Orthogonal Cubes

In e-Comm, we worked with Orthogonal cubes. These are very geometric and simple, gentle-feeling cubes that are easily achieved using Adobe Illustrator. They are achievable by using the rotate tool and creating lines that are either 60 or 120 degrees. I used my cube n my Cool Ian Films logo, as a sort of frame for my 'company' name.

Logo Design

In e-Communication, we have been focusing on logos. My logo has been centered around a very vague, openly interpretive design. I achieved this goal by using the slit scan stargate effect from 2001: A Space Odyssey, because it shows a sort of psychedelic emptiness in space.

I got to this situation by experimenting with first different shapes to encase the words 'Cool Ian Films', and after settling on a cube, I decided to choose between different Stanley Kubrick films to capture his directoral style of a wide and nearly endless range of themes, so that the viewer of my logo can create their own meaning.

My Font

In Graphic Design, we took an online quiz to find out which font best matched our personality. The personality traits that were given to me were Rationality, Assertiveness, Progressiveness, and Discipline. Because of these, I was given New Alphabet as a typeface. It is very linear and nearly illegible. It is strongly based off of both the simplicity and complexity of computers. It holds nearly no artifacts of traditional fonts: no serifs, ascenders, eyes, crossbars, etc. Because of this, it is gentle to the eye yet also harsh in its sharp and blocky lines.

Spooky Color Wheel Colors!

Learning about colors was very easy and enjoyable with color wheels. I was able to understand the compatible relationships between different colors in the color wheel. For example, complimentary colors include two colors that are opposite each other on the wheel (e.g. yellow and violet). Using a color scheme of either complimentary, split complementary, warm or cool,  a mixture of primary/secondary/tertiary colors, and many more options make for a desirable image and can draw in a possible consumer with ease.

I also learned that warmer color schemes or triatic color schemes catch the eye a lot easier, and that  children's brands often get more right to the point.

Graphic Design

In researching graphic design I discovered that it is mostly based around what the consumer desires. Designers will attempt to emulate themselves as the consumer to create a final product that the consumer will be able to remember and reflect on as a whole experience rather than a small dent in their daily life. Through this graphic designers are able to get important points across, since graphic design is everywhere.

Interview Project

Originally, I had joined E-Communications due to a very slight interest in film and a desire to not go to Olathe South. Throughout the few weeks I've been here, however, my disposition on the program has changed entirely. I have learned many things, especially when it comes to filmmaking in general. For example, the 6-Shot Sequence was a very interesting point for me, since it was entirely new knowledge and gave me a new perspective on really everything that has to do with film. I also learned  how to cooperate better with a team and how to properly use Final Cut Pro, both of which I will definitely carry on to later years. I am extremely interested in continuing into the Entertainment strand of E-Comm, and e9 has played a huge amount towards my decision.

Chase Scene

In Explore9, we have just finished a project titles "The Chase." It is a video in which one character is chased by or is chasing a mysterious force or person. This was an extremely interesting project, especially since it took so long to perfect. Around 4 or 5 days of filming and 1 day of editing brought this exhilarating creation to more than 2 minutes- my longest video yet.

Most of what I learned included getting the right camera angle. Having multiple angles for one shot allowed much needed amounts of flexibility that brought the video together as more of personal art piece, rather than a very stale school project. I was also able to help govern many very intense shots (some which took multiple takes) and now I not only know how to perform shots like these, but I also have a better patience and tolerance of how long it truly takes to make a video.

One of the most important things I will bring to my next project is the ability to work together. In my last projects, my team mates and I seemed very stiff and unwilling to share our ideas with people we didn't have a strong connection with. During The Chase, however, my team mates and I were able to put the awkwardness of meeting new people to the side.

On the subject of collaboration, this project's need for it really was far stronger than any project before. There was more of a central authority because of the intensity of this project, but there was still a strong need for full cooperation amongst our group, and that need was fulfilled.

Collaboration could be improved in my next project by giving each member a specific role. I feel this will help to keep us from getting off topic.