Day 63 - Thursday 12.20.2012 CHRISTMAS BREAK

Graphics 1 - The Snowboarder POSTER is due on your blog by the end of class TODAY. When you SAVE FOR WEB, it may tell you that the poster is too big. Click CONTINUE. Then in the SAVE FOR WEB window, drop the IMAGE SIZE down to 25%.

Graphics 2 - All 5 of the FACIAL RETOUCH pics are due on your BLOG today.  Start looking for your high-res images for the SKULLFACE project. Your document setup:

• 17 inches wide
• 11 inches high
• RGB Color Mode
• 72 dpi resolution (web only)

Multimedia 1 - WORKDAY:  All raw footage for the DOCUMENTARY must be completed when we return from break.  The FINAL DOCUMENTARY will be due WEDNESDAY Jan. 9th.

 You need to start getting your DOCUMENTARY together. By the end of the hour you need to have your 6 FACTS on your TOPIC and at least 30 pics to go with it. You should have your final interview done by Wednesday. CHECKLIST:

5 Minute DOCUMENTARY

• TOPIC - News Concept
• 3 INTERVIEWS - 8 questions per person
• 6 Objective FACTS
• 30 Still pics relating to your topic.
• INSERT FOOTAGE from school.

Add caption

Day 62 - Wednesday 12.19.2012

Graphics 1 - The Snowboarder POSTER is due on your blog by the end of class THURSDAY.  When you SAVE FOR WEB, it may tell you that the poster is too big.  Click CONTINUE.  Then in the SAVE FOR WEB window, drop the IMAGE SIZE down to 25%.

Graphics 2 - Today, I will give you a peek at the SKULLFACE project.  If and ONLY IF, you have finished your FACIAL RETOUCH project, start looking for your high-res images.  Your document setup:

• 17 inches wide
• 11 inches high
• RGB Color Mode
• 72 dpi resolution (web only)

Multimedia 1 - WORKDAY:  You need to start getting your DOCUMENTARY together. By the end of the hour you need to have your 6 FACTS on your TOPIC and at least 30 pics to go with it. You should have your final interview done by Wednesday. CHECKLIST:

5 Minute DOCUMENTARY

• TOPIC - News Concept
• 3 INTERVIEWS - 8 questions per person
• 6 Objective FACTS
• 30 Still pics relating to your topic.
• INSERT FOOTAGE from school.

SKULLFACE project

Day 61 - Tuesday 12.17.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue our demo of the Snowboarder POSTER project.  You may use the images in the tutorial or your own, however, you must be sure the images are HIGH RESOLUTION.  It is a PHOTOSHOP project, but many of the VECTOR shapes can be made in ILLUSTRATOR.

Graphics 2 - I will demo the exercises in the FACIAL RETOUCH pdf. Use SAFARI rather than FIREFOX as the photo links only work in SAFARI.  You will be shown multiple ways to do the same technique (i.e. red eye, soft skin, etc.). I would like you to post 1 of each technique to your BLOG. Do not short change yourself, as the SKULLFACE project coming up requires you to know all of these techniques.

Multimedia 1 -You need to start getting your DOCUMENTARY together.  By the end of the hour you need to have your 6 FACTS on your TOPIC and at least 30 pics to go with it.  You should have your final interview done by Wednesday. CHECKLIST:

          5 Minute DOCUMENTARY

• TOPIC - News Concept
• 3 INTERVIEWS - 8 questions per person
• 6 Objective FACTS
• 30 Still pics relating to your topic.
• INSERT FOOTAGE from school.

Student Documentary example:

Day 60 - MONDAY 12.16.2012

Graphics 1 - Today, I will demo the Snowboarder POSTER project.  You may use the images in the tutorial or your own, however, you must be sure the images are HIGH RESOLUTION.  It is a PHOTOSHOP project, but many of the VECTOR shapes can be made in ILLUSTRATOR.

Graphics 2 - Today, I will demo the exercises in the FACIAL RETOUCH pdf. Use SAFARI rather than FIREFOX as the photo links only work in SAFARI.  You will be shown multiple ways to do the same technique (i.e. red eye, soft skin, etc.). I would like you to post 1 of each technique to your BLOG. Do not short change yourself, as the SKULLFACE project coming up requires you to know all of these techniques.

Multimedia 1 - IMPORTING DAY!!!  You must have a minimum of 2 INTERVIEWS completed to get points for your footage today.  We will also import all of the INSERT (B-ROLL) onto my EXTERNAL DRIVE so everyone can have access to it.  There is no excuse for not having work to   do today.

The Second Most Interesting Man in the World pays a visit to #1.

Day 59 - Thursday 12.13.2012

Graphics 1 - Your COLDPLAY project is due on your blog TODAY.  If you are done, you may get a head start on the Snowboarder POSTER project.  You may use the images in the tutorial or your won, however, you must be sure the images are HIGH RESOLUTION.  It is a PHOTOSHOP project, but many of the VECTOR shapes can be made in ILLUSTRATOR.

Graphics 2 - The APP ICON is due on your blog TODAY. If you are done, do the exercises in the FACIAL RETOUCH pdf. Use SAFARI rather than FIREFOX as the photo links only work in SAFARI.  You will be shown multiple ways to do the same technique (i.e. red eye, soft skin, etc.). I would like you to post 1 of each technique to your BLOG. Do not short change yourself, as the SKULLFACE project coming up requires you to know all of these techniques.

Multimedia 1 - Make sure to bring CAMERAS and COATS with you TODAY.  We will shoot INSERT footage around the school. Since I lectured for the entire period yesterday.  I am going to give you today as a WORKDAY. If you have cameras checked out they need to come to class with you on THURSDAY.

Day 58 - Wednesday 12.12.12

Graphics 1 - Your COLDPLAY project is due on your blog by THURSDAY.  If you are done, you may get a head start on the Snowboarder POSTER project.

Graphics 2 - The APP ICON is due on your blog by THURSDAY.  If you are done I want you to do the exercises in the FACIAL RETOUCH pdf.  You will be shown multiple ways to do the same technique (i.e. red eye, soft skin, etc.).  I would like you to post 1 of each technique to your BLOG.  Do not short change yourself, as the SKULLFACE project coming up requires you to know all of these techniques.

Multimedia 1 - Make sure to bring cameras and coats with you on THURSDAY as we will shoot INSERT footage around the school.  Since I lectured for the entire period yesterday. I am going to give you today as a WORKDAY.  If you have cameras checked out they need to come to class with you on THURSDAY.

by Dave Kelly

Day 57 - Tuesday 12.11.2012

Graphics 1 - I will finish checking in with the rest of you.  If you are ready, move onward to the COLDPLAY project.

Graphics 2 - I want to make this APP ICON. Once you have created the BOX, I want you to use your SYMBOL/ICON you created at the beginning of the year. He uses the Storm Feather. You use your SYMBOL. If you get stuck on step 2, he actually explains it better down in the comments section.

Multimedia 1 -  Today, I will demo the requirements for the INTERVIEW PROJECT.  You will be required to talk ask your 8 QUESTIONS to at least 3 DIFFERENT people.  By different, think age group, profession, and demographics.  You will the find facts and pictures on the web to support your topic.

Day 56 - MONDAY 12.10.2012

I am back today.

Graphics 1 - I want to take stock of where everyone is at as far as assignments and then onward to the COLDPLAY project.

Graphics 2 - I want to make this APP ICON. Once you have created the BOX, I want you to use your SYMBOL/ICON you created at the beginning of the year. He uses the Storm Feather. You use your SYMBOL. If you get stuck on step 2, he actually explains it better down in the comments section.

Multimedia 1 -  YOUR 3 MIN FILM is DUE by the end of class, NO EXCUSES.

courtesy of David Leggett via Tutorial9.net

Day 55 - Thursday 12.6.2012

Graphics 1 - Your MAGAZINE COVER is due on your BLOG by the end of the hour.

Graphics 2 - Your CLASSIC CAR POSTER is due on your BLOG by the end of the hour.  If you are done, I want to make this APP ICON. Once you have created the BOX, I want you to use your SYMBOL/ICON you created at the beginning of the year. He uses the Storm Feather. You use your SYMBOL. If you get stuck on step 2, he actually explains it better down in the comments section.

Multimedia 1 - WATCH THIS VIDEO ON YOUR OWN.  This is your next project.

YOUR 3 MIN FILM is DUE by the end of class MONDAY, NO EXCUSES.

IF ALL GOES WELL, I SHOULD BE BACK MONDAY.  CHEERS!   

Day 54 - 12.5.2012

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY:  I would like you to choose a HIGH RESOLUTION picture of a MAGAZINE COVER and put YOUR FACE and NAME on it. To do this you need to set up a NEW PROJECT in PHOTOSHOP at 8"x10" at 300dpi resolution. Use a cover that is a chest up view of a person NOT A FULL BODY. You must replace their name with your own.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  I would like to have your CLASSIC CAR POSTER on your blog by THURSDAY.  If you are done, I want to make this APP ICON.  Once you have created the BOX, I want you to use your SYMBOL/ICON you created at the beginning of the year.  He uses the Storm Feather. You use your SYMBOL.  If you get stuck on step 2, he actually explains it better down in the comments section.

Multimedia 1 - Choose a person sitting next to you and READ your NEWSCAST to them.  Then ask them your questions.  The focus is not so much on there answers, but your questions.  If you questions are confusing or redundant you will know right away, when you read them out load.  

NEXT, think about the subject matter of your news story.  Who is it relevant to?  On your BLOG, I would like you to POST your HEADLINE and list 3 PEOPLE by name that you want to interview for your story. 

You may use the rest of class, for editing your 3 MIN FILM.

CLONE/STAMP for the clouds behind my name.  

Day 53 - Tuesday 12.4.2012

Graphics 1 - SIMPLY PUTTING THE FACE ON THE BODY IS NOT ENOUGH!  Now you MUST make the skin tones match.  TOOLS TO USE: Healing Brush, Color Replacement, Hue/Saturation, and CURVES.  Take a look at the video below.

I would like you to choose a HIGH RESOLUTION picture of a MAGAZINE COVER and put YOUR FACE and NAME on it. To do this you need to set up a NEW PROJECT in PHOTOSHOP at 8"x10" at 300dpi resolution. Use a cover that is a chest up view of a person NOT A FULL BODY. You must replace their name with your own.

Graphics 2 - I would like you to use your TECHNICAL DRAWING of your car to create a CLASSIC CAR SHOW POSTER. The measurements should be 17"x11" at 300dpi resolution. You need to include the text: "CLASSIC CAR SHOW." I would like you to include a caption of the YEAR and MODEL of your car. And lastly, include a fake DATE and LOCATION. The poster should work with your CAR not distract from it.

Multimedia 1 - YOUR 3 MIN FILM is DUE MONDAY so it is up to you to use your time wisely.  Today, we will do some ground work for our next project: NEWSCAST INTERVIEW.  As you have done before, you need to research a NEWS STORY CONCEPT.  The difference is that this time for the REACTION you need to come up with 8 RELEVANT QUESTIONS pertaining to your story that you are going to interview someone with.  Submit your CONCEPT to TURNITIN under INTERVIEW.

VIDEO FOR GRAPHICS 1:

You will have to experiment to get your own to work.

Day 52 - Monday 12.2.2012

Graphics 1 - Make sure you finish the FACE REPLACE project.  Now that you get the idea.  I would like you to choose a HIGH RESOLUTION picture of a MAGAZINE COVER and put YOUR FACE and NAME on it.  To do this you need to set up a NEW PROJECT in PHOTOSHOP at 8"x10" at 300dpi resolution.  Use a cover that is a chest up view of a person NOT A FULL BODY.  You must replace their name with your own.

Graphics 2 - I would like you to use your TECHNICAL DRAWING of your car to create a CLASSIC CAR SHOW POSTER.  The measurements should be 17"x11" at 300dpi resolution.  You need to include the text:  "CLASSIC CAR SHOW."  I would like you to include a caption of the YEAR and MODEL of your car.  And lastly, include a fake DATE and LOCATION.  The poster should work with your CAR not distract from it.

Multimedia 1 - Get your footage imported into iMOVIE.  You were asked to film AT LEAST PAGE 1 if not the whole thing.  I will be awarding points for bringing in your RAW FOOTAGE.  You may have today to begin EDITING your footage.  You will have next weekend to finish up your film.  If you need more time, than plan time for it.

This week, we will be working on coming up with your next NEWSCAST, which will require an INTERVIEW.

Graphics 1 - MAGAZINE COVER

Day 51 - Thursday 11.29.2012

Graphics 1 - Your AVATAR PHOTO MANIPULATION is due on your blog by THURSDAY. Here are the EARS (STEP 12).  If you are finished, move on to the FACE REPLACE.  USE THE FILES PROVIDED.  On the next project you get to do your own.

Graphics 2 - You're next project requires you to use the same techniques as the GAMEBOY to recreate a CAR. You may choose any car that is pre-1995. Use the same method. Outline the car using the PEN TOOL for precision. Use SHADING, HIGHLIGHTS, and GRADIENTS. It is recommended to do the line work in ILLUSTRATOR, but if you choose to do all of it in PHOTOSHOP, make sure you make it 17"x11" @ 300 resolution.

Multimedia 1 - NO NEED TO LOG IN UNTIL AFTER FILM, please.
Good Films come from Good Stories.  WATCH THIS FILM.

PLAN ON SHOOTING PAGE 1 THIS WEEKEND!!!  IF YOU CAN SHOOT THE WHOLE THING, GO FOR IT. START RECRUITING PEOPLE TO BE IN YOUR FILM. PEOPLE IN THIS CLASS WILL HELP YOU WITH YOURS IF YOU HELP THEM WITH THEIRS. KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Day 50 - WEDNESDAY 11.28.2012

Graphics 1 - Your AVATAR PHOTO MANIPULATION is due on your blog by THURSDAY. Here are the EARS (STEP 12).  Once you have done the font you may post.  Alternatively, if you have finished, you may remove the background of the classroom and place a jungle scene behind yourself.  Make sure the background image is high res.

Graphics 2 - You're next project requires you to use the same techniques as the GAMEBOY to recreate a CAR. You may choose any car that is pre-1995. Use the same method. Outline the car using the PEN TOOL for precision. Use SHADING, HIGHLIGHTS, and GRADIENTS. It is recommended to do the line work in ILLUSTRATOR, but if you choose to do all of it in PHOTOSHOP, make sure you make it 17"x11" @ 300 resolution.

Multimedia 1 - WORKDAY: I am missing some scripts!  Get them turned in pronto.  Points will be deducted for LATE SCRIPTS.  You must turn in a script via TURNITIN, and turn in a PRINTED DRAFT that has been reviewed by 2 other students and signed.  50% of your script grade depends on FORMATTING.

PLAN ON SHOOTING PAGE 1 THIS WEEKEND!!! IF YOU CAN SHOOT THE WHOLE THING, GO FOR IT. START RECRUITING PEOPLE TO BE IN YOUR FILM. PEOPLE IN THIS CLASS WILL HELP YOU WITH YOURS IF YOU HELP THEM WITH THEIRS. KEEP IT SIMPLE.

PS: My wife took her first STEPS without assistance today.

Day 49 - Tuesday 11.27.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue work on the AVATAR PHOTO MANIPULATION. (When they say use a shortcut involving CTRL, on a MAC it is CMD.)  EYELASHES (STEP 9) is OPTIONAL.  Here is are the EARS (STEP 12).

Time Lapse of your Avatar Project. Not a replacement for the TUTORIAL.

Graphics 2 - Finish your GAMEBOY. Click HERE. If you have finished, you're next project requires you to use the same techniques to recreate a CAR. You may choose any car that is pre-1995. Use the same method. Outline the car using the PEN TOOL for precision. Use SHADING, HIGHLIGHTS, and GRADIENTS. It is recommended to do the line work in ILLUSTRATOR, but if you choose to do all of it in PHOTOSHOP, make sure you make it 17"x11" @ 300 resolution.

A little inspiration.  GRADIENTS are your friends.

Multimedia 1 - APOLOGIES:  I hadn't meant to include "ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED, TURN ALL 3 PAGES TO TURNITIN under 3 PAGE SCRIPT." in yesterday's post as it was meant for TODAY!

Today, I want your to PRINT your 3 PAGE SCRIPT.  Have the person seated to your IMMEDIATE RIGHT read your script.  Yes, I will be looking at the SEATING CHART to make sure you get the RIGHT person.  If they are absent, skip to the next person in line.  If you are at the end of the row take your paper to the person at the front of the row.  They MUST answer the  following questions about your 3 PAGE SCRIPT:

1. Does the FORMAT look right?
2. Is there a definite BEGINNING, MIDDLE, & END?
3. What is the MAIN PROBLEM presented by the end of PAGE 1 (ACT ONE)?
4. What is the How is the MAIN PROBLEM overcome by PAGE 3 (ACT 3)?
5. Are there parts where the writer needs to SHOW what's going on rather than TELL?

Once EVERYONE has read 1 script and answered the questions, pass to the RIGHT AGAIN and have another person answer the questions.  Your READERS can write their ANSWERS and their NAME on the back of your script.  Turn the PRINTED SCRIPT with the 2 sets of answers in on my desk.  REVISE your script and turn it via TURNITIN.

PLAN ON SHOOTING PAGE 1 THIS WEEKEND!!!  IF YOU CAN SHOOT THE WHOLE THING, GO FOR IT.  START RECRUITING PEOPLE TO BE IN YOUR FILM.  PEOPLE IN THIS CLASS WILL HELP YOU WITH YOURS IF YOU HELP THEM WITH THEIRS.  KEEP IT SIMPLE.


FOR FUN:

courtesy of KAL BASHIR

Day 48 - MONDAY 11.26.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue work on the AVATAR PHOTO MANIPULATION. (When they say use a shortcut involving CTRL, on a MAC it is CMD.)

Graphics 2 - Finish your GAMEBOY. Click HERE. If you have finished, you're next project requires you to use the same techniques to recreate a CAR. You may choose any car that is pre-1995. Use the same method. Outline the car using the PEN TOOL for precision. Use SHADING, HIGHLIGHTS, and GRADIENTS. It is recommended to do the line work in ILLUSTRATOR, but if you choose to do all of it in PEN TOOL, make sure you make it 17"x11" @ 300 resolution.

Multimedia 1 - PAGE 3 (ACT 3)  The top of this page should be the CLIMAX, the point of no return, the most intense part of the film.  Here your main character will succeed or fail!!!  The second half of PAGE 3 is basically wrapping up the ending.  Make sure the main problem from the end of PAGE 1 has been overcome and that any relationship issues between your characters is resolved.  

ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED, TURN ALL 3 PAGES TO TURNITIN under 3 PAGE SCRIPT.

Every movie and story can roughly be explained using 3 ACT STRUCTURE. MAKE SURE your script is in PROPER FORMAT!!! 

Day 47 - Wednesday 11.21.2012

TODAY WILL BE A WORKDAY for all classes.  Make sure you are caught up with everything and DO NOT WASTE THIS TIME.

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY.

Multimedia 1 - If you haven't started on PAGE 2 (ACT 2), do so.  The end of PAGE 1 should have presented your main character with a problem.  PAGE 2 (ACT 2) can basically be broken into 2 parts:

• Explore or explain the problem (why is it important? What happens if we fail?)
• A Plan of attack (What it the main character going to do?  What is the plan?)

NOTE: Any relationships you introduced in PAGE 1 should be explored.

Day 46 - Tuesday 11.20.2012

Graphics 1 - This week we will head into full on PHOTO MANIPULATION. You are going to create an AVATAR version of yourself. You should use your WEBCAM to take a photo of yourself (FACE ONLY). Right-CLICK that photo and choose OPEN WITH > PHOTOSHOP. From here you can SKIP TO STEP 3 since we are not using the photo from the tutorial.  (When they say use a shortcut involving CTRL, on a MAC it is CMD.)

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOY. Click HERE.  If you have finished, you're next project requires you to use the same techniques to recreate a CAR.  You may choose  any car that is pre-1995.  Use the same method.  Outline the car using the PEN TOOL for precision.  Use SHADING, HIGHLIGHTS, and GRADIENTS.  It is recommended to do the line work in ILLUSTRATOR, but if you choose to do all of it in PEN TOOL, make sure you make it 17"x11" @ 300 resolution.

Multimedia 1 - Every movie and story can roughly be explained using 3 ACT STRUCTURE.  Today, I want you to focus on writing the first page of your script in PROPER FORMAT!!!

You need to tell me about your character and their world in 1 PAGE (ACT1).  Everything that was on your CHARACTER SKETCH needs to be presented by the end of page one.  If you look at the graphic below you will see that by the end of page 1 (ACT 1) you need to have a your character face a MAJOR CONFLICT (PLOT POINT.)  Here's a SAMPLE based on my CHARACTER SKETCH from yesterday.

Day 45 - MONDAY 11.19.2012

Graphics 1 - Finish POSTING last week's projects before you advance.
This week we will head into full on PHOTO MANIPULATION.  You are going to create an AVATAR version of yourself. You should use your WEBCAM to take a photo of yourself (FACE ONLY). Right-CLICK that photo and choose OPEN WITH > PHOTOSHOP. From here you can SKIP TO STEP 3 since we are not using the photo from the tutorial.

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOY. Click HERE.

Multimedia 1 - Your next project coming up AFTER BREAK is a 3 MINUTE FILM. As we have seen with the commercial, a video takes careful planning. Our first step today will be to create a CHARACTER CONCEPT.

POST TO YOUR BLOG:

• Look up the meaning of YOUR NAME. There are many sites like NAMESPEDIA. Post the meaning of your name (FIRST or MIDDLE) to your BLOG.
• Come up with a name for a FICTIONAL CHARACTER for your story. You have to know the meaning.  Here's a site for RANDOM NAMES. Post your character's name and meaning to your BLOG.
• Answer these 5 questions for your Character:

1. What is their worst FEAR?
2. Who is their BEST FRIEND?
3. Who is their WORST ENEMY?
4. Do they have a FAVORITE BOOK or HERO?
5. What it one of their CHILDHOOD MEMORIES?

Day 44 - Thursday 11.15.2012

Graphics 1 - Both of the TEXT EFFECTS from this week are DUE on your blog.  We will be starting a new project on MONDAY.  If you were ABSENT or need more time to finish, please EMAIL me and I will hold off putting in a grade until Monday evening.  Here are the LINKS to both Effects:SHINY RETRO TEXT EFFECT
GLOWING LIGHT TEXT EFFECT

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOY.  Click HERE.

Multimedia 1 - Your COMMERCIAL is due in my DROPBOX and on your BLOG TODAY.  Use you time wisely.  I will be looking for editing mistakes.  When I watch them I will have your SCRIPT pulled up.  If it's in the SCRIPT, it better be in the VIDEO.  If it's in the VIDEO, it better be in the SCRIPT.

In case you have an unrecognized format try this site:

http://www.mediaconverter.org/

(Ignore the right half of the page.  UPLOAD your video then Choose a VIDEO FORMAT e.i. .MOV.  The website will convert it and then you can download.)

 
 

Day 43 - 11.14.2012

Graphics 1 - Here is your next TEXT EFFECT. This time use your last  name.  Both effects from this week should be posted to your blog. 
You know if this note applies to you:
NOTE:  These effects are fairly easy if you ACTUALLY READ the instructions.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  This project requires us to do a TECHNICAL DRAWING.  The idea here is that we create a graphic that is so geometrically perfect that it looks REAL.  This is achieved through PRECISION, LIGHTING, and TEXTURE.  Click HERE for your next project.  HINT: I prefer to do STEPS 1-4 in ILLUSTRATOR.

Multimedia 1 - Your COMMERCIAL is due in my DROPBOX and on your BLOG by Thursday.  Use you time wisely.  I will be looking for editing mistakes.  When I watch them I will have your SCRIPT pulled up.  If it's in the SCRIPT, it better be in the VIDEO.  If it's in the VIDEO, it better be in the SCRIPT.


courtesy of Sean Saffell - Multimedia 1

Day 42 - Tuesday 11.13.2012

Graphics 1 - Finish up SHINY RETRO TEXT EFFECT, but use your own name.  Text Effects are used a lot in print and web and for the most part they are relatively easy.  I will be assigning one more on WEDNESDAY before we move on.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  This project requires us to do a TECHNICAL DRAWING.  The idea here is that we create a graphic that is so geometrically perfect that it looks REAL.  This is achieved through PRECISION, LIGHTING, and TEXTURE.  Click HERE for your next project.  HINT: I prefer to do STEPS 1-4 in ILLUSTRATOR.

Multimedia 1 - Work on editing your Commercial together.  Remember, companies pay a lot of money for those 30 second endorsements of their projects, so take time and make it CLEAN and PROFESSIONAL.  You must have a clear BEGINNING, MIDDLE, & ENDING with Your TAGLINE and LOGO appearing before the end of the commercial.


courtesy of MADISON SHIPMAN - Former Multimedia 1 Student

Day 41 - Monday 11.12.2012

Graphics 1 - Now that we have gotten familiar with the VECTOR tools in PHOTOSHOP.  Let's get on with PHOTOSHOP's real gems; EFFECTS.  I want you to do this SHINY RETRO TEXT EFFECT, but use your own name.

Graphics 2 - Our next project requires us to do a TECHNICAL DRAWING.  The idea here is that we create a graphic that is so geometrically perfect that it looks REAL.  This is achived through PRECISION, LIGHTING, and TEXTURE.  Click HERE for your next project.  HINT: I prefer to do STEPS 1-4 in ILLUSTRATOR.

Multimedia 1 - Your COMMERCIAL footage is DUE TODAY.  If you used your own camera, be sure you've brought the USB cable or SD Card to import your footage.  In iMOVIE, you can use FILE>IMPORT or the FILE>IMPORT FROM CAMERA options.  Then you may start editing your video.  The video below will help you import. 


courtesy of http://mactutorial.wikidot.com/

Day 40 - Thursday 11.8.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue on the COFFEE CUP ICON.  Take a look at the video below for help with the next set of steps.

VIDEO FOR GRAPHICS 1:



Graphics 2 - Finish work on your NON-PROFIT WPA POSTERS.  Remember, that 4 colors is the MAXIMUM.  The poster MUST include a logo, tagline, and a bold graphic.  POST TO YOUR BLOG.  Photoshop folks may need to scale it down in the SAVE FOR WEB Menu.

Multimedia 1 - Watch the both videos.  BLOG ASSIGNMENTS ARE BASED ON THEM. 

VIDEO 1 has some GENERAL TIPS for shooting video.  POST 10 TIPS on your blog. (20 points)


Video 101: Shooting Basics from Vimeo Video School on Vimeo.

VIDEO 2 - I want you to explain to me in a couple sentences a piece; What are  FULL, MEDIUM, & CLOSE shots and why are they used? (15 points)


HFSS Episode #5: Framing for Film from Caleb Pike on Vimeo.

You must have your RAW footage for MONDAY.  Remember, if your camera requires a special cord to IMPORT, BRING IT WITH YOU.  Those of you that have asked to CHECK OUT a camera may do so by checking with Mr. Romshek.

Day 39 - Wednesday 11.7.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue on the COFFEE CUP ICON.  Take a look at the video below for help with the next set of steps.

Graphics 2 - Continue work on your NON-PROFIT WPA POSTERS.  Remember, that 4 colors is the MAXIMUM.  The poster MUST include a logo, tagline, and a bold graphic.

Multimedia 1 - Your 1/2 PAGE SCRIPT for your commercial will be DUE via TURNITIN by the end of the hour. 

For help, read this article on HOW TO FORMAT A SCREENPLAY.  You will be shooting your 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL this weekend, so here is a SAMPLE SCRIPT so you can see the format in action. 

In general, 1 PAGE = 1 MINUTE in proper screenplay format.  So for your commercial script, I am expecting a 1/2 page of screenplay format...even if you have no DIALOGUE.  Remember, you CAN'T TELL US what a character is thinking, you have to SHOW US.

VIDEO FOR GRAPHICS 1:

Day 38 - Tuesday 11.6.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue on the COFFEE CUP ICON.  Take a look at the video below for help with the next set of steps.

Graphics 2 - Continue work on your NON-PROFIT WPA POSTERS.  Remember, that 4 colors is the MAXIMUM.  The poster MUST include a logo, tagline, and a bold graphic.

Multimedia 1 - I want you to read, YES READ, this article on HOW TO FORMAT A SCREENPLAY.  Yes, you will be quizzed on the contents.  You will be shooting your 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL this weekend, so here is a SAMPLE SCRIPT so you can see the format in action. 

In general, 1 PAGE = 1 MINUTE in proper screenplay format.  So for your commercial script, I am expecting a 1/2 page of screenplay format...even if you have no DIALOGUE.  Remember, you CAN'T TELL US what a character is thinking, you have to SHOW US.

Day 37 - Monday 11.5.2012

Graphics 1 - Today, we start on the COFFEE CUP ICON.  This project will show us how to use Photoshop's built in VECTOR tools even though it is not a VECTOR program like ILLUSTRATOR.  Photoshop is a RASTER program that manipulates PIXELS.  Even though they look similar, the tools work differently.  Yes, it will be frustrating at first, but so was Illustrator.  Take a look at the video below for help with the first set of steps.

Graphics 2 - Continue work on your NON-PROFIT WPA POSTERS.  Remember, that 4 colors is the MAXIMUM.  The poster MUST include a logo, tagline, and a bold graphic.

Multimedia 1 - Your 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL. concept is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of the hour.  You can open the template and simply replace my answers with yours.  KEEP IT SIMPLE!  You will be filming these commercials yourself, so don't go over the top.  I simple, well-conceived, CALL TO ACTION can make a great commercial with no bells or whistles.

VIDEO FOR GRAPHICS 1:
 

Day 36 - Thursday 11.1.2012

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY: Make sure you bring your copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout.  To finish the tutorial with the little girl and the globe CLICK HERE!
If you finish, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO on yesterday's blog.  Use your own photo.

If you are all caught up on all your projects you can get a head start on next weeks project: THE COFFEE CUP ICON.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY: Check your POWERSCHOOL grade. It has comments on which sketch is the strongest. You should be started on your poster.  Remember to KEEP IT SIMPLE.  Big bold graphic of someone DOING something that relates to your client.  The LOGO should be on the poster, but not as a main focus.  4 COLORS MAXIMUM! 
If you need a diversion, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO on yesterday's blog.  Use your own photo.

Multimedia 1 - Your next project is the 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL.  Read through the template and come up with an idea for an existing product.  Replace my sample with your ideas. You are going to create an advertisement for the product you chose.  Here is the basic formula.

• Life is terrible or ordinary.
• Introduce your product.
• Life is great.

Here is a link to SOME COMMERCIALS or GOOGLE YOUR OWN.  YOUR CONCEPT IS DUE ON MONDAY.
  
If you are all done with everything, I would like you to POST yout PHOTO PORTFOLIO & YOUR iMOVIE NEWSCAST to your TUMBLE Account under the VIDEO tab.  You videos may only be 100MB and 5 minutes maximum so you may have to post the PHOTO PORTFOLIO today and the NEWSCAST tomorrow.  Be patient it takes a while to upload video.

Day 35 - Wednesday 10.31.2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Graphics 1 - Make sure you bring your copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout.  To finish the tutorial with the little girl and the globe CLICK HERE!
If you finish, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

Graphics 2 - You should be started on your poster.  Remember to KEEP IT SIMPLE.  Big bold graphic of someone DOING something that relates to your client.  The LOGO should be on the poster, but not as a main focus.  4 COLORS MAXIMUM!  If you need a diversion, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

Multimedia 1 - So I heard from a lot of you and staff that the computers were PAINFULLY SLOW yesterday.  I am begrudgingly allowing you one more day to post.  For those of you that were successful in completing your work try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

If you are all done with everything, I would like you to POST yout PHOTO PORTFOLIO & YOUR iMOVIE NEWSCAST to your TUMBLE Account under the VIDEO tab.  You videos may only be 100MB and 5 minutes maximum so you may have to post the PHOTO PORTFOLIO today and the NEWSCAST tomorrow.  Be patient it takes a while to upload video.

Day 34 - Tuesday 10.30.2012

Graphics 1 - Make sure you bring your copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout.  After learning about SELECTIONS in PHOTOSHOP from yesterday's VIDEO, let's dive right in by using SELECTIONS to combine 2 Pictures. CLICK HERE!

You can take the PHOTOS right from STEP 1 and 2 by right clicking COPYING them.

Graphics 2 - Those of you that posted your 3 SKETCHES to your blog have received a grade and a COMMENT in your Powerschool.  You may begin creating your WPA POSTER.  If you haven't posted your 3 concept sketches make sure to do so by the end of today.  Your concepts must have a GRAPHIC, LOGO, & TAGLINE.  Watch the VIDEO from last week's on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - Today will be the LAST DAY to submit your iMOVIE NEWSCASTS to my DROPBOX.  Some of you have still not turned in your PHOTO PORTFOLIOS to my DROPBOX.  The requirements for the Newscast are as follows:

• Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAY, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice. 
  TIME: 1-2 minutes.
  
  (Remember, you can watch the VIDEO from last week if you need help.)

If you are all done with everything, I would like you to POST yout PHOTO PORTFOLIO & YOUR iMOVIE NEWSCAST to your TUMBLE Account under the VIDEO tab.  You videos may only be 100MB and 5 minutes maximum so you may have to post the PHOTO PORTFOLIO today and the NEWSCAST tomorrow.  Be patient it takes a while to upload video.

Courtesy of Chad Neuman

Day 33 - Monday 10.29.2012

Graphics 1 - Today, i would like to start taking a look at PHOTOSHOP.  We are going to transition from ILLUSTRATOR, which is a VECTOR based program that excels at creating images from scratch to PHOTOSHOP, which is more adept at manipulating existing images.

Make sure you have a printed copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout and fill in the missing tools by opening PHOTOSHOP and hovering over the tools.  Then, WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO on SELECTIONS and do what is shown.

courtesy of Warner Bros.

Graphics 2 - Today, I want you to post your 3 concept sketches for your POSTER on your blog.  Your concepts must have a GRAPHIC, LOGO, & TAGLINE.  Watch the VIDEO from last week's on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - Finish recording if you were not able to last week.  Then, edit your Newscast using iMovie.  The requirements for the Newscast are as follows:

• Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAY, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice. 
  TIME: 1-2 minutes.
  
  (Remember, you can watch the VIDEO from last week if you need help.)

Day 32 - THURSDAY 10.24.2012

Graphics 1 - TYPE ON A PATH project is due by the end of class THURSDAY. If you are finished, work on this FIRE TUTORIAL.  You are only required to do steps 1-8. 

Graphics 2 - Your LOGO for your client MUST be made in ILLUSTRATOR and is DUE on your blog by MONDAY.  Remember, ONLY 4 COLORS even if the real logo has more.  Your paper on the organization is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of class THURSDAY.  Here is the PAPER FORMAT.  If you are done with both assignments, look at yesterday's video on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - CHECK YOUR TURNITIN GRADE!  I left NOTES on those that left out some important info.  Revise your story.

Today we will start recording.  Because we have a limited number of headsets.  We can use the STANDBY method.  Say STANDBY, RECORD, Say CLEAR.  If someone is screwing around during your recording, they will FAIL this project. 

Be efficient with your time.  The class is large.  While other people are recording, you should be reading over your NEWSCAST.  If you have already recorded, start editing.

• Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAYS, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice.  TIME: 1-2 minutes.

Day 31 - Wednesday 10.23.2012

Graphics 1 - All right, so you can make basic SHAPES and GRADIENTS and you can make objects out of TYPE.  So next I want you to learn about making GRADIENT BLENDS and this FIRE TUTORIAL is courtesy of J.M.  For Keyboard SHORTCUTS when you see this "Command/Ctrl" it means CMD for MAC and Ctrl for PC.  You are only required to do steps 1-8. 

ROCKET tutorial needs to be posted on your blog by end of class TODAY.  TYPE ON A PATH project is due by the end of class THURSDAY.

Graphics 2 - Your LOGO for your client MUST be made in ILLUSTRATOR and is DUE on your blog by MONDAY.  Remember, ONLY 4 COLORS even if the real logo has more.  Your paper on the organization is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of class THURSDAY.  Here is the PAPER FORMAT.  If you are done with both assignments, here is a video on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.



Multimedia 1 - Your next story for your next iMovie NEWSCAST is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of the hour.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  

WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.

Tomorrow we will start recording.  Because we have a limited number of headsets.  We can use the STANDBY method.  Say STANDBY, RECORD, Say CLEAR.  If someone is screwing around during your recording, they will FAIL this project.

Day 30 - TUESDAY 10.23.2012

Remember, that if you need help, there are many resources.  Check the HELP MENU, try GOOGLE, and you can FACETIME me @ tannynanda@gmail.com.  I will be monitoring you throughout the school day.  You are expected to stay on task and make progress thanks to the wonders of TECHNOLOGY.

Graphics 1 - Finish work on the ROCKET tutorial.  If you have finished, you may work on the TYPE ON A PATH project.  NO SIMPLE SHAPES for TYPE ON A PATH.  Make sure to post your work as you finish. 

Graphics 2 - Today is the cutoff.  If you have yet to hear anything from your organization, it is time to MOVE ON.  Choose a new client and send the INITIAL EMAIL.  If you have received confirmation, start by recreating the company's logo in ILLUSTRATOR.  You may only use 4 colors even if they have more.  Use the SHAPE and PEN TOOL to create precise logos.  No company wants their logo to look wobbly and unprofessional.  PAPER FORMAT.

Multimedia 1 - DO OVER FROM YESTERDAY.  You may have one more class period to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO.  EXPORT it and put it in my DROPBOX.  Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.

If you are finished, you may begin researching your next NEWSCAST.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  

WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.

courtesy of arachnerd.wordpress.com

 

Day 29 - MONDAY 10-22-2012

Hey guys. I am in OKLAHOMA and the trip was long but went well.  Remember, that if you need help, there are many resources.  Check the HELP MENU, try GOOGLE, and you can FACETIME me @ tannynanda@gmail.com.  I will be monitoring you throughout the school day.  You are expected to stay on task and make progress thanks to the wonders of TECHNOLOGY.

Graphics 1 - Your AESOP FABLE is due on your blog so if you have not posted it please do so.  When you finish, work on the ROCKET tutorial.  If you have finished, you may work on the TYPE ON A PATH project.

Graphics 2 - Check your email and look for a response to your INITIAL EMAIL.  If you haven't heard from your client by TUESDAY, choose a new client.  If you have received confirmation, start by recreating the company's logo in ILLUSTRATOR.  You may only use 4 colors even if they have more.  If you have not received confirmation, you SHOULD send the INITIAL EMAIL to another organization.  

Multimedia 1 - You may have one more class period to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO.  EXPORT it and put it in my DROPBOX.  Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.

 If you are finished, you may begin researching your next NEWSCAST.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  

WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.

 

Type on a Path Project.

Day 28 - THURSDAY 10.18.2012

I would like to make sure you all have your FACETIME accounts up and running this week in preparation for my absence.

Graphics 1 - Finish up your Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.  When you finish, work on the ROCKET tutorial.

Graphics 2 - Today, we will send your INITIAL EMAIL to your prospective client.  All you need to do is include your name.  We will follow up with some QUESTIONS.  If you haven't heard from your client by TUESDAY, choose a new client.  Your TYPESPREADS should be posted to your blog by the end of today. 

Multimedia 1 - I will show you the basics of hooking up VIDEO CAMERA to iMovie.  You MUST have the POWER SUPPLY and USB CABLE.  You will have the rest of class to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO with either GARAGEBAND or iMOVIE.

Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.