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FINAL VIDEO - YOU CHOOSE
For the final video project you will get a few choices of what you would like to do. Choose one of the following... ADAPTED FOR FILM SPOOF/ MOCK AD YOUR CHOICE - Make a pitch to me about a film you would like to make. Length will depend on how complicated the editing/filming process is. You can choose to create one longer project or a couple of shorter ones. You should be planning for this to take you about 5 classes.
6 days ago


I BELIEVE IN MAGIC
CLICK HERE for our next project. CLICK HERE and HERE for some examples of camera Magic. CLICK HERE for a BTS. SAMPLE FILES
6 days ago


CHOICE PROJECT
For our final project of the year, I want to give you some choice in what area you would like to work in - Animation, Graphic Design, Video, Photo.... Here are some potential options... Digital Drawings - Photoshop/Wacom Element Composite - Build a Scene in Photoshop Self Brand - Design a Logo for yourself in Illustrator Logo Tracing - Practise your Vector skills by tracing logos in Illustrator Character Designs - Photoshop or Illustrator 3D Model - Sketchup (VIDEO DEMO) Moti
6 days ago


CHOICE MODULE
For our remaining couple of weeks you will have the opporutnity to choose the direction you would like to go for your final module. You can focus in one area (Photo, Video, Animation, Graphic Design, Tech Design) or mix things up. Feel free to repeat projects/techniques or try something new (as long as it is Digital Arts/Design related). REMEMBER - You have nearly full access to our equipment and gear. Take advantage. CLICK HERE to link to our DA30 page with lists full of ide
May 27


BEAUTY OF A SECOND
CLICK HERE for our next video project.
May 27


INTRO TO FILM/VIDEO - TRANSITIONS
Welcome to the FILM/VIDEO portion of our course... Let's start with a quick INTRO TO FILM and an intro to FILMING WITH A DSLR. Then, in order to introduce editing and basic filming, we will work through a project called TRANSITIONS.
May 19


CHOICE FILM PROJECT
For our final film project, you will have some choice in what you create. This is a double weighted project. Choose from the following list of projects, or pitch an idea to me... VIDEO IDEAS ...you can work solo or in a group, just be sure the work load is fair and will cover the majority of the class time you are being given (approx 6 classes). You can create one large project or multiple short projects.
May 15


SHOOT FROM A STORYBOARD
CLICK HERE for your next video project.
May 15


PHOTO/IMAGE SERIES
CLICK HERE for our final Photography/Raster assignment.
May 11


ELEMENT COMPOSITE
CLICK HERE for our next project.
May 6


SIMPLY EPIC
CLICK HERE for our next project. Remember all of the new gear you have access to! Also, ask about mics for sounds if needed, stabilizers, etc.
May 5


INTRO TO FILM/VIDEO
Welcome to the FILM/VIDEO portion of our course... Let's start with a quick INTRO TO FILM. Then, in order to introduce editing and basic filming, we will work through a project called SHOTS & MOVES.
May 5


RANDOM OBJECT VIDEO
We have talked about how a strong filmmaker can make any moment/event seem interesting by using the right shots, moves, angles, editing, music, etc. Let's continue with that perspective... Your challenge will be to create a film based around a random object. Working in groups of 1-3, you will be randomly assigned an object. From there you will create a short film 30-45 seconds long. Minimum of 20 different shots. You can create a story, a hype video, a commercial - you pick t
May 5


FRAME COMPOSITING
CLICK HERE for our next project. PRACTICE FILES
May 4


INTRO TO FILM/VIDEO
Welcome to the FILM/VIDEO portion of our course... Let's start with a quick REVIEW from DA10 and an intro/review to FILMING WITH A DSLR. CAMERA MOVES EXAMPLES Then, in order to review editing, we will go out and get B-Roll shots around the school... WIDE SHOT FULL SHOT MID SHOT CLOSE UP EXTREME CLOSE UP For each shot try different moves and angles - PAN, TILT, PEDESTAL, TRUCKING, DOLLYING, HIGH ANGLE, LOW ANGLE, EYE LEVEL, etc. CHOOSE ONE SUBJECT to be in all of your shots -
Apr 30


I CAN FLY
Using our skills in Photography and Photoshop we are going to create some images like this... How could we go about this? What tools could we use? We have two types of Compositing - FRAME & ELEMENT - differences? You will submit 2 of these MINIMUM. Shoot as a team, edit your own images. CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE FILES
Apr 29


ANIMATED GIFS
We are switching back into animation and working with some Stop Motion techniques. ANIMATED GIFS
Apr 29


GRAFFITI THE WORLD
Let's start with an intro/demo using the Wacom Tablets. Then dive into the actual project... CLICK HERE for our Graffiti the World project. Once you have done a couple of these, you could also create something like THIS.
Apr 26
FORCED PERSPECTIVE BONUS
CLICK HERE for a photography bonus project.
Apr 24


PHOTO/RASTER SERIES
CLICK HERE for our final Photo/Raster project. CLICK HERE FOR TONS OF OTHER PHOTOSHOP PROJECT IDEAS CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRADITIONAL PHOTO IDEAS
Apr 23
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