I really enjoy writing. Writing stories, poetry and in general, writing creatively. So, this session was an enjoyable one for me. I learned about Ray Bradbury (1920 – 2012) who wrote across a range of genres but was an author often associated with anthologies despite this. An anthology is a collection of short stories that sometimes differ from one another completely, but are often linked through an overarching narrative, genre, or style. Our first task was to simply write without stopping, about whatever object was given to us for a minute per object. I liked that this challenged me and […]
Author: Tina
Video Editing Techniques
When editing a video of any kind, I learned that usually, two main things are involved: types of cuts and transitions, and using music and sound effects. Those are the things that make a video interesting and are what create the feel of the video, setting the mood and creating different atmospheres. We focused specifically on the choice of shot types, pacing and positioning of an edit first, and proceeded to go through some of the most commonly used and popular cuts and transitions. I can now confidently say that I understand the difference between a cut and a transition, […]
First Lesson With Adobe Illustrator
The lesson began by identifying the difference between vectors and pixels. As the basis of nearly every image format worth using, they can easily be confused and it was useful to learn the proper definition for each. Pixels are literal blocks of an image, simulating the points on a screen. They can be used in a variety of ways to create art and game art. For example, when many tiny pixels are put together and zoomed out, an image is created which doesn’t look pixelated at all, but, going in the opposite direction, making the pixels larger and more obvious […]
2D Animations & Motion Graphics
In this lesson, we learned about speed and dimension in animation. Our first task was to make a circle move from left to right, in order to refresh the skills we learned from the previous week. Then, we applied something new to our animation using keyframe assistant. It was a subtle, smooth effect, that when applied, changed the speed of the beginning and end of the animation, for a more natural feel. It was called easy ease, easy ease in and easy ease-out, and the name says it all! The circle moved in a much more realistic way, speedy at […]
Semiotics
Our second online lesson was about semiotics, which is defined as the study of signs and symbols and their use of interpretations. In other words, it is the use of symbolism and the meaning behind an image, action, object, scene, or anything else. In this modern age, almost everyone is reliant on semiotics or has some form of semiotics in their lives, like in the media, on their phones, in the shopping center or on the road – symbols are everywhere and it is up to us to understand their meanings and values. Often, we interpret things differently, because every […]
Genre
Our first online lesson was a discussion and analysis of genre. Genres are various forms of identifiable classifications, or categories, which refer to repeating patterns and conventions. In other words, they are a specific type of music, film, literature or art. Genres are mostly heard of in films and books, where recognisable motifs and themes are included. These are called conventions, and they also have their own categories within media: Conventional settings – the surroundings used in a story. For horror, we usually see dark, ominous places like a spooky forest or abandoned castle. A graveyard, or cabin in […]
First Day
My first day at Confetti college was overall, a pleasant and educational experience. Even in the very beginning, meeting new people and introducing myself to the class encouraged me to revisit some skills that I haven’t used in a while. I stepped out of my comfort zone practised communication, observation and initiative. Throughout the day, learning new things and pushing myself to exceed expectations has motivated me to jump back into routine and focus on improving myself in the areas that I am weak at. I enjoyed exploring different programs and a new setting and I was presented with a […]
Introduction
My name is Tsvetina Doycheva, otherwise known as Tina. I am originally from Bulgaria but have been living in Britain since the age of five. Art is my passion and I plan to continue with drawing, in some form or another, for the rest of my life. I love to travel and experience new cultures and I am currently studying French with a hope to live in the suburbs of France someday. Ever since I was little, animated movies and illustration have been a huge part of my life, shaping my perspective of the world and influencing personality traits and […]