Monthly Archives: December 2020

Week 11 : Thesis Research – Marketing New Realities by Cathy Hackl & Samantha G. Wolfe

p5. “Consumer demand, high quality devices and market conditions have all aligned to make VR & AR the next major advancements in the tech world.” Eden Chen – Entrepreneur p7. 360 video – an immersive experience– you can look up, … Continue reading

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Week 10 : Thesis Research – The Advertising Effect by Adam Ferrier

p4. The AIDA model Action Desire Interest Awareness p3. The fun TheoryFun is the easiest way to change peoples behaviour. Advertising Agency DDB in Sweden – Volkswagen. p5. The mere exposure effect (Zajonc 2001)– We like something more because its … Continue reading

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Week 10 : Performance Animation

Good references: Animator Mentor Charlie Chapman Dick Van Dyke Need to film myself for the reference which should last 10 – 15 seconds by 22 January 2021. My Ideas for the audio: Summer Heights High Friends Mean Girls The Other … Continue reading

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Week 6 : 3D Equaliser Programme #2

This is our second session with Dom who will be going further into the 3D equaliser programme. We will be learning to track this scene and put an Iron Man helmet on him. We were asked to find places in … Continue reading

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Week 9 : Lip Syncing

There are different types of facial rig controls. The rig I have been using for the stylised walk has a much easier face controls as I they are all set up (left & right controllers) but others have to be … Continue reading

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Week 8 : Developing Research Skills & Methodology

Library research & resources Leo Clarey – l.clarey@LCC.arts.ac.uk Booking for library – LCC pick up location. Arts.ac.libguides.com/welcome Libsearch.arts.ac.uk Cite them right online ProQuest Ref works Your lists – save searches. Exporting references. Where to find research? British Library Catalogue. Library … Continue reading

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Week 8 : Assignment – Report & Presentation

Report – 1,500 word Presentation – 10 mins, record voice over (obis), use slides, expand on report. Use videos. Learning Outcomes Make sure you hit all points on PDF guide. Reflect on your own research. Only use research that is … Continue reading

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Week 8 : Body Mechanics Critique

Poses need altering Need to go higher in the jump and more forward in the air Bend arms Legs need to be stretched out further End pose is too early Arch back I went back and made the edits I … Continue reading

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Week 7 : Ruthie Nielsen

MBC Recruitment company – OPM Avalanche New Zealand Weeta TT / Python / C++ / MEL Hot fixes – Writting tools. UX & QT Widgets Her advice: Apply for everything. Don’t lose sight of your goal. Use job description in … Continue reading

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Week 7 : Critical Thinking

What is critical thinking? What is it good for? Develop Ideas more. Activity learning. Positive & negative. Quizzical attitude. Be aware of our own bias, try to be object. Subject everything to scrutiny. Expose false ideas. Research all areas of … Continue reading

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