Post It Note Typography Experimentation

Group Typography Experimentation

Here are some quick photographs I took of our groups collection of typography experiments, we we're assigned a group of letter and was handed 6 post it notes to experiment on. From that point it was completely up to myself to generate a style of typeface in which would be displayed as a group. 

During this lecture I discovered the difference between a Typeface and a Font, A font is a type of text you would generally write with and a typeface is to be visually displayed in artwork. I found this to be helpful in adding to correct terminology when writing.

Post It Note Capture #1

Post It Note Capture #2

Post It Note Capture #3

Post It Note Capture # 4

My Post It Notes Typography Experimentation

I decided to base my style of typeface round imperfect lines and curves, this would therefore give the type aa sense of character in my opinion. I made both a bold and fine version of the fonts and focused on the composition of the fonts, trying to understand how the would work when constructed together. I really liked this experimentation as it allowed myself to explore type in a more physical perspective, rather than exploring text on the digital screen.

Post It Note Time-Lapes

Here is a quick time-lapse of the process in which the group arranged there post it notes.

https://youtu.be/RHKeDfVoJuU

Produced by Richard Nash

Motion Graphics: Theory Of Everything

Theory Of Everything from Jordan Harnett on Vimeo.

Link - https://vimeo.com/144020114

Here is my first attempt at motion graphics for my process and production module. In this lesson I learn how to import text, audio, solids and transitions into the software After Effects. The purpose of this motion graphic project was to produce a short 10 second clip as a trailer in response to a book of my choice. I had chosen to pick the Theory Of Everything by Stephen Hawing with the intention of creating a graphic and unique stylised aesthetic, taking inspiration from the grunge style by David Carson.

As a requirement I was asked to create 10 images which would be used within the motion graphic video, I originally was going to produce my video using HD space images I found on a online digital wallpaper website, due to inaccessibility to be able to capture my own primary sources,  however as I was unable to prove that I was legally allowed to publish using these images so I needed to find another source. I eventually came up with the idea to look at NASA's photo gallery as I heard that these photographs were legally allowed to be published for projects, allowing me to avoid any copy-write infringement. In addition I also needed to search for royalty free music, which I found on a website called Bensound.com which only asked to be credited for the music if used.

I then began to edit the photographs in photoshop by using the threshold and blending tools to create a grungy block black image, which had a transparent background so that when it came for the background to change colours, it did so in correlation to the overlaying image.

Overall I am satisfied with the outcome although I feel that I could change aspects of the motion graphic, adding more motion rather than having changing slides. The Effects which added subtle movements to make the static image move slightly, would have added a sense of depth to the overall video.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park Photography

Panoramic Before Photo-Editing Software (Below)

This is my favourite panoramic photograph I took whilst exploring the vast and open landscape of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. As part of a joint trip with my fellow university colleges and I collected into groups and began gathering both inspiration and ideas based on this weeks themes, Fringes, Edges, Opposition and Convergence. To explore this technique I deiced that I would use my photography skill to gather digital visual recording of my overall perspective when observing sculptures and the natural elements of the park. Perspective is a large key area I wish to explore for my overall final outcome and embracing and expressing different perspectives was my primary goal for this trip.

I wanted to explore the use of converging photographs, which is why I decided to produce several panoramic from around the park. I think that these collection of photographs managed to obtain a better sense of place than singular frames as it allowed me breach traditinal constrictions. Unfortunately in regards to the lighting on this day, my original image looked dull and bland even with efforts on different shooting modes and filters, I then had to edit the lighting in photoshop which allowed me to capture the overall bright atmosphere I was aiming for.

Panoramic After Photo-Editing Software (Above)

Here are a number of single frame photographs I took, experimenting in both monochrome and colour styles. I wanted to explore the use of colour and how it could be used to enhance a messages purpose to an audience. I concluded that monochrome images that had a high contrast created a much more moody and tense atmosphere, where colour create a positive effect on the photograph.

Photograph Exploring Perspective

Photograph Exploring Macro #1

Photograph Exploring Macro #2

Photograph Exploring Colour And Frame

More Of My Photographs Can Be Found On My Photographic Archive Website

https://huduniassessmentportfoliojlh.wordpress.com/studio-practice/yorkshire-sculpture-park/

Bill Viola Exhibition

When I wasn't taking photographs I stumbled upon both sets of exhibitions by Bill Viola, these exhibitions required that I didn't take photographs due to sections of nudity. The exhibition used projection, noise and film to produce a series of surreal imagery with elements such as wind, water and fire were prodominat though out the exhibition. The overall atmosphere felt rather like a dream and appeared to affect different senses depending on each projected film.

My favourite projections focused on subjects being submerged in water and with the addition of sounds of trickling water triggered a soothing atmosphere, creating a similar effect when listening to calm absent music.

I also watched a video which related to the exhibition at the sculpture park. This gave me a better insight to his idea and motive for his creations.

Interview Video Link - http://www.blainsouthern.com/films/12

Practical Drawing: Huddersfield Town Centre

Scans Of Drawings (72 DPI) Screen Resolution

For my studio practical session I was asked to gather a range of primary drawing around key locations in the centre of huddersfield. These locations had distinct architectural building styles, which allowed myself to focus on key elements such as tone, texture and composition. I found the session to be rather enjoyable and felt like I had improved marginally with my understanding in my drawing skills.

Jordan L. Rodgers was a big influence during this practical session, this was apparent due to hevey focus on using a fine liner medium, although I did experiment with both charcoal and marker pens. In addition to this I also experimented by layering tracing paper, in an attempt to create a completely new image out of singular incomplete drawings. I wanted to explore the use of photography along side this, however I believe that I had taken on more than was able of myself as drawings isn’t a particular strong point of mine. In future I shall keep things much more simple, allowing me to complete tasks at a higher standard, rather than diluting my efforts to multiple medias at the same time.

Something which I think that this activity missed, and could be incorporated at a later date, is to combine a larger range of medias such as inks, collage and typography to the physical drawn pieces, allowing me to explore with more depth.

Motion Graphics: Jelly Bean "Life"

Using Only Jelly Beans, This Video Will Convince You To Live Life To The Fullest
Posted by SOML on Friday, 27 February 2015

This particular motion graphic video really inspired myself as an artist, it really opened up to a range of ideas on concepts that even the most simple of objects can be used effectively if the message is strong enough. The way in which a simple jelly bean can represent a day adds much more emphasis on how short lived we are, and how we should attempt to live life better. The main reason for this powerful reaction is because of the visual element of the single jelly bean, when you can visualise an entire life in a simple frame it appears to amplify emotions significantly. Without the commentary however we would find it difficult to understand the true purpose and this is where I feel that more could have been done with the jelly beans in general, perhaps having a range of ways to remove them, perhaps using a leaf blower to project them aways with swift motion occasionally would have broken up the repetitive action of removing the jelly beans.

Screenshot Of The Video

Even within its current state I believe that the purpose of this video was successful at applying the message to an audience, making even myself to question how I should manage my time.

Video Link - https://www.facebook.com/SOML/videos/594739514003800/

Exploration Of Genealogy

What Is Genealogy?

Genealogy in graphic design is a visual graph displaying the history of a product or brand, linking them together through its history of previous instalments. It is a source of documentation, which allows for information to be contained and easily understood by others effectively.

How I can Use Genealogy? 

Genealogy is something which I can use to generate a broken down overview of my development structure for a project, showing the development process in a simplified manner from beginning. I feel that It can be an essential way to help communicate ideas while still reflecting back on older concepts.

Example Of A Genealogy Timeline

Other Defnitions for Genealogy

1. "A line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor."

   
   

   "The study and tracing of lines of descent."

   
   

   "A plant's or animal's line of evolutionary development from earlier forms."

   
   

   Examples From Google Definition 

Motion Graphics: Creating Pioneers

Video Link - https://vimeo.com/fromform/wdka

This first look into motion graphics is a rather exciting perception on what other medias are available to myself as a aspiring graphic designer, and if I gathered the base skills, how I could approach my studies much more diverse. It is a brief indication of how design is currently changing and is so at an alarming rate, allowing countless of experimental processes to be conducted by numerous design agencies. This Video 'Creating Pioneers' is produced by a From From a design studio founded by Jurjen Versteeg, Ashley Govers & Wouter Keijzer.

What I think brings this accurate representation of an art students life at university, its the audio in which is used to overly the visuals. The way in which this is done gives the video a sense of character and natural authenticity, making you feel confortabile, somewhat allowing you to relate to the complications of university regardless of you preferred degree. Its powerful and engrossing visuals will leave you conflicted with feelings of nostalgia, happiness and relief, the overall experience is a simply thrilling. However I found that some aspects were slightly over exaggerated, like the laptop smashing up near the end, which I feel broke some sense of emersion.