Monthly Archives: September 2016

Fonts and Titles Workshop

Posted on September 29, 2016 by 4321tucker

By the end of the session I will be able to: – identify stylistic differences between fonts – identify ‘moods’ conveyed by different fonts – make appropriate colour choices relating to font and image – demonstrate all of the above … Continue reading →

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Gender in Comic Books

Posted on September 22, 2016 by 4321tucker

Gender stereotyping has always been an issue and comic books are no exception. Men are often depicted with ridiculous muscles, broad shoulders, square jaw and a heroic pose. Women on the other hand are heavily sexulised, shown scantily clad with … Continue reading →

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Sound – Workshop

Posted on September 15, 2016 by 4321tucker

Microphone Types – Omni Directional:    This type of mic records sound in every direction and is commonly used by presenters or vocalists. A lapel mic is very similar except is is clipped onto a persons clothing, this mic is … Continue reading →

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Still Image Techniques – Unit 10

Posted on September 14, 2016 by 4321tucker

In order to make this film footage was projected onto a screen, then analog stills were taken and distorted in various ways such as scratching, over exposed or drawn on, this has been used to create an abstract feel. Transparent … Continue reading →

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Mark Millar Research

Posted on September 14, 2016 by 4321tucker

Mark Millar is a scottish comic book writer best known for, Fantastic four, civil war, the secret service and kickass. Mark specialises in super hero action comics and has worked closely with companies like marvel and DC. Marks work was … Continue reading →

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Projection Mapping

Posted on September 13, 2016 by 4321tucker

Projection mapping is a system used to turn 3D objects into a display surface, these can range from buildings to small indoor objects. The technique can also be referred to as ‘spatial augmented reality’ or ‘video mapping’. In order to … Continue reading →

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