My Tutorial

My tutorial was a smoky brush tutorial. I found it at http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-smoky-brushes-and-type-in-illustrator-cs4--vector-3226

It was relatively simple, but it was difficult making it look exactly how I wanted to. I didn't want it to be overly complicated, but I didn't want it to be too simple. I created a variety of brushes and strokes until I finally reached the brush that I was happy with.

My favorite part of the tutorial was experimenting with brush shapes and sizes. I liked making the brush complex and seeing how it differed from a simpler brush. My favorite brush that I created was the most complex.

My least favorite part was copying the lines because it was the longest part and it was repetitive.

I learned how to create a brush. I also learned that when drawing with the pencil tool, the speed that you draw at, changes the look. If you draw quickly, it gives a different effect than when you draw slower.

The part that I did well was creating a variety and exploring brushes.

In the future, I want to learn more about the brush tool and how it differs from the pen and the pencil tool.

In the future, I need to research tutorials that can expand on the creation of brushes.

Google Logo

 Many people are unaware of the history behind Google's logo.  The font and colors have been selected carefully.

Google had many designs before the current logo. Originally, Google was called BackRub. The name was changed to Google, a play off of googol, which is a term for the number represented by 1 followed by 100 zeros. After the name was changed, they experimented with the colors and even added an exclamation point. They experimented with different O's and they eventually settled on the current logo designed by Ruth Kedar.

The colors of Google were chosen carefully. They are the three primary colors and one secondary color. With no pattern present, it references the idea that Google doesn't follow the rules. 

The font is a simple font with defined contrast. It has a large x height. It is strongly calligraphic. The font is called Catull. It is simple and good for advertisement.

My favorite of the logos is the one with penguins because I like penguins.

The Chase

I learned how to add music and sound effects in Final Cut Pro.  I also became more familiar with Final Cut Pro.

In future projects, I will be able to add music and sound effects to enhance my videos. I will grow more comfortable with Final Cut Pro.

In this project, we collaborated more than in previous projects. We all had different jobs and we had to work together and communicate to complete the project. The person creating the storyboard had to collaborate with the actors and the person filming for success. We had to help each other and depend on each other. If there was a lack of communication, the project would not be completed quickly and successfully.

In the future, I will be able to collaborate better by communicating more. I will make sure everything is clear to avoid any confusion. I will also make sure that I fully understand the plan for the project.

Anatomy and Personality of Archer Hairline

 The font that describes my personality is Archer Hairline. It is emotional, understated, progressive and disciplined.

 Archer Hairline is an emotional font. I think with my emotions.

Archer Hairline and I are both very understated. It is not extremely assertive, but more laid-back. 

It is a very progressive font. We are both very modern and current.

Archer Hairline's font is precise and exact. It's lines are perfectly straight and symmetrical. 

Second Six Shot Sequence

In this project, I learned how to perfect the six shot sequence. I learned to make the video seem less forced and more natural. I also learned that storyboards are more important as the videos get more complex, because it they help get all of the shots needed and help with staying organized. They also make editing either.

In future projects, I will be able to use the six shot sequence to tell a story. I will be able to use the shots to tell a continuous story. I will apply the experience I gained from this project on future projects to enhance my videos.

I define collaboration as working with others to achieve a common goal. In this project, I had to work with my partner to create and finish the video. Collaboration is important in any project. If you are unable to collaborate well, your video will be unsuccessful.