GOODBYE BLOGGER!!!

The time has come for me to say goodbye to Blogger. Its crazy to think that this will be the last past I will EVER make on this account. The journey has been a ROLLER-COASTER! From the time at the beginning of the year where I couldn't keep up with my bogging, to scheduling when and what I will be posting blogs. All in all, I wouldn't have changed the journey for anything as it has taught me so much as a person. Starring in the music video for my group has built my confidence and presenting the pitch to the class enabled me to see my capability in speaking in front of groups of people. My skills compared to those I had in the AS year have developed immensely. At times I have given up on Blogger- but now I can truly say I am going that it is going to be a weird feeling not having to log on to this account any more. To the teachers that provided feedback that helped motivate me to get to the stage of making this final post- I salute you!  BYEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! xo

Evaluation Question 4-

Response to first rough cut- 24.11.14

 

Audience feedback

Evaluation Question 3

CONSTRUCTION

Final cut pro- base track editing. Here is the process we used to have our shots change to the beat of the song without marking each clip individually. Music videos always have shots changing and with final cut pro I was able to do so. 

ANIMATIC

To create the animatic final cut pro was used to bring the concept of our music video to life.

                                       


 

Evaluation Question 2

Here is a mood-board I created that  create links of my music video and ancillary to real music videos and ancillary:

Evaluation Question 1

 

Planning evaluation Q4

Planning evaluation Q4 from AA85837

Planning evaluation Q3

Planning evaluation Q2

Planning evaluation Q1

Analysis of my ancillary work

Overall I am happy with the outcome of my ancillary as I feel it represents the connotations that come with POP album. For starters, the bright colours catch they eye from a distance away, which is important if this is to be put on a shelf with other musicians. I believe that I have used synergy well, using the hoop earrings as a motif to the audience. Furthermore the black hat and black used in the title 'WHO YOU ARE' adds dimension to the artist, as it presents the possibility of 'Kaye' having an edgy side. This is something I was adamant on doing as although primarily targeting teenagers (13-18) the slight use of dark colours can appeal to those slightly out of that market, such as 20-24 year old. I've kept the background white as I first wanted to emphasis the use of bright colours. When positioning text on the album cover and advert I always kept in mind using extra space. For example with my advert the picture took up the majority of the left side and instead of adding text to the left side, I concentrated on doing so on the right side. I believe this gave my advertisement a more professional feel as everything was placed so that the audience could understand clearly as to what was being advertised. I also made sure that I did not put text where it already was and used the space I had well enough to make sure there wasn't any awkward space. The placement of details as to where it would be available and where to find the advert I feel added to the professionalism of my advert.

As mentioned previously I was having difficulty with what to place on my digipak. I had the urge to add a picture for all panels however I refrained myself from doing something that would possibly ruin the outcome of my digipak. I stuck with using two pictures, one in the front that began on that was placed to the right and made its way to the back of the CD cover. My initial digipak mentioned using light to create a spotlight effect, which I stuck to which gives a nice contrast to the white focused in the middle of the outside panels. For the inside panels I used the same concept as the front but put the picture on the left so that it would gradually go white for the CD to be placed on the right. The subtle transition from being a part of the photo and then fading into white gives it a natural element.

ANCILLARY: Final magazine advert

ANCILLARY: Final album cover (inside & out)

ancillary check in

I must admit I been having a hard time trying to finish my ancillary work. I have been overwhelmed by the good work produced by my classmates that I have started doubting mine. This is unusual for me as I usually am always hopeful that it will turn out how I wanted when it is finished. At this point I am constantly looking for reassurance in the 'do's and don't' of ancillary work to make sure I have all of the do's in my work.

final ancillary editing

I have not changed the positioning of the magazine advert. I have used the rule fo thirds to make sure that the la

Possible album covers

I have played around with the initial idea of the layout of my album cover to create possible album covers.

Here is the first album cover I have produced.I am yet to add the artists name as the font I plan on using is not installed into the device I am using to edit outside class. 

All that is left to be done for my magazine advert is add the name of the artist, and an image of the front cover of the album.

The inside of my album cover will be very simple. it will include a different image of the artist that covers both panels. 

Ancillary development

Since retaking my pictures, I have changed my decision to use Lucide Grande as my second font choice. Instead I have choose to use ...... as I feel it makes a statement without having to be put in bold.

Blogging schedule

As we approach the last week of blogging I have created a schedule that gives a brief description as to what I will be blogging on particular days. I have structured the schedule so that I am able to be consistent with my work and so I do not fall behind- especially at a time that is so crucial.

Bloging health check: 3

Today I received some feedback on how my blogging has progressed from the last health check. I was not surprised to see that my marks had slightly dropped as the two week holiday consisted of me not blogging much. But I am glad I have gotten detailed feedback on what I can do to ensure I get my grade back-if not higher, than what it previously was.

As I was aware that the final blogging health check was coming up I used last Friday (the day the blogs were presumably marked) to fill in all the empty posts I had, rearrange the titles and add new posts, which took me quiet a while but I managed to complete them. As the last stretch of blogging slowly approaches I have created a detailed plan indicating how I will use my time to ensure I am efficient in completing the set task.

ANCILLARY: Pictures

Today, along with the help of my sister Jennifer (shout out to her) I was able to bring the concept of of my digipak to life. It was very hard explaining to my sister what I wanted done as I was unable to do it myself. It may have took a long time but I am hopeful that the shots I have taken will be enough to produce a good digipak.

Ancillary development

After looking through the pictures I had taken over the holidays, i realised that there was a mark on the lens which has affected the outcomes of my pictures. therefore this lesson i was unable to insert actual pictures. however, what i did do was insert the information for the back of the album cover such as record label logos, barcode and track-list. This may seem as not much since there is less than 2 weeks for it to b completed however, I happen  to have photoshop at home enabling me with the extra time needed to edit the pictures that I will re-shoot later on this week.