Three things I learned:
1.) That D&D was made about 38 years ago.
2.) That it has made upwards of $1,000,000,000 in revenue.
3.) That D&D has been accused of promoting Satanism.
Two opinions:
1.) I hate how everyone stereotypes anyone who plays D&D is a geek or a nerd. That's insulting considering I've played the game and have had tons of fun with it myself.
2.) D&D is a lot more involving than people think. The game takes hours even days to get through some quests and missions but actually getting to the end of the mission makes you feel like you've accomplished something huge. It's a great feeling.
One question:
1.) I want to know if there is anyone willing to play D&D out there? It's an incredibly fun game and I'm sure that my friends (ahem...ahem...Graham and Wayne) would be willing to play it.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
First Article: The Animated GIF: Still Looping After All These Years!
Three things I didn't know:
1.) That GIF's were first developed in the 80's.
2.) That GIF's aren't just used for fun but to also explain or show in better detail a clip.
3.) That GIF stood for Graphics Interchange Format.
Two opinions:
1.) I liked all the GIF's that they had at the beginning. My favorite either comes down to the OMG Cat or Obama kicking in the door.
2.) That they also explained that GIF's weren't just for fun but for analysis of certain clips as well.
One question:
1.) How many different GIF's are people going to come up with before they run out of ideas?
1.) That GIF's were first developed in the 80's.
2.) That GIF's aren't just used for fun but to also explain or show in better detail a clip.
3.) That GIF stood for Graphics Interchange Format.
Two opinions:
1.) I liked all the GIF's that they had at the beginning. My favorite either comes down to the OMG Cat or Obama kicking in the door.
2.) That they also explained that GIF's weren't just for fun but for analysis of certain clips as well.
One question:
1.) How many different GIF's are people going to come up with before they run out of ideas?
Wow! I missed a day :o
What I learned: That After Effects is very annoying but finishing a project is very gratifying.
What I want to learn: How to remember to do these things not at 10 at night on sunday.
Frustrated me: Graham's perfectionism in making projects. I understand trying to do your best but trying to fix every little thing even when you know that the viewer isn't going to notice it is kind of silly.
Made me happy: Finishing the project on time and Miss Licata allowing the deadline to go to monday. That was a huge help.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tenpLSKU-9U
As you all know by now, I'm crazy for horror games and love it when new ones come out. This game looks terrifying and I personally can't wait to get no sleep whatsoever!!! Funnily enough (that funnily is even a word for one thing) I think Graham has already posted this link on his blog...
Oh well...
What I want to learn: How to remember to do these things not at 10 at night on sunday.
Frustrated me: Graham's perfectionism in making projects. I understand trying to do your best but trying to fix every little thing even when you know that the viewer isn't going to notice it is kind of silly.
Made me happy: Finishing the project on time and Miss Licata allowing the deadline to go to monday. That was a huge help.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tenpLSKU-9U
As you all know by now, I'm crazy for horror games and love it when new ones come out. This game looks terrifying and I personally can't wait to get no sleep whatsoever!!! Funnily enough (that funnily is even a word for one thing) I think Graham has already posted this link on his blog...
Oh well...
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Second Article: Why Traditional Film Making Beats 3D Any Day!
Three things I learned:
1.) That more frames per second increase the clarity of the image.
2.) That so many people don't like 3D in their movie experiences.
3.) That The Hobbit was being shown in 3D as well.
Two opinions:
1.) I like how this article points out that 3D takes away from the film you're watching.
2.) I dislike how movie makers nowadays are more focused on visuals than actually capturing the viewers attention with a good story to follow. It's pretty sad.
One question:
1.) Why is 3D so glorified by the movie making industry? In my opinion, it's not all that great, it just gives me a headache!
1.) That more frames per second increase the clarity of the image.
2.) That so many people don't like 3D in their movie experiences.
3.) That The Hobbit was being shown in 3D as well.
Two opinions:
1.) I like how this article points out that 3D takes away from the film you're watching.
2.) I dislike how movie makers nowadays are more focused on visuals than actually capturing the viewers attention with a good story to follow. It's pretty sad.
One question:
1.) Why is 3D so glorified by the movie making industry? In my opinion, it's not all that great, it just gives me a headache!
First Article: Seven Rules for Writing Short Films!
Three things I didn't know:
1.) That it's better to have your film more practical then anything and not to go too over the top.
2.) Not to branch off on confusing and misleading paths in your story during your short film. Make it straight forward but interesting.
3.) Try to make it more "innovative" and don't go for the cliche things that everyone does. Make it "your very own"!
Two opinions:
1.) I really liked the great ideas that they had listed for this particular topic. Very helpful indeed!
2.) The neatness of the article was great too! Very easy to find each rule and it wasn't all cluttered with paragraphs making it harder to find every rule. It was all right there!
One question:
1.) Why only seven rules? I feel like there should have been more for some reason.
1.) That it's better to have your film more practical then anything and not to go too over the top.
2.) Not to branch off on confusing and misleading paths in your story during your short film. Make it straight forward but interesting.
3.) Try to make it more "innovative" and don't go for the cliche things that everyone does. Make it "your very own"!
Two opinions:
1.) I really liked the great ideas that they had listed for this particular topic. Very helpful indeed!
2.) The neatness of the article was great too! Very easy to find each rule and it wasn't all cluttered with paragraphs making it harder to find every rule. It was all right there!
One question:
1.) Why only seven rules? I feel like there should have been more for some reason.
More nonsensical nonsense!!!
What I learned: That when you come up with an idea for an effect in your short film, it's a lot harder to actually make the effect than it is to act it out.
What I want to learn: How to not suck at forgetting to do my blog. I've only missed it once this year but to me that's too many. Arrrrgh!!!
Frustrated me: Long weeks and short weekends. Very irritating!
Made me Happy :D: Me and Graham managed to finish getting all of our footage for our short film. If all goes well with editing, this project may be better than the Slender Man one :)
Link: http://www.easports.com/gameface/profile/2896200
Something I did a little while ago (about a month) and it's pretty sick! I can create my very own playable character in any EA Sports title game (so far just tennis, soccer, golf and football. I chose football) using my face from photos that I uploaded! It's very simple to do and it's pretty scary how accurate they make your face on the computer and in the game. Check it out!
What I want to learn: How to not suck at forgetting to do my blog. I've only missed it once this year but to me that's too many. Arrrrgh!!!
Frustrated me: Long weeks and short weekends. Very irritating!
Made me Happy :D: Me and Graham managed to finish getting all of our footage for our short film. If all goes well with editing, this project may be better than the Slender Man one :)
Link: http://www.easports.com/gameface/profile/2896200
Something I did a little while ago (about a month) and it's pretty sick! I can create my very own playable character in any EA Sports title game (so far just tennis, soccer, golf and football. I chose football) using my face from photos that I uploaded! It's very simple to do and it's pretty scary how accurate they make your face on the computer and in the game. Check it out!
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