This is my animated character
Friday, April 1, 2011
Cartoon Character
Paint v.s Inkscape
Okay so firstly in order to create these rings I thought I would use Paint because it is a program which I have been familiar with since ages. But before I began painting I first thought that I would find the advantages and disadvantages of using Inkscape and I found this:
ADVANTAGES OF INKSCAPE
The vector graphics produced are easily scaled. This means although the images are grouped together, each element is still able to maintain its own identity and can be selected and manipulated independtly of the others.
Any element can also be resized smaller or larger in an instant.
It is specifically designed for drawing.
It contains many useful features such as markers, clones and alpha bending.
There are many tutorials available on their website if help is required.
There are many shortcuts to perform tasks.
It provides customisation.
DISADVANTAGES
Most computers reuqire bitmap images in order to be printed. This means that the images produced by this program must first be converted into a bitmap image.
Despite Inkscape having so many advantages I felt that paint would still be a better option because Inkscape is something that wouldn't allow me to easily overlap the rings or rub out particular lines. Therefore I choose my original option.
Then I began with Paint:
Personally I felt that paint was a much more better program to produce these set of Olympic Rings because they allowed me to create the correct overlaping of the circles as opposed to Inkscape. However while producing these rings I struggled on how I would make them overlap each other but I overcame this simply by erasing some areas in which I felt the colour needed to be changed. After erasing those spots I then painted in the correct colours which should of been overlaping there.
I then found some advantages and disadvantages of paint which also helped me consider which program I should make these rings with:
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PAINT
It supports popular image files like JPEG and GIF. They have a variety of standards for their images.
It allows to rotate, resize and merge images.
It has a convenient text tool which allows you to place text over images.
Its an easy and simple software to use.
They have a finite number of colours.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING PAINT
Very basic editing capablilities
Only supports WINDOWS
Does not support transperacy, filters or layers.
There is no smudge tool, which allows you to blend two different colours.
Their colour bitmaps require three times more storage in order to represent the shades of red, green and blue.
The bitmapped images which they create are typically larger than their vector counterpart. That is because storage for each pixel is required whether it is part of the object or the background.
Here is my final result after I finally established on how to make these rings overlap correctly & the advantages and disadvantages of the many programs listed above:
ADVANTAGES OF INKSCAPE
The vector graphics produced are easily scaled. This means although the images are grouped together, each element is still able to maintain its own identity and can be selected and manipulated independtly of the others.
Any element can also be resized smaller or larger in an instant.
It is specifically designed for drawing.
It contains many useful features such as markers, clones and alpha bending.
There are many tutorials available on their website if help is required.
There are many shortcuts to perform tasks.
It provides customisation.
DISADVANTAGES
Most computers reuqire bitmap images in order to be printed. This means that the images produced by this program must first be converted into a bitmap image.
Despite Inkscape having so many advantages I felt that paint would still be a better option because Inkscape is something that wouldn't allow me to easily overlap the rings or rub out particular lines. Therefore I choose my original option.
Then I began with Paint:
Personally I felt that paint was a much more better program to produce these set of Olympic Rings because they allowed me to create the correct overlaping of the circles as opposed to Inkscape. However while producing these rings I struggled on how I would make them overlap each other but I overcame this simply by erasing some areas in which I felt the colour needed to be changed. After erasing those spots I then painted in the correct colours which should of been overlaping there.
I then found some advantages and disadvantages of paint which also helped me consider which program I should make these rings with:
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PAINT
It supports popular image files like JPEG and GIF. They have a variety of standards for their images.
It allows to rotate, resize and merge images.
It has a convenient text tool which allows you to place text over images.
Its an easy and simple software to use.
They have a finite number of colours.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF USING PAINT
Very basic editing capablilities
Only supports WINDOWS
Does not support transperacy, filters or layers.
There is no smudge tool, which allows you to blend two different colours.
Their colour bitmaps require three times more storage in order to represent the shades of red, green and blue.
The bitmapped images which they create are typically larger than their vector counterpart. That is because storage for each pixel is required whether it is part of the object or the background.
Here is my final result after I finally established on how to make these rings overlap correctly & the advantages and disadvantages of the many programs listed above:
Buying a Scanner :D
BUYING A SCANNER
2. Specifications
a) DPI
They are the dots per inch, which determine the resolution of printers and scanners.
b) Optical Resolution
This refers to the number of truly seperate readings taken from an original within a given distance, as opposed to the subsequent increase in resolution created by software interpolation.
c)Colour Depth
This refers to as bit depth is the number of bits used to describe the colour of each pixel. Greater bit depth allows a greater range of colours or shades of grey to be represented by a pixel.
The colour depth of this printer is 16-8 bit.
Also there is a DPI of 4800x4800.
Buying a Camera :)
Why am I looking for a camera?
I am looking for a camera so that I can take some shots with my friends. I would prefer a small, light camera which would be easy to carry.
What resolution should I look for ?
I will be required to find a resolution of 3264x2448 or in other words 8 megapixels.
What type of MEMORY is available?
Nowadays all types of memory cards are available in order to store images on cameras. The most common ones are SD or SDHC (Secure Digital/Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. Here is a table displaying the type of resolution and how many pictures the different memory capacities can contain:
Also the camera appears to have quite a suitable and easy design for outdoors however I would still prefer the camera before! Because it has a more convenient and sleek design.!
Why would a card reader be useful for me ?
A card reader would most wonderfully be suitable for me as it quickly allows me to transfer data from the card onto the computer.
I am looking for a camera so that I can take some shots with my friends. I would prefer a small, light camera which would be easy to carry.
What resolution should I look for ?
I will be required to find a resolution of 3264x2448 or in other words 8 megapixels.
What type of MEMORY is available?
Nowadays all types of memory cards are available in order to store images on cameras. The most common ones are SD or SDHC (Secure Digital/Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. Here is a table displaying the type of resolution and how many pictures the different memory capacities can contain:
This table would influence me to buy a memory card of 4GB capacity as I am not a person who would take that many photos. Also since I am planning to buy an 8 megapixel camera this would mean I would be able to save 1164 photos.
I can also conclude from this table that as the megapixels of the photos increases the capacity of the photos to be saved decreases.
Which cameras I would buy?
This camera would be suitable for my needs as it is a 8 megapixel camera which Im simply looking for as it would allow me to take medium quality photos which would be suitable to take pictures with friends.
Also its design appears to be quite light, portable and convenient making it more suitable for me to take outdoors and take some pictures with friends! Therefore this camera is quite suitable for my needs!
This camera is also quite wonderful because it has 8 megapixels and an optical zoom of x10. This will allow me to capture all the action up close with my friends!
Also the camera appears to have quite a suitable and easy design for outdoors however I would still prefer the camera before! Because it has a more convenient and sleek design.!
Why would a card reader be useful for me ?
A card reader would most wonderfully be suitable for me as it quickly allows me to transfer data from the card onto the computer.
Also there are three other main reasons:
You can leave it plugged into your computer and slot your memory card in when you need to.
Secondly, the transfer speed is around 10 times faster than using your camera or USB cable.
Thirdly and perhaps the most important reason, is that by
using a card reader you aren’t running down your camera batteries during transfer.
This is especially beneficial when transferring large numbers of photos where you risk crashing your transfer if the battery is depleted. Card readers also allow you to save data to the card, which means you can carry them on your memory card and easily transfer to another computer.
If you have lost your camera USB cable, card readers are a cheaper and more readily available alternative, and bring with them all the benefits listed above.
Therefore a card reader would be most suitable for me :)!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Careers in Digital Graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
However most Graphic Designers will just stick to using the programs Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. They will also need basic things like scanners & printers.
What does the person in the career do?
A graphic designer or graphic artist is a person who conveys information through visual solutions which promote or enhance a service, product, philosophy or entity. They have quite a fascinating job as they help communicate ideas visually as words alone cannot do everything.
For example : A pie chart is able to communicate information like data much better than a 300 word paragraph and it is the job of a Graphic Designer to communicate such ideas.
A graphic designer or graphic artist is a person who conveys information through visual solutions which promote or enhance a service, product, philosophy or entity. They have quite a fascinating job as they help communicate ideas visually as words alone cannot do everything.
For example : A pie chart is able to communicate information like data much better than a 300 word paragraph and it is the job of a Graphic Designer to communicate such ideas.
Their job is basically to use visual elements in order to communicate ideas by using things like colours, images, charts & graphs.
- Where would you see this person’s work (e.g. in the newspaper, in a game shop)?
Graphic Designers work is something that is quite popular and can be found in :
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Internet
- Logos
- Business Cards
- Billboards
- Posters
- Greeting Cards
- Newspaper Layout
- Logos
Most Graphic Designers take the support of InDesign, Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator in order to establish their work in these various forms.
- What training is needed for the career?
In order to become a succesful Graphic Designer many skills are required. These include :
- Having excellent perceptive abilities and aesthetics
- Graphic Designers need to be able to visualise their work well.
- They also need a command of tools and materials, this also means that they need to be able use specific and a variety of techniques in their work.
- Despite all this they need to be able to deliver their message they wish to convey quite effectively.
- Not only this but they are also required to know various aspects of their industry such as letter form, typography, information design, publication, print design, computer graphics and advertising design.
- What kind of software and hardware is used?
Most graphic designers will use double monitors. Some will even use a graphic tablet, such as those by WACOM as they are extremely helpful in their work.
Some graphic designers even use a graphic monitor once again those made by WACOM in which you are allowed to directly draw on your monitor into the software with an electronic "ink pen".
A good graphics card is also necessary for larger projects.
However most Graphic Designers will just stick to using the programs Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. They will also need basic things like scanners & printers.
ANIMATOR
What does the person in the career do?
A cartoon animator creates animation for cartoons, aniamted feature films, advertising or video games as there are many different jobs for this profession.
An animation is created by animators through making multiple frames of movement which when combined together will create an illusion of movement also known as animation.
An animator for a web cartoon might be the only person working on that cartoon, while an animator for a big- studio feature might be on of dozens. What a cartoon animator does depends all on the job he or she has.
On the other a cartoon animator who is a lead animator is essentially the project manager for the animation process. This person supervises a team of animators and artists, and makes sure the project is on track and consistent. The lead animator is responsible for making sure the project follows the established storyboard, and might have some say in staging and acting. A large-scale animation project might have several animation units, each led by its own lead animator.
An animator has many roles which they can attain as a career. However the career they choose is what controls what they have to do. Above are just the basics of what animators are able to do.
A cartoon animator creates animation for cartoons, aniamted feature films, advertising or video games as there are many different jobs for this profession.
An animation is created by animators through making multiple frames of movement which when combined together will create an illusion of movement also known as animation.
An animator for a web cartoon might be the only person working on that cartoon, while an animator for a big- studio feature might be on of dozens. What a cartoon animator does depends all on the job he or she has.
On the other a cartoon animator who is a lead animator is essentially the project manager for the animation process. This person supervises a team of animators and artists, and makes sure the project is on track and consistent. The lead animator is responsible for making sure the project follows the established storyboard, and might have some say in staging and acting. A large-scale animation project might have several animation units, each led by its own lead animator.
An animator has many roles which they can attain as a career. However the career they choose is what controls what they have to do. Above are just the basics of what animators are able to do.
- Where would you see this person’s work (e.g. in the newspaper, in a game shop)?
Their work is most popular on TV & Websites. Also with advertisers, web design firms, video game companies or even with animation firms.
What training is needed for the career?
In order to become an animator a lot of training is required in many areas for example as an animator you:
Are expected to know the BASICS
Individuals who are interesting in a career in this field will need a solid and extensive foundation in basic drawing skills, as well as colour design and computer applications. Having a knowledge of various programs like Adobe Photoshop is helpful as well!
Need to decide and specify education in the TYPE of field you wish to work in on animation.
Animation is no longer soley of cartoons. There are computer animators who use 3D images to create animation, as well as stop-motion animators who use clay or plastic models to create the illusion of movement. Training in either for film or computer generation is useful: training like this can be obtained in schools which are dedicated to animation and graphic design. Computer animation studies are also available in many colleges, as well as specialised technical schools such as Regent University's School of Arts, which offers an in-depth training program in all aspects of animation.
Internship training can usually be under taken at animation studios and while there is no pay involved and the experience gained can be useful later on in a career. In addition, learning to us such computer programs as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and 3D Studio Max will give a solid foundation for animation studies.
AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGE
In addition to basic animation knowledge animator should be able to draw both 2D and 3D animation, a solid background in 3D graphic design is very useful. In addition video and special effects are also relevant areas that should be examined.
In order to become a successful animator many skills and training is required as stated above.
- What kind of software and hardware is used?
Lightwave, Softimage, Cinema 4D, Inkscape, Flash & 3D Studio Max.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Graphic Tablets
What is it and how do you use it ?
A graphics tablet is a computer input device. It allows individuals to make good use of it by allowing them to hand draw images and graphics, similiar to the way one draws images with a pencil and paper. These tablets can also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures.
The wireless Tablet:
A graphics tablet is a computer input device. It allows individuals to make good use of it by allowing them to hand draw images and graphics, similiar to the way one draws images with a pencil and paper. These tablets can also be used to capture data or handwritten signatures.
The wireless Tablet:
This scanner has 512 pressure levels. Pressure levels refer to the sensivity of the pressure on the surface of the tablet itself. This pressure sensitivity controls transperacy, line thickness and/or colour. The higher the pressure sensitivity is available, the more natural and responsive your tablet will feel allowing you to have more control.
The resolution of this tablet is 1280 x 1024. Resolution relates to the number of dots, pixels, used to display an image. Higher resolutions mean that more pixels are used to create the image which results in a crisper, cleaner image. The higher the resolution present means the more detailed and clearer your work will be. On the other hand the lower the resolution the less detail and finer the work will be.
The cost of this wonderful tablet as listed above is $1899.
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