Here is what I have so far... About to change a lot and fix the sound, though, so you might not want to turn the sound on. Also, it runs way too fast and needs to be slowed down.
Click here to see my animation
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Journal #10
This was a fun website to visit, and the videos are very informative. All of these videos kept my interest, (even the boring topics) because they were so easy to understand. I learned from these videos that keeping everything simple and clear would be a good way to start our project, because try to be too complex sometimes, and I always end up finding that it doesn't work. I didn't find a ton of videos with good typography, but I got the idea across from all of the videos that a successful video is a clear video.
Also, I felt that the background music was very important in holding my interest to these videos. Of course, the videos still are interesting and informative without music, (otherwise they would not be successful) but I think the perfect music or sound effects choice sets the mood for the animation, and helps to keep the viewers attention.
I really like the hidden cost of war video. The typography is interesting to watch, and is more than just words... they provide imagery and text guidance. Some of the text in this video is complex, or is on screen very quickly, but I noticed that when this happens, the text is repeated quickly, so the viewer is able to understand what the words say from the repetition of the words. I noticed that color of the text broke up what would otherwise be a confusing mess of words.
Also, I felt that the background music was very important in holding my interest to these videos. Of course, the videos still are interesting and informative without music, (otherwise they would not be successful) but I think the perfect music or sound effects choice sets the mood for the animation, and helps to keep the viewers attention.
I really like the hidden cost of war video. The typography is interesting to watch, and is more than just words... they provide imagery and text guidance. Some of the text in this video is complex, or is on screen very quickly, but I noticed that when this happens, the text is repeated quickly, so the viewer is able to understand what the words say from the repetition of the words. I noticed that color of the text broke up what would otherwise be a confusing mess of words.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Speech
1. In this speech, Reverend Jesse Jackson is speaking at the 1984 Democratic National Convention
2. This speech was given in 1984 at the Democratic National Convention, and at this time, Jesse Jackson is running for president. Jesse Jackson started the National Rainbow coalition, and references it in his speech.
3. I have always liked Jesse Jackson, and am interested in the reasoning for his speech. Most civil rights history that I have learned too place in the 60's. I am really interested in the 60's and actually first listened to this speech, thinking that it took place in the 60's. When I found it wasn't my first initial impression was that I wanted to choose another speech. I did a little research on this speech, and found a lot of interesting information. I am learning information that was never taught to me in history classes, and that is what drew me to stick with this speech.
4. The mood of this speech is optimistic, inspirational, and hopeful. He is apologetic, and trying to make a difference
5. He is emphasizing the positive outcomes that have been the product of his campaign. He emphasizes the strong qualities that a leader needs to have, and is gaining support of the crowd with pauses after he says something important. He emphasizes the importance of a strong leader, and talks softly while describing s story about Hubert Humphrey.
6. I think he emphasizes the right parts of the speech but could have emphasized more the positive outcomes of his campaign , but I think the negative part of the speech is not necessary, since he is supposed to serve as inspiration. The negative parts are where he is apologizing to anyone he may have offended, but I don't think he would have offended anyone in his audience there, but maybe those watching on TV.
7. Yes, there is a call for action. He is calling for his audience to regroup, and unite as one group. He calls for everyone to forgive one another, and to stand up as a stronger, unified party.
8. It makes me feel powerful, and inspired. It makes me feel that leadership and change are hard to accomplish, but with hard work and inspiration, a difference and change can be made.
9. I think the audience felt happy and inspired. The audience is fueling off of his speech, and are a part of this movement he is describing.
10. The speech is actually really long, and this is only a short clip. I think the speech could have a completely new message if the whole speech was taken into consideration. This is mostly an introduction to his long speech he gave at the convention.
11. Jesse Jackson is an American Civil Rights activist and a minister. At the time of his speech, he is running for presidential candidate for the 1984 election. In 1984, Jesse Jackson organized the Rainbow Coalition which pursued social justice, civil rights, and political activism. Jesse Jackson was also a prominent political leader in Chicago. The Rainbow Coalition joined forces with operation PUSH (people united to save humanity) in 1996, and is now located in the south side of Chicago.
2. This speech was given in 1984 at the Democratic National Convention, and at this time, Jesse Jackson is running for president. Jesse Jackson started the National Rainbow coalition, and references it in his speech.
3. I have always liked Jesse Jackson, and am interested in the reasoning for his speech. Most civil rights history that I have learned too place in the 60's. I am really interested in the 60's and actually first listened to this speech, thinking that it took place in the 60's. When I found it wasn't my first initial impression was that I wanted to choose another speech. I did a little research on this speech, and found a lot of interesting information. I am learning information that was never taught to me in history classes, and that is what drew me to stick with this speech.
4. The mood of this speech is optimistic, inspirational, and hopeful. He is apologetic, and trying to make a difference
5. He is emphasizing the positive outcomes that have been the product of his campaign. He emphasizes the strong qualities that a leader needs to have, and is gaining support of the crowd with pauses after he says something important. He emphasizes the importance of a strong leader, and talks softly while describing s story about Hubert Humphrey.
6. I think he emphasizes the right parts of the speech but could have emphasized more the positive outcomes of his campaign , but I think the negative part of the speech is not necessary, since he is supposed to serve as inspiration. The negative parts are where he is apologizing to anyone he may have offended, but I don't think he would have offended anyone in his audience there, but maybe those watching on TV.
7. Yes, there is a call for action. He is calling for his audience to regroup, and unite as one group. He calls for everyone to forgive one another, and to stand up as a stronger, unified party.
8. It makes me feel powerful, and inspired. It makes me feel that leadership and change are hard to accomplish, but with hard work and inspiration, a difference and change can be made.
9. I think the audience felt happy and inspired. The audience is fueling off of his speech, and are a part of this movement he is describing.
10. The speech is actually really long, and this is only a short clip. I think the speech could have a completely new message if the whole speech was taken into consideration. This is mostly an introduction to his long speech he gave at the convention.
11. Jesse Jackson is an American Civil Rights activist and a minister. At the time of his speech, he is running for presidential candidate for the 1984 election. In 1984, Jesse Jackson organized the Rainbow Coalition which pursued social justice, civil rights, and political activism. Jesse Jackson was also a prominent political leader in Chicago. The Rainbow Coalition joined forces with operation PUSH (people united to save humanity) in 1996, and is now located in the south side of Chicago.
Saul Bass and Type in Motion
I watched the opening sequence of Vertigo, Anatomy of a Murder, the Human Factor, and North by Northwest. I watched a few type in motion videos, and was surprised to find videos of anything from Dexter, Family Guy, and of course, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I listened to the videos first without sound and then with sound. Saul Bass's videos seemed kind of dull and very slow without the music. The music definitely makes his sequences interesting. His clips all have that retro eery mystery feel. The type in motion examples were all purely typographic, and set the tone of the video with color palettes and type choices. 
screen shot from Dexter type in motion
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