Final Thoughts On Class...

I really enjoyed this class and have really learned a lot.  I enjoyed working with the programs and their alternate filters.  I began thinking of media in alternate methods such as time, the process of creating a video and sound, the target audience, as well as the purpose.  Although I looked at these distinct methods for other classes and projects, I had never really applied it to the realm of film (at least not intentionally).  Prior to this class, I just viewed videos just for what they were.  I critiqued other videos based upon my own preferences, but now I look at them in another light.  Maybe that was lazy or maybe it was something else, but this class really extended my perception on videos and sounds.  I, nonetheless, wish I was able to have taken more time with the programs just to have further broaden my understanding of them.  I loved this class and wished I was taking another.  For my last class in digital art I will leave with all of my expectations being exceeded!  Thank you for the experience. 

Project 4: Ambient Love

I hope you all enjoy.  I am really excited about this project because it allowed me to explore Final Cut that much more.  I also enjoyed attempting to give ambient sounds a little more life. I really wanted to attempt to give the idea of ambient noise a twist.  When I began the project I wanted people to think...what would you do if you found that your appliances a were able to speak and communicate with one another?  So, I attempted to do that.  I loved the outcome, however considering the time crunch, I would attempt to clean up some of the transitions.  I also would like to have another source of music that fit the sequence a little better.  Also, the quality of the video was a little off.  I nonetheless learned a lot from this last project and know that if there were an additional project I could perhaps have fixed all the loose ends.  I hope that you enjoy the video nonetheless!!! :)

Final Project Proposal

I propose in this project that I will be able to animate inanimate objects.  I will be able to to explore the ability to use distinct forms of imaging to create a project that portrays a simple yet visually appealing storyline that will captivate any audience. This project will explore a love story between a toaster and a blender, through the use of animation, within our realm of reality.  I will begin the project within a kitchen space that appears relatively "normal" to the viewer. The intro will have been staged with me or another individual appearing to be in a hurry to finish cleaning the kitchen and leaving in a hurry.  Then the camera will zoom in on the toaster and the blender moving towards one another.  Then it will transition into an animated image of the toaster and the blender "going off into the sunset" with one another.  However, their love story is cut short by the previous individual that was in the shot.  By enabling me to complete this project, I will be strengthening my capabilities with the software (Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop, etc), while completing my finale project with pleasure and enjoyment. 

Assesment Project 3

I had the most fun with this project.  I loved creating the cutouts and exploring the medium.  Working with Final Cut Pro was really interesting and definitely a learning experience.   Obviously it is based on the nursery rhyme, but this has so many other implications that the viewer has to consider.  This is the other side of the spectrum for the nursery rhyme. I would definitely slow down the pacing of the images or perhaps changing the speed of turning the pages.  The lighting is a problem, but I am happy with the outcome of the project. 

Project Three: Yo Diddle

Project 2

.................He is Here...............

Assesment of Second Project

I really liked the feedback that I received yesterday and it has really made me think about what I can change about my project.  I agree that there is a lack of timing in the piece and I will attempt to change that.  I wonder though, in a state of mind like this should there be a consistency of time?  If the time is completely on point, will it make it too "real" for the audience?  Also, the sound piece comment about altering it would make a distinct impact, but would it be one statement?  Should it be in improper English?  I am satisfied with the project, but the comments were great!