Video Blog #1

The scope of this project was to reintroduce and refresh the 6 shot system into our heads. We had to storyboard the video shot-by-shot to show the sequence of shots. I learned that strong voice overs are very important and that each shit should be about 3 seconds long at the most. I would change the way that I analyzed the video and try to receive suggestions from my neighbors. I now know how to complete the 6 shot system smoothly. 

Video Blog #2

Florida: A Happy Newsroom

A newspaper company in Florida is explaining that it is possible to keep employees happy during their improvement of work. PNJ was struggling because of the 2013 layoffs in Gannett. Over the year, PNJ found that a new way to make conditions improve. Troy Moon stated that the working environment is much improved and that there is less stress in the offices. The author is arguing that a new way of keeping PNJ's employees happy is working better than it was before. This news journal is receiving public attention over their new ways of doing things. The author does a good job at explaing the details. One thing she could do better is talk about what the employees felt during this change. The evidence is convincing that the new way in the office keeps employees happy. Overall, this article is well built, and explains clearly what the author is trying to say or claim.

Bounce Project Review (Professional)

Overall, the scope of this project was to grasp basic skills from animation, and more specifically, Adobe After Effects. At the start of the the project, he created layers to work off of in Photoshop. After he completed those layers, he imported the Photoshop file into Adobe After Effects. The creator attempted to use the graphic design principle of rhythm and movement to run the animation more smoothly. He told the story of a ball bouncing through a field, and moving off the screen simply by making the ball do exactly that. One element of this work that was very interesting was the color scheme of the project. I could apply this into my own work by choosing more vibrant colors overall. One element of this work that I already knew was how to create a background for the project as well as the other props created on Photoshop for this project. The creator had a very well designed pathway for the ball to bounce along. This work could be improved by timing the bounces more smoothly so that the ball could look more natural while bouncing. Overall, this work was solid for a fresh start at After Effects. Although there were some small, issues the project was all around constructive.

Final Project

First, our group came up with the idea of inventing Scented Socks by agreeing as a group to use this idea. We all had separate ideas, but we soon agreed on using Scented Socks. Scented Socks were something that we thought society actually needs, and would buy. After this, we began designing our project on paper, and then moved to sketch up. We each completed different parts of the animation, until that part of the project was completed. After the animation was completed, we all decided the other parts of the project we needed to fill. We came together as a group several times to assure everybody was doing their job. We had to help revise each other's work and help make the products as well completed as possible.

If I were to do this same project once again, I would have used time more wisely at the early stages. If I would have completed the website quicker, I may not have had as many problems with it. Also, I would try to help my team members more at the beginning, so that we all get comfortable with each other. Other than that, our project went well and I would not change anything else. To enhance my next experience, I would apply many different color schemes and models to my product, so that our group can collaborate and pick the very best one. I would also have everyone help each other more to collaborate once again.

Within the video, I acted as the protagonist. The good "Scented Socks" were defeating the stinky, gross socks. Our group used a combination of collaboration and creativity to finish the commercial. We had to be very creative when we came up with this video idea to show the audience the benefits from Scented Socks.

I created the packaging, creating a box very similar to socks you would find at the store. Inside of the box, there is a hook holding up the socks. Beside the box, a few of our flavors are presented.

I had a very rough time with the website. After recieving help four separate times from Mr. Olson, and coming in early/late for more than 3 hours total to try and fix it, our website would still not work in safari. Because of the website issue, it created a domino affect onto all of our other pieces of the project. After the project

Scented Socks

We had a great time creating this final commercial in e9. Me, Cyle, Amy, and Emily came up with the idea of Scented Socks for our very final project. I was very excited to start this project, especially the video section. Scented Socks are socks that block out the stinky stenches from your terrible feet, and to replace that stench with a delicious smell. Our video was about stinky socks fighting our delicious socks, in a humourous fight. We wanted to show the audience that nobody wants to smell gross socks. The most enjoyable part in this project to me was the video section. Working with many groups in the video section of e9 has helped me become more open to more people, especially in this final group rotation. Overall, our team worked well with each other and we completed our tasks quickly and thoughtfully. I am pleased at how our Scented Socks commercial came out, and I am excited to present it.

The animation we created for our scented socks was built together as a team. All four of us contributed to the product, and I thought it turned out well. I created the packaging, creating a box very similar to socks you would find at the store. Inside of the box, there is a hook holding up the socks. Beside the box, a few of our flavors are presented. Overall, the animation was a very creative aspect of the project.

We had a very rough time with the website. After recieving help four separate times from Mr. Olson, and coming in early/late for more than 3 hours total to try and fix it, our website would still not work in safari. Because of the website issue, it created a domino affect onto all of our other pieces of the project. It through our presentation off completely, and didn't allow extra time to perfect out other aspects of the project. I am disappointed that this happened to us, mainly because my team members did not deserve a bad grade, when I was the creater of the website. Don't get me wrong, the website was a great presentation tool for most groups, it was just not my personal preference. Overall, the website was a tricky, but also a creative and interesting part to the project.

Lego my Eggo

Today in e9, we experimented with legos as a collaboration activity. We had to instruct our team members to build a certain lego figure. We had to either instruct them without speaking, or with no voice at all. It was hard to only use your voice to instruct, because I use my hands to direct actions a lot. It was easier to use my actions because I can show them how to complete the task. If all group members are completing a task correctly and efficiently, then that is called teamwork.

Website

During the past few weeks in e9 we started working with web design. I learned the basics of HTML code and also the basics of designing on Dream Weaver. It was an exciting project to do overall and may want to do some more in the future. Along with the good things, there were also some bad things that happened. I could not get some links to work and one video was not aloud to be embedded. Overall, I had a great time with this project.