4D :: opener/data :: final due date

let's do this: have the crit on friday, take the feedback, and make any necessary revisions for

wednesday dec 9, 1:00 pm

put final files on my CAS dropbox. i will grade what's on the CAS at that time.

4D :: opener/data :: final crit requirements

deliverables

• final .mov file, 720 x 480 (basic digital video resolution) or  1280 x 720 (hdtv resolution).
• filenames: "na_lastname_opener.mov" or "na_lastname_data.mov"
• place your file in my CAS dropbox ten minutes before the start of your class friday. note that a timestamp goes on the folder when it's uploaded, so make sure you’re on time or your grade will suffer.

presentation
we wil handle crit the same as last time, for the sake of time efficiency and quality of feedback. respond to the following bullets with a brief statement on your blogs. title it "statement for show opener" (or data presentation, as appropriate), post a screen shot, and label the post "NA". your statement will count toward your final presentation grade.

• explain hierarchy of and relationships between the communication channels. what takes priority, if anything, and when does it do so?
  
• why you used the media/production techniques you utilized. what did that rendering style or formal approach add to your story?
• what, if any, new things did you learn through this process? was it more difficult to orchestrate things with all your options open?
  

class time will consist of demos of your projects with no formal presentation. we want to share all of the great results you will have achieved.

the actual critique will consist of each student providing written criticism of two peers. your criticism of your peer’s project will count toward your participation grade. post your crit as a comment on the appropriate classmate's blog post titled "statement for show opener" (or data presentation).
here is who you crit:

luke crits sean and tammy
micah crits luke and sean
lance crits micah and luke
abby crits lance and micah
carly crits abby and lance
bryan crits carly and abby
dmitri crits bryan and carly
amanda crits dmitri and bryan
dustin crits amanda and dmitri
jessica crits dustin and amanda
kate crits jessica and dustin
mo crits kate and jessica
tom crits mo and kate
johnna crits tom and mo
richard crits johnna and tom
jonathan crits richard and johnna
tammy crits jonathan and richard
sean crits tammy and jonathan

process blog requirements

•  your chosen project and why. how will this project work better in your portfolio than the other option?
• written statement on purpose, context, audience
• research examples
• initial storyboard
• work in progress -- production stills, wacky model set-ups, screen grabs, and so on
  
• a still or two of final project (can be part of your final post/statment for crit)
• writing supporting the above visuals (insights, commentary, and things learned during the process)

project 4 :: aftereffects tutorials

i know this is late in the game, but upon request, here are a few links to aftereffects tutorial sites:

this looks like a great starter tutorial

kirupa has a good starter tutorial as well

easing animations on kirupa

aetuts

video copilot

layers magazine these look really useful

similar stuff to above, but as podcasts

4C :: OPENER / DATA :: project runway day

meeting in the same small group as last class, take ten minutes (or less) each to share your work, get feedback, and determine ONE direction to pursue.

a final 11 x 17 unmounted storyboard is due at the end of class today. turn in a copy to me, folded in half with your name on the outside. that is your direction for the project. go play!

due friday
initial production pieces/parts: built models, artwork, test shots, hair-brained schemes, etc.
the timeline is up to you, so plan carefully. you only have one class session until final crit on dec 4.

fri nov 20: field trip to take 2

wed nov: thanksgiving break

fri nov 27: thanksgiving break

wed dec 2: work day

fri dec 4: final crit

make it work, people!

4B :: OPENER/DATA :: concepting

your project decision is made -- show opener vs data presentation. your basic content is written -- audience description, purpose of the work, and its context. you have some examples of similar work.

this class session we will brainstorm in groups of three, with one extra group of four. the main rule for brainstorming is that there is no criticism of ideas. everything is valid. you should focus on generating a wide range of ideas. work together. share freely.

due next class
a wide range of great and crazy ideas to share with your small group in crit at the start of class.

4A :: OPENER / DATA :: objectives/get started

SHOW OPENER [description]
design a 30-second (or less) piece that serves as an introduction to a cable television show about your activity/hobby. you will need to first determine the type of content that will be covered on this show. i suggest simplicity -- some type of weekly survey of all things related to the topic, with a host. these types of shows range from martha stewart to jackass (mtv), from curb appeal (hgtv) to jurassic fight club (history channel).
required content: show title, one sentence show description, host name (host image optional), at least three communication channels (image, text, voice, music, sound effects).

DATA PRESENTATION [description]
design a sequence of five important/interrelated/interesting statistics about your activity/hobby. they should be combined in a way that makes a logical case (logos) about your activity/hobby and provides information to the viewer in a clear and compelling way. required content: five facts, at least three communication channels.

above all, don’t forget that we’re developing a narrative (how you say it) as well as a story (what you say/structure) with this work.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
as a result of this project, you will be able to,
• apply all temporal elements (duration, motion, and transition) and at least three communication channels (image, text, voice, music, sound effects) to your work
• explain hierarchy of and relationships between the communication channels
• develop a range of form generation methods from analog to digital
• explain the differences and qualities of digital and analog motion
• hold a perspective on the practical applications of narrative in the design field and its practitioners
• apply deeper technical understanding of flash, photoshop, illustrator, and video / sound software and apply to the production of classroom projects

WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS [due next class]
• the purpose of the work. why does this piece of graphic design exist? what is it supposed to do?
• context for the work. what surrounds it? where or when does it appear? is it stand-alone or does it require a presenter, what else is on that channel? etc.
• audience description. who are they and why are they watching?

RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS [due next class]
find all examples you can find of this kind of work, as well as other work that is inspiring or relevant in some way. look at higher-end motion graphics studios in addition to more diy or user-generated content.

PROCESS BLOG [due next class]
post to your blog the following information:
• your chosen project and why. how will this project work better in your portfolio than the other option?
• written component described above: purpose, context, audience.
• research examples.