Introduction This lesson was about Virtual Reality (VR) environments in 3D software. VR uses computer simulations to create a simulated (or virtual) reality for a user to experience – usually with a headset that uses separate screens and lenses for each eye to create a sense of depth to what the viewer sees on the […]
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MASH – Motion Graphic Animation in Maya
Introduction In this lesson, I learned about MASH for the first time in Maya. MASH modifiers are used in Maya to create animations. MASH is a procedural toolset which can create 3D motion graphics that can be combined with 2D motion graphics in after effects. Why MASH? MASH is a versatile toolset for creating motion […]
Client Research – Access VFX
Introduction This blog post is some collected research into the client for this brief – Access VFX. Access VFX are a nonprofit organization that aims to help people with pursuing a career in the VFX, animation or video games industries. They have a particular focus on pursuing diversity and inclusion in those industries. What are […]
Designing a website layout in Photoshop
Introduction To help with creating a simple and effective website for possible networking opportunities and showing-off work I have produced, designing a website is important. To do this, I looked at some prominent portfolio websites and picked out interesting design features to include in my own website. Portfolio Websites The websites I looked at were […]
Websites – Content, Context and Social Links
Introduction In this lesson, we are going to look at some important features of websites that help to establish a connection with site users. We are also looking at editing websites to include some important things for the brief. Website Portfolio To recap, a part of this submission brief is setting up a website that […]
Creating A Website
Introduction In this lesson I started creating my website for the progression brief. What does my website need to include? There are several things that a personal work website can include: There doesn’t need to be many pages to a portfolio website – just enough to show your work and a little bit about who […]
Creative Industry and Emerging Technologies
Introduction For this brief, I have to produce an Industry Research Report – a written report about the industry which shows understanding of how the industry works as well as the state of the industry today in 2023, including new technologies and working methods etc. This blog post includes an overview of some of the […]
Graphic Design Overview
Introduction In this lesson, the class was introduced to our new brief as of the 1st March 2023 – The B1 Progression brief. We also started our work on this brief by learning about graphic design. The Brief The first task for this lesson was to look through the brief document for this assignment and […]
B2 CMP Production Hand-In
Introduction This blog post is my completed production work for the B2 Creative Media Project brief. For this brief, I created a 2D animation with a Sci-Fi theme which I titled “Space Adventure!”. The Animation Here is the animation, uploaded to YouTube and embedded:
Production Post Mortem
Introduction This blog post is the Post Mortem analysis for the work I have completed producing my 2D animated short for the B2 Creative Media Project brief. What Went Well? One thing that went well about my project is that I believe I have achieved one of the targets I set for myself earlier in […]