This is my logo for brainface. The black symbol thing didn't turn out how i wanted it to, it's suppose to be like a bond that keeps going ..

-Aditi S

My BrainFace Logo

Logo Description:

My logo for BrainFace consists of a purple brain with glasses to represent “BrainFace” and a light bulb around the smart-looking brain to show that the BrainFace people are super smart. The little stripes on the bulb represent light rays from either the brain or the bulb. And lastly, the logo name is printed in a modern-looking font and warped in a “flag” shape to make it look more appealing.

Tools Used:

-Adobe Photoshop CS2
-Wacom Bamboo Tablet
-Light bulb reference:

http://files.turbosquid.com/Preview/Content_on_5_8_2002_12_54_13/Lightbulb_Regular.jpg7843C3EA-A6F5-495E-B03826FCF1C205B0.jpgLarge.jpg

V.Kane

Harmony (Unity)

Unity (Harmony):

A principal which concerns the objects and elements in a work of art. Making subjects in a work fit together harmoniously is the emphasis of unity. Having unity in a piece makes it feel whole, for example, two separate objects in a picture can be made to fit in it harmoniously so they belong more naturally in the piece and don’t seem like two “separate” objects anymore. One way is to group the objects/subjects closely together – this allows the eye to recognize a pattern in the picture. This is called proximity.

Another method to support unity is applying repetition to the image. This involves repetition of colours, shapes, textures, or objects to unify the image.

Unity also engages in continuation; a method using the continuance of lines, edges, or direction from one area to the next, making the picture as a whole and each subject less alienated.

VK

Gone in 30 Seconds

Here is a link to a video/animation contest. It is a good, political opportunity to make an interesting piece.
http://www.akimbo.biz/submissions/?id=12475

Animated Table

So I didn't ANIMATE animate it, I just cartoonized the table, but if anyone has any advice on how this could be improved that would be appreciated!

m.l

Field Assignment No. 665- Making a Tribute

Dedicated to the short "The Rabbit"
By: B.B and T.A

Emphasis

Emphasis simply refers to the focal point of the design. There are three main ways to emphasize the main element of a design: Emphasis by contrast, emphasis by isolation, and emphasis by placement.

Emphasis by Contrast:
Having the focal point of a design a bright color against a darker/muted background will create a stark contrast. You can also create contrasts using vertical/horizontal images, regular/irregular shapes, and size.

Emphasis by Isolation:
If many objects are grouped closely together in a design, an object placed by itself will stand out as the focal point.

Emphasis by Placement:
Objects placed near the centre of a design are frequently the focal point of the design.

HK

Element - Line H.R

Line is an element of art that is used to define contours, shapes, outlines or to express a specific type of feeling. It is also used to point out important characteristic of a design.

Characteristic of Line are:
• Width- thick, thin, tapering, uneven
• Length - long, short, continuous, broken
• Direction- horizontal, vertical, diagonal, curving, perpendicular, oblique, parallel, radial, zigzag
• Focus- sharp, blurry, fuzzy, choppy
• Feeling- sharp, jagged, graceful, smooth
Types of Line:
1. Outlines- Lines made by the edge of an object or its outline.
2. Contour Lines- Lines that describe the shape of a picture or object and the interior detail.
3. Gesture Lines- Line that is lively and describes the movement and gestures of a moving figure.
4. Sketch Lines- Lines that captures the appearance of an object or impression of a place.
5. Calligraphic Lines- Greek word meaning “beautiful writing.” Elegant handwriting or lettering done by hand. Also artwork that has flowing lines like an elegant handwriting.
6. Implied Line- Lines that are not actually drawn but created by a group of objects seen from a distance. The direction an object is pointing to, or the direction a person is looking at.

Texture

Texture is the feeling that you get when you rub your finger along something and it has many different patterns but that is not the only texture possible. Any 3-D image that you would look like and has different ripples is texture. So looking at a body of water and it has ripples in it show texture.

BM

26. field assignments

This is a great piece of graphic design because, it really advertises the fact that it is for a ski snowboard festival and they do that by putting the two main characters the skier and the boarder right in the middle. Then they show kind of that it is a party and a really good time for people who love dancing and partying to some great music. they also throw in the date and everything just to make sure people know when to go. They use a great amount of space and great color choices for the theme.

BM

HM Field Assignment - Ransom Letter

okay, here is a ransom letter i made in photoshop cs3. Basically, i found a bunch of letters on the web, and with the help of photoshop, I rearranged the letters to form a message. I then I added a background of question marks.. just to make it more mysterious... Above is a jpeg of all the letter i used in order to form the message, and the actual message itself.

- HM

Element of Design - Line - by HM

Lines

Lines are a very basic, yet fundamental element of design. When used correctly, lines can be very effective. Below, I will summarize some effects that you can create by using different shapes, and thicknesses of the line.

Horizontal lines convey a feeling of calm and quiet. When you think of a horizon, you think peaceful thoughts. Part of this is because of the use of horizontal lines.

Vertical lines bring out movement, or a high potential for movement. For example, think of a picture in a fast moving car - most of the lines are very “fast” (i.e. straight and vertical).

Diagonal lines also suggest movement, but are used to portray a different kind of motion. Whereas vertical lines bring about a sense of extremely fast motion, diagonal lines suggest a slower movement, and a smaller motion, usually. For example, a diagonal line may be effective for showing an object tipping over.

An effect that can be created by lines is crosshatching. This effect can be used to create areas of grey inside a drawing, and create a shading effect. Adding many lines that are very close together adds value to that area, and having less lines, more spread out, gives little value. Using this technique can add a very effective shading effect.

Using horizontal and vertical lines in conjunction can communicate stability and solidity. Having a rectilinear form suggests that the object is not likely to tip over, and therefore, suggests permanence, reliability and safety.

Another type of line that you can draw is deep, acute curves. These create an effect of confusion, turbulence, panic, or even frenzy. Think of the violence of waves in a storm.

There are many other types of lines you can use, but these are just the basics. Try drawing a line-only drawing, and you’ll be surprised what you’ll come up with!

- HM

-- MOVEMENT --

Aaron Wynia, FS 180
Photo: Will Jivcoff

Movement is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art. The purpose of movement is to create unity in the artwork with eye travel. This can be achieved by using repetition, rhythm, and action. Movement ties the work together by relating the various components of a work together.

B.B

-- VALUE --

Value determines how light or dark any given image is. If the value is low, then the image will be darker; but if the value is high, then the image will be lighter. Artists and graphic designers often make objects of further distances have a higher value so the viewer will get the impression that it’s further away, while making closer objects having a more neutral value so the hue can standout and look closer than the rest. The screenshot below really makes good use of this effect as the closer objects have more colour and distant buildings are lighter which gives you a better idea of the 3D space in that picture. Certain environmental conditions can affect value: such as fog, smog, haze, and mist increasing value; and nightfall and smoke decreasing value.


Screenshot taken from ‘Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction’ property of Insomniac Games, Inc. Sony Corp.

A.S.

-- RHYTHM --

Rhythm is a design principal based upon the repetition of elements and patterns that are the same. The repition of a design element can lead a viewer to a focal point or control the direction and speed of the viewers attention. The key rhythm is shape and repetition, you can create smooth transitions as well as hard and abrupt. Alternating rhythmic patterns can make new sequence.

We use Rhythm in images because if we repeat the same pattern and then add light and dark contrast to it adds balance and harmony, making it more three-dimensional.

T.A

-- TEXTURE --

Visual texture is the illusion of a 3-dimensional surface. A 2D surface can be made to "look" 3D simply by adding texture and depth to the picture. You may not be able to "feel" the texture but you can still "see" that it is there. In some cases, a viewer is almost tempted to reach out and touch the picture, thinking it will have a real texture. Texture is yet another clever way to deceive the eye into thinking and seeing something that really isn't true.

J.M

-- COLOUR --

COLOUR

We are in a world where colour dominates our lives, from reading signs on the road to seeing if fruit is good to eat. It affects our moods like, blue is calming - red can make us tense. We use and experience colour everyday in our lives without even appreciating it.

The visible spectrum of colour consists of seven main colours shown below in the picture:

“ Colour is basically light of different wavelengths and frequencies and it simply comes from the light”

Higher frequency colours are - violet - indigo - blue

lower frequency colours are - yellow - orange - red.

- Aditi S

Household objects are scary!

You heard it right. By: Brent and Trevor.
B.B and T.A

Field Assignment

( Pen) Make a Simple Household object look Scary

- Aditi S

-- CONTRAST --

Contrast is the dissimilarity or difference between things. Another meaning for contrast is in the context of color. It can be the opposition of items that are compared or the act of distinguishing via differences comparison. The act of linguistics contrast is the act of expressing the distinctions between words. (It is used in the writing form compare and contrast.) Kind of like back and white but different.

E.T