May 20

Today I started the Video spot yet again. This time it is working pretty well. I used the same photo of a bag that I used in the other advertisements, changing the color in Photoshop using Image>Adjustments>Color balance, and removing the background using Filter>Extract. I pasted it into Flash, and began the animation, as well, which consists of little animals - a bunny, something pink, and a cat - moving across the stage around the bag, in addition to the name of the product appearing. This relates to TEKs 16(a), preparing a marketing plan for a(n), idea, product, or service, 7(b), following safety manuals, instructions, and requirements, and 3(c), using graphic software to create and modify images.

19 May 2008

Today I started the video spot in Flash. I must say, I am not much of a hand at animation! It is quite frustrating. My plan for the video was originally to have an animation of a girl shopping & choosing a reusable bag over paper or plastic, but it wasn't working very well; so, I started a new one in which a shape moves around to turn into a bag. Hmm... I think I might start over again tomorrow. Work today relates to TEKs 6(b), identifying, selecting, and sequencing the proper computer resources to complete a project; 6(d), using a variety of computer resources to complete a project; and 16(a), preparing a marketing plan for a(n) idea, product, or service.

May 16

Today I am recording the Radio Spot using Audacity. We managed to do both the voice and music recordings during this class. Haha! Tomorrow we will be able to start the Video Spot. This work relates to TEKs 16(a), preparing a marketing plan for a(n) idea, product, or service; 13(b), applying critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and 9(a), participating in the organization and operation of a real or simulated computer project.

May Fifteenth

Today I wrote the script for the radio spot, and looked for the music for it, but did not get to start recording because someone else was using the microphone. Hmm. Well, I suppose I will be doing that tomorrow. Today's work relates to TEKs 16(a), preparing a marketing plan for a(n) idea, product, or service, and 13(c), applying decision-making techniques to the selection of computer technology.

Fourteenth of May

Web Banner



Today I finished the Web Banner that is due. To complete this image I used the Text tool in Photoshop to add the main body of text and the 'by greenwork' line. I copied and pasted the flower picture into a Word document to change its size, and then pasted a copy of this into the Photoshop file, and used Filter>Extract to remove the background. I used the Brush tool to draw the red dots next to the flower. This relates to TEKs 3(c), using graphic software to create and modify images, 13(c), applying decision-making techniques to the selection of computer technology, and 18(h), completing work according to established criteria.

May Thirteenth

Web Ad













Today we I finished the Web Ad and started the Web Banner that is due tomorrow. I added the red flower by copying and pasting, and then using Filter>Extract to remove its white background. I then saved the file as a CMYK jpg and and RBG jpg. To create the Web Banner, I created a file with the specified dimensions, created a colored rectangle of the same size, added text from an Adobe Illustrator file I had previously worked on with the Text tool, and added the picture of the bag, removing its background using Filter>Extract. I shall finish it tomorrow... This relates to TEKs 7(b), following safety manuals, instructions, and requirements, 9(a), participating in the organization and operation of a real or simulated computer project, and 16(a), preparing a marketing plan for a(n) idea, product, or service.

5/12/08

Today I worked on the web ad that is due tomorrow. I started by creating a file in Photoshop with the dimensions specified in the project requirements - 160 by 600 pixels. I then made an orange rectangle using the Rectangle tool with the same measurements for a background, pasted a photo of a bag into the document, and removed it's background using Filter>Extract. I then changed this image's color to blue using Image>Adjustments>Channel Mixer, and moving the Cyan slider to 100. I then added text in two different layers with the Text tool. This relates to TEKs 3(c), using graphic software to create and modify images, and 6(d), using a variety of computer resources to complete a project.