David Carson - Motion Graphics

6th December 08

I have worked very hard in the recent weeks. I really enjoyed working on the Arthur Fowler competition brief and wanted to get a good grade. And I did!! My first Distinction!!! I was very pleased.. And I had made the deadline too. Now I know whats involved to get a distinction lets see if I can get another next time.

13th December 07 (last day of term)

This week I have been working on my year plan for 08. Since I have planned I have changed my mind on my next brief, I have decided to do the 'Nude' cosmetics brief for the YCN competition. I like this brief because it's advertising and I would like to have this kind of work in my portfolio. Last night I went to Harvey Nichols were they sell Nude and got alot of info on the product - and samples! Need to brainstorm next.
I have also been working on my contextual studies, my 1000 words and generally making sure that I am prepared and have everything I need to work over the xmas break.

'Arthur Fowler' project - The Roses Brief

I decided to work on the 'Arthur Fowler' brief for the Roses awards, I wanted to create an animation as I hadn't done one yet. The emphasis of the brief was to rid the Arthur Fowler image of the allotment and promote having your own outdoor space, seeing space as more as a sanctuary. I wanted to create something with texture and with an illustrated look. I wanted to inject humour into my animation too.
I really enjoyed working on this brief, my idea came quite quickly, I enjoyed the fun concept. Although I worked in my sketchbook my work developed as I started to animate, I learnt new skills such as masking in motion. I enjoyed working with Photoshop, Illustrator, Motion and Final Cut as a package. I used my creative skills in drawing and painting for my media. This project has inspired me to work more in this way.

The Snow Queen - The Palace Theatre

I have been to see The Snow Queen at The Palace Theatre in Manchester. It was a production by The English National Ballet of a classic fairytale written by Hans Christian Andersen, It was very good! The setting was mainly white, the costumes all white with huge glittering jewels by Swarovski. The snow queen herself is a strong powerful woman who puts a spell on a boy called Kay. Anyway there was a happy ending! The only thing that spoiled it for me is that the queen wasn't the powerful looking lady in the picture above, but a ballerina from Asia - does it snow in Asia???? anyway, for me it didn't quite work.
My favourite character was the Reindeer, his dance showed true character to the animal, he was a trustworthy Reindeer who took Gerda to the Snow Queens Palace to find Kay.
It was a great performance but I still prefer The Birmingham Royal Ballet who normally perform at The Lowry. Their sets are better, more content and the dancing more powerful.