Designer Statment

I’m a designer, because it is my passion to create something realistic and scenic. I first wanted to design things when I had a 3d animation class my junior year of high school. My 3d animation teacher inspired me to push myself to get out of my comfort zone and create awesome designs I never thought I could make. I especially loved creating characters, and very colorful beautiful landscapes. I was finally inspired to want to design as a career after watching the movie “Moon” with Sam Rockwell. The design of everything especially the moon landscape and space inspired me to want to design something realistic and emotional as it!

        

Research for Project

For my final design I felt best making each half of the drawing different colors to show a sense of good and evil. For the red side(evil) I decide to make it a bit less desaturated to show that the blue side(good) would triumph over it. For my work I drew my designs and colored them on Photoshop.

This is the design I came up with for my project based off my research. I decided to draw scenic environment that featured two planets balancing out each other with the environment such as the trees.

Balance

 Balance- equilibrium of opposing or interacting forces in a pictorial composition.

Balance by Value and Color

Both characters have different color values but both equally eye catching to the viewer.

"Ice Age: Continental Drift Poster #7." Imp Awards. N.p., 13 Apr. 2012. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2012/posters/ice_age_continental_drift_ver7.jpg>.

 Bilateral Symmetry- balance with respect to a vertical axis

If you imagine the vertical axis going down the middle of the beloved character Wall-E he is the perfect example of bilateral symmetry.

"Wall-E Poster #2." Imp Awards. N.p., 16 Nov. 2007. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2008/posters/wall_e_ver2.jpg>.

Asymmetrical Balance- is balance achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attraction.

Each one of these characters Toothless and Hiccup both catches the viewers eye.

 

 "New Poster for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON." Collider. N.p., 11 Feb. 2010. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://collider.com/wp-content/image-base/Movies/H/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon/posters/how_to_train_your_dragon_movie_poster_01.jpg>.

Scale and Proportion

Scale- another word for size

Proportion- size measured against other elements or against some mental norm or standard

Surrealism- An artistic style that stresses fantastic and subconscious approaches to art making and often results in images that cannot be rationally explained

The huge giant mushrooms, blue faced caterpillar, clothed rabbit, and human faced roses are some recognizable elements that just cannot be explained in the world of Wonderland.

"Two New “Alice in Wonderland” Posters and Complete Triptych Poster." Film Sugar. N.p., 17 Nov. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://filmsugar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/alice-in-wonderland-triptych-poster.jpg>.

Exaggerated Scale

We would know that a helicopter is pretty big but in this picture the scale of the helicopter is smaller due to the huge floating mountains.

"2009 Academy Awards – Final Predictions." Cinema Fanatic. N.p., 6 Mar. 2010. Web. 16 Nov. 2012. <http://cinemafanatic.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/visualeffects_avatar.jpg>.

 Human Scale Reference

You can see that Optimus Prime is bigger compared to the average human from the Transformers movie poster.

 "The Last Beautiful Transformers Poster - Simply Amazing!!" First Showing.Net. N.p., 14 June 2007. Web. 29 Nov. 2012. <http://www.firstshowing.net/img/transformers-poster-big.jpg>.

Emphasis and Focal Point

Focal Point- is an emphasized element that can attract attention and encourage the viewer to look close.

Emphasis by Contrast

The white contrast from the red background makes you focus on Frank Castle aka the Punisher.

"The Punisher Poster #3." Imp Awards. N.p., 11 Mar. 2004. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2004/posters/punisher_ver3.jpg>.

Emphasis by Isolation

Leonidas stands over his dead enemies and stands far in front of his men isolating him.

"300 Poster #11." Imp Awards. N.p., 29 Jan. 2007. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2007/posters/three_hundred_ver11.jpg>.

Emphasis by Placement

By putting Steve Rogers right in the middle of all the other characters emphasizes that he is the main focus of the movie.

 "NEW Captain America: The First Avenger Poster and a Clip That Takes a Leap of Faith." Scifi Mafia. N.p., 21 July 2011. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://scifimafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Captain-America-The-First-Avenger-Final-Poster.jpg>.

Unity

Unity- means that a agreement exists among the elements in a design.

Harmony- is pleasing balanced combination of parts that makes up a whole composition

All the foreshortening knives, and forks thrown at Remy bring harmony to the poster. Also the repeating parallel black tiles on the floor bring balance and harmony to the poster.

"Ratatouille Poster." Imp Awards. N.p., 8 Nov. 2006. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2007/posters/ratatouille.jpg>.

Proximity- closeness in the placement of elements

The closer each one of these characters are to each other, the more it brings unity to the poster and makes them look like a group.

"Watchmen Poster #16." Imp Awards. N.p., 28 Jan. 2009. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2009/posters/watchmen_ver16.jpg>.

Repetition- using the same visual element over again

The repeating falling meatballs in the poster of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs really brings unity to the poster.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Poster." Imp Awards. N.p., 27 Mar. 2009. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.impawards.com/2009/posters/cloudy_with_a_chance_of_meatballs.jpg>.

Color

Emotional Color- the emotional response the viewer gets from a color

The dark red in the picture makes the viewer feel a sense of evil and doom.

Sithlordpedia. N.p., 10 Apr. 2012. Web. 1 Nov. 2012. <http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120410142730/starwars/de/images/7/76/Darth-maul-star-wars-the-clone-wars-2.jpg>.

Warm color- a color closer to the yellow-to-red side of the color wheel.

The yellow-gold color and the red in the poster make for a warm color poster.

"Another Big, Beautiful Hellboy II Poster." Film School Rejects. N.p., 16 May 2008. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://media.filmschoolrejects.com/images/hellboy2-poster2-sm.jpg>.

Analogous colors-  color scheme that combines several hues located next to each other on the color wheel

As you can see from the Green Lantern movie poster they use the colors blue and green located right next to each other on the color wheel.

 "WC11: Warner Bros. Unveils New Green Lantern Poster." Spinoff Online. N.p., 2 Apr. 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/green-lantern-poster.jpg>.

Value

Value- simply the artist meaning for light and dark

Value emphasis- the use of a light-and-dark contrast to create a focal point within a composition

The light belt stands out the most against the dark background.

"Six New Character Posters for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES." Collider. N.p., 22 May 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/the-dark-knight-rises-batman-poster.jpg>.

Chiaroscuro- use of light and dark values to imply depth and volume in a two-dimensional work of art

The use of light and dark value used for both characters gives a sense of depth.

"V For Vendetta Has Powerful Message in Film." Examiner. N.p., 3 Aug. 2009. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/v_for_vendettaDD.jpg>.

Aerial perspective- use of less-distinct contours and value contrasts as forms recede into the background. Color seems washed out as goes farther into the distance

The color is very dark at the very front of the Avengers poster, but as you go past the superheros the value of the color gets lighter suggesting distance.

"Avengers Avenges Marvel Movies." Las Lomas Page. N.p., 1 June 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2012. <http://www.laslomaspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/TheAvengers-Poster.jpg>.

Illusion of Motion

Illusion of Motion- techniques used to create motion

Anticipated movement- the implication of movement caused by the viewer’s past experience with a similar situation.

From the movie the Incredible Hulk you can anticipate that the next thing Hulk does is to punch the Abomination.

 "The Incredible Hulk (Avengers Countdown)." Shut Up and Watch the Movie. N.p., 5 May 2012. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. <http://shutupandwatchthemovie.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/hulk-vs-abomination.jpg>.

Blurred Outline- a visual device in which most details and the edges of a form are lost in the rapidity of the implied movement

As you can see the blurred buildings around Iron Man suggest that he is flying rapidly past them.

 "New The Avengers Photos And International Trailer!" Scifi Pop. N.p., 19 Dec. 2011. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. <http://scifipop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/the-avengers-iron-man-flying.jpg>.

 Multiple image- a visual device used to suggest the movement that occurs when a figure is shown in a sequence of slightly overlapping poses

This picture of the army Hydra from the movie Captain America The First Avenger is an illustration of multiple image, because the repetition and overlap of the hydra agents similar and synchronized motion. 

"Review: Is Captain America: The First Avenger Really The Next Raiders of the Lost Ark We Were Promised?" Turbo- Exp. N.p., 29 July 2011. Web. 1 Nov. 2012. <https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhVVVETpP60Bs4NYjPCEwEMC0kkLhd8xWXMtmqVCTyJq9v-Cx0y-jC_Zzs4KM-ZM5le7SalRJZBM_W_hFs_-no-aa6W9T-Qt4-6xW8ZpQuDl2ZgnEbE_XUbatSk5I8TD8WBW0hadT65yW/s1600/Captain-America-The-First-Avenger-Hydra.PNG>.

Illusion of Space

Illusion of Space- techniques used to create space

Vertical Location- is a spatial device in which elevation on the page indicates a recession into depth. The higher an object, the farther back it is assumed to be

The creature on the right corner is high above John Carter suggesting that he is further away from him.

 

"John-Carter-1-680." Nerd Locker. N.p., 9 Mar. 2012. Web. 1 Nov. 2012. <http://www.nerdlocker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/John-Carter-1-680.jpg>.

One- Point Perspective- a system of spatial illusion in two-dimensional art based on the convergence of parallel lines to a common vanishing point usually on the horizon

The Bifrost Bridge(Rainbow Bridge) from the movie Thor is merging at one point Asgard making it  one point perspective.

 

"Thor and His Mighty Hammer." The Film Experience. N.p., 6 May 2011. Web. 1 Nov. 2012. <http://thefilmexperience.net/storage/2011/thor-bridge.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304715237548>.

Multi-Point Perspective- is a system with different vanishing points for different sets of parallel lines.

The buildings behind the Amazing Spider-Man make a multi-point perspective, because they have different vanishing points.

 

"The Amazing Spider-Man (IMAX 3D) (2012)." Shake Fire. N.p., 29 June 2012. Web. 1 Nov. 2012. <http://www.flicksandbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/the-amazing-spider-man-movie-andrew-garfield-2012.jpg>.

Pattern and Texture

Pattern- is a repetition of something in a sequence

As you can see from the movie poster Moon, there is a circular pattern revolving around Sam Rockell

"Moon Movie Poster." Nerd Locker. N.p., 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. <http://www.nerdlocker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/moon_movie_poster.jpg>.

Texture- the surface quality of any object

The soap bar from the movie Fight Club has a smooth soapy texture.

 "Fight Club Poster 5." Celebrity and Movie Pictures, Photos. N.p., 28 July 2011. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. <http://starspage.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fight-Club-Poster-5.jpg>.

Tactile Texture- is a texture that the viewers mind believe can be felt and touched

This is the prosthetics for Thanos in the movie Avengers. This photo of Thanos is a tactile texture, because it gives a sense that his face is rough and bumpy.

"‘Avengers’ Behind the Scenes Photo – Thanos Prosthetic." Screen Rant. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. <http://cdn1.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/Avengers-Behind-the-Scenes-Photo-Thanos-Prosthetic.jpeg>.

Shape

 Shape- is a visually perceived area created either by an enclosing line

Naturalism- a true representation of a visual image

In the movie The Grey this shot used a CGI wolf, but it still looked as real as a real wolf.

"Top 5 (non Werewolf) Movie Wolves." Deadly Movies. N.p., 27 Jan. 2012. Web. 23 Oct. 2012. <http://deadlymovies.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/the-grey-deadly-movies.jpg>.

  

Distortion- the exaggeration of an object that is familiar to us

This image of Neo from the Matrix is an accurate representation of distortion due to how his body shape is created by the number codes in the image.

"1999: The Phantom Menace Vs. The Matrix – Part 1." The Film League. N.p., 13 Sept. 2011. Web. 23 Oct. 2012. <http://www.thefilmleague.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the_matrix-11347.jpeg>.

Idealism- a visual representation of an image that the worldview says it should be

Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit is very idealized.

"Memorable Movie Lines: Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Absolute Fiction. N.p., 19 July 2010. Web. 9 Nov. 2012. <http://www.absolutefiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/who.framed.roger.rabbit..09.jpg>.

Line

A line is a point set in motion




Actual line

The yellow traffic line is a point that is set into motion.

""Inception" Tops Visual Effects Society Nominations!" Manny the Movie Guy. N.p., 10 Jan. 2011. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. <http://www.mannythemovieguy.com/images/inception_visual_effects_oscars_2011.jpg>.

Implied Line- is an invisible line created by the viewer connecting a series of points together
 

The points at the edge of the scene make the viewers eyes create an implied line.

 "Behind the Scenes: Prometheus." Behind VFX. N.p., 11 June 2012. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. <http://www.flicksandbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/michael-fassbender-as-david-in-prometheus-1.jpg>.

Psychic Line-  is when a figure is pointing or looking at an object, which causes us the viewer to look in that direction
 

This scene from District 9 depicts the psychic line by having both characters looking at the notepad making the viewer look there as well.



 "Ghetto Aux Crevettes." Paris Match. Paris Match, 16 Sept. 2009. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. http://photo.parismatch.com/media/photos2/3.-photos-culture/cinema/sharlto-copley-dans-district-9-de-neill-blomkamp/950745-1-fre-FR/photos-culture-cinema-Sharlto-Copley-dans-District-9-de-Neill-Blomkamp-District-9-Neill-Blomkamp-Sharlto-Copley.jpg.