https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=492JN008Q1Q

This was the most challenging project during Image Methodology. But also the most rewarding. Although it doesn’t look like a lot of video it was a very long process. After Effects is difficult to grasp and there are so many techinicalities behind it. I started with building all the cartoons in illustrator and importing them into After Effects. From there I focused on the motion of the grinch. We had done a previous project practicing the movements of the layered body parts. A very difficult motion to get down. But I did my best and am happy with the results. I wanted to create a humorous video of a dream I once had and I loved being able to show that visually through this motion video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XLihyV_ss4&feature=youtu.be

this was a very simple and short project we did to introduce the class to breaking down the photo in Photoshop in layers to show us how to animate it in after effects. Just like the duck rubber duck was our first illustrator exercise this was our Photoshop aftereffects exercise. It took up one class. But taught us how important it is that outlining is vitally important to the success of the end  product.

During this project initially we were asked to choose a one large topic and from their break it into three sections regarding that topic. I chose monsters. From there I broke it into the three sections labeled ficitonal monsters, movie monsters and mythological monsters. Within those three subcategories we were asked to choose three examples representing that subcategory. Then for each example we were asked to make an abstract that way all the ideas can be compiled into one so you don’t overlook certain aspects of the category.  symbol of that example. Gradually through this project we combined’s the three examples within each subcategory to be one abstract symbol. I really enjoyed this project I had never had to create a symbol and such a broken down method successfully. In the end we had three different symbols representing a three subcategories of  our work. I did the process along with the class and do believe I did so successfully. I wanted to represents an abstract symbol yet if you need new the subcategory you would be able to break down certain parts of it so it wasn’t too difficult to comprehend.

This project introduced us to the European avante gard art movement Dadaism. Representing experimental and innovative art. Mainly representing the artists take on culture, politics etc. We were asked to choose a theme and then take a bunch of pictures from the internet and make a Dada type collage of the chosen theme. I chose the theme of “youth” and represented it though picture of my own memories of youth.

During the first real project in Image Methodology we were asked to photograph many pictures all representing the different elements of design. The images we took were supposed to connect to each other through the elements of design: form, line, texture, shape, and color. We gradually weeded through all the photos taken to find the final 5 that correctly represented the element of design as well as connecting within the other photos chosen. I found myself taking a lot of photos regarding lines. About 70% of my work. A very streamlined approach. The professor asked me to go back out and photograph a series of photos straying from straight lines as much as possible. I tried by best but we came to the conclusion that it sort of represented my type of design and to go along with what naturally draws me in. It helped me get out of my box yet still be able to realize what is best for me and what aesthetically pleases me. It helped me realize my strengths.