Screen Printing

I spent some time in the print studios during 1st-10th December to practice and develop my screen printing skills whilst i had some time free.

The screen printing studio was very full these last two weeks before chrismas, i had to make sure i woke up extra early to make sure i beat the FDA students for space in the studio.

I wanted to try printing CYMK images, a four layered print.
My first attempt I used an image of my Granddad.
I used the CYMK colours that the print studio provided. But from the results i thought i should try mixing my own CYMK colours to get it closer to the colours of the original image.



I used a picture of family for my second attempt which outcome was more successful. I mixed my own colours so they were more softer, and the colours came out closer to the orginal image.

Work Comms Website

During my time at Pink Squid i have made story boards for Work Comms' 'Think Tank' which appears on their main page of their new website. The story boards demonstrates how the user interact with the 'Think Tank' and the movement the objects make when interacted with.

Work Comms website is now live: www.workcomms.co.uk

The interactive/moving design of the objects has developed during the production stage.

Original Storyboards:

Animation at the Country Music Awards!

Wednesday 10th Novemeber

At the Country Music Awards, Keith Urban performed live in front of 1000's of people with the animation i help work on at TRUNK in the background.

Animation at TRUNK

First set of animation i did were roses growing out of the forest:





Secondly set of animals moving to the beat. They wanted the animals to be a bit weird and to have big movements as they will be small in the video. I have also animated a blue frog with neon tongue.




Lastly I was asked to animate some simple clouds and a plane with moving propellers

Work at TRUNK

Here are some of the work i did at TRUNK

Billboards to be put in the background of the animation, used pin up posters inspiration for the billboards. The song is about a girl, and the singer comments on the girl's eyes, smile and hair in the lyrics:





I have cut out a lot of images including flowers/trees/leaves/cars/records and more to be used in the animation. Here i have put together some layers of images for the 'forest'

TRUNK!

Placement 29th October- 7th November
10 straight working days which includes 2 sets of weekends (yes dedication!)

Trunk is an mixed media animation company, since working at Pink Squid i really wanted to experience working in production.

New screensaver at my new placement:



The animation was for an Australian Country Music Singer called Keith Urban. Mostly famous in the United States and Australia, he is also Nicole Kidman's husband.

The animation will be played on a large screen behind Keith Urban when he sings live at the Country Music Awards on the 10th of November.

At TRUNK i started cleaning/cutting out images and collages TRUNK needed for the animation, soon i got to do some animation. It was great fun working at TRUNK.

Layla and Roc (Directors) using a little bit of green screen (v quick who needs the expensive gear?)



I was an intern along with two other girls, Yasmeen studied Masters on Animation at Kingston and Jin studies Animation at LCC:




Treated me very well at TRUNK, even made me some Bizar but tasty fishcake baguette.

Kcl Diwali Show Promo and Flashmob

Promo Video

I was given the images, music and the copy. Produced a promotional video to show to potential sponsors and to attract students to participate in the show.
Learnt to use After Effects for this project.



Flashmob

Edited filmed footage of a flashmob taken part at KCL freshers fair.

Kcl Diwali Show Website

Freelance work: September & October 2010

website + promo video + editing flashmob video.

For the biggest student charity show in the UK, ran by Kings College London students. This year the show will be held on the 21st of November at the IndigO2.

Theatrical design to compliment their theme for this year's show.

www.kcldiwalishow.co.uk




Website was shown to potential sponsors, to promote the show and also a section for volunteering performers to keep in touch with important rehearsal and social dates.

Bye Bye Pink Squid and update

Its 5th of November today, i haven't been updating on the spot.

But here's what I have been up to since last time

I finished my intern at Pink Squid on the 23rd September (9 weeks)
was sad to leave as I have adapted to scheduled working life style plus i loved working there. Unfortunately i cannot show work i have been involved in, as they are not yet live til December.

The 3 directors and friend playing foosball in the office.


Picture with Pink Squid team.



During the last 3 weeks of Pink Squid I also taken on a Freelance Job making a website and two videos for KCL student charity show. Finished end of October.

Now currently working at animation studio; Trunk

5th Week at Pink Squid

5weeks in:

During the last 4 weeks i have been working the following projects:

1.Vodafone
- Illustrations for an online game
- Selecting images and story boarding for Vodafone videos

2. Pizza Express
- Typography
- Recruitment Advertising Banners (gif and flash)

3. Workcomms
- Interactive and Movement design for a 'thinktank' for their new website
- Runner for a photo shoot

4. Harrods
- Brochure design


New skills:
- How to use illustrator
- Storyboarding
- Making scamps
- A bit of layouts
- Learnt the different processes and people involved in a project from start to finish
- Getting feedback from clients, adjusting ideas to meet clients needs and wishes
- How to direct a Vodafone video with my creative director's support

Pizza Express banners with my typography are now LIVE
Can be seen at Gumtree and Monster and Pizza Express Yourself


My Flash Banner



My GIF Banners

Pink Squid

Start date: 26th July 2010

With a working email: anita@pinksquid.com
and a PinkSquid desktop wallpaper.



I was ready to be a squidet!



The Pink Squid Office!

Diploma in Professional Studies 2010-11

Starting July 2010 I will be taking a year out in the industry.

I will be using this blog to keep track of everything I get up to this year.

Feelings right now: Excited and Nervous (perfect combination I think)

Lets see how it goes :)

Puink!