1. What did you learn? While completing this project, I learned about multiple aspects of filmmaking such as the inclusion of still images and using effects such as the Ken Burns effect to make them move. I also learned how to integrate my GarageBand audio file into the video. 2. What was easy? For me,… Continue reading Tom Colgan Project 4: Filmmaking (emotion video)
Tom Colgan Project 3: Custom Chess Piece
1. What did you learn? Throughout this project, I learned how to convert the model into a mesh, which allowed me to add extra unique elements to my chess piece by using the sculpting tools. It did take me a few attempts to understand how each of the sculpting tools worked, but I eventually figured… Continue reading Tom Colgan Project 3: Custom Chess Piece
Tom Colgan Project 2: Business Card / Personal Brand
1. What did you learn? While working on this project, I learned how to use the “invisible squares” method, which allowed me to center my monogram on the left side of my business card. I also learned, through many failed attempts, how to make my letters overlap cleanly and remove the lines where they intersected.… Continue reading Tom Colgan Project 2: Business Card / Personal Brand
Tom Colgan Project 1: St. Patrick’s Day Card
What did I learn? During this project, I learned how to remove an outer glow from only a portion of a foreground image rather than having to remove art from the whole image. From previous labs, I also learned how to Properly format the PDF file of my work for printing. When I printed it… Continue reading Tom Colgan Project 1: St. Patrick’s Day Card