July 04, 2024

Illus & VisNarrat. | Assignment 1: Animated Album Cover (Due W9 image, W11 4/7 GIF)

||  06/06/24 – 23/05/24 (Week 7 – Week 11)
||  Liau Kah Man, 0339084
||  Illustration & Visual Narrative
||  Project 2: Animated Poster.

1. LECTURES

Lecture 7:

Methods to clipping mask

Method 1.
Method 2. Rasterization. Object > Rasterize > Color model: Grayscale > Resolution: Medium (150 ppi). Background must be white, or else cannot change the color of object.
PS there's another "Rasterize" at Effect > Rasterize.
Method 3. Cropping (but it's permanent)

Figure Rasterization. Able to change color easily by using swatches, Week 7 (6/6/2024).

Ctrl+x = Switch between Fill and Stroke
Ctrl+2 = Lock/Unlock

🔥How to add image = <Command+Shift+P>

NOT by directly drag image to open, NOT by "Open" file
Because it will loss a lot of functions, eg. color swatches

Experiences as a Freelance Illustrator

Very doable, tried freelance and travelled to a few countries. Tips: Endurance to deadlines and good design habits
He have been using Adobe AI for 27 years. It's a new function for around 4-5 years. Built so that it can be used on Ipad or tablet.

Use a lot of Ctrl+7 and Ctrl+8
Ctrl+8. Important to unify or control many things from one instruction

Figure Suggestion settings to turn it into a template, Week 7 (6/6/2024).

🔥 At Top bar, Select > Same > Fill & Stroke

Figure Source for moon.png: Free Icons PNG. Source for Watercolor.jpeg: Dissolve.

How to put the layer on all layers? Ctrl+8 or Object > Compound Path > Make

🔥 = New function/info learnt!

The lecturer shared on art nouveau

Week 9: Sketch, moodboard, rationale

Expectations:

Figure: Source. National Maritime Historical Society.

add some value to it. The font doesn't have to be animated, but it has to be expressive.

Week 9:

Not limited to language

Lecture 9:

In Adobe Illustrator:

Tutorial 9:

🔥Reduce points: Path > Simplify When to use? To edit a curve but too many points to handle

Tracing Sketches Methods: (1) Smooth Tool (2)

Modify a Type Methods: (1) Type Tool, Joint Tool, Delete Tool

Live trace

Proper trace: Rasterize image then trace

Use magic wand to make a selection and threshold.

Shift+N = Create an automated shape

N = P

Concept for Album cover

Mike Mignola,

Album cover sizes: Spotify 3000 x 3000 pt, Apple 3000 x 4000 pt

Tips:

Move away from what you want to what is appropriate🔥

🔥 = New function/info learnt!

2. INSTRUCTIONS

Assignment 1: Animated Album Cover (20%)

Prologue
Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 12, 1915, Frank Sinatra rose to fame singing big band numbers. In the '40s and '50s, he had a dazzling array of hit songs and albums and went on to appear in dozens of films, winning a supporting actor Oscar for From Here to Eternity. He left behind a massive catalog of work that includes iconic tunes like "Love and Marriage," "Strangers in the Night," "My Way" and "New York, New York." He died on May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, California.

Project Brief

Choose one song listed below, appreciate the song, hear it through and understand the lyrics.

Fly me to the moon
The way you look tonight
Come fly with me
Girl from Ipanema
New York, New York

Sketch initial ideas, figure out storyline, illustrate and compose and animate a ‘moment’ base of your understanding from the chosen song. This moment will be the album cover.
Illustrated typography must be included.
Foreground mid ground and background must be considered and illustrated.

he e-portfolio is an online blog (Blogspot) that is updated on a weekly basis, throughout the semester. It documents the summary of the lectures, instructions, feedback, reflections and further readings on a project, by project basis. Compile and document all information (failures, successes, epiphanies, sketches, visual research, printouts, websites, images, charts, etc.) logically and chronologically.

Learning Goals

To demonstrate the ability to neatly and effectively present the body of work in a visually pleasing and in a methodical manner.
To analyze and evaluate the learning to gain relevant insights into their strengths and weaknesses.

Marking/Project Criteria

Recommended Art Style:

Art Deco
Minimalist
Retro
Pop Art
Art Nouveau An international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts1. It is an art movement that took place in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The style is characterized by organic shapes and sinuous lines, and is often inspired by natural forms such as the sinuous curves of plants and flowers. Art Nouveau represented a break from creative tradition that was exotic, extravagant, and ultimately modern.

Originality - how unique is your idea and how suitable is it?
Technique - your basic skills in composition, your illustration style and proposal that fits the song
Interpretation - How did you interpret the song into your Illustration
Storytelling - Does your proposal tells a story? Does it show emotion? it's important not just to draw a character standing with a blank expression
Requirements - initial storyline, ideas + sketches| illustration | final animation gif The recommended size is linked below.
Display consistent evidence of meticulously documented progress/process works in the module, instructions, research, feedback and reflections, in a chronological and logical sequence, dated, labelled and captioned, maintaining informational hierarchy, intuitive and easily navigable content that is easy on the eyes for the purpose of introspection.
Demonstrate autonomy and a continued commitment to learn independently, in a consistent manner, using a variety of self-directed learning activities, exploring a topic in-depth, yielding a rich awareness and/or little-known information indicating intense interest, initiative and effort in the subject.

Deadline
Week 9 (21/6/2024) Non-animated album cover
Week 11 (4/7/2024) Animated

/Find out other info about this module below.

Document 2.0. Module Information Booklet (MIB) of IVN.

3. PROCESS WORK

3.1 Research

Figure 3.1 xx, Week 6 (8/5/2024).

“Come Fly with Me” Message. It's not just about traveling; it evokes escapism and the desire to leave behind mundane routines. It embodies spontaneity, exploration, and love, encouraging you to break free from daily life, explore new cultures, and embrace the world's beauty.

Each listener may interpret the song’s meaning in a personal way, relating it to their own experiences and desires. It is a reminder to break free from the monotony of daily life and pursue their dreams. For others, it may evoke memories of adventurous trips or spark a desire to travel and explore new places.
Personal Experience Like many others, I have a personal connection with “Come Fly with Me” that goes beyond its musical charm. This song has been the soundtrack to many treasured moments in my life. Whether it was dancing with my partner at our wedding or listening to it with my close friends on a road trip, “Come Fly with Me” has always managed to bring a sense of joy and adventure.
This timeless classic continues to resonate with audiences, inspiring them to seize the moment and embark on their own remarkable journeys. So, let’s come fly with Frank Sinatra and let our dreams take flight.

Eng: Come Fly with Me

HK: 與我翱翔 yǔ wŏ áo xiáng