Hayden's Blog

FIRST PROJECT VS LAST PROJECT  This class has helped me grow so much as an artist. Before taking this course I had no experience whatsoever with using adobe products to create art. I had never used photoshop, dreamweaver, indesign, or illustrator. Now, I can proudly say that I have nearly mastered them all. I have grown conceptually. This class helped to push me to my limits, my most creative. I have designed pieces in this class that I never would have imagined creating before, or even having the idea for.  I cannot begin to explain how proud I am of myself for what I've achieved throughout this class. If I had not been pushing myself this semester, I would not have won the Black Box best animation award, I would not have done my first paid art commission, and I would not have a fully completed art portfolio. This class has helped to expand my inspirations as well. I have found a deep passion within digital painting and animation and I have explored so many d...

AUDIO FOR VIDEO  For the audio to my animation, my boyfriend and I collaborated. We wanted something ambient with heavy synth and a slow build. I think overall the audio came together nicely. We also did some recordings of myself opening the door as well as walking around to give more overall depth to the animation. 

CALLIGRAM  We used the transcript of Emma Gonzolas' speech as well as the names of the victims of the Parkland shooting to create images of ourselves. Since this was my first illustrator assignment, I don't think I had enough familiarity with the program to do my best work. I would love to try the project again sometime to see how much I have improved since its completion.