Thursday, 25 March 2010

Moving image

So me and Phil Bircham are trying to sort out filming for our latest project. Never have I come across so many stupid and annoying problems. I don't know what it is about the DICE building but why is there never anyone in there?! No one can commit to acting and being a two man team means we only have each other to fall back on.

This is why I don't want to choose moving image for my second year pathway. Having to rely on other people, share ideas, solve silly problems, organise others, the list could go on. If anything else this project has done a very good job of putting me off moving image. Sorry Jools its not for me.

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

3D - Sketchup




Here are a few pictures of my room I am trying to recreate in 3D in Sketchup. I have not started the virtual environments yes so I haven't had the chance to get to know 3D studio max but Sketchup is a really simple way to have a play with 3D. This isn't finished yet but i will keep you updated.

Abstract for visual essay

This essay looks at why I have chosen to take the virtual environments pathway in my second year, It looks at influences ranging from professionals of 3D design to students in the 2nd and third years studying multimedia. In detail the three practitioners I look at help to show how the pathway choice will lead me to a successful career in something I can enjoy whist being good at it.

It looks at how I have developed in my first year at university and why I haven’t chosen the other options, looking at my own work too see where I feel I am strongest. Examples of all three of the pathways choices is shown. It also looks at what second years have managed to produce from looking at how they have changed from the position I am in at the end of year one to what they are doing now. Third years can help give me an idea of where I could be in 2 more years, looking at work they are doing and how similar it is to the professionals. Then professionals can really show what sort of dream career I could fit into if i put my mind to it.

In my conclusion I bring together all of the reasons why I have chosen the virtual environments pathway to prove that I am good enough and committed enough to continue with it for another two years. And hopefully be able to pursue a career in it.