(Entertainment) Movie Trailers... kinda

Pre-Production

Our movie trailer is based off of the 80's hit classic; Risky Business! We figured we should do a movie that wouldn't suck and wouldn't be too not suck. With this in mind, we started a storyboard by using the movie trailer and I made the sequencing to which we would film with. This process took us about a week, the hardest part of it all was the hiring of actors; because nobody ever EVER wants to be in a eComm video!

Post Pre-Production

So this is where everything we had planned just blew up in our faces and our we ended up with something... beautiful

Production

SO basically I took things into my own hands and filmed a lot of artsy shots at AMC Theaters, my place of work. This developed into a series of weird looks from my coworkers and an overwhelming feeling of failure. I couldn't wait to start editing.

Post-Production

Editing was so much fun, I had such a blast! I got to do some fun editing techniques as well as have a few laughs along the way! I truly think this is my 'peak' in eComm, this is the 'best' video I have ever made and I truly think it will make Mr Cooper and my group proud.

(Graphic Design) Typography

Pre-Production:

For this project I decided to pick fonts I felt best fit me, and I prefer fonts that are more relaxed rather than harsh and professional. For the quotes, I mostly looked towards rock bands and rock music for inspiration because it just fits me so well. 

Production:

During this project, I would've never guessed working in Black and White would be so hard! It really is hard to perceive emotions from a Black and White image, but overall I got a better understanding for the Pen tool and especially the font tools used in Illustrator. It felt better once we moved into color, something about color just makes the product stand out so much and adds a whole new layer of emotion to the product.

Post-Production:

I am (mostly) proud of the final product, I feel some of my quotes could've looked better but all in all I think it turned out pretty nice! I would've liked to change the "Dream On" quote's image, but time ran a little short and I couldn't think of anything else to do or use for it. I think the "Moon" one is my favorite quote and design, and the "The more I see" quote is another favorite just because I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers so much. I definitely know this isn't my best work, but I am still rather proud of what came out of it.

(Entertainment) Music Video Project

Reflection:

This project is the reason I am doing convergence next year! This project was apparently supposed to be a music video recreation, but we took it in a way different direction and made an original video. Our song was "Somebody to Love" by Queen and our video was a story about one money person finally finding 'that' person to love.

Pre-Production:

This part was fun! We had so many ideas flowing and we had what we thought was going to be this perfect project. We made our beat sheet, storyboard, and shot list. I worked on the ideas and layout for the whole video while Nick went and found inspiration and the copyright info, and Addy and River worked on Storyboarding and finding our cast. This entire part of the project went fine and turned out alright... until nobody wanted to be in the music video; that part kind of sucked.

Filming:

Filming was a complete nightmare for both the filming crew and acting crew. Most of the actors were busy all the time and the film crew was busy too; not to mention all the snow days and the freezing cold temps ruining both us and our continuity. Continuity was an issue that was very present in our video just because of adapting to weather and we had to reshoot things on the spot and at some point we just had to go with it. Nick, Addy, and River mostly took care of filming; I helped with all the scenes at my house and provided input for the whole thing. 

Post-Production:

Editing was my job and I loved it... for the first minute of our video at least. We had only a handful of clips to go off of, and when we got more they just couldn't fit in correctly. So what did I do? I made the empty spaces really goofy. I figured that if there was nothing there, I could've made it interesting at least and people seemed to enjoy it! (I hated it)

Aftermath:

So everyone in my group did their job and worked very hard with what we were given.. except one member who shall not be named; they didn't do anything to my knowledge. This project wasn't hard, we just had really really big ambitions and it didn't turn out. I didn't like this project, but after having all this time to listen to all these other songs; I know I could make an amazing music video out of a different song and story. I will definitely be entering the next project headstrong and shooting for the moon.

e9 Final Exam (4th Quarter)

4th Quarter Project:

The project we were given was to create a product and a business that we would eventually present to the other e9 students and staff. This project took all of 4th quarter and there were many challenges along the way. The main issue was creative differences. I feel we all had our own view on what we wanted to do with our production. I feel I have learned that working in a group is very difficult if you don't communicate the same message to all your teammates. Feedback included things such as the safety of our product, the commercial's main focus, and our color scheme. All of which we modified in the best way possible. We changed how our presentation would go and the overall emotions of the product. I feel overall I put a lot of effort into this project and I'm happy with the outcome.

Time Management:

I completed all of my works in class and on time. I've stayed ahead of the game and finished early most of the time with maximum effort. I stayed productive by always finding a way to improve my project, like with the final ball project in animation I was playing with textures and added many more scenes. I was always trying to improve upon what I had already done. Outside of class I am a photography machine and video maker. I'll always have Premiere running and making short clips, I am always on Photoshop making something, I am always in After Effects trying new things. I have learned that experimenting has improved my skills by a long shot! This is my dream after all, I'm not letting it slip away.

Strengths:

I feel as if I am a video focused individual. I feel for any project, if you give me a camera and some time with Premiere and After Effects, I can make something amazing. I feel I can truly express myself with video and that I show off my skills in video production. I am also very decent with Photoshop, I can make something goofy or something intriguing! I maximize my skills by practicing daily! I'm always making something and always brainstorming ideas.

Areas of Improvement:

My area of improvement is Graphic Design, but most importantly.. teamwork. I am horrible when it comes to teamwork. I need just myself and my camera. When I have teammates, they will almost always shut down my ideas and I feel working in a group constrains my creative ability. I think I should be able to express myself on my own! I tried my hardest with this project to work with others, but I had to bite my tongue sometimes. It's hard to accept other creative ideas sometimes. If I want to make a dark and horrifying but my team wants to make a light hearted feel good movie, I can't work with that!

Summary and Closing Statement:

I loved being able to go to school and do what I love. This program truly is guiding me where I want to go! I want to attend Full Sail University and I feel this is helping me get there. I can express myself here! If I had to change anything, it would be how I did my A to B video project because I hate that thing. I learned that this year, I belong here and I can be myself here! One goal is definitely go all out for these video projects and just let loose! Have fun and express myself. My final statement; I'll miss you Mr Olson, and thank you for an amazing year. Thank you to the other e-Comm teachers for setting the bar that I will shatter. I will pursue video with all my heart, that's always been my plan. Next year I am going all out

(Web) CSS and CARP Design

The Web Project II: Attack of the HTML

Here we are again with another web based project using Dreamweaver. The only difference between the two HTML pages is the blank one has no CARP design. It's bland and hard to look at, but the one we fixed has pops of color and is more organized.

Contrast

The contrast comes from the colors being used. The colors of the tan and black contrast with some colors matching the image. Darker colors are used for text in the poem and the titles. Lighter color used for less needed information.

Alignment

Alignment can be seen from the formation of the poem and the base of the title. The image is also alignment off to the right side, floating. The text at the top the page leading to the before image could be a little better, but it's still good alignment.

Repetition

Alongside the repetition or pattern of colors, the font also is repeated a few times. We see the repetition of tan on black used over and over a few times. 

Proximity

The sizing of the text to image is used quite nicely. The size of the text is properly sized so the text isn't overpowering to the title or image. The credit down at the bottom is also fixed not too big.

So in conclusion, web projects aren't my specialty. These are fun to do, and I learned how to use CARP in Dreamweaver, but I think I'll stick to the other branches of e-Comm

(Animation) Sketchup House

Sketchup House Creation

Starting off the project, we had to proceed to find a house plan. I decided on a simplistic cabin house. The plans show nothing too extravagant. Once we were in Sketchup, I had to get the dimensions of the house and its sizes. Started off with a basic rectangular prism and went from there. The windows on the house took the longest, trying to get the glass on them and angling them correctly. The details on the steps I am quite proud of. The stairs and windows are probably my most favorite thing about the house.











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And here's the finished product...

My Personality Type (it's pretty cool)