating an "INFOMERCIAL"where you have a spokes person who talks to the camera. Rather, think of a commercial as a short 30 second movie that tells a story and sells something. The story is the information about the product/service you are selling. COMMERCIAL TIME LIMITS: 30-60 seconds (MAX) CAMERA SHOT LIST:
These are the "needed" shots list, but you are free to add other camera shots as well. You will be creating your own product or service. Complete with logo design, packaging, and advertisement. Please also save your final edit as a QUICKTIME file. In iMovie go to SHARE>QUICKTIME and make sure the setting is changed to FULL QUALITY. |
THE FILM MAKING PROCESS
(DUE DATES)
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CREATING ONSCREEN GRAPHICS + INFORMATION
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INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY
Complete the photo challenge and submit on Google Classroom.
Create screen shots of all your answers and submit them. Label your files 1, 2, 3, etc... based on the challenge #.
ISO- higher the ISO= grainier photo
1. Correct Exposure: Large depth of field + APERTURE MODE (Sunny Outside)
2. Correct Exposure: Narrow depth of field + SHUTTER MODE (Indoors Dim)
3. Correct Exposure: No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Partly Cloudy)
4. Correct Exposure: Aperture f.8 using MANUAL MODE (Sunny)
5. Correct Exposure: ISO (not grainy) + Narrow depth of field + No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Outdoors- any)
6. Correct Exposure: ISO 200 + Large depth of field + No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Overcast)
7. Correct Exposure: ISO 400 + Motion Blur + MANUAL MODE (Cloudy)
Create screen shots of all your answers and submit them. Label your files 1, 2, 3, etc... based on the challenge #.
ISO- higher the ISO= grainier photo
1. Correct Exposure: Large depth of field + APERTURE MODE (Sunny Outside)
2. Correct Exposure: Narrow depth of field + SHUTTER MODE (Indoors Dim)
3. Correct Exposure: No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Partly Cloudy)
4. Correct Exposure: Aperture f.8 using MANUAL MODE (Sunny)
5. Correct Exposure: ISO (not grainy) + Narrow depth of field + No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Outdoors- any)
6. Correct Exposure: ISO 200 + Large depth of field + No motion blur + MANUAL MODE (Overcast)
7. Correct Exposure: ISO 400 + Motion Blur + MANUAL MODE (Cloudy)
Complete the Canon Challenge.
GRAFFITI LIGHT DRAWINGS
Light painting or light drawing can be described as the simple act of capturing the trace of a narrow moving source of light using long exposure photography, long being defined as seconds or minutes. The moving light source will then appear in the finished picture as more then what actually exists and is truly a representation of time as well as space and movement.
What you need: - Camera (with long exposure capibilities) - Light drawing devices (LEDs, flashlight, cellphones, candles, blow-torches, flares) - a darkened room or area, night time. Camera Settings: - Camera mode: MANUAL - aperture: f/3.5 - f8 (larger opening) let's in more light and f12 - f29 (smaller opening) lets in less light (Front Dial or hold +/- and turn back dial) - shutter speed: (Back dial) slow enough for you to do your entire drawing (BULB- works well) - ISO: 100-200 - Turn on the lights and focus on the subject, turn off the lights (turn off autofocus) Photo dimensions: 4in X 6in Project Objective- 3 Quality Photo Series - 1: Abstracted line and shapes drawings - 1: Person interacting with light - 1: Light writing (words, quotes, etc...) Save photos as: light01_yourname.jpg, light02_yourname.jpg, etc... |
TOY STORY [Macro Photography]
SOME TIPS:
Photographing toys can be lots of fun. You will learn a lot of things while practicing it. As you are in control of everything, you will not only learn about composition and lighting, you will also acquire some skills of staging and story telling. You don’t need sophisticated equipment to achieve great results. You can do wonders with natural light and a point and shoot camera with a macro option. It all really lays on your imagination and of course your “models”. All you need to do is grab a toy, a camera and to just have fun. Make Them Look Big Since you are photographing tiny objects, it will be more interesting to give those toys a human dimension and to make them seem bigger than their actual size. In order to achieve such an effect, you can use the simple technique of getting close to your subject as much as possible to fill the frame with it and to take the photo from a low angle to give it that ant’s eye view effect. You can also place your toys in an environment that would help in making them look bigger. For example, you can place them inside a miniature scale model of a building, or a doll house. Tell a Story Taking simple direct shots of your toys is not as interesting as playing the role of a film director and creating a whole scene where the toys are your actors. It might be hard at the beginning but once you start letting your imagination loose, you won’t be able to stop. A good way to start is by trying to recreate a scene you encounter in your everyday life. After that you can move to the recreation of a movie scene, or the representation of an idiom. Once you grow comfortable with staging and story telling, you will begin innovating and creating fresh and new ideas. PROJECT OUTLINE: Choose your 5 strongest photos to hand in. Your photos should have a variety of themes, objects, location settings, camera angles, and compositions. Make sure you've taken time to work on your focusing, depth of field (narrow), and composition (rule of thirds). Start thinking about the objects you want to use. Put some thought into it, do not show up to class and wing it by looking around my classroom for something to use last second. Save your work as toy_yourname01.jpg, etc... |
CAMERA SETTINGS
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