Spring 1: Video Editing with Adobe After Effects CS4.
YOUTUBE EXAMPLES - CLICK HERE
Media Cache Setting: To enable sound in After Effects you need to go to Edit> Preferences> Media & Disk Cache.. Under Conformed Media Cache the word "Cache" has a 'Choose Folder' button select this choose folder and point it to Resources > Subjects > InfoTech > HandIn > Year09 > mediatemp. You will need to do this before opening or starting any new file.
Tasks 1) Convert the "frenchad1" advert into an english one, by making and adding your own subtitles. The master video can be accessed from R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Resources+\Video - You will then need to create a new soundtrack using the free music and your own voice over. Convert a selection of other FrenchAds. For copyright free background Music download from FreePlay. (You will need to save this in HandIn > Year09 > Sounds).
2) Create a 10 Second animated with sound Logo for the School TV channel "KES1HD".
Do make use of a single colour backdrop (Green or Blue, so that it can be added as a transparent overlay (Chrome effect) for future use.
Images can be found in R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Graphics+\KES\KES Logos Sounds can be downloaded from FreePlay though they must be saved to R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Handin\Year09\Sounds before insertion.
There are some other tracks in R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Resources+\Sounds\freeplay. You may download others from FreePlay. (You will need to save this in HandIn > Year09 > Sounds).
Some sample "KES1HD" Logos can be viewed here R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Resources+\Video
Homework: Look out for examples of this own TV programmes you watch between now and next lesson. Make a list of these. Extra Session - Due to Film Club Day (Complete & perfect the first two exercises)
3) Create a 30 second trailer using multiple video clips, moving stills and text for tonight's tv on channel "KES1HD"....
You should use the timeline, keyframes and a few effects (pictures or sound). You will need to write a small dialogue for the presenter "Tonight on K E S one and K E S one HD you can watch ... at 8pm followed by ... at 8.30 ... now the time is 7 o'clock and time for...". The programmes can include KES News and special documentaries on Activities Week / Chepstow Castle / Bath / The IT Show.
The next assessment .... The skills to be assessed: Importing and then adding layers to the timeline of Sound, Video, Text, (irregular) images. The use of Keyframes on the timeline to create animation including movement, resizing and fading (of colour & volume). The use of the Mask tool. The recording of your voice. The Assessment will appear in Resources > Subjects > InfoTech > Year09 > IAS during your assessment lesson.
4) You must create short 10 second intro to for your website. Look at the 5 Sample files. There are some Video files can be accessed from R:\Subjects\InfoTech\Resources+\Video You can use Audition to edit the sounds and add a voice over. Make sure you have used all the skills shown in the 8 After Effects demos!
Spring 2: Illustrator
Illustrator recap - watch as many of the first 16 Illustrator lessons as you need to and experiment with the software so that you feel confident before starting on the first new exercise, though this should not take longer than 30 minutes. 1) Try to create these French Department Logos (County).
A B C D
2) Now watch Illustrator(2) lessons 18 &19 before trying the next 4 Logos..
E F G H
3) Consider cutting parts in Photoshop first (Watch Lesson 20) and thus use a mixture of live trace and the manual method!
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4) The School is thinking about having a local bus to advertise the school. Change the colour scheme of both buses to a similar style that uses KES colours and Logos. Use Right Mouse, then "Save Target as" > all Files and name it KesBus.ai when you download this Illustrator File. Test your design scheme effectiveness by showing it to others, modifying it further in the light of these discussions.
5) Attempt to create the following document which will give people Directions to the
Amazing Corn Maze. Once the second page is complete you can design and add you own Logo for the event..
Spring 3: Group Project - Advertisement
You must plan an advertising campaign for the forthcoming Amazing Corn Maze this will be on land opposite the entrance to Bath University. You must select how you wish to advertise for example- Radio, Posters, Flyers, Website, Flash Banner (on yours or others website), Newspaper, Bus/Taxi or TV. Your group (3 to 4 students) must design, make and test the adverts. A logo might give a "corporate" theme. Don't forget to include details of how to get there (map / directions), the price and when it is open!You will need to produce tickets again with Logo and varying prices Adult / Senior / Child - will you give a discount (10%) if bought in advance from local shops? Is parking free? Each form of advertising will cost you varying sums of money that will be offset against the visitors and the price charged. The quality of all adverts is another key feature, though maximum profit is your main aim. Download the spreadsheet which contains the various costs - if you have an idea that is not covered email TGM - who will update it! Long TV ads shown at peak times will be the most expensive and hence less likly to make a profit overall. The Event in 2011 starts on Friday 27th May at 4pm. The Maze will close at 8pm on Sunday 3rd July. Normal opening is 4pm - 8pm weekdays and 10am - 8pm at weekends.
The Corn Companies Websites (Coming Soon)
9A: Tank Maze The Maize - Get Corny!! UniCorn Special - MyWorks Support Site
9B: F.A.B.E’s corn maze ACM(A Corn Maze) ECMC(Executive Corn Maze Coordinators) CornyAds Pink Bazookaz
9D: JJ Sons Corp Corn Buzz Amazing Super Lion Corp Harper Corniful Henley Hill Farming
Research: Investigate - how others have advertised in your chosen forms. For example what size of flash banner would you need - what site would you want to publish this on. Try this Google Search and modify it. Why would you not publish on Wiki? Would you advertise on International, National or Local sites? Consider Groupon or ThisisBath. What would be a good local site for your adverts? Are Animated gif's used as an effective alternative to a flash banner? Should your flash banner have sound? The same applies for a whole website or an advert in a shop window. Some Sites to review... Humourous Ads Ads: Good and Bad 100 Good Advertising Headlines - Who are you trying to attract - how will you attract them? Repeat for other forms here are 2 sample websites Site1 Site 2 - What is good - what can be better?
Handin Areas: General Maze Work and Websites.
End of Term.
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