New Beginning (continued)

ARTEFACTS CONCLUSION DRAFT

2010-05-10T03:34:00.000-07:00

CONCLUSION

Two out of the four members in my focus group have read some parts of my research project document, they are not experts in the subject nonetheless they now have sufficient knowledge about my area of discussion. The two members acted as my

'Placebo'. Therefore I will be able to asses the placebo effect by comparing similarities and differences of the answers from my placebo group and my non placebo group. To avoid the two members of my focus group from being biased I created constraints for them. I gave them a 30 second time constraint for each artefact they viewed. I did this so their opinions were as realistic as possible.

One thing I realized is that I was approaching my artefacts from a different angle, I knew forehand the things I was keen to experiment on, after writing my research document, however Joolz explained to me that it is the results of one artefact that are meant to lead you to your next artefact. He said it is fine in knowing what you want to experiment next, although I should be hoping to find out e.g. for my second artefact, how shapes influence the space without being to explicit. Both Joolz and Danny mentioned that my questions were guiding the viewer into making them believe what I wanted too. Danny advised me to restructure my questions in my questionnaire and also look for appropriate images that match the question. He also advised me to use unreal editor when experimenting with my next artefacts.

I learn't that you can't divorce other elements of space whilst looking at another one, Block never privileged any elements, so why should I? I should try and combine all of the elements and so to find out what are the key elements that often make people perceive spaces differently.

Experimenting with my artefacts helped me discover the things that affect what really affects the perception of space when looking at a non virtual environment, in comparison to a real environment. The following things affect one's view of "space".

In tones and textures, there a few things that often affect the appearance of objects whilst looking at them on a two dimensional screen. It is things like;

1. The direction from which the light is coming. (Left, right, above, behind, or below.)

2. The intensity of the light. (Candlelight or sunlight.)

3. The type of light (Light from the setting sun or flash.)

4. Objects standing between the light source and your subject or object. (Light passing through a thin fabric.)

5. The colour and texture of the object. (A fuzzy blanket looks a lot different than a piece of granite.)

Artefact 6

2010-05-01T03:30:00.000-07:00

"Movement & Rhythm"

Artefact 5

2010-04-14T03:28:00.000-07:00

PERSPECTIVE

Bruce Block argues that “deep space is the illusion of a three-dimensional world on a two dimensional screen surface”. He says that “our ability to fool the audience into thinking there’s depth on the screen comes from our knowledge and use of depth ques”.

Artefact 4 Evaluation

2010-04-10T03:26:00.000-07:00

COLOUR

"Arouses feelings in us and we use it to reflect our personality and moods in the decoration of ourselves and our environment".

The aim of this artefact was to use another visual element of art and design 'colour' and examine whether Frederick palmers theory would apply when merging these two different environments. "Arouses feelings in us and we use it to reflect our personality and moods in the decoration of ourselves and our environment". As Frederick palmer argues that colour is probably the visual element to which we initially respond most strongly. I tested this theory by merging a model I created in 3ds max (the virtual environment) and placed it in a image of a 'real world environment'. I wanted to see how 'colours' of a non virtual world differ or are similar to those of a real world environment. My aim was to see if anyone one could detect a distinct difference between the model and the environment. I played around with the adjustments with the auto levels and auto contrasts in Photo Shop and positions of the building, in an attempt to make it look as 'realistic' as possible. Members of my focus group commented on the lighting of my merged building they said that is what made the image not appear to be 'real'.

Artefact 4 Evaluation (Not Final)

2010-04-01T02:10:00.000-07:00

The aim of my artefacts is to examine the potential difference of the perception of 3d environments in comparison to a real environment. Whilst writing my research question it occured to me that characteristics of a 3d environment differ from characteristics of a real environment; however both environments do occasionally share and agree on some principals. The aim of this artefact was to use another visual element of art and design 'colour' and examine wether Frederick palmers theory would apply when merging these two different environments.

"Arouses feelings in us and we use it to reflect our personality and moods in the decoration of ourselves and our environment".

As Frederick palmer argues that colour is probably the visual element to which we initially respond most strongly. I tested this theory by merging a model i created in 3ds max (the virtual environment) and placed it in a image of a 'real world environment'. I wanted to see how 'colours' of a non virtual world differ or are similar to those of a real world environment.
I want to see whether there will be a distinct difference between the model and the environment.

I asked my focus group the following questions.

What strikes you the most about this image?
Does the colour make you percieve the space differently
Does placing the building (created in 3ds max), on different positions of the real world environment image make you percieve whole the space differently?
What differs between the 5 images i've experimented with? Is there a distinct difference?
What strikes you most about the space of the original image?

Members of my focus group commented on the lighting of my merged building they said that is what made the image not appear to be 'real'. The first image from the bottom, where i played around with the auto colour adjustments, was argued to appear the most 'realistic' above all the others.

I think i successfully placed the building in positions that made it blend in with the 'real world image'. I keep in mind the direction of sources of light, therefore the shadows between the merged images would appear as one. Nonetheless i agree with members of my focus group, i think the colours/tones of the real world environment image differs from my virtual building thus making the building appear out of place.

Artefact 3 - Evaluation

2010-03-30T03:21:00.000-07:00

TONE

"Tone refers to shading of light and dark on an object"

Frederick Palmer argues that tone maybe use to evoke a sense of space and distance or convey harmony etc. My aim was to find out whether it is true that tone can make people perceive spaces differently and the moods and ideas they communicate to a viewer. How far do tones go out in assisting textures in two dimensional screen surfaces appear believable and of a 3dimensional nature? Bruce Block argues that “the basic visual components are space, line, shape, tone, colour, movement and rhythm. These visual components are found in every picture we see. Actors, locations, props, costumes, and scenery are made up of visual components. A visual component communicates moods, emotions, ideas and most importantly gives visual structure to what we’re watching”.

I modelled a kitchen/ living room environment to demonstrate this. I used architectural and design and textures and lit the environment several different ways.
I then compared it with images of the original kitchen. After questioning my focus group about my artefact, it occurred to me that you cannot fully isolate one depth cue from the rest to get an accurate result. I noticed that visual components or depth cues all interrelate and affect each other. Looking at my test images I noticed that its things like shadows that make an environment appear to have depth. It is the light source that generated the shadows, which made the textures of the environment appear more realistic. Without the light source the textures would be flat and the space of the environment would be perceived differently. Lighting does not only bring about the 'real' textures it also conjures up the mood of the space. The light source of these images was set to be in the evening thus giving the environment a relaxed. Therefore for my fourth artefact I want to test different sources of light and how they can make the viewer perceive an environment differently.

Artefact 4 - Merging of Virtual and Real environments

2010-03-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

The aim of this artefact is to see whether there will be a distinct difference between the building i created in a 'virtual environment' and the picture taken of a 'real environment'. I manipulated these images using photo shop. I played around with the adjustments with the auto levels and auto contrasts and positions of the building, in an attempt to make it look as 'realistic' as possible. Has this successfully been achieved? If not, what would you say is making the following images appear 'not real' ?

Playing with the Auto levels

Different position

Try three - I placed the building in a different position

Try two with auto colour adjustment.

Try one with no auto colour adjustment on photo shop.

This the original picture

Artefact 3 - Evaluation ( Not Final )

2010-03-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

It is depth cues like movement, rhythm, shape, colour and tone assist us in determining how believable our three-dimensional worlds appear in a two-dimensional screen surface. These are considered some of the crucial elements that make people perceive these spaces differently whilst simultaneously communicating moods, emotions and ideas.

My aim was to find out whether it is true that textures can make people perceive spaces differently and the moods and ideas they communicate to a viewer. How far do textures go out in assisting to make two dimensional screen surfaces appear believable and of a 3dimensional nature. Bruce Block argues that “the basic visual components are space, line, shape, tone, colour, movement and rhythm. These visual components are found in every picture we see. Actors, locations, props, costumes, and scenery are made up of visual components. A visual component communicates moods, emotions, ideas and most importantly gives visual structure to what we’re watching”.

After questioning my focus group about my artefact, it occured to me that you cannot fully isolate one depth cue from the rest to get an accurate result. I noticed that visual components or depth cues all interelate and affect each other. Looking at my test images i noticed that its things like shadows that make an environment appear to have depth. It is the light source that generated the shadows, which made the textures of the environment appear more realistic. Without the light source the textures would be flat and the space of the envrionment would be percieved differently. Lighting does not only bring about the 'real' textures it also conjures up the mood of the space. The light source of these images was set to be in the evenning thus giving the environment a relaxed. Therefore for my fourth artefact i want to test different sources of light and how they can make the viewer percieve an environment differently.

Personal Research Project Abstract

2010-03-21T02:52:00.000-07:00

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the potential difference of the perception of 3d environments in comparison to a real environment. Characteristics of a 3d environment differ from characteristics of a real environment; however both environments do occasionally share and agree on some principals. My research goal was to define space and its elements and components. Find out how the perception of space differs in a real world, and live action in comparison to the 3d environments. This will generally focus on comparing a 3d fictional rendition of space to those of a live action rendition of space.

Live Client Project

2010-03-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

Yeiiiii ! Almost done with my Live client Project!

Artefact 4 - The Idea

2010-03-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

Frederick palmer argues that colour is probably the visual element to which we initially respond most strongly. He says that colour,

"Arouses feelings in us and we use it to reflect our personality and moods in the decoration of ourselves and our environment".

Therefore for this artefact i shall be testing on how the colours of a non virtual world differ or are similar to those of a real world environment. I will do this through merging a building created in a virtual world and placing it in a non virtual environment. I want to see whether there will be a distinct difference between the model and the environment.

Artefact 3 - The Idea

2010-03-16T03:08:00.000-07:00

For my Third Artefact I shall analyse one other visual element of art and design TONE.Frederick Palmer argues that tone maybe use to;

— Tone maybe used to create pictorial structure with balanced light and dark

— Convey harmony, or disunity

— Indicate dramatic contrast

— Give illusion of solidarity

— Suggest qualities of light

— Evoke a sense of space and distance

— Compose rhythms across a picture or construction and;

— Pattern areas with positive and negative shapes.

My aim will be to discover on whether Palmers suggestions are true. I shall do this using the previous kitchen environment i had created and experiment on the lighting and see the effect it may have on the viewer, and so compare it with pictures that use tone as a visual element of design, of the original kitchen and how it may change ones perception of space. I think i will take three different snaps at three different times of the day, morning, noon and at night, therefore i shall be able to see the different light sources and how the appear to light the room.

Artefact 2 - Evaluation

2010-03-14T03:17:00.000-07:00

TEXTURES

"the visual and tactile surface characteristics of an object"

It occurred to me that for my first artefact I should have experimented on how lines and shapes make people perceive spaces differently, as lines make up shapes.

Frederick Palmer defines texture as “the surface quality of an object, its roughness and smoothness”. The aim of this artefact was to light the environment with different sources of light and see the effects it might have had on the textures and question my focus group on the results. Do the shadows created affect the "realism" of the textures?

What time of the day does this image suggest?

I personally think that in order to get a more accurate representation of the textures in the virtual environment, I should experiment with other sources of light, e.g. sunlight with yellowish sun rays, or indoor lighting. I think the room is quite dim so as to determine the textures. Nonetheless some members of my focus group noticed how the textures where not fully believable. Some surfaces e.g. the ceiling was too glossy and therefore reflective which wouldn’t normally be the case in a non virtual environment. My tutor David mentioned that the kitchen table was too busy and therefore it kind of drew the focus away from the textures, as that is what I was testing. My tutorial group also mentioned that I should have added some lights; natural shadows would have made the kitchen and living room appear slightly more realistic.

Therefore for my next artefact I shall add some lights and test on how tones can affect one’s perception of space in a non virtual environment. I will make the environments less busy, therefore it won’t lead ones eyes of my main subject.

Second Try on Artefact 2

2010-03-10T03:28:00.000-08:00

Frederick Palmer defines texture as 'the surface quality of an object, its roughness and smoothness'.

The aim was to light the environment with a natural source of light and see the effects it might have had on the textures.

Do the shadows created affect the "realism" of the textures?
What time of the day does this images suggest?

I personally think that in order to get a more accurate representation of the textures in the virtual environment, I should experiment with other sources of light, e.g. sunlight with yellowish sun rays or indoor lighting. I think the room is quite dim so as to determine the textures. What do you think?

Reflcetion on Artefact 2

2010-03-07T03:12:00.000-08:00

It occurred to me that I need to improve my second artefact image. Several people noticed how the textures where not fully believable. Some surfaces e.g. the ceiling was to glossy and therefore reflective. My tutor David mentioned that the kitchen table was too busy and therefore it kind of drew the focus away from the textures, as that is what i was testing. My tutorial group also mentioned that I should have added some lights, natural shadows would have made the kitchen and living room appear slightly more realistic.

In order to answer my research question, which is

"Is the perception of space within the 3D Environments the same as that in a Real or Non Virtual Environment."

and in order to be able to get as accurate as possible results I would have to make a few amendments.

Artefact 2

2010-03-05T03:53:00.000-08:00

Artefact 1 - Evaluation

2010-02-22T06:24:00.000-08:00

LINES

The aim of my first artefact was to understand the visual elements of art and design, which in return will help me understand the visual components of space such as depth cues and the role they may play in determining the perception of space. My task was to analyse one visual element of art and design. I decided to analyse how different lines contribute in the formation of space, therefore influencing ones perception space. I successfully created a questionnaire of images with open ended questions. One section was linked to the book, Visual Elements of Art and Design, Frederick Palmer as he suggests visual designs evoke different interpretations and reactions to a viewer. Vertical lines can indicate strength or perhaps growth. Horizontal lines can indicate calmness and rest. Curves portray smoothness. Diagonals suggest movement. Zigzag and other articulated lines give out a feeling of agitation. The second section was a mixture of 3D rendered images and images of the real environment. Members of my focus group generally agreed with Palmer’s theory. Nonetheless I discovered that analysing lines alone does not fully help in answering my research question, ‘Is the perception of space within the 3D Environments the same as that in a Real or Non virtual Environment?’. It is depth cues like movement, rhythm, shape, colour and tone sound assist us in determining how believable our three-dimensional worlds appear in a two-dimensional screen surface. These are considered some of the crucial elements that make people perceive these spaces differently whilst simultaneously communicating moods, emotions and ideas. For my second Artefact I shall analyse one other visual element of art and design shape, by creating different environments and comparing them to real environments, thus testing how ones perception of space can be influenced by the shapes with in the space.

Live Client Project Blue Prints

2010-02-20T16:37:00.001-08:00

I shall be creating a retreat and conference centre for my client Nest Limited Company. They are a Real Estate company based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania that want visual work done for them for marketing purposes. I finally found the blue prints (had misplaced them) so now i can begin my live client project!

SECOND & THIRD FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN

LHS ELEVATION

REAR VIEW ELEVATION

CROSS SECTION B-B

LHS ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

ROOF PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

RECAP

2010-02-19T01:42:00.000-08:00

Okay I have honestly been feeling slightly lost whilst doing my first two artefacts. I was not sure if my experiments where directly related or answering the question at all. However after talking to Danny and Joolz, things seemed to get clearer. This is a reminder to myself and a reflection of the conversations I had with them.

Its occurred to me (only after joolz pointed it out )that my first artefact (about lines) and my second one (about shapes) seem, to be obviously related. He said 'lines make up shapes, perhaps you should have done them as one artefact). Nonetheless he said it is good that I'm to define the most important 'things'.

During our conversation I mentioned to Joolz that two out of the four members in my focus group have read some parts of my research project document, they are not experts in the subject nonetheless they now have sufficient knowledge about my area of discussion.

He advised me to make my experiments more complex and create constraints, especially because two members of my focus group understand the topic and could possibly make biased decisions. The constraints will help me get more 'realistic' or less biased answers from them. For example give members of my focus group a time limit e.g 30 seconds to look at my experiment. He then went along and said, it is good that two members have an understanding of the research document, therefore the two members can be my 'placebo'. Don't give your focus group guidance and only answer questions when asked. I will carry out my coming artefacts as advised. I will also track the answers from my placebo group and the non placebo and compare the difference and similarities in their answers and asses the placebo effect.

He also suggested that "awareness of space is provoked by other visual elements of space". For example." Limited space is the same as deep space without depth cues, it is movement that joins the two". He asked me to think about how other elements help define the space.

Danny advised me to restructure my questions in my questionnaire and also look for appropriate images that matches the question. He also advised me to use unreal editor when experimenting with my next artefacts.

Note to self : You can't divorce other elements of space whilst looking at another one, Block never privileged any elements, so why should I? I should try and combine all of the elements and so to find out what are the key elements that often make people perceive spaces differently.

Tutors want to know what the experiment is and why have I done it?

PROBLEM!

2010-02-12T00:59:00.000-08:00

Okay all my research for my third artefact is in my flash disk and I cant get it to open up!!!!!!!! I am extremely frustrated right now. So now I have to re write my second artefact evaluation and my third!!!!!!

ARTEFACT 2 - THE IDEA

2010-02-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

After interviewing members of my focus group, It occurred to me that the visual element of art and design ‘lines’, acts as a foundation in both the perception of space in 3D environments, as well as a real or none virtual environment. It is depth cues like movement, rhythm, shape, colour and tone sound assist us in determining how believable our three-dimensional worlds appear in a two-dimensional screen surface. These are considered some of the crucial elements that make people perceive these spaces differently whilst simultaneously communicating moods, emotions and ideas. Therefore, for my second Artefact I shall analyse one other visual element of art and design SHAPE.

I am hoping to discover how the visual element of art and design, shape can affect ones perception of space. I shall still be referring to the book Visual Elements of Art and Design by Frederick Palmer, and the justifications he makes about shapes. He argues that “shape may be used by artists and designers to manipulate the spectator’s response to an image or construction”.
His book suggests that;
‘Squares and rectangles are associated with stability’
‘Circles and curved shapes suggest movement and continuity’
‘Triangles can lead the eye in upward movement; but
‘Inverted triangles tend to give a sensation of imbalance and tension’

My aim is to find out whether it is true that shapes can make people perceive spaces differently and the moods and ideas they communicate to a viewer. I intend on finding out how far shapes go out in assisting to make two dimensional screen surfaces appear believable and of a 3dimensional nature. I am to interview members of my focus group, and ask them open ended questions, based on images that consist of several types of shapes and record the response of members in my focus group of each type of shape. I will also create two rooms, one with depth cues, and the other with none and see how the perception of space will differ from the other. With this interview I shall also be able to find out on whether Palmers suggestions of space are fully agreeable. This will lead me to my next artefact. I am not expecting a common occurring answer or pattern in their answers, however I think rectangles and squares as shapes will be the most common depth cue which will drastically change ones perception of space.

Factors of Perception - GESTALT THEORY

2010-01-07T04:36:00.000-08:00

I've been doing research on several aspects of perception of space. I came across and lecture we had we Roma Patel during my second year. I found some of the things she mentioned quite interesting and will be useful to consider while doing my artefacts.

Factors of Perception based on the Gestalt Theory is useful when composing images

"The sum of the whole is greater than its parts"
"The basic thesis of gestalt theory might be formulated thus: there are contexts in which what is happening in the whole cannot be deduced from the characteristics of the separate pieces, but conversely; what happens to a part of the whole is, in clear cut cases, determined by the laws of the inner structure of its whole."
Max Wertheimer, Gestalt theory. Social Research, 11 (translation of lecture at the Kant Society, Berlin, 1924).
Gestalt Theory
•Proximity
•Similarity
•Direction/movement
•Closure & sliding planes
•Figure & Ground

Aren't these some of the factors that influence the way a viewer perceives a space?

Proximity Proximity is a factor in the organisation of an image which causes forms or element to
relate to each other as a result of their location. Generally the closer the forms are to each other, the greater the tension pull between them. This tension causes the object
to organise into a larger whole.

Similarity
Our eyes have a tendency to group objects involuntarily. Designers learn to impose a grouping in the way they organise materials. These similar factors may involve line, shape, weight, colour, size, direction.

Direction/movement
Continuance describes a device for directing the viewer's attention when looking at a composition. It is based on the idea that once you start looking in a particular direction you will continue looking in that direction until you see something significant. Most shapes or line has an inherent movement or direction.

Cataract, Bridget Riley

ARTEFACT 1 - THE IDEA

2010-01-04T04:03:00.000-08:00

For my artefacts I have decided to find out what cues are use to differentiate the real world to the virtual world. The physical nature of the screen is strictly 2dimensional however the real world we live in is 3dimensional having height, width and depth. The challenge is to portray a 3dimensional world on a two dimensional screen surface and have it look believable.

In order to achieve this, we need to understand the visual components of space. Therefore during the series of my artefacts I shall explore the four basic types of space.

Deep Space
Flat Space
Limited Space
Ambiguous Space

For this first artefact I will analyse one visual element of art and design , and how it contributes in the formation of deep space which therefore then influence’s us on how one might perceive space. For this artefact I shall concentrate on lines as it is an assisting factor in the formation of depth cues.

“Lines is a means of communication rather than a natural phenomenon, a device we use to describe what we see, a means by which we convey our reactions both reality and concept and an element with which we express our thoughts and feelings” ( P7 Visual elements)

My aim is to understand the visual elements of space, which in return will help me understand the visual components of space and the role they play in determining the perception of space such as artificial depth cues can be used to differentiate a 3D environment rendered image in comparison to a ‘real’ environment.

In the book, Visual Elements of Art and Design, Frederick Palmer suggests that often a visual design such as a line can evoke different interpretations and reactions to a viewer. He says that;

Vertical lines can indicate strength or perhaps growth.

Horizontal lines can indicate calmness and rest.

Curves portray smoothness

Diagonals suggest movement.

Zigzag and other articulated lines give out a feeling of agitation.

Therefore I intend to create a questionnaire of images that reflect the 5 styles of representing lines and depth cues and therefore see whether those images will reflect on Palmer’s analysis on lines and what they can indicate. My objective is to ask members of my focus group to state what each image indicates to them, from the selected answers I provide them. Some questions will have no options and thus they shall have to answer from personal opinion.

From my questionnaire I am expecting to find out the most common style of line and how each line styles affect their perception of space and why. This will lead me to my next artefact. I am not expecting a common occurring answer or pattern.

Understanding My First Artefact

2010-01-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

Bruce Block argues that there are three things that make up the components of visual space. The first one being, “the physical space in front of the camera we’re shooting. The second one being the difference between the actual space where we shoot and the same space as it appears on a screen”, this perception can be described as the physiological element of space. Lastly the characteristics of the screen where we watch our pictures”, this element of perception can fall into psychological.

Block further states that “the basic visual components are space, line, shape, tone, colour, movement and rhythm. These visual components are found in every picture we see. Actors, locations, props, costumes, and scenery are made up of visual components. A visual component communicates moods, emotions, ideas and most importantly gives visual structure to what we’re watching”.

Simulate Project, Room Environment

2009-12-13T06:39:00.000-08:00

Testing one, two...did u notice the floating left hand...Rigging really isnt my thing!

second try seems to be better.

Simualte Project

2009-12-10T06:36:00.000-08:00

Simulate Project Concept.

The concept for my Simulate Project was inspired by people I know that live the life as a “dealer”. This short advertisement is based on the life of a “Dealer”.

He wakes up in the morning begins downloading music and movies. He then gets on the bus and begins listening to the music he had been downloading. He then arrives the to a concert and illegally records the footage, whilst also distributing the music and movies copies he had made. He then follows and goes to the park/ basketball court to continue distributing he’s copies to other individuals.

Question & Abstract

2009-12-06T04:37:00.000-08:00

Is the perception of space within the 3D Environments the same as that in a Real or Non virtual Environment?

ABSTRACT
This paper examines the potential difference of the perception of 3d environments in comparison to a real environment. Characteristics of a 3d environment differ from characteristics of a real environment; however both environments do occasionally share and agree on some principals. My research goal was to define space and its elements and components. Find out how the perception of space differs in a real world, and live action in comparison to the 3d environments. This will generally focus on comparing a 3d fictional rendition of space to those of a live action rendition of space.

New Question

2009-11-29T06:36:00.000-08:00

So i have decided to change my prp question, due to many reasons. I shall now be discussing about SPACE!

My current question is......

Is the perception of space with in 3d environments the same as that in the real or non virtual world environment?

I intend to be discussing the following

*Realism of a virtual camera compared to a "real" camera.
*Effects of lighting (3d environments vs real or non virtual world)
*Optical illusion (what things can be created in the virtual world that are physically impossible to create in a real or non virtual world).
*The existence of space through a camera lens. Camera lens in a virtual world vs camera lens in a real or non virtual world)

1. Define and look at what is meant by perception of space in terms of film and 3d environments
- what is meant by space and how is it different between film and 3d environments?

2. What does a 3d environment consist of?
-what is the current practice within the 3d environments area?
-what is different between a 3d environment and a 2d one?

3. What is a real or non virtual environment and how is that different from a virtual environment?

Discuss the meaning of 3D Virtual Reality

2009-11-13T13:00:00.000-08:00

Virtual reality

"It is a simulation in which computer graphics is used to create a realistic-looking world, Moreover, the synthetic world is not static, but responds to the user's input (gesture, verbal command, etc)" (Coiffet 2003 P.2).

The above description suggests that virtual reality is interactive. The I's of virtual reality are said to be Interactive -Immersive -Immagination.

This concept was adapted from Burdea (1993)

GRIGORGE,C, BURDEA, COIFFET, Philippe. 2003, Virtual Reality Technology, second edition: United States of America: Wiley-Interscience. John & Wiley sons Inc.

The History of Virtual Reality

2009-11-13T02:54:00.000-08:00

In mid 1950s visionary cinematographer Morton H Eilig built a single user console called Sensorama that included a stereoscopic display, fans, or emitters, stereo speakers and a moving chair. This enabled the user watch television in three dimensional ways.
In 1961, Philco Corporation engineers developed the first HMD known as the Headsight. The helmet consisted of a video screen along with a tracking system. Then they linked to a closed circuit camera system. Then somewhat similar HMD was used for helicopter pilots. While flying in the dark these were of great help.

In 1965, a computer scientist named Ivan Sutherland envisioned what he called the “Ultimate Display.” After using this display a person imagines the virtual world very similar to the real world.

During 1966, an HMD was built by Sutherland, which was tethered to a computer system.

I came across the following article on
http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality/history.html on the 12th November 2009.

My Question

2009-10-27T03:28:00.000-07:00

How can virtual environments/worlds be used by filmmakers and animators as part of their creative working process and or arena for product?

My intentions with this research project is to achieve a deeper understanding of the thoughts of filmmakers and animators, in regards to the role 3D virtual worlds play in their' daily work. I shall discuss the meaning of 3D Virtual reality and explore where it has come from, its current impact in the film industry.
I shall explore 3D Virtual worlds such as Second Life, Worlds of Warcraft and Multiverse so to find out why they are becoming increasingly popular with filmmakers and animators. I intend to explore the evolution of virtual worlds and some of the ways they're enabling new production techniques in film. I will explore how and why Virtual Worlds are considered as pre-visualization solutions for filmmakers. I shall find out whether virtual worlds give filmmakers the opportunity to practice 3D storyboarding in real time and how it is beneficial to them in comparison to the traditional storyboarding techniques. I will explore how filmmakers use digital technology to create a world they want, and the process of doing so. I intend to discover how this cutting edge technology changes the way movies and stories are approached.
I will explore whether virtual worlds shall change the film industry, and whether the two can potentially be intergrated in the future. I will also explore how films are influencing designers to create virtual spaces based on films such as the Titanic and Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Multiverse. I shall also research on the impact 3D virtual worlds of movie promotion in the virtual worlds.The current generation is becoming more familiar with exploring within 3D Virtual Worlds, there is fear that this might encourage isolation i will also discuss the dangers that could possibly arise due to the popularity of 3d Virtual Worlds

After christmas i will interview students as well as staff to collect the relevant information. I shall discuss the process of creating virtual environments with in the film industry such as the creative process and the production process. I shall represent the process using sketches, text, digital art, charts etc. The goal of a virtual space designer, whilst planning their' virtual sets' and the different skills involved.The factors and techniques that are used and considered during the pre-visualization stage, such as the importance of the viewer. Explore the roles of viewers, some users are passive, observant, active or interactive and find out the reasons behind the viewers habits. I will explore the different environments that have been created in the 3D virtual worlds such as those influnced by films and see how they might appeal to regular users and the moods the environments create. I intend to become an active user of Second Life and Multiverse record my activity, and interview other users'. Thus i shall design an avatar that reflects my alter ego and place it in an environment suitable for it.

www.complex.com

2009-09-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

Still hunting for more "interesting" ideas for my research essay. I have been interested in the theme "futuristic" lately and I thought this was amazing! and very creative. I must say i am now a fan of Chris Milk... Go behind the scenes to see how Kanye West, Chris Milk and Complex made this futuristic photo shoot using the latest technology. ENJOY!

El Bandito

2009-09-23T10:36:00.000-07:00

Award-winning cowboy animation by Matt Fidler, Sam Harvey, Sam King, Kanika Andrew, Joshua Collinson and Tony Trimmer. Made during their final year at Ravensbourne College Of Design and Communication in London. ENJOY!

Thats some really impressive work i must stress. This is definately motivating me to step up for my third year.

PICS FROM THE SHOOT!

2009-08-05T23:33:00.000-07:00

It been so long, I almost forgot my password.

2009-07-28T23:20:00.000-07:00

So its the summer break and im trying to make it as productive as possible. So i got a job at 6Telecom Tanzania http://www.6telecoms.co.tz/ and im working with PUSH who works with Oxygen8 Communications who are based in Birmingham. http://www.oxygen8.com/ ........... Visit the websites if you want to learn more about them.

So my task for Push is to create an Advert for the new sms service they are launching. The brief is simple...

BRIEF

Create a TV ad that will promote our subscription text service called “SIRI”. The service is a daily news SMS alert service which gives mobile subscribers the latest stories on Bongo celebrities and personalities. Similar to “E News” on TV, it gives snippets of celebrity news daily.

In all of our adverts, there needs to be a clear call to action prompting subscribers to text in to a specific number to join the service, how much the service costs and who it is available.

For example, “Text SIRI to 15551 to get the latest Bongo celebrity news straight to your handset”, but it would have to be in Kiswahili. Registration costs 300 TSH, each daily message costs 150 TSH. Available on Tigo, Vodacom and Zain.

I have been given the opportunity to take the lead and create this ad. So far i have only come up with the storyboard, and it has been apporoved by the marketing manager and MD, and it goes something like this.

My Storyboard concept.

Scene 1.
- A voice shouting in about the “news” about this new service. And laughter to create more attention

The visuals will be accompanied by a common local music theme that reflects gossip, secrets and similar theme.

The hand motion shall be animated.

Scene 2
The scene shows Feet running to a stationary person anticipating a gossip. Or pass on message.

Scene 3.
Scene takes on from continuation from scene 2 with vocals of characters talking.
- Names of celebrities
- Synonyms for Gossip
e.g umbea, udaku siri, etc.

Scene 4.
We could flash images of local celebrities
Whispering, to emphasis on the “gossip” received.

Different images should show different facial expressions. Only zooming in on the mouth and chin area.

Scene 5.
Voice over could be asking the following.

Wapi? Lini? Kwanini? Nani? Kweli?

Questions that relate to gossip.

Scene 6.
Voice over

Text siri to 15522….to get gossip, etc.
The hands shall be animated …or movie captured with effects to create maximum impact on viewer.

This storyboard has an option of shooting minor clips to make it blend with the theme
or make an animated version that will require more time and software expertise.

Visualization Project

2009-06-15T18:49:00.000-07:00

I deleted the walk through by mistake so here is the image of our home. This project was challenging. I used blue prints from our architect to create this house. I use the same technique as we did with Bulwell Academy. However this house is really confusing, as it appears to be two levels from the front view, but it is three levels inside because it sits on a hill. I had difficulties while mapping the house, i had difficulties with the tiles, i did make some, but had to delete them because it was taking really really long to render.

I am not very satisfied with this, so i am going to redo this project for my portfolio. So for the next one, i shall put on some tiles, and texture the house better, and work on the landscape.

Nevertheless i am pleased! As this is the first i have ever done, alone.

Short clip from the rest of the project

2009-06-15T18:43:00.000-07:00

I was running out of time and had to render my work ASAP! so i saved my work on the uni computers, only to realize that the comps in 105 had a VIRUS! so my other rendered clips are still in there! i shall get them soon and hopefully post the full thing!

Other characters

2009-05-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

Here is my previous "wierd" character .....thought i should just add it on...another one for my portfolio.

My Cranky ....currently namless worm!...

2009-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

Second character! What do u think!!!!

My new Duck Character!

2009-05-07T09:40:00.001-07:00

Harvey Eisenberg (1912 - 1965, USA)

2009-04-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

Above you have Eisenberg earliest style- drawing in Hanna Barbera's Tom and Jerry style.

"Harvey Eisenberg was a versatile funny animal artist of Western Publishing. For years, he was the main artist of the several 'Tom & Jerry' books. He was the first to adapt 'Huckleberry Hound' and 'Yogi Bear' to comic books in Dell's Four Color comic book. He is often called the "Carl Barks" of the Hanna-Barbera studios. Before his comic book career, Eisenberg worked as an animator at Fleisher, Van Bueren and MGM. He worked for Dell/Western from 1945 until his death."

"He illustrated numerous of the MGM titles, such as 'Tom & Jerry', 'Big Spyke & Little Tyke', 'Droopy' and 'Barney Bear'. For Disney, he did numerous stories featuring 'Chip 'n' Dale', 'Li'l Bad Wolf' and 'Mickey Mouse' from 1948 to 1961. He also worked with ventriloquist Edgar Bergen's character 'Charlie McCarthy' from 1947 to 1954. Other comics include funny animal comics for Marvel."

http://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/eisenberg_harvey.htm
Harvey is said to be a "a conservative cartoonist", unlike Rod Scribner who tends to make he's cartoons to have tons of emotions. I personally love Scribners cartoon approach. I shall talk about him on my next post.

China's Booming Industry

2009-04-12T13:28:00.000-07:00

China Eyeing Boom in Cartoon Animation Industry

Chinese animators are seeing a boom in the cartoon industry. Backed by favourable government policies and the world's biggest cartoon audience, young Chinese are scrambling for places in animation school as they eye their place on the global stage. Animation artists in Beijing are busy bringing to life one of China's favourite cartoon series - Sanmao. It traces the exploits of a young boy growing up in Shanghai in the 1930s. There is a huge demand for made-in-China cartoons. Since September, only Chinese cartoons are to be shown every evening from 5pm to 8pm.
This means local animation houses will have to produce an estimated 30,000 hours of cartoons each year. Currently, China does not even produce 1 percent of this. Chen Zhihai, Animation Artist at Beijing Glorious Animation, said: "I think China's animation can be the best. We have 5,000 years of history and what we can represent is rich."

Source:

http://www.dexigner.com/digital/news-g9423.html

Keeping Up With the Western Countries

2009-04-12T13:10:00.000-07:00

Iran's booming animation industry

By Frances Harrison
BBC News, Tehran

In an attempt to challenge the West's cultural domination, Iranian television has been making Islamic cartoons, some of which it has started exporting to the wider Muslim world.

Stories of martyrdom and revolution are retold through animation

Shia clerics in their robes and turbans are depicted in a series for children about the lives of the martyrs of the Islamic revolution.

The cartoon Martyr Bahonar, for example, tells the story of a future prime minister growing up as a little boy, studying the Koran and becoming a cleric before he is killed in a bomb blast after the Revolution.

There is also a film called Ashurian, which tells the story of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, who is revered by Shia Muslims.

Another cartoon, Children of al-Rashid, projects Iran's view of the Palestinian struggle. It shows a fat Israeli military commander with an obsequious Arab informer talking about calling children in for questioning.

These overtly political cartoons are made by Saba Productions, an offshoot of Iranian state-run televisio.

"Animation has this potential for the exchange of culture and civilisation," says Behrouz Yaghmaian. "Each country should differentiate itself from others."

I do agree with the "Behrouz". This continues to inspire me to go ahead with my "plan" of start my own cartoons, that reflect African folklore and day to day issues. He also goes a head and says

"Animation has another purpose other than just entertainment,". He believes film animation is a good vehicle for social and cultural messages.

I AGREE WITH HIM, yet again!

For example:
Iran has used animation for environmental messages, to promote better driving on the roads and now there are even cartoons being made for the forthcoming presidential elections, to encourage a high voter turnout.

The subject matter may be different from Western cartoons but many of the techniques are of course the same.

I also admire and love Western techniques, however for Countries that are not very keen on animations, i think starting up with "cultural" concepts, will appeal to a wider audeince. However once people accept and are aware of this thing called "Animations" then, possibilities of diversification can begin.

I HEART Motion Graphics

2009-04-12T02:52:00.000-07:00

I love motion graphics, i think il try and do something creative with it for my work, probably my animations one.

Cool Duck

2009-04-09T15:53:00.000-07:00

Almost done with my character, just need to give it some eyes and colour! what do u think?

Animations From URUGUAY

2009-03-29T07:45:00.000-07:00

This is what i indeed to be producing in Tanzania. This was done by a 3D Studio ANIMALADA.........

http://www.animalada.com

What do you guys think ???

Uhuru Heights

2009-03-29T07:33:00.000-07:00

I am very convinced, that this visualization commercial was not made by a firm in Tanzania. (Its a shame, i know. I think this commercial was made by an firm in India or the Middle east.)...but not for very long! I shall take over this market! Yes ...BIG DREAMS INDEED!

ANIMALADA

2009-03-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

Animalada is an Animation studio from Montevideo, Uruguay. They specialize in the development and production of commercials with memorable animated characters.

The following are characters they have created...I love their style. This little red bad boy is MINT! It has the same vibe i would like to have my character to have.

“Humorous Phases of Funny Faces.”

2009-03-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces is a silent cartoon by J. Stuart Blackton (January 5, 1875 - August 13, 1941) in the year 1906. It features a cartoonist drawing faces on a chalkboard, and the faces coming to life. It is generally regarded as the first animated film

COOOOOOLLLLLL 8-P

2009-03-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

Kenya's first ever animated cartoon talk show. Ts is too cool! Lol..So for those that dont know "kibaki" is the kenyan president and the host of the show is just mocking the man. FREEDOM OF SPEECH! OH YEAAAAAAAHH!

Ha ha ha ha....! If only i could TRANSLATE!

More advanced animations...love the dancing..after im done with my uni work i intend to play around with my characters.

I hit the JACKPOT!

2009-03-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

I was super pleased when i came across this site http://www.kwamenyongo.com/animation-projects.htm which lead me to this site www.kenyan-animation.com ..then the EXCITEMENT settled in..! I have really been hunting for "African animations", made in East Africa and finally here we are! It's quite a simple, one though...They even speak Kiswahili..! How mint is that!

The following animation was made by a Kenyan man called Rob Odhiambo

HELLO WORLD MEET VICTOR

2009-03-24T16:12:00.000-07:00

A new South African animated series will use offbeat comedy to encourage viewers to analyse their behaviour and take steps in reducing their risk of HIV infection. Scrutinize is a series of short animated commercials known as animerts that will centre on the everyday realities placing young South Africans at risk of infection.

The series is the result of a public private partnership between USAID, John Hopkins Health Education South Africa (JHHESA), Levi Strauss and series creators Matchboxology, aimed at creating an effective public health messaging tool targeting 18 - 32 year olds.

Matchboxology CEO Cal Bruns

This is exactly what i intend to do when i get back home, one of the things in my REALLY LONG LIST.. Is to create cartoons that will educate and make the audience aware of current affairs, African Issues such as HIV/AIDS, FGM, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN and etc....

Cool Duck Progress

2009-03-13T03:38:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam

2009-03-13T03:08:00.000-07:00

Terry Gilliam has a very unique but yet wierd sense of humour. He's approach reminds me of the Surrealist movement. I am a huge fan of artists such as Rene Magrite and dali offcourse. With the above styles in mind i intend to also look at Heath robinsons style to create my own surreal world for my Visualization Project

Theme Idea

2009-03-03T11:21:00.000-08:00

Well i intend to base my game on a Egyptian or Aztec theme. The above clips are from TIMESPLITTER, and Brad did the tomb level, back in 1998!

I like the atmosphere in this level. The caves, the vegetation, the different choice of weapon, the tunnels, the music, the pillars, bridge, waterfalls,..etc u get my point. It kinda reminds me of the Tom Raider game, forgot the full name

Getting My MOJO Back!

2009-03-03T09:25:00.001-08:00

It was LOST, but now its BACK!

Heath Robinson

2009-02-19T09:15:00.000-08:00

Sketch Book

2009-02-09T15:53:00.001-08:00

So i have been brainstorming on my next projects...and so far i have managed to sketch some characters for Andy's assignment. I'm thinking of the them FUTURISTIC VS HIP-HOP or rather. I wanna have futuristic characters e.g. robots and all as well as hip hop characters.

Long Vacation

2009-02-09T15:26:00.000-08:00

Its been a long min since i posted something. However, i have been playing around and trying to come up with some sort of character.

2008-12-08T10:57:00.001-08:00

Testing One ....Two

2008-12-06T06:13:00.000-08:00

Thanks TROY

2008-12-01T11:29:00.000-08:00

Wouldnt have learnt how to do ts if it wasnt for u! lol...thanks for the tips n ya time. So heres my first try at animating my cat! for andys game. Yes its jus a TRY hence the funky walk the cat has going on (lol) and the enviroment isnt done yet, and theres a minor problem with the cat but it shall all be ALL b FIXED!

FACE LIFT

2008-12-01T07:40:00.001-08:00

Yes i know its not very clear, but this is the design of my board game so far, I inted to give it a facelift later, using photoshop and all. So far im thinking of printing my game on canvas instead of a board, this way it would "fit" more with the theme. I want the "board" to seem like a map of the prison, hence the design of the board.

SUCCESS...ummm so i seem to think!

2008-11-30T11:04:00.000-08:00

WO HA! I devoted all my time this weekend to work on brads game, and i think i got it. After getting friends to criticize and play the game to i was able to discover some interesting things they thought, and also changed afew rules and ideas for the game and yes the layout of the board. I decided to theme my game. Like i said the name of the game is LIGHTS OUT and it will be set during the Medieval ages. While researching i came across this site
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/middle-ages-torture.htm . which i thought was interesting but not very helpful. I was lucky enough to also discover that there is a prison exhibition near Pitchers and piano, so i intend to go there this week and mayb il be inspired by something. Il soon be posting pics on how my board currently looks like

Reflection

2008-11-21T11:45:00.000-08:00

I just came out of Joolz SSP lecture, and i realized i need to get more focused. In a sense off "career direction". We were asked to list what we are doing to develop ourselves as a practitioner. While listening to what others where saying, i came to realize there is a lot i am not doing and i SHOULD be doing at this stage. So im writting this to remind myself (for futures sake) or help on of you, if you didnt attend the lecture, i would appreciate some other forms of examples, so please leave a comment. Thanks!

What are u doing to develop yourself??
- Improve 3d skills by making small random animations, which will further develop ur practical skills
- Start thinking of your "style" ...what will make u stand out from the person next to u
- Draw draw ...DRAW! and take advantage of the life drawing classes
- Join some sort of multimedia community...to see other peoples works and "expand ur mind" (one example i got today was www.deviant.com)
- Begin to network with other practitoners
- Follow up on our indusrty so you are aware of e.g. qualifications needed, latest changes and why, techniques etc. ( this could then help you narrow down on what area you wana specialize in) Yes im doing multimedia, Virtual enviroments to be specific but what REALLY REALLY REALLY gives me that BUZZ????
- Collaborate with people in other courses a.k.a networking, and we all know the benefits of that.

So there is my reminder list that i will look into term two perhaps and see my progress

Robot Hand

2008-11-11T11:43:00.000-08:00

LIGHTS OUTTTTTTT

2008-11-11T11:02:00.000-08:00

Believe it or NOT ...i've been in BOARDING school every since i stepped out of nursery! No my parents didnt abandon me, however, the were very busy. So my brothers and i were put into boarding school, and i never left since! well then i came to trent. So the term LIGHTS OUT is embedded in my head, thus this shall be the name of my game! Wether i choose to do a Prison Break themed game, or a Boarding game, the name shall still remain LIGHTS OUT!

So here's one concept of the game,

HOW WILL THE PLAYER START THE GAME??

Each player will either pick a card, telling them their route or way of escaping. or they could choose which route they want from a list provided. Though choosing could cause potential chaos, so, players could roll a die and according to the number they score, they'll pick according to the way the options are numbered.

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME IS TO?

Go around the board collecting the items required to escape the prison. e.g spade, hammer, gun, bomb etc. Then once the player has collected everything they need they can then start to escape the prison. Collecting all the things means that there will be less chances of them getting caught! However the player can choose to escape if they feel like they dont need a specific item e.g night vision glasses. Nevertheless this then increases their chances of getting caught by the prison security, aka the board. So the point is to escape and without getting caught!!! So if the player doesnt have dog food and lands and on a point where dogs are doing a patrol, they shall be caught, unless they have something to distract the does with.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

WARDEN Pick up cards--- Will be avaliable for the player throughout the game, this will be a dirty cop who will be giving clues and hints/ or giving the prisoners a favour in return for a favour. E.g the warden can give you some sort of "camoflauge", by providing you with a uniform similar to his. Thus encouraging the players to proceed with their escape.

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT

All the point on the board e.g "beware of dogs" or "watch the mines" signs.

OBSTACLES

I will put various obstactles to make the escape journey challenging. I'll include things such as

- Dogs

- Security gaurds

-Flood lights

- Mines

MEANS

There are so many ways possible to make the escape of the player aka the prisoner possible. The fact that there will be be daylight and night routes on the board, the player can decide which route to use to escape hence the night route will make the player less likely to be caught.

REWARDS

Players will get rewards from the DELIVERY pick up cards. This could include things like

-Money

-Food

and each item will recieve some sort of points. Once the player has recieved their "rewards" they will have a go at the spinner. This will be a seperate little round board, scaled 1 to 10 and whatever number the arrow lands on will be the number of points the player will recieve.

VICTORY CONDITIONS

Bascially you will be able to tell the level you are at, from the number of items you have left to collect. So once all the items have been collected, you can then escape the prison! Or the the number of players that have been caught and sent back to maximum security prisons ( aka meaning they are out of the game) will indicate the level you are at till you win the game.

So these are my ideas so far, they are likely to change but that's it so far on Brads game, im still thinking of the layout of the game. Im worried that my game might last over 20mins but im yet to experiment and see how it goes.

Idea Idea

2008-11-09T16:01:00.000-08:00

So im thinking of taking this style for my animated player for andys board game. I shall have a HUGE head, little fit and hands all floating around with NO body.

Clue DOE

2008-11-09T15:59:00.001-08:00

So i've been thinking my board game (brad's) one, and ive always liked mystery/ dectective games.....so im thinking mine, will be along the same theme perhaps.

"The classic detective game! In Clue, players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: who done it, with what, and where? Players are dealt character, weapon, and location cards after the top card from each card type is secretly placed in the confidential file in the middle of the board. Players must move to a room and then make an accusation against a character saying they did it in that room with a specific weapon. The player to the left must show one of any cards accused to the accuser if in that player's hand. Through deductive reasoning each player must figure out which character, weapon, and location are in the secret file. To do this, each player must uncover what cards are in other players hands by making more and more accusations. Once a player knows what cards the other players are holding they will know what cards are in the secret file. A great game for those who enjoy reasoning and thinking things out."

Info from www.boargamegeek.com

A Mummys Tale

2008-11-03T14:46:00.001-08:00

http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/origins18-a-mummys-tale.html

so im thinking of creating a mummy and animating it, for my board game. so here are two different styles used to create/build a mummy and animate is too.

Artist Poet & Writer

2008-10-31T12:14:00.000-07:00

Jane Musoke-Nteyafas, is an beautiful African Artist and internationally recognized as a poet, visual artist, author and playwright. She is an inspiration to me and i decided to analyze her paintings. This piece by Jane is called Ishtar, and represents a strong, confident, beautiful, creative woman. I was hoping i would get lucky and manage to get intouch with her to hear her side of the story, on what was going on in her mind while she was painting and what she wanted the painting to say to her audience..however after relentlessly stalcking her on facebook, i have not yet heard from her. It would have be interesting to see the different interpretations we may have. Yes yours too.

However during an interview she was asked one question, this is what she had to say.

Jamati: What would you say is the main message that you try to send through your visual art?
Love yourself as you are. If you believe in God, trust that he did not make mistakes when he made you. There is this poisonous lie going around that people are not enough; not beautiful enough for example until they have changed themselves, you know, by lightening their skins, plastic surgery, starving themselves etc. It’s great to experiment with different looks, but when the basis of the change is based upon thinking you are not good enough or beautiful enough it’s misplaced. I have a poem called Not Good Enough based on that.

(from www.jamati.com)

I love the colours of this painting, bright and inviting, and the fact that the strokes are going round makes it seem like you can see her aura, very inviting, independent.

DELIVER ME!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-30T11:36:00.002-07:00

So i'm thinking i should go with the ancient Egypt theme for my board game. Right after i decided this, i remembered that there was the movie Prince of Egypt. I love the visuals,as you saw above, the voice cast is amazing, it contains fabulous art work, the songs are powerful and moving and it is definitely one of my best animated movies.

Baby J

2008-10-30T08:27:00.000-07:00

Textures...aka The Art Of Seeing

2008-10-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

wool fabrics have a greater bulk than other textiles and retain air, which causes the product to retain heat. Its very ironic that i hate sheep, i think they are dirty animals but at the end of the day i wear colthes made out of wool. Considering the fact that, wool off a sheep
contains high level of grease as well as dirt, dead skin, sweat residue, and vegetable matter. So i thought it would be an interesting texture.

I love the rough texture of trees and some smell appealing to me. Ifeel like all the lines on them tell a story of some sort, they associate themselves with "age" just as the wrinkles on e.g my fathers face. Lastly, i love the curves and designs of this pillar. Its made of steel. Simple but yet captivatin to me.

Im obssessed over my niece, or babies should i say. They are so small, tender, soft, innocent. But what strikes me the most is how PERFECT they are.... Like my nieces skin is so pure/clear, soft, and has got no blemish what so ever. Just like silk.

DISCOVERING ANCIENT EGYPT

2008-10-28T09:41:00.000-07:00

Todays seminar was all about brain storming on our potential boardgame ideas. So i was thinking...theres so much to explore while using Ancient egypt as the theme for my board game idea. As Andy would put it..It has the "Risk and Reward" factor.... My "players" will be able to roll a dice, get lost in mazes, get clues to find "treasure" or use maps to escape trapdoors etc.

pyramids, pharos, temple constructions, hieroglyphs,

Play the ancient game of the Pharaohs.
Board games were a favorite pastime in Egypt, and Senet was the most popular of these. It was played by two people, either on elaborate carved and inlayed boards like the one found in Tutankhamen’s tomb, or simply scratched into the earth. The oldest known representation of Senet is in a painting from the tomb of Hesy, from 2686 BC.

Many actual boards, with their counters and throw sticks (or “knucklebones”) have survived intact, but the rules of the game are not fully understood, there have been a number of attempts to reconstruct the game. The game board had thirty squares laid out in three rows of ten. Some of the squares had symbols on them and the path of the counters probably followed a reversed S across the board. The symbols represented ether good or bad fortune, and affected the play accordingly. The movement of the counters was decided by throwing four two-sided sticks or, in some cases, knuckle bones. Senet, means “passing” and had a religious significance – the aim of each player being to move their pieces around the board and avoiding hazards. Good luck was a blessing from the gods and the winner was the first to pass into the afterlife by getting all their pieces off the board. With colourful -graphics and fun sound effects this reconstructed version of Senet is not only a game of chance, a bit of skill and strategy is also required.

To help me further come up with the visual aspects of the game, i shall watch "The Mummy" and the "Mummy Returns"..................

I hope i make the right decision

2008-10-20T09:48:00.001-07:00

So yes .....i have finally decided....VIRTUAL ENVIROMENTS it is!!!!!! yes i am not very strong in this area, but i intend to work work work work till i c some results! i figured i might aswell leave this university with a skill..as much as i wanted to do audio visual, i figured i would be able to attend the lectures and do my own work on the side, and thus devote all my time to the VE pathway

PASSION or LOGIC...

2008-10-15T02:20:00.000-07:00

Summer is over back to work now...did my share of partying....! Dilemma dilemma im having a hard time choosing my pathway. Initially i thought i wanted to do Online Enviroments but now i cant seem to decide between Virtual Enviroments and Audio Visual. Im very interested in VE, however using 3d studio max was a challenge to me. AV was less complicated however i feel my creative potential was reflected the most in VE. AND another major thing to consider is employment. I inteed to go back home and work there, however the VE industry doesnt seem to exist. Should i take advantage of that and hope to be the person to make it big. OR jus play is safe and go ahead with AV to be on the "safe side".....Passion or logic? what would you choose.

Mint Interactive Games

2008-05-31T21:44:00.000-07:00

http://ferryhalim.com/orisinal/

Flash GEEK has to COME OUT!

2008-05-31T20:48:00.000-07:00

Bruno Bozzetto born in Milano , Italy , in 1938 created his first animated short "Tapum, the weapons' story" back in 1958 at the age of 20, (MMmmmmmh okay zia you got one year to make something happen!!!!!!). One of Bozzetto's most famous creations was a character known as "Mr Rossi". Bruno Bozzetto produced many animations screened all over the world, despite their simplicity he has received many awards including The Golden Bear Award for "Mr Tao" at the Berlin Film Festival and an Oscar Nomination for "Grasshoppers" in 1991.
Thanks to his keen interest in 2D animation technique he creates “Europe&Italy”, the very first of the many animations created with macromedia flash. Since 2000 he has been devoting his time to Flash animations for the web gaining great success. Do browse through his website is www.bozzetto.com. DAMN...IM INSPIRED!!!!!

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2008-05-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

I love the 2d animation going on there, i'm just not sure where it was modeled, 3d studio max or flash? I would sure love to make such.

Ambitions hit the pinnacle

2008-05-31T13:55:00.000-07:00

Lots of awe and respect to HMC INTERACTIVE a firm that creates engaging interactive multimedia projects. I'm too damn ambitious right now, to join the race. watch the vids to see what i'm talking about and check out their website. http://www.hmcinteractive.co.uk/hmc_work.php

I could not embed the work they have done however i came across some random ones on you tube.

Globalization, Digitalization,

2008-05-29T05:07:00.002-07:00

who would have thought that human nature would have a major impact on design today.? how humans control the environment through tools, to how high heeled shoes affect the natural ways of walking. I recently came across an article by Dori Tunstall on Design Anthropology. She says

"Anthropology is engaged with issues of the global flows of people and goods, human rights and social justice, global feminism, technology adoption, the social effects of the environmental degradation, and local sustainability practices—all issues that have become important to designers."

However when it comes to the relationship with designers, Anthropologists look into "how to better communicate their insights to wider society". She says "The focus of design anthropology is on connecting the process of design to the meanings and functions designed artifacts have for people". For example, how developing technologies can lead to social So what specific issues does it address that relate to design???

H. Russell Bernard, the leading authority on anthropological research methods, describes four problem areas of anthropology:

The nature-nurture problem (ex. Is it biology or environment that causes humans to respond to something in a particular way?)
The evolution problem (ex. How do things expand and change over time?)
The internal-external problem (ex. What are the ways in which behaviors are influenced by values or environmental conditions?)
The social facts or emergent properties problem (ex. How are people influenced by social forces that emerge from the interaction of humans, but which transcend individuals?)

I like the fact that design anthropology can help a designer like me to feel more confident when it comes to understanding the aftermath of past, present and future global communication, artifacts, .

DIRECTOR GURU

2008-05-29T05:07:00.001-07:00

For people in the advertising world, the name Lee Clow would immediately resonate with power and creativity.

Lee Clow is currently the Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of TBWA/Worldwide for nearly 30 years now. He is sometimes referred to as "advertising's art director guru." Lee Clow has been responsible for some of the most creative advertising in the world today and every few years he just keeps outdoing himself as he believes advertising is not just a business, its an art and thus bases his work on the slogan,

"It's not what you want to say. It's what they want to hear."

Clow’s masterpiece has been described as, the greatest commercial of all time, the best commercial that almost didn’t air. This commercial sparked the Apple launch of the Macintosh back in 1984. Check it out and let me know what you think!!

The wait is over

2008-05-28T17:13:00.000-07:00

I've had difficulties logging into my old account thus i decided to create a whole new blog.! Yes its been awhile since my last post but i do have several interesting things to share with you!