Assignment write-up

I went back and really tried to resolve the issues in my big project. I did not break apart everything, but I did tried to free some of my shots from just total stillness. I've learned that I really need to plan out every moveable object ahead of time in the designing stage so that the animation becomes more jazzy or full of life. I think for a first project I've really tried to utilize everything within after effects, that I know, to push my project and make up for the design mistakes in the very beginning. 

As for the class assignment I wanted to line up the music more with the actions going on within the stage. I think that by doing that the piece has become more lively and not robotic. The project wasn't too hard to complete and I can't wait to see all the projects together. 

assignment write-up

I had a bit of trouble completing this project but I found out why. I think that my project for the most part will speak for itself when I put everything together. All I could really work with was the camera, so I have a pretty good understanding of how the camera works and what it will and will not do. I found myself adding and subtracting a lot of material because I didn't want to take away from the characters. My intentions for the piece was for the animals to portray my sentence without actually having to display it. I'm trying to see if my visuals are pushed enough without me having to give some sort of help but critique may think otherwise. 

assignment write-up

This week we had to start finish one of the scenes for class and mine basically is the opening shot of the whole story. I tried to play with the animals and their motions. I also tried to get a head start on everything else, but shots aren't available for viewing at this time. Heres what I did. 

Assignment write-up

These are my composite of images.

This assignment wasn't too hard to complete. However, it was a tedious and time consuming. I wanted to portray my sentence with animals. I chose a gorilla and a donkey because I figured it would be funny to see them together. I was pushing for a more comedic approach to this assignment and I hope it comes across clear. I had trouble incorporating the other outside material like fabric, because I could figure out how to place them in another pdf. So, we'll see how critique goes. 

THE MASTER SENTENCE

DOCTORS, SPASMS, RHYTHM, SWEAT

The Doctors said, " Don't you know that rhythm dancing causes sweat spasms all over your body," before he gave me an ice pack. 

Free-write exercise/ in class

olympics, Rome, fitness, creatine, body, heart, failure, women, nurses, torn, reps, build, legs, arms, torso, alcohol, tone, rhythm, repetition, appetite, eggs, steak, pasta, potatoes, guns, self-defense, nutrition, awareness, health, aerobic, cardio, breathing, prep, push, pull, vegetables, fire, pain, attention, clear, injury, hurt, heal, pause, walking, running, jumping, tights, sweat, water, gatorade, peace, self-esteem, sports, doctors, football, soccer, basketball, weight, carbohydrates , diet, protein, rest, motion, shakes, spasms, cramps, permanent, force, meal, sets, drugs, heart memoir, plateaus, navy, marines, army, air-force, balance, imbalance, fever, iron, milk, bars, gloves, dangerous, caution, men, women, children 

MY FOUR WORDS

doctors

sweat

rhythm

spasms

Homework assignment due 9/ 03

20 similiar words:

Power, strength, endurance, stamina, routine, sets, reps, breathing, bench press, health, blood pressure, veins, pounds, eating, muscle mix, tone, rhythym, consistency, slow, deliberate, focus, time, gloves, pain, build, growth, metal, self- esteem, water, breaks, goals, metal, iron, bars, faster matabolism, eating right, My-pyramid, fitness camps, sports, burning fat, Obama, accidents, risks, steriods, good, moods, longer life, protien, reduced stress, high immune system.



20 opposing words:

Weakness, counch potatoe, unhealthy, pudge, inconsistency, McDonalds, no diet, no exercise, muscle fatigue, slow, lazy, exhaustion, fat, energy-less, plastic, straws, clogged arteries, cellulite, diabeties, poor muscle tone, decreased stamina, medical bills, low self-esteem, funeral, heart disease, slow matabolism, home fitness, belly fat, benadryl, drugs, alcoholism, bad moods, depression, shorter life, junk foods, stress,


20 similiar thumbnail metaphors


20 opposing thumbnail metaphors


Books:

1. Nutrient Timing, The Future of Sports Nutrition
Authors: John Ivy, Ph.D., & Robert Portman, Ph.D. 2004

2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition
Authors: Dawn Weatherwax, ATC/L, RD, CSCS, and Sonia Weiss. 2003

3. Strength Training For Young Athletes
Authors: William J. Kraemer, Ph.D & Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. 2005 second edition

4. Men's Body Sculpting
Authors: Nick Evans, MD. 2004

Magazines:

1. TotalHealth for Longevity. Volume 30, No. 1
www.totalhealthmagazine.com

2. American Fitness. September/ October 2008. Vol. 26, No. 5
p. 12-14, 33, 34


Internet sites:

1. www.pyramid.gov

2. http://www.articlesbase.com/

3. http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/173

4. http://www.timinvermont.com/fitness/fitness.htm

Proposal:

 I want to concern myself with the idea of muscle and physical fitness. We are now at a time where self image is extremely important to maintain. There are ideals that many minds aspire to and try very hard to achieve. In doing so, they actually maintain a sense of acceptance within their environment or social circle. My idea is to specifically target muscle and physical fitness in a way that metaphorically comments on idealism, self-esteem, and acceptance. I am still interested in basic forms and movements, and I am also interested in the idea of creating a work-out exercise plan that builds on from project to project.  

My interest in proper muscle development and nutrition is because of personal goals for myself that, actually in a way, may lead me to really personalize this project later. My experiences with weight-lifting wasn't a very productive gain and I want learn why it was not. I feel that this topic will provide a bridge for the gap between nutrition and good muscle fitness, but to also help me describe where I really stand as far as idealism, self-esteem, and acceptance.     

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