IMD - Keep Working, I'm Watching!

IMD I - Stay Busy!

I'm out this morning, you'll need to continue working on competitive events.

Digital Media - Run lines so we are ready to shoot first thing tomorrow, THE CAMERA SHOULD NOT LEAVE STUDIO TODAY.

Web - I will register your url from home. I'll be calling lab around 8:30 to get the site name.

Animation - SKETCH, SCAN, CUT. SKETCH, SCAN, CUT. SKETCH, SCAN, CUT. SKETCH, SCAN, CUT. ........ :-)

Presentation Management - 1/2 day on presentation, 1/2 day on audio. I expect a lyrics sheet and tab!

Application Interview - Work on employment portfolio and help digital media run lines if necessary.

I will be closed 4th and 5th, I will be back for Sr. Lab. - Have a good day!

Two Lab Days

IMD I - This is the last big block of time you will have to wrap up your super hero animation. Use your time wisely! Post to your blog at the end of lab with a screen cap of the work you completed today.

IMD II - Your completed summary menu and portfolio planning are both due Monday. If this isn't enough to keep you busy i don't know what is. Use your time wisely!

Check back tomorrow for more info!

time post

test

Content, content, content.....

Here's a very interesting article on the future of web design.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/09/24/does-the-future-of-the-internet-have-room-for-web-designers/

IMD II - DA CODE

AS2.0 Preloader

onClipEvent (load) {
total = _root.getBytesTotal();
}
onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
loaded = _root.getBytesLoaded();
percent = int(loaded/total*100);
tmr = getTimer();t2 = int(tmr/1000);
rem = t2 * 100;
rem2 = int(rem / percent);
rem4 = rem2 - t2;
rem3 = "estimated completion in " + rem4 + " seconds";
pltext = percent+"%"; t3 = "time elapsed: " + t2;gotoAndStop(percent);
if (loaded == total) {
_root.gotoAndPlay(2);
}
}

Welcome to International Wood Burrowing Insect Immolation Day!

Welcome to International Wood Burrowing Insect Immolation Day!



IMD I - Work on Superhero Animation, Time is running out!

IMD II - IRES Duhhhhh.

IMD II - We Are Family

IMD I - Superhero Production

We have a long lab to work on the illustration and audio production components of the super hero character - YEEEEE - HAAAAAAAW

We will also have a layer masking warmup at the beginning of lab.

IMD I - Monster Trucks and Layer Masking

Creating a Layer Mask In Flash

Create Content Layer (this is what will be revealed)
Create Mask Layer above Content Layer
The mask layer will reveal the content layer below.
3. Animate the mask or content layer as necessary (animation rules apply – symbol, one object per layer, set to motion.
4. Right Click the Mask layer name and select mask

To Edit a layer mask
1. Right Click mask layer name and deselect mask
2. Unlock mask layer and content layer.

AS3 Reference

http://www.senocular.com/flash/tutorials/as3withflashcs3/

IMD II - Royalty Free Music

http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/index.html?genre=Silent%20Film%20Score

IMD I - Non Linear and Pen Quiz

The quiz is open note

Problems 1-4 are on the board.

5. Use the remaining time to accurately trace at least one of the puffs.

IMD II - IR MM and SUMMARY

First off - Juniors, this post is not for you look at the next post ;-)

Seniors - Work on the following

1. Revision of MM make sure you read the rubric and make sure you have all of the required elements. Friday is the last day I can accept this assignment for points this six weeks! MAIN MENU DUE FRIDAY.

2. Complete the 4 documents for the Summary Page. THIS IS DUE MONDAY.

Here is the information from the SUMMARY PLANNING RUBRIC:

Summary Planning

Reference ImagesMinimum of 15 reference images have been collected for this menu

Background and Summary Text Frame SketchTraceable sketch of menu including placement of summary text and navigation
Up state of return to main menu included
NSA clearly drawn and described
Influences of reference images identifiable


Navigation Sketch - Required SketchMain Menu Button - Separate Sketch REQUIRED (up, over, down states)

Buttons Need to identify the following:
Animated Button for over and down
Button Clearly Labeled
Buttons Have Sound (describe sound)

Interactive ElementsNeutral State Animation - add to background sketch
Background Ambient Sound Present (Describe the sound you will find on button sketch)
Flavor Button - Bonus add to background sketch

Summary TextTyped paragraph answering the question:
Why are you passionate about what you want to do in the future?
Not sure what you want to do answer the following:
Why would your skills be an asset to an organization?

IMD I - Superhero Animation

Two Uninterrupted days to work of your character and backgrounds! AWESOME!

Remember you need to be tracing your sketch with the pen tool. I'll be holding you to a very high standard. I'll be looking for smooth and controlled lines! Remember that you will need to revise with the sub select tool to edit, it's as important as the initial line creation!

SCREEN CAP YOUR WORK, SAVE AS A JPEG AND POST TO YOUR BLOG TO EARN DAILY POINTS. ONE POST PER DAY!

Storyboard forms are one the back table, they are DUE MONDAY!

IMD I - Sketch Scanning and Non Linear Practice

IMD I - Sketch Scanning and Non Linear Practice

We will be scanning super hero sketches and starting the tracing process in flash.

MAKE SURE YOU USE SEPERATE LAYERS TO "MARIONETTE" YOUR CHARACTER

Second half of lab will be practice for your illustration and non linear test on FRIDAY. The test will be open note.

IMD I - Super Hero Project Planning

Storyboards are graphic organizers such as a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence, including website interactivity.




Use the storyboard page below to describe your animation. Here's the criterea we talked about on Friday. You will also need to complete a script that contains your dialog.

15-30 Seconds in Length
Storyboard and Script
Student recorded voiceover
2 “pan and scan” backgrounds
1 silhouette
Background Music (movie OST is a great idea)
A Completed Storyboard and script must be submitted before students are allowed to start the project

IMD I - Animation vs Animator!

Special Screening in IMD I!

IMD I - Non Linear Scripting in FLASH!

We will be practicing non linear scripting in flash today. Make sure you are bringing notes to class EVERY DAY!

We will also be talking about superhero sketches. They will be due MONDAY.

IMD I - Vector Illustration and Super Hero Backstory

We will be practicing vector illustration and working on a superhero journal and sketch. Details to follow!

IMD II - Main Menu Rubric

Main Menu 1st round due Friday!

Review demonstration / evaluation this week:

Adding Sound In Flash - Easy

How to Create a Layer Mask - Medium

IMD I - Super HERO

Lets start planning a superhero.

Create a list of 10+ bullet points that define your superhero.

Make sure you address the following:

Where is your character on the moral spectrum?

What powers does your superhero have? (how did they get them?)

What is your characters motivation?

IMD II - ALL IR NO LECTURE

Use time in lab and 3rd to work on your Main Menu, post to your blog to show proof of work. We're going to do a final push next week and wrap main menu so get ready!

Here are some things to think about:

You will need to include your name in the menu, you are marketing your skills and abilities your audience should see your name in lights!

Navigation needs to be visible and obvious, make sure you have animated rollover states.

Every menu needs neutral state animation, including main menu.

This is also a good time to think about sound, both ambient and for buttons.

Get lots of work done today, and have a fun and safe weekend.

IMD I - Pen Tool Rules!

Lab - Illustrate the Witch graphic above using the pen tool. I will be collecting the fleur de lis and the witch illustrations on Monday.

3rd Hour - Complete and TURN IN your super hero graph to the folder in the front of my lab! IT WILL BE COUNTED LATE IF TURNED IN ON MONDAY.

Have extra time? Start sketching ideas for a super hero or villain! We're starting the project Tuesday.

Have a fun and safe weekend - I'm looking forward to regular schedule next week!

Super Heroes

Graph 15+ Super Heroes on the image provided, try to find several different characters for each quadrant of the graph

Use wiki to find information on their powers and background.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_male_superheroes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_superheroines

IMD I - Into to Animation Wrap-Up

Use the short lab to wrap up your Halloween animation and your dot. I will be collecting both tommorow.

We have an audio demo 3rd hour.

IMD I - 4 simple rules quiz!

Read all of your instructions for the quiz:

Part 1 - Duplicate the animation shown on screen.

Part 2 - lay out your notes that include: two flash notes handouts and your hand written notes on the 4 rules of FLASH animation.

When you've completed the two parts call me over and I'll grade them.

After you complete your quiz work on your notes page, it's due friday.

If your notes page is complete work on your bat or dot animation.

Finaly create a small blue dot on the corner of your quiz animation before I grade your work. The blue dot is worth an extra 5 points. Be sneaky - don't announce this to anyone. I'm checking to see if you've read this blog post. You'll loose the extra points if you announce it to the class!

IMD I 3RD Hour - NOTES THAT WORK!

IMD I 3RD Hour - NOTES THAT WORK!

Your Assignment 3rd hour is to create a notes page that could teach a student “new to flash” how to do the following:

1. Teach them simple rules for animation

2. How to create separate symbols from an object drawn on one layer

3. How to make a looping animation inside a movie clip (flying bat as an example)

4. How to make sure a looping element loops smo0000000othly (copy first frame to end of sequence)

Use Photoshop (8”x10” @ 300ppi) or PowerPoint for the assignment

The page must be illustrated with at least one screen cap. From flash (print screen btn and paste into photoshop)

Add humorous, and logical, elements to your page.

Are the steps broken down into a logical and understandable sequence? Seniors will test the “usability” of the document.

House on the Hill

Good morning!

We will be working with illustration in flash, as a warm-up draw the bat shown in the image below. Avoid using the pencil and brush tools on this one. Draw the body on one layer and the wings on another (a wise student would only draw one wing!) If the body and wings are on separate layers we can animate the bat and simulate flying.



Click here for an animation sample I created in class today

IMD I - FLASH!

I have to submit grades for the first six weeks, I will not be able to accept late assignments after today! If you want SRC graded YOU HAVE TO TURN IT IN!

Visit the adobe site to find the answers to the following questions:

1. What are the three major functions of Adobe Flash?

2. How much is a commercial copy of flash cost?

3. How much is a student copy of the Adobe Master Collection?

Search the web to answer the following:

4. List three web sites that are flashed based.

5. What is current controversy between Apple and Adobe concerning flash?


Post your answers to your blog.

After posting open flash and try the different drawing tools. Try creating a cartoon character.

IMD I - SRC 2 LABS LEFT!

Use lab time wisely! I will be collecting these assignments on FRIDAY.

You will have a portion of lab tomorrow to work.

The AUDIO HANDOUT is due at the beginning of lab TOMORROW!

I'm still a little concerned about uniforms staying together for the entire day, door to door. I feel that IMD sets a high standard for the building, lets make sure you look the part. Here's a message from Mrs. Moore about approaching cold weather:

Students, the cooler weather is here. To keep warm, you will need to wear your program's prescribed uniform pieces in classes, labs and the cafeteria. See your teacher for information on what clothing is acceptable for your program. Hoodies, jackets, sweaters and coats are not allowed. Your cooperation is appreciated.

A long sleeve T, uniform shirt, and IMD fleece will keep you toasty all winter long. :-)

Happy Aquarium Day!

IMD I - Lab time for SRC

Long lab today, continue working on your SRC project.

Intro to Audio

Intro to Audio

Questions

Read the handout and answer the questions on both sides of the handout.

This assignment is due beginning of lab on Thursday.

Students must have this assignment completed to participate in the audio lab and 3rd hour on Friday.

IMD I - Lab Time For SRC

1. Make sure you've had your 6 animation drawing checked off (See Matt or Shane)

2. Complete your SRC sketch

3. Start modeling your SRC project!

IMD II - DOF MAX BLOG

IMD I - Animation and SRC

Good Morning!

1. Finish the 6 animations from the storyboard page. Show the work to Matt when you have them completed.

2. Continue working on your SRC sketching. When you have a concept together please show me the sketches.

IMD I - More on Animation

More on animation

Notes Page 1:



For Today:

1. Complete the 6 animation samples on the storyboard page. Place them in the same file. Save your work!

2. Show me your completed work and continue on your SRC project.

Don’t Be A Hater, It’s Making You Sad

by Daniel Ravanshenas

Watch out, what you say about others may actually be like holding a mirror to yourself. A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined “perceiver effects,” a tendency for people to view others as having the same personality and motives as they do. Your, your IQ, your gender, and your attitude may reveal more about your own personality then you think.



Three separate studies were conducted on college undergraduates to determine the extent that personal characteristics affect a person’s perception of other people.

Research participants with positive perceptions of others were more likely to be satisfied with their own life. They were less likely to be depressed. Plus, the study participants who liked people, had a greater sense of fitting in. Interestingly, the “positive perceivers” had a lower desire to have power over others, less fear of being in a position of power, and lower sense of misusing power or being socially dominant. When it comes to viewing themselves, the positive people typically described themselves as happy too.

On the flip side, those with negative perceptions of others were more likely more likely to judge others as more extraverted, less agreeable, and less emotionally stable. The researchers found “negative perceivers” were actually more likely to experience bouts of the “blues.”

It gets more interesting. Those with higher GPA, SAT scores and IQ scores view others as “less open to experience” and less conscientiousness. Brainiacs, however, did tend to rate other people as more agreeable. Additionally, the women in the study, more so than men, were more likely to rate others positively. Women also had a tendency to judge others as more extraverted, conscientious, and open to experience.

The findings aren’t conclusive or definitive, but they are intriguing. Yes, the “perceiver effects” study was small and not the best reflection of every day society. Nor does it fully support the idea that a person’s perception is only related to their personality or disposition.

Perceiver effects may in fact be self-perpetuated. Viewing others positively allows a person to become friendlier to others, and other people respond in kind. It’s also very likely that the opposite true: perceiving others negatively may initiate a vicious cycle for others to behave negatively, which in turn leads to a confirmation of a person’s original perception.


Think about that the next time you perceive others. Happy Perceiving!

SRC Project

SRC Project

Ok, now that we’ve learned some of the tools in 3D Studio Max lets put them to work with a creative project.

You’re going to design and model a Robot, Space Ship, or Castle (maybe all three!)

First you’ll need some reference information, images from other artists or from actual life. These images will help you add “real” details to your project. Collect images online and copy and paste into powerpoint (ech) print your reference images when your done.

With your reference images in hand start sketching, remember you only have access to the simple shapes so build complex shapes from simple ones. You’ll be amazed what you can create with them. Draw you idea a couple of times, remember were working in 3D and you should draw you creations from different angles (top, front, and side are smart choices) When the sketches are completed show them to me, and get started in 3DS.
You’ll have 4-5 hours in lab to complete the assignment.

Happy modeling!

Mr.F

IMD I - A Little Squirkling

Follow this link and complete the tutorial.

http://www.drawspace.com/lessons/d06/spruce-tree

This assignment is due begining of lab Friday.

IMD I - Looking at Evaluation

We're going to look at evaluating your building model today.

Take a look at the evaluation sheet and make your last minute changes or additions.

1. Use photoshop to create a 8x10 300dpi image horizontal orientation. Paste 2-4 rendered cameras from your 3D project on the document and print to the color printer in Mr.D's room (S71IT_4700A on NT71)

ONLY PRINT ONCE, IT TAKES A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO PRINT.
If your computer dosent have the 4700 as an option save your photoshop file to your jump drive and print from another classmates computer.

DUE TODAY:
Connector Treasure Hunt
Building Model
Working Blog

IMD I - A few loose ends...

A few loose ends...

1. Make sure you complete the connector powerpoint from Monday. I'll be grading the slide show on Friday.

2. Get you blog running, if you need help please let me know.

3. Continue working on you building drawing, post rendered camera views to your blog.

4. Please email me (derek.fitzer@swcs.us) the following:

Lastname firstinitial example - fitzerd

full blog address (copy and paste from address bar) - http://imdatswca.blogspot.com/

email will look like this:

fitzerd
http://imdatswca.blogspot.com/

Got it? Good!

Textures and Treasure Hunt

3rd Hour
Connector Treasure Hunt
Don’t let this happen to you:
You’ve just landed your first awesome interactive media job and your boss asks you to get a rj45 network cable. You walk into a room in the back of the studio and it looks like a radio shack exploded. There are 100’s of different cables. Which one is the rj45? You can remember, your cell can’t get a signal so Google is out of the question. You return to your boss and say, “Uhhh I’m not sure what a rj45 looks like.”
Find pictures of the following connectors (both plug and jack) and make a powerpoint slide for each type. Identify how these connectors are used (audio, video, data, etc). Some of the connectors will have multiple uses.
RCA
BNC
XLR
HDMI
VGA
USB
USB mini
Firewire 400
Firewire 800
Firewire mini
Rj45 connector
¼” Instrument cable
1/8" stereo cable
Speakon

IMD II - Wrap Up

1. Finish your complex shape samples and post a rendered view to your blog so I can grade them.

2. Shop your concept sketches and post them to your blog.

3. If we have time were going to work on capstone concept development.

IMD I - Get Ready for Uniform Checks

The staff and faculty at SWCA are proud of our awesome students and we want you to look professional while in the building. Here's an email from Mrs. Moore that was sent to staff:

Team,

please help to enforce the dress code. See page 26 of the student handbook.

Students must wear uniforms from time they enter until the time they leave the building. The exceptions are the students who are still awaiting uniforms. We are in the third week of school and hope to have all students in uniform by the end of week 4.
Thanking you for your leadership. Fall is in on the way!

Starting this week we will be doing random uniform checks. Student out of uniform will have to head to the office. Checks can take place in lab / hallway / cafeteria / and before and after school while in the building.

To clarify, uniform shirts (bowling shirt) must be worn every day, the fleece can be worn over the shirt.

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but the uniform policy helps keep our building looking professional.

Thanks!

Mr.F

IMD I - Simple Shapes Continued

IMD II - REF CHESS

IMD I - Simple Shapes

We'll be working on creating simple shapes in max and taking notes.

If time permits we will be working on creating the simple shapes below.

IMD II - pawn

IMD I - 3ds navigation

1. How do you maximize a viewport?

2. What is a viewcube?

3. How do you open the steering wheels?

4. How do you close the steering wheels?

5. How do you display wireframe mode?

6. How do you display wireframe edges?

7. How do you open the quad menu?

8. How do you activate the move tool with the keyboard?

9. How do you activate the rotate tool with the keyboard?

10. How do you activate the scale tool with the keyboard?

11. How do you constrain movement to a specific axis?

12. How do you constrain movement to two axes?

13. How do you pan the current window with your mouse?

14. How do you zoom the current view with your mouse?

15. How do you move an object exactly 10 units on the x axis?

16. How do you constrain rotation to 5 degree increments?

17. How do you use a spinner?

18. How do you use the keyboard to select the top view?

19. How do you use the keyboard to select the front view?

20. How do you use the keyboard to select the left view?

21. How do you arc rotate a view with keyboard and mouse?

About Me Presentations

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

You will need to finish your presentation this hour. We are going to start sharing them tomorrow in lab.

If you've wrapped up your PowerPoint please let me know so I can take a look!

IMD II - Robot Sherriff and the Design Process

Here’s a common scenario we find as designers. You have to develop a concept for a client, but you’re creative batteries are running low. Looking at other artists work is a great way to get ideas, but how do you make it your own? Where’s the line between “stealing” an idea and using someone else’s art to inspire something new?
Today we’re going to look at finding inspiration in a few graphics and combining their “ideas” to make something new.

For Today:
Explore one of your ires concepts by collecting a minimum of 30 resource images. Save them to a folder in your login.
Choose 2-3 of the images and make a series of sketches that combines the two ideas.

IMD I - Lab Time and a quick sketch

Good morning,

We will have three rotations today.

In my lab we will look at the NEW MACS and time to work on your power point presentations.

Third hour we will work on a sketch and take photo booth photos!



Did I mention that we got 6 new IMACS! Hahahaha mwuhuhahahahah....

The new macs are here

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

IMD II - Goals and IRES concept sketches

1. Review Goals
2. Share Goals

3. Interactive Resume Concepts
4. Concept Sketch Assignemnt

5. Chess Set Project

IMD I - About Me Slide Show

We have a long lab today (1.5 periods). We will spend lab working on a PowerPoint presentation that you will be sharing with the class early next week.

I'll start with a short demo on a few power point features and then you'll have time to work.

Here's the assignment:

Create a minimum of 5 slides
Include information about:
Hobbies and interests
Sports you like to watch or play
Favorite types of music
Your family
Your home school
Why did you join IMD?

Not into sports? Not a big music fan? Feel free to create your own categories.

Add images from online sources to make your presentation interesting.

I'd like for students to use all the time available on the presentation (about two lab periods) Try adding animation and sound if you finish your assignment early.

Make sure you save your work to the server. Save every 5 minutes!

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

What a fantastic year! I'm looking forward to the next one! Have a fun, creative and safe summer!

IMD II - Up in the Clouds!

1. Read the following article:

Analyst's View: 6 Reasons Your SMB (Small to Medium Buisness) Might Choose Office 2010 Over Google Apps for Business.

2. Read the Wiki on Cloud Computing:

3. Write a review (250 word min. typed) that defines cloud computing and how applications like office and google apps will be using this technology.

4. Compare the features of both apps (google and 2010) for home and SMB users

5. Write a short summary of what you feel is the best tool for the home user and SMB.

Screenplay Formating

http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/howtoformatascreenplay

Did you ever have one of those days? Script

Did you ever have one of those days?
When your guard was down a little bit
Maybe you’re tired
Your mind might be on something else (2 second Montage of people with stuff)
Bad things just happen
Maybe is a bunch of small things (montage breaking pencil, shoelace, catsup packet)
Little things can really ruin your day
But every once in a while
Its one bad thing
That can ruin a whole week
It comes out of nowhere
And everything flips 180 degrees
Its going to be a bad day
I’ll let you in on a secret. HALL PASS
It’s all about how you handle yourself under pressure WALKING TO FOUNTIAN
You might want to freak out
Spray, Look at slacks LOOK of SUPPRISE,
SCREAM MONTAGE
It’s only going to make things worse
Composure
It’s about maintaining control
Take a breath and think
Not of the consequences
LAUGHING AND MOCKING STUDENTS
Thinking about consequences leads to
SHORT SCREAM montage
You have to think of a solution quickly
STUDENT DUMPS A BUCKET OF WATER ON SELF RETURNS TO STUNNED CLASS
Your level of composure will be
directly related to the quality of solution.
STUDENT REMOVES JACKET TIES AROUND WAIST AND RETURNS TO CLASS
It’ that simple.

IMD I - Get your IS ready!

Spend the hour gathering information on what you will be working on for your independant study (IS).

YOU MUST BE ABLE COMPLETE YOUR ACTIVIY WITHOUT STUDIO OR MACS!

Make sure you have the following information ready for tommorow when we develop your concept proposal.

1. The end product - what will you create
2. Timeline - How will you spend your time (6 hours)
3. What will you learn from this activity that will make you a better interactive designer?
4. Collect any tutorial links that you will need to help you complete your project.
5. How will you share what you have learned with the class - your activity must be something you can share and teach to the class.

POST YOUR WORK TO YOUR BLOG BEFORE CLASS IS OVER TO RECIEVE CREDIT FOR THIS ACTIVITY.

IMD II - Article Review

Read http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/05/wifi-wigig.html

Create an illustration (page of notes and drawings) that communicates how WiGig is different than the current 802.11 technology.

Make sure you address the following in your illustration:

what is wigig range?
how will it work with current wireless networks?
how fast are current wifi networks? (this is not in the article, do some research)
What's going to happen to wires, what will stay, what will go?

IMD I - Website is DUE!

Spend today working on completing website, make sure you have at least one classmate answer the following questions about your site (post their answers to your blog)

1. Do all of the site links work?

2. Do all of the images load correctly.

3. Does the page load from a jump drive on a different computer?

4. What do you like about the page?

5. What could use improvement?


If you finish your work continue with your a/v infographic.

STUDIO IS CLOSED THIS MORNING AND DURING LUNCH!!

Have a great day!

IMD I Creative Workshop - 2 Point Perspective

Due Friday

Create a 2 point perspective city scape drawing.

Minimum 10 buildings

Minimum 20 details (doorway, bank of windows, street sign, cloud, etc.)

Draw lighly until you know what lines will be in the final drawing.

INFOGRAPHIC

Create a Studio Tech infographic!
What is an infographic?
Interesting to look at
More art than text
Lots of little facts
Direct
Creative
Theme
Organized

Theme
Studio Tech
ID cables XLR, BNC, RCA, USB, HDMI
What are they used for? What do they look like, where do you get them? Pros and cons
Studio Common Sense – don’t step on cables, don’t twist or stretch. What is break down.
Use the correct power supply!
No food or drink no horseplay.
11x14 @300 ppi

Welcome to Workstation Diagnostic Day

Lets make sure all computers are in good shape. Please complete the following form as it pertains to your workstation.

Please answer the following question about your computer
If you find any problems email your form to Mr. Fitzer derek.fitzer@swcs.us

Computer Inspection Form

Inspected by:

SWCA machine name (targe white sticker on side

Property tag #

Does the computer boot?

Missing hardware (mouse, usb, keyboard)

Can you connect to the student drive?

Can you conect to the internet?

Will flash run

Will photoshop run

Will 3ds max load, any register screens?

Is quicktime loaded (test by rendering in max)

Can you access the DVD rom drive*

Wow!

How Do I link to a PDF in Flash?

on (press, release) {
getURL("myfile.pdf", "_blank");
}

That's how!

Lol

-- Posted from my iPhone

AS2 Sound

Frame 1 - make sure sound clip has been id in properties

_root.firstSound=new Sound();
// line 1 creates a sound for the flash file
v = 100;
//line 3 assigns the value 100 to the variable v
//(we will use this as volume)

// good idea to use preloader with any flash file with audio

on btn 1

on (press){
firstSound.stop();
firstSound.attachSound("m1");
firstSound.start();
}

//line 2 stops any playing sound for first sound
//line 3 attaches sound with identifier m1
//(advanced properties of library object)
//line 4 starts sound playing

on stop btn

on (press){
_root.firstSound.stop();
}

//line 2 stops any playing sound for first sound

ItWORKS getting started

-- Posted from my iPhone

IMD II

Continue adding details and wrapping up interactive resume. Both macs in my lab have soundtrack and are loaded with amazing sounds that are perfect for ambient and rollover sounds. Dante and Harley both know the process to copy the files to jump drive, see them if you need help.

Have a great day I'll be back tomorrow!

IMD I

Use the long lab to work on your portfolio site. Use the process we discussed yesterday:

Sketch

Layout In Photoshop

Slice in Photoshop

Create a table in dreamweaver

Add images


Post a screen cap of the work you complete today in lab to your blog.

IMD I Grid Drawing

Drawing C is due Friday.

Make sure you spend a minimum of one hour on the drawing.

Link here http://www.flickr.com/photos/cohophoto/page7/ to see the large versions

IMD I

Make sure you have the assignment from yesterday complete for Monday (two blog posts!)

You will also need to turn in your final C CAT website to the public/fitzer/2ndcat folder.

I'm sending the work to the client over the weekend! No Site NO POINTS!

you will have lab and 3rd hour to complete this work.

Have a great weekend!

Student Portfolio Site Planning

1. Use godaddy.com to find your domain name

2. Find 4+ examples of portfolio sites for creative professionals (interactive, audio, web developer, video editor, etc.)

Create a blog post and paste the url of the site along with a screen cap of the site. Create one slide for each site you find (minimum of 4) One of the sites should be an example of what not to do (poorly designed site)

3. Find a definition of an artisits statement online and use it to write you own artists statement, you may need to reseach several styles before you find the one that fits you!

Post your artists statement to your blog

OSC Intern Position

Here's the message from OSC, take a look

I was hoping that South Western Career students might be interested in interning this year. Do you think it could be arranged again? They have been invaluable to the Center and our programs in the past.

Here is the info on this year's OSC Summer Programs. It is a great intern opportunity for those who have video/photography/web publishing experience. The interns would follow the both summer programs this year including: OSC Summer Institute and Young Women's Summer Institute attendees documenting the programs and reporting them on a daily basis with an online blog. Here is the info on the programs.

OSC Summer Institute - June 20 - July 2, 2010
http://www.osc.edu/education/si/
SI is a two-week residential program that gives gifted Ohio high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year project-based, hands-on learning. Working in small peer teams, the students use supercomputers for practical applications such as solving complex science and engineering problems, conducting network forensics to catch hackers, studying the spread of the bird flu and designing computer games.

OSC Young Women's Summer Institute - July 25 - July 31, 2010
Young Women’s Summer Institute (YWSI) is a week-long program sponsored by Ohio Supercomputer Center for middle-school girls in Ohio. It is designed to promote computer, math, science and engineering skills as well as provide hands-on experiences. YWSI helps girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on a practical, interesting scientific problem using the latest computer technology.

Thanks again for all your help,

Ian

If you are up to the challenge please write a short letter stating your interest. Submit the letter to me by next TUESDAY the 13th.

This is an amazing opportunity and a great way to get real world experience at an amazing organization.

iPad reaction

Write a one page response to the following question.

Will the ipad inspire a new class of computer?

Begin your response by writing a sentence that states your opinion.

Provide three supports for your answer in the following sentences. Each response should be 2-3 sentences long.

IMD II - Resume Menu Workday

Your resume menu is due Friday. Make sure you meet the following criteria:

1. NSA

2. Back Button with rollover state

3. 5 resume like buttons (with rollover state) that link to each resume component. If you are currently in skills you will need to talk with a classmate who had the class for the resume details.

4. an amazing illustrated background.

Use your time wisely. I'm concerned that allot of people are getting lax with this assignment.

IMD I - A letter from our client.

The conference call went well yesterday! I spoke with Anne later in the day and she said she was surprised and impressed by the professionalism of the class. Good job!

Here is an email she sent for the group:

Hello,

I am happy to be collaborating with your junior class on the development of the ChakraCat website. Now, all I need to do is get ChakraCat & A Basketful of Kittens made! I haven't gotten much further than that photo on the "How" page ;-)

Thank you, Travis, Lizzie, Katlin, Matt, Anthony and Chris, for your questions. I appreciate your inquisitive nature and hope to hear from all of you at some point. Please feel free to email me questions and I will respond as soon as I can. If I don't respond right away, please continue with your own intuition as your guide and continue the process of designing. My desire is also to allow 'your artistic web designer' to show up in the website as well! For you to be able to say, "I thought of that..." when
you show your work to others.

The intention of working with your class is to find one inspired designer with whom I can establish an ongoing 'real world' web designer partnership. For this particular junior class challenge, I will be offering a $50 VISA gift card for the person who represents ChakraCat to her fullest potential. Once this challenge is over, the artist who collaborates best with ChakraCat will then discuss with me their intention and ideas for creating joyful and educational websites.


Anne Kat
anne@annekatgiggles.com

For Today:

Continue working on formating the pages for web. Here are a couple of reminders:

1. resize the page to 800px wide

2. Use Preferences to setup ruler and grid

3. Create slices - making sure you snap to the grid

4. make sure you organize the content into source and root folders.



Have a great day, I'll see you tomorrow!

- Buy a ticket for the talent show, its going to rock! -

Chakra Cat is here!

This is concept art from the client. A .psd is on the way so don't wory about tearing apart the jpeg.

You will need to develop a plan for reformating the navigation and creating a flash graphic for the large cat graphic.

Plan your ideas on paper, don't push pixels yet. There are going to be alot of client constraints on your design.

OGT week - URGH

Short rotations today.

Were going to review slicing and dice from photoshop to dreamweaver.

Can't wait till the 3rd!