AUT Timelapse Exercise: I think that our group timelapse came out quite good and I really like the idea of doing a timelapse as it showcases time through stop motion which is really cool! I think if we were to do this again, I would have changed the lighting probably on the camera and orContinue reading “Timelapse Exercise: (Week 2)”
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SWOT Film Analysis: (Week 2)
Strengths: Ratatouille is part of Pixar which is a well known/ famous computer animation company which has produced many other Oscar winning animations like The incredibles, Toy Story series and more well-known and or nominated animations.) https://www.pixar.com/feature-films-launch The movie was directed by a famous animator/ director- who is a well-know animator and director who didContinue reading “SWOT Film Analysis: (Week 2)”
Understanding Film Language Exercise and Homework: (Week 2)
Film Language Exercise: ‘Pans Labyrinth’ (From 1.32-5.22) After having learnt a bit more of the technical language of film. We then did an exercise on a scene from Pan’s Labyrinth and picked parts out from the scene to try and figure out the camera angles, shots and movements that were used within that scene. AfterContinue reading “Understanding Film Language Exercise and Homework: (Week 2)”
Choosing a film: (Week 1)
List of Choices/ Ideas: Series: Friends Black Mirror Money Heist The office Con with TV series: It would be difficult if there are a lot of seasons and episodes to watch- it would be too long to watch especially if the storyline is long. Also, it would be a disadvantage if I haven’t finished theContinue reading “Choosing a film: (Week 1)”
Promo Video Research: (Week 2)
With these promo videos, I noticed some techniques that they used that could be quite helpful to either use and or just be inspired by for our Promo video. Also, within my research of promo videos, I tried specifically looking at AUT promo videos but also other university promo videos to get a feel ofContinue reading “Promo Video Research: (Week 2)”
Hyperlapse Homework: (Week 1)
Test 1: So the first trial that I tried was of my friend’s long drive away, I think it came out quite interesting and from this exercise gave me a better understanding of what a hyperlapse is. From this exercise, it felt quite similar to a time lapse but is like a moving time lapseContinue reading “Hyperlapse Homework: (Week 1)”
Moving Image exercise: (Week 1)
Film: “When the Fat girl gets skinny” What do you think the film is going to be about?: From the name itself, I’m assuming it’s going to be about beauty struggles of a girl as well as beauty standards and mental health. (Mainly in terms of size and weight.) Where is the setting of theContinue reading “Moving Image exercise: (Week 1)”
Understanding Narrative Arcs/ Homework: (Week 1)
Week 1 Class exercise: Film: ‘The Landing’ Structure of the Narrative: ACT I- SETUP: (Introducing situation) We are first brought into two situations/ locations where it starts off with a setting of a hospital and we get to witness that a man has just died. This then leads to a a phone call between theContinue reading “Understanding Narrative Arcs/ Homework: (Week 1)”
Quick summary video Presentation: (Week 10-11)
Quick Summary Video: Here’s my quick summary video presentation which summarises the main concepts of my project as well as the main graphic elements of my publication and poster. Through the video, I tried to incorporate the essential and main parts to my project. I tried to simplify it so that everyone would understand theContinue reading “Quick summary video Presentation: (Week 10-11)”
Conceptual Ideas and directions (Contextual): (Week 6)
The uncontrollable mind by Abi May: Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/37740737/Anxious-Typeface For my design research, I chose to do a typeface created by a British graphic design student named Abi May. In regards to my work relating to hers, we both share the concept of anxiety; although, we both explore this concept a bit differently. Abi May’s typefaceContinue reading “Conceptual Ideas and directions (Contextual): (Week 6)”