Media Environment Unit Two - Spring 20113

Media Environment Two - Depth and Time

David Hall Experiments in motion 2007

PROJECT ONE
Space and Motion Graphics (Still)Duration 4 weeks

PREFACE

The beginning of motion graphics runs parallel with the history of cinema.And the birth of both was multiple exposure photography and the “zoetrope “. Motion capture (MOCAP) is a widely used process for calculating movement. But it can also be used to explore motion and animation (motion graphics) through a non time based delivery medium such as still images.

In this project we will explore motion and animation through the multiple exposures, or multiple imaging techniques. In any given environment or situation still motion graphics can reveal a hidden world of possibilities and beauty not visible to the naked eye.
METHOD

Step One
CONCEPT AND EXPLORATION-( 1 week duration )
Develop your concept with a view to its stylistic and visual qualities as well as how this work will be disseminated.

Step Two
DIGITAL-(1 week duration)
Experiment with concept, location and movement through a series of images.

Step Three
FINAL PRESENTATION - (1 week duration)
I expect at least 10 experimental images from each person as the final output of this project. I also expect to see a creative unusual approach the idea of still images and motion.

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PROJECT TWO
Form and Time (Animation)
Duration 4 weeks

 David Hall Multiples 2009

PREFACE - Multiples

Posit 1

"The multiple manufactures originals in series.

This means that the objects are not reproductions of an original but are themselves originals. They are not simply multiplied but manifold within themselves."

According to this key statement, formulated by Daniel Spoerri and Karl Gerstner at the foundation of their Edition MAT (Multiplication d'Art Transformable) in 1959, the multiple is to be regarded as an art form in its own right.

In this unit class we will explore the concepts behind modern “Emergent “architectural and digital media procedures. We will use the concept of the genetic multiple to explore form and digital space.

Method
Each person will develop a formal strategy digitally, to investigate structure.

Week One – Introduction
Week Two – Primary outline
Week Three – Initial experiments One.
Week Four – Initial experiments Two
Week Five – Screen cap and play blast presentation.
Week Seven – Final presentation of stage one

Note. Autodesk Maya will be a primary tool in this project. Although you do not need to be an expert in this software you should have a general knowledge of 3D applications. I will demonstrate during class Maya procedure
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Note. Autodesk Maya will be a primary tool in this project. Although you do not need to be an expert in this software you should have a general knowledge of 3D applications. I will demonstrate during class Maya procedure.

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PROJECT THREE

Rapid Prototyping for Media
Duration 7 weeks

David Hall "Sequence 34" 2007

PREFACE
Flow and fluid mechanics are a primary ingredient in all motion graphics and film. In fact the principles of fluid mechanics are present in almost all physical liquid or particle systems. In this project I want you to play with the concept of flow from a digital and analogue perspective. The end result of the project will be a 3 minute animation / movie, with a sound track ( can be beat driven it’s your choice ).

OBJECTIVE
To find visual patterns and rhythm's in the digital and analogue world that can be refined and experimented with to produce an object that can be printed using the 3D printer in IDAS

METHOD
For each person the process will be different. These personal methodologies will be discussed in class.

David Hall 3D print Process 2007

NOTE : As this is the primary part of the class you are perfectly free to specify and proceed with your own research project. The only provision is that you write a detailed brief first

Final Presentation

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Publication From 2012 Unit Class

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