Digital and Interactive Multimedia

5/19/2015

Assignment: Types of Animation

Create a presentation that details the different types of animation. Give a description and examples of each.

• Rotoscoping
• Puppet Animation
• Clay Animation
• Cutout Animation
• Silhouette Animation
• Pixilation
• Computer 2D animation
• Computer 3D animation
• Machinima
• Motion Capture
• Animatronics

 5/7/2015

The Flip Book assignment is due!!!

All flip books must be received this week or else you will receive a 0 for the project.


Our next type of animation that we will be using is called stop motion. In this type of animation many still images are captured and played back quickly to give the illusion of motion.

Example 1
Example 2

Assignment: Stop Motion Storyboard

Instructions:
1. Brainstorm ideas for creating a stop-motion animation. ,
2. Think of a simple scene containing 2 stationary objects and 3 moving objects.
3. Sketch out your scene ideas in the storyboard.
4. In your sketch, draw a dotted line to indicate the path of motion for each object.
5. List the materials you will need to create your scene and objects.
6. Your instructor must approve your idea/planner before you begin your scene setup.

4/27/2015

Comparing Frame Rates
 
4/10/2015

Assignment: Custom UV Map

Use your knowledge of UV mapping to create your own UV map for a sphere.
Examples

• Golf Ball
• Tennis Ball
• Basket Ball
• Smiley Face
• Baseball
• Planet

Since we currently do not have Adobe CS you can use Pixlr to create your image for the sphere.

4/9/2015

Assignment: Alternative Earth UV Mapping

Use the alternative method to create the model of earth. When finished upload the rendered earth image into your shared work folder with the appropriate file name.

4/7/2015

Assignment: Earth UV Mapping

Follow the steps in the link below to create the model of the earth. When finished upload the rendered earth image into your shared work folder. 

UV Mapping Basics

4/5/2015

You will have 1 last day to complete your Blender 5 minute presentation. Make sure you give plenty of visual examples to help explain your thoughts.

3/23/2015

We have built our human model and this week we are going to animate it. First we have to give the character a structure called rigging.

Use the attached video to help you rig your character.

Rigging Your Model 

Human Model
 

3/16/2015

Create a Basic Human Model


3/4/2015

Blender Alarm Clock - Animation

3/2/2015

This project will test your existing knowledge and add a few more features to our repertoire. We will learn how to add an image to an object and animate it at the end.

Blender - Alarm Clock

Notes

• 6:00 min use Shift-D to duplicate
• 10:05 min use .01 instead of 0 on the scale
• Clock Face Image

2/25/2015

This will be a 2 day project. You may choose any color you would like for the napkin. When complete export the rendered .png file to your shared work folder as "Bowl and Napkin".

Blender - Bowl and Napkin

2/17/2015

Coffee Cup

2/16/2015

Introduction to Blender 

Character Animation


2/3/2015
Topic: demonstrate proper use of terminology and concepts in relation to audio technology

Podcasting Prezi

You will create a Prezi that answers the following topics. You must include some audio recording into your Prezi.

V. Podcasting
     a. What are podcasts?
     b. How podcasts work
     c. Podcast receivers (RSS feeds)
     d. Podcasts channels (What are some examples? What do you like?)
     e. Creating podcasts (What is needed?)
 
2/2/2015

Use the online audio editor to complete your PSA.  Make sure you PSA is the exact length (30 sec for groups of 2 and 45 sec for groups of 3)

Twisted Wave Online

Upload the final file as PSA Final into your shared work folder.

1/26/2014

PSA Assignment 

PSA Example

1/23/2015

Today is the last day to complete any work. Anything not in your shared folder today will result in a 0 on your report card.


1/21/2015

Today you will be taking the 1st semester exam. I will give you the first part of class to review and ask any questions. If you have done your work in class the exam should not be too challenging.


1st Semester Exam

Questions

1/20/2015

Watch this brief video as an introduction to master pages.

Working with Master Pages in Scribus

We will be using master pages to create a photo book on famous monuments. Using master pages will help us duplicate the format of each page easily.

Scribus Photo Book

1/12/2015

Follow the steps outlined in the link below using Scribus. Please read very carefully and make sure to follow step by step.


http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_to_create_a_retro_ribbon_badge

1/6/2015

January News and Notes (Test Grade)

You and a partner will be creating the January News and Notes. 

Requirements:
Layout Design on Paper
Must be two pages (will be printed 2 sided)
Must include any required information. (Required Information)
At lease one article that your group has created.
Created by

Deadline: End of class Friday, Jan 9

The one that is judged to be the best overall will be printed and distributed around campus.

12/11/2014

5th Period
Once you have finished your layout on paper please start creating the layout for your news and notes on Scribus. Make sure you download any pictures you are using and save them into a folder along with your .sla Scribus file.

6th Period
Please make any needed revisions to your news and notes. When updated please have someone from another group verify your changes and save your files.

12/5/2014


News and Notes

12/1/2014

We need to finish the "Scribus Quick Start Guide". When complete Export as a .pdf file. Verify you are able to open and view the file and upload to your shared work folder.

11/20/2014

Scribus Logo

11/19/2014

Journal

Copy the "I can" statement into your journal using a different color.

Open Scribus using the icon in the taskbar that looks like the picture below.

Open the help document. Help: Table of Contents

11/18/2014

Journal

Desktop Publishing

What is desktop publishing?  Research what software is used for desktop publishing.

11/17/2014

Journal

We will be creating an online portfolio to display your work you have created. Why do you think a portfolio would be important if you were looking for a job? Write a paragraph to explain your thoughts.

11/10/2014

Use one of the sites linked here to pick out a project that you will create. After finding a design you would like to recreate see Mr. Wineinger to get your choice approved.

http://screencasters.heathenx.org/
http://goinkscape.com/

11/5/2014

Journal 

What elements from the logo designs you found on the internet did you incorporate into your logo designs? Write a paragraph explaining your design. Ex. color, style, layout, text

10/30/2014

Journal

The Evils of Nodes

Read the article above and answer the following.

What is a node?
What is the problem with having excessive nodes?
What can we do to fix the problem?

Assignment
Title:  Creating Nemo 
(Test Grade)

Follow the steps outlined to create the fish. You may use different colors but still must use the same shading technique. Create a background environment for your fish.

Bonus + 15 Create bubbles as shown in the picture.

10/27/2014

Inkscape Tutorial Part 5 - Grouping Objects

Watch this one last video on grouping objects together in Inkscape.

Today you will be scanning your images and begin creating your mascot in Inkscape.
There are numerous resources available for you to use online for Inkscape.

http://screencasters.heathenx.org/blog/
http://goinkscape.com/

10/17/2014

Today I will be taking a participation grade as you are practicing while watching part 2 and part 3 of the Inkscape video.

Inkscape Tutorial Part 2
Inkscape Tutorial Part 3

The document you create while following along needs to be saved and uploaded (shared work) with the title Inkscape2.svg.

10/16/2014

Introduction to Inkscape

Experiment creating some shapes using Inkscape. Upload the finished svg file to shared work.

•  Square
• Circle
• Triangle
• Free form shape

10/15/2014

Journal

Vector vs Bitmap Images

Watch the video then answer the questions in your journal.

Bitmap images are made from ___________________?
Vector images are made from  __________________ ?

What are the most common bitmap file types?
What are the mos common vector file types?

What is the advantage of bitmap images?
What is the advantage of vector images?

What is the disadvantage of bitmap images?
What is the disadvantage of vector images?

10/13/2014

Journal

Discuss why you would need to make selection in Photoshop. Give some examples. Write a paragraph.

10/8/2014

Journal

What is the most challenging part of Photoshop you have experienced so far? What is one thing you would like to know how to do?


10/7/2014

Journal

Give a brief description for each of these tools:

• Move tool
• Selection tools
• Lasso Tool
• Rectangular Marquee
• Elliptical Marquee
• Layers

10/2/2014

Journal

Photo editing is fun but can also be very lucrative. Photo editing is used to advertising, television, print, comedy, and many other things. We will learn the basics of photo editing using Adobe Photoshop.

Find a career online that requires photo editing. List the skills that are required and find the salary for the job.

Photo Editing Basics

9/30/2014

Take one of your photos and modify it in some way that is demonstrated in the Basics of Photoshop video.
Name it "Basics of Photoshop - Image 1".
Move it to the shared work folder.

Due tomorrow - Final Copy of Research Assignment (Test Grade)

9/29/2014

Monday Agenda

Today I will be checking your shared work folder for your finished photo techniques project.
Also due today is the rough draft of your research assignment.
If complete with everything work on the Basics of Photoshop.


9/25/2014

Journal

So far which photo technique do you like the best and why?

9/22/2014

Journal

Think about what makes a photo good or bad. (Not the content of the photo!) List all things you can think of that make up a good photo. Make a second list detailing what would make a bad photo.

Elements of a Good Photo

• The subject of the photo is well lit
• ...
• ...

Elements of a Bad Photo

•  The subject of the photo is blurry
• ...
• ...

Photography

 
9/18/2014

Journal

Script Writing Review

1. Where is the writer's name and address located on the script?
2. What is the correct font and size to use on a script?
3. What does the abbreviation INT stand for?
4. Where is character direction found?

9/17/2014

Finish typing the practice script is not complete. Move to the shared work when complete.

Watch this video when finished.

How to Write a Script That Doesn't Suck

9/16/2014

Journal

Pretend you are a famous actor/actress and you have been given a new movie script. What information would you need in the script? What information would you need in order to play your role?

Script Writing

9/15/2014

Journal

What do you think will be the next big technology that will have a major impact on our lives?

Emerging Technologies

9/10/2014

Journal

Choose one of the technologies that you listed yesterday. Explain how that device has an impact on DIM.


9/9/2014

Journal

What were some of the differences between RGB and CMYK we discussed yesterday? Write a paragraph to explain.

After Test Journal

Make a list of all technology that we might need to use for DIM.
Ex. Digital Camera - Used to capture still images in a digital form.


9/8/2014

Journal

Tell what value or combination will create each of the following colors.

Using paint or color pencils;

• Yellow + Blue =
• Blue + Red = 
• Red + Yellow =

 Using RGB color;

• Red 255 + Green 255 + Blue 0 =
• Red 255 + Green 0 + Blue 255 =
• Red 0 + Green 0 + Blue 0 =
• Red 255 + Green 0 + Blue 0 =
• Red 0 + Green 255 + Blue 255 =
• Red 255 + Green 255 + Blue 255 =
• Red 0 + Green 0 + Blue 255 =
• Red 0 + Green 255 + Blue 0 =

9/5/2014

RGB Color Wheel

http://mudcu.be/sketchpad/

9/4/2014

Online

Check out this website that can help you decide on your color scheme. Experiment with the settings to see what you get.


Paletton.com


Look at these website designs to see how the color schemes can be applied.


40 Stunning Website Designs 

9/3/2014

Journal

What are your favorite and least favorite colors? If you were going to paint this classroom what color would you choose? What colors would you choose to accent the main color of the wall and why?

9/2/2014

Watch this video as an introduction to the color wheel.

Glossary 

Use these slides to help you define each term. Color Theory

Color
Primary Colors
Tints
Shades
Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors
Neutral Colors
Color Wheel
Complementary Colors
Split-Compliment Colors
Analogous Colors
Harmonious Pairs
Triad Colors
Tetrad Colors

8/29/2014

Journal

Describe what kind of typeface you would use for the following situations:

Ex - A business email  - A classic typeface that is easy to read and around 12 or 14 point - Times New Roman

A Italian restaurant menu -
A birthday party invitation -
A school essay -
A note that should appear like handwriting -
A newsletter -
 
8/28/2014

Journal

After watching the video on typography, how would you define typography? What effect can typography have on documents?

Art of Type - Notes
Art of Type

8/27/2014

Journal creation and entry.
Glossary
Typography introduction video.

8/26/2014
All About Me

What are some of your hobbies?

What are your favorite sports teams?

What is your favorite class?  

What is your favorite book or genre?

What really annoys you?

What really makes you happy?

What was your most embarrassing moment?

What is something people would like to know about you?

What is the most interesting thing about you?

What was your favorite thing this past summer?

Phoenix Charter School

Digital and Interactive Multimedia

Instructor: Matthew Wineinger

Email: mwineinger@phoenixschool.net

School Phone: 903-454-7153

Cell Phone: 903-268-5213

Course Description:  This year in Digital and Interactive Multimedia students will develop a foundation in technology skills with applications to personal or business situations focusing on computer graphics, animation and video, presentation software, desktop publishing and web site development.  These technology skills will aid the student in making a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. 

Course Topics:

• Creating Graphics
• Importing and Exporting Graphics
• Modifying Graphics
• Creating Special Effects
• Creating Animations
• Enhancing Animations
• Publishing an Animation
• Working with Video
• Publishing Video
• Working with Presentations
• Enhancing a Presentation
• Working with Graphic Objects
• Working with Sound and Animations
• Creating a Web Page
• Formatting and Linking Web Site Pages
• Adding Color, Graphics, and Animation to Webpages

Supplies: headphones/earbuds, a section in a 3 ring notebook, pen or pencil, and paper. (Disposable earbuds will be available for purchase if necessary. $0.50)

Grades: Weights and classifications for each six weeks

• Quizzes, homework and daily grades             60%
• Tests and major projects                                 40%

Late work will be accepted up to 3 days after the assigned due date with a penalty of 10 points per day deducted.

Rules:

Arrive to class on time.

No food or drinks will be allowed in the computer lab.

Follow all directions quickly.

Raise your hand for permission to speak.

______________________________

Procedures:

Be seated before the bell rings.

Begin the bell ringer activity written on the board/website and work quietly until directed.

Complete all work in a timely manner.

If you finish your assignment before the period is over work on the research project or bonus work given.

Before leaving save all work.

Complete the exit ticket activity.

Make sure all trash is removed and your chair is pushed in when dismissed.

________________________________________

Expectations:

Respect Yourself

Come to class on time with materials

Give your best effort/be ready to learn

Follow the dress code

___________________________

Respect Others

Use appropriate language

Value property of others

No bullying and/or harassment

___________________________

Respect Your School

Use school equipment appropriately

Obtain teacher’s permission to leave class

___________________________

Rewards:

Students that follow all the rules and procedures will earn free time to play educational games and points to buy rewards.

Please feel free to contact me with any concerns and/or questions.  My email is mwineinger@phoenixschool.net it is my pleasure to be teaching your child this year.

Thank you,

Matthew Wineinger