Hi everyone,
Now that you've had a chance to create a simple flip-book and try out the praxinoscope, we're going to start thinking about stop-motion using modern technology - THE CAMERA!!!
Go to this website and find ONE video tutorial on tips and tricks for stop-motion animation. Watch some videos and choose one that you think is useful. Post it in a blog post and write a brief (a few sentences) statement that introduces WHAT the tutorial is about and also how useful you think it is.
That's it!
Here's the LINK
Enjoy your weekend.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Optical Devices - Year One
Laura Hayes and John Howard Wileman Exhibit of Optical Toys
Here is an example of an old-school optical toy. Check out this great site and post your opinion of it on your blog. You can comment on the layout of the site, or any other opinion you have concerning the site. Remember to search through many pages on the site to see how all of those toys work! Find one of the optical devices that you find interesting and post a comment on it on your blog that includes a link to the toy and/or the image directly on your blog. Your comment should include
1. How it works
2. What you find interesting about it
3. A little bit about it's history and significance (why is it important in the history of animation).
Monday, November 4, 2013
Stop-Motion Animation. Year One Tech
TODAY'S TASK:
(Note: This blog post WILL be counted towards your mid-term mark. You must complete this by the end of the day today. No exceptions!)
1. Watch ALL the films below and follow the instructions.
You MUST create a blog post and comment on EITHER #1 OR #2.
See the questions below the videos for guidance on what to write in your comments.
2. Watch at least one of the inspirational stop-motion videos and then find one that you'd like to share. Post it on the same blog post as your answers to #1.
1. GULP. Worlds' largest stop-motion animation.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Blog Post
Comment on what you learned by watching the animation "Gulp" AND the "making of Gulp" OR "DOT" and "The Making of DOT".What did you learn about stop-motion techniques?
Find 3 things to comment on from watching these videos.
2. DOT. Worlds' smallest stop-motion animation.
The Making of DOT
ASSIGNMENT 2: Blog post
Here are four interesting and very different videos using stop-motion. Watch one or two of them and then go and find a cool stop-motion animation to post to your blog to share it!
If you finish all of that, then watch this!
3. Japanese Nike commercial
Click HERE to read about how this was made.
(Note: This blog post WILL be counted towards your mid-term mark. You must complete this by the end of the day today. No exceptions!)
1. Watch ALL the films below and follow the instructions.
You MUST create a blog post and comment on EITHER #1 OR #2.
See the questions below the videos for guidance on what to write in your comments.
2. Watch at least one of the inspirational stop-motion videos and then find one that you'd like to share. Post it on the same blog post as your answers to #1.
1. GULP. Worlds' largest stop-motion animation.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Blog Post
Comment on what you learned by watching the animation "Gulp" AND the "making of Gulp" OR "DOT" and "The Making of DOT".What did you learn about stop-motion techniques?
Find 3 things to comment on from watching these videos.
2. DOT. Worlds' smallest stop-motion animation.
The Making of DOT
ASSIGNMENT 2: Blog post
Here are four interesting and very different videos using stop-motion. Watch one or two of them and then go and find a cool stop-motion animation to post to your blog to share it!
If you finish all of that, then watch this!
3. Japanese Nike commercial
Click HERE to read about how this was made.
Year Four Visual Identity
To submit today. MONDAY NOV.4
Logo in dropoff folder - original file (.ai)
AND post on blog
BW AND colour versions.
Write on blog:
1. Name of company
2. Nature of company
3. Spirit/personality of company
4. Explain your logo design in terms of design choices (element and principles) and what they express about the spirit/personality and nature of your company.
5. Discuss creative process. Idea to finished product.
6. Discuss technical process and issues/challenges and/or discoveries made.
7. Are you satisfied with your result? Why/why not? Intent to modify.
8. Explain your ideas for two other visuals and concept for animated logo.
9. If you have any other visuals done - please show them.
Logo in dropoff folder - original file (.ai)
AND post on blog
BW AND colour versions.
Write on blog:
1. Name of company
2. Nature of company
3. Spirit/personality of company
4. Explain your logo design in terms of design choices (element and principles) and what they express about the spirit/personality and nature of your company.
5. Discuss creative process. Idea to finished product.
6. Discuss technical process and issues/challenges and/or discoveries made.
7. Are you satisfied with your result? Why/why not? Intent to modify.
8. Explain your ideas for two other visuals and concept for animated logo.
9. If you have any other visuals done - please show them.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Amazing Inside Poster - Written statement for Year 3 and 4 Cyber Tech
POSTER:
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express the desired effect of the poster - a marketing tool to attract a specific audience AND a poster that represents our school as one of community and excellence. Be specific about design choices such as colour, line, shapes, images and layout decisions. This first part should be at least two solid paragraphs - or 1/2 to a full page. Seriously. Be specific and detailed.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/not not? What would you change with more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using either Photoshop or Illustrator, OR new technique you discovered/used. Explain here.
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express the desired effect of the poster - a marketing tool to attract a specific audience AND a poster that represents our school as one of community and excellence. Be specific about design choices such as colour, line, shapes, images and layout decisions. This first part should be at least two solid paragraphs - or 1/2 to a full page. Seriously. Be specific and detailed.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/not not? What would you change with more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using either Photoshop or Illustrator, OR new technique you discovered/used. Explain here.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Public Art Project Link
http://we.tl/VO90FZ8gft Click here to download the file for the public art project
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Sizes for Stationary, Business Cards and Flyers
| STANDARD BUSINESS | |
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Standard correspondence and direct mail envelopes. Includes the standard Number 10 envelope.
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| #9 ......................... | 3.875 x 8.875 |
| #10 ...................... | 4.125 x 9.5 |
The #10 Envelope is a standard business sized envelope. You can go to a number of different websites to find more information - perhaps you want to create a series of envelopes for various things - I have no idea why, but it's good to have the information.
http://www.ironsidepress.net/menu/printing-services/standard-sizes
http://www.paper-source.com/pdfs/envelope-size-chart.pdf
For your flyer you could go with 4.25" x 5.5" which would essentially be a quartered 8.5x11 paper. Or, any number of different sizes. Long and thin etc. Think about printing possibilities however and cost.
Business Cards - Standard size
http://www.printingforless.com/Business-Card-Specifications.html
3.5"x2" is the standard size. But again, noone says you have to be standard. Just think about cost and what's the most important factor...
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