3rd Marking Period

3rd Marking Period - Multimedia

Assignment # 21A

Assignment # 21B

Assignment # 21C

   

              For this assignment, we started with a new unit with "Sketch Up". We were basically told to try out the main tools and create three assignments using those main tools. It was very easy for me to get used to it because the tools are very straightforward and not very complicated. You mainly draw different shapes and push/pull with another tool to create various 3D shapes and put it together to create something such as a house. However, although the first two assignments (A, B) were easy to do because you just had to draw lines and push/pull with a tool, but the third one (C) was a little difficult to do because I had to draw my own shapes of my letters and make it look like I wrote my name "Kelly". After I drew out my name, I used the push/pull tool to create the 3D effect for my name. 

Assignment # 22

Isometric Block 1 -  8ft x 5ft x 5ft

Isometric Block 2 - 8ft x 5ft x 5ft

Isometric Block 3 -  9ft x 6ft x 4ft

Isometric Block 4 - 7ft x 6ft x 4ft

Isometric Block 5 - 7ft x 4ft x 5ft

Isometric Block 6 - 8ft x 6ft x 5ft

Isometric Block 7 - 8ft x 5ft x 6ft

Isometric Block 8 - 9ft x 5ft x 6ft

Isometric Block 9 - 9ft x 6ft x 4ft 

Isometric Block 10 - 11ft x 6ft x 3ft

Isometric Block 11 - 8ft x 6ft x 5ft

Isometric Block 12 - 9ft x 6ft x 4ft

               For this assignment, we were told to draw 12 different shapes that were given to us using "Sketch Up". They were very easy to do for the first few ones, but it got harder and harder after each house. I basically created the 3D block first using the drawing tool, the push/pull tool, and the measuring tool, and then used the drawing tool and the push/pull tool to eliminate the parts that I didn't need and create the same isometric block as the original block. After we created the block, we had to color them with the paint bucket tool, where the colors of the sides that were facing the same direction were colored in the same color.


Assignment # 22 QUIZ

My Block number was #1, and the dimensions were: 9ft x 6ft x 5ft

           This assignment was a quiz to review everything that we have learned since the first assignment of the "Sketch Up" unit. My block number was #1, and the dimensions were: 9ft x 6ft x 5ft. I basically created the 3D block first using the drawing tool, the push/pull tool, and the measuring tool, and then used the drawing tool and the push/pull tool to eliminate the parts that I didn't need and create the same isometric block as the original block. After I created the block, I colored them with the paint bucket tool, where the colors of the sides that were facing the same direction were colored in the same color. I also included the original picture on the side of the block.


Assignment #23 - 3D Gingerbread house

Original Picture:

Back view:

Front view:

                      

            For this assignment, we were told to create a 3D Gingerbread house using "Sketch Up." We had to pick a gingerbread house from Google that we wanted to create ourselves, and make it look exactly like the original gingerbread house. It was very difficult for me to create the same shapes and looks, because there were a lot of tiny little shapes on the gingerbread house. I basically used what I learned from making the blocks from the previous assignments (where I drew out the basic block first and used the push/pull tool to create the 3D effect of the gingerbread house) and I also tried out new tools such as the "freehand" tool (for the falling snow, the little stars, the christmas tree) and the "rotating" tool (for the opened door) for other tiny details of the gingerbread house.

Assignment #24 - 3D viewing of my Gingerbread house

                For this assignment, we basically had to use the gingerbread house that we created (using "Sketch Up") ourselves to create a "3D viewing of my Gingerbread house" using "Photoshop". First, I transported my Gingerbread house to "Photoshop" and cropped the Gingerbread house to place it on top of one of the Christmas plates, which is an image that we had to find from Google. Then, I duplicated the Gingerbread house layer and moved it to the right a little, and then I changed some of the color effects for both layers, in which I manipulated the "RGB" of both of the layers. After this, when I saw the final image with the 3D glass on, the Gingerbread house popped out of the plate, creating a 3D viewing effect of my Gingerbread house.

Assignment #25 - Animation Button

                For this assignment, we were told to create a glowing button using Photoshop, in which the button would glow in the color green. First of all, I wrote the text and colored the background in grey. Then, I followed the steps from the tutorial website and downloaded the power button image. After this, I finished editing the glowing button using the tutorial, and then I started working on creating the animated glow effect, in which the button would glow in the color green and go back to its original phase.  

What is GIF?

GIF stands for "Graphics Interchange Format", and it is a format for compressing image files. Basically, "gif" is the format for pictures, in which the pictures are small moving pictures. Plenty of people use this file and attach them in order to create a "moving image" effect.

How does animation work?

Animation is basically a filming of a sequence of drawings, pictures, or positions of things in order to create an illusion of movement. It is essentially an optical illusion of motion, due to our persistence of vision. 

Assignment #26 - Showcase your favorite merchandise - Final Test

For the first 100 points, I basically followed the directions on the tutorial, in which I created multiple rectangles to create the showcase box using Photoshop. I then added different layer styles to each of the rectangles to give it the gradient and shiny look of the showcase.

To complete the "part 2" of the project, I had a few problems dealing with the lightings, in which I couldn't figure out how to use some of the tools to create the gradient effect of the lights to give the shining effect. In addition, I think I asked about 2 questions mainly during part 1 while I was working on the rectangles for the showcase, in which I believe asked Ms. Wang to help me with the rulers. (I don't really remember the second question.) However, ultimately I did solve all the problems that I had faced due to the help from Ms. Wang and I was able to finish it myself!

Assignment 27 - Making a brochure with Publisher and wrap up for 1st Semester

For this assignment, we were told to create our own brochure of our own schedule using Publisher, which takes us back to our first assignment where we had to create our own business card. After selecting the appropriate template, we were given a sample of how our brochure had to look like, so I basically followed the guidelines on the sample brochure. In the first page, I wrote a brief description of myself, my school, and my overall schedule while I am in school. In addition, I was able to add my first two classes, in which I wrote a brief description of each of the classes. And then, for the next page, I basically did the same thing, where I added in my next 6 remaining classes and wrote a brief description for each of the classes and added the teacher's names.

REFLECTION of the entire semester!

1. Publisher - Although I still don't really have a clear idea of what exactly this software does, I do know that it is useful for business people. This software wasn't my favorite, mainly because the functions and the tools of this software wasn't as interesting as the other softwares. However, because the tools are pretty basic and straightforward, I didn't have any difficulties while working with Publisher.

2. Photoshop - Photoshop was probably my favorite software out of the 5 mentioned, which could be due to the fact that I was familiar with most of the tools and the functions in Photoshop. In addition, I feel like we did more interesting projects using Photoshop (and this software was used the most probably for most of the projects that we worked on).

3. Sketch Up - Sketch Up was probably my least favorite software out of the 5 mentioned, due to the fact that I wasn't familiar with any of the tools at all, and the software itself made me dizzy. In fact, I experienced a lot of problems while working with this software.

4. Power Point - This software is probably the one that I use the most outside of school, therefore I didn't experience any difficulties using this, and because we didn't do any interesting projects with this software, due to limited resources and tools/functions, I didn't particularly dislike it or even like it. 

5. Illustrator - Although we didn't use Illustrator as much as the other software's, it was an interesting and new experience for me. Although I had some difficulties getting used to the locations and the functions of the tools, I was able to adapt to it later on when I was almost done with the project. 

             Overall, from this class, I have learned a lot, in which I learned that it does benefit you to know all the softwares, because different softwares can be used for different occasions. In addition, I have learned again that I shouldn't procrastinate and also that I shouldn't always just ask for help to people and try to figure problems out by myself. Therefore, I will take these things in mind, and hopefully I will not do these mistakes in my next elective course again. Thank you Ms. Wang! :)

2nd Marking Period

Assignment #11

           For this assignment, we were told to create a flyer for an event called "Noche de Ciencias" using Photoshop. In the flyer, we had to show what we have learned throughout the 1st marking period, and apply it on the text, background, and whatever we wanted to put on the flyer to make it interesting. I created the title, and I used the "Photo-filling text" effect, by using the directions from the tutorial and filled the text with an image of colorful bottles filled with neon colored solutions. After I was done with the text, I created the background by using the gradient tool 2 times, from the top to the bottom and opposite (blue and green). Then, I included the information about the event, and we had to include the "What, When, Where, Why, and Who" using the text tool. Finally, I got 4 images that related to the event and placed them on the middle of the flyer.

Assignment #12

                For this assignment, our main goal was to learn how to texture layers by using the clipping masks and control the opacity/visibility of the textures on top of the layers. First of all, we were told to find a picture of a suit or a dress and also a picture of some kind of texture. Then, using Photoshop, I had to crop out the dress and clip the texture layer to the dress layer. Then, I lowered the opacity of the texture layer, which made the bottom layer, the dress layer, show through and the texture could be seen on the dress. Finally, using the "Layer Mode" I changed it to "color dodge" and I was able to control how the texture would look like on the dress, and then I was done!

Assignment #13

                   For this assignment, we were told to make a flyer/poster for the "Food Bank NYC's EAT WISE Program for Teens". Basically, we have to mimic the different effects/elements that were used for the example that they have on their website (using Photoshop). I chose to use a donut for the main topic for the flyer. First of all, I got a picture of a sliced apple, in which I cropped the background of the apple with the magic wand tool. I then got a picture of an actual donut and erased half of the donut and created a clipping mask with the apple. Then, for the background, I chose a solid color without a gradient, because I added the gradient or an outer glow for the apple so that it shined outwards. Then, I wrote the content for this flyer, and added in the logo on the bottom, in which I also added the outer glow so that it shined outwards. I also created a rectangular shaped box with the rectangular tool, and placed it on the bottom of the words "eat an apple for healthy skin and a boost of energy" and lowered the opacity.  

Assignment #14

                    For this assignment, we told to make our own pumpkin face using a tutorial from a website. First of all, I opened up a new document in Photoshop, and filled it in with a solid black color. I then created a gradient in orange and lowered the opacity so it wouldn't be so bright. After I was done with the background, I got the picture of the pumpkin from the tutorial website and I cropped the pumpkin out using the magic wand tool, and I also followed the directions on the website which showed me how to create that orange pumpkin. For the stem of the pumpkin, I cropped it out separately and followed the directions on the website, which made the stem to look green. For the face of the pumpkin, I followed the directions on the tutorial website, which showed me how to draw the eyes, nose, and the mouth of the pumpkin. After this, I continued my pumpkin using another tutorial, which was much more easier than the original one. To create the glow inside the pumpkin, I followed the directions on the website, in which I mainly used the "blending options" to create the glow. In addition, using the brush tool with a very low opacity in orange and white, I created another glow on the bottom of the pumpkin. Ultimately, I added the text on the bottom of the poster and I was done!

Assignment #15a

                 For this assignment, we were told to create a "painted" effect look by overlaying an image distorted with a Displacement Map (using Photoshop). This version of the assignment was just as a practice to prepare for the second part of this assignment. First of all, we had to find a picture of a flag and a picture of a brick. We had to duplicate the layer of the brick and set the flag layer on hard light and then desaturate and blur the brick layer. Then, I saved the work for the displacement map, and created a filter (displace) for the flag and chose the saved file for the displacement map. Afterwards, I followed the rest of the directions from the tutorial, in which I altered the opacity and changed it to hard light for the brick layer, and I was done!

Assignment #15b

               This was the second part of assignment 15, which was basically the same concept as the first part. We were told to create a "painted" effect look by overlaying an image distorted with a Displacement Map (using Photoshop). We basically had to make it seem like as if we had our national flag painted on our faces. However, I did not choose my face, because it was already edited in a different color. First of all, I found a picture of a famous Korean actress and a South Korean flag from the internet. Then,  I duplicated, desaturated, and blurred the layer of the face. In addition, we had to set the flag layer on hard light and then save the work for the displacement map. After saving the work, I created and filter (displace) for the flag layer and chose the saved file for the displacement map. Afterwards, I followed the rest of the directions from the tutorial, in which I altered the opacity and changed it to hard light for the face layer. Ultimately, I added a picture of myself on the bottom, so that the teacher could know from whom this is from. 

Assignment #16 - Smart Filtering with Motion Blur

               For this assignment, we were told to experiment with smart filters by creating smart object layers and filtering the images with the motion blur filter to make it seem as if something was moving very fast, which is why we used the train as our image. To create this effect, we used Photoshop, and we just had to follow a few easy steps to create this effect. In addition, I applied the motion blur filter on the trees and not the train to make it seem like as if it was moving very fast. For the other details, I mainly followed the directions on the tutorial.


Assignment #17 - Quick Masking to add a desire effect

              For this assignment, we were told to edit an image, in which I chose a picture of a woman with yellow teeth, by quick masking the areas that we would want to edit and apply it so that her teeth would look white instead of yellow. First of all, I chose the picture of this woman, because she had yellow teeth, in which I wanted it to make it seems like as if she had white teeth. I mainly followed the directions on the tutorial for the other detail work that I had to apply my selection. However, basically I just used quick mask to create a mask and edited and turned it into a selection by painting with black/white colors. By using this masking technique, I was able to mask the areas that I painted and transform the color of her teeth to a white color.


Assignment #18 - Soft Filtering Skin tones.

                For this assignment, we were told to add a soft focus effect to make a portrait glow. First, I chose a picture of a person who had many wrinkles, because I wanted to edit it so that the person would look younger and fade out the wrinkles by soft filtering the skin tone of the person and make her skin glow. I mainly followed the directions on the tutorial to create this effect, however, I basically added a soft-focus effect to this image which minimized the skin imperfections and added a nice glow to the person's skin and still kept the person's main features, such as her eyes and her mouth, in focus. By doing this, I was able to make the person look much younger. 

Assignment # 19

For this assignment, we were told to create a USB drive using illustrator. To create this flash drive, I basically created multiple layers of rectangles and different shapes and filled it with different gradients. For all the details of the flash drive, I followed the directions on the tutorial, and applied it to the different shapes, in which I was able to manipulate the lights and shades of the different shapes. 

Assignment #20 

For this assignment, we were told to create a wireless phone using illustrator. To create this phone, I mainly used the offset path option and I also created multiple layers of rectangles and other shapes to create this phone. In addition, in order to make the phone look more realistic, I used various gradients and manipulated them in order to create a three dimensional phone. For all the other details on the phone, I basically followed the directions on the tutorial for this phone. 

First Marking Period