Charlize Theron... Spread Em!

Here is a mock GQ cover and spread article. I created it for my print class and I really enjoyed doing it. It was especially easy to work on this because the content is so... pleasant.

Lamborghini Aventador... PRINT IT!

Hey. It's been a million years since I put anything up here but I just realized I never posted a lot of my print work. So check out these items that I created!

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Promotional Magazine:




I really liked working on something that would become a physical product. Print is fun and I look forward to doing a lot more of it since most of what I do is web based.

Soundscape Tutorial

STEP 1:

· Go to www.google.com

· Type in field "Flash ActionScript HYPE framework"

· Download HYPE.zip

STEP 2:

· Open HYPE>examples>Flash>SoundAnalyzer>Open -01_soundAnalyzer.fla

· Once open go to the library and change MyCircle to a PNG of your choice (in this case the DEV logo, the name of the artist that sings the song.

· Go to 'Actions' tab and look for:

var snd:Sound = new Sound();

snd.load(new URLRequest(“http://www.hypeframework.org/HYPE/examples/SoundAnalyzer/Blevin_Blectum/Gular_Flutter/Foyer_Fire.mp3”));

snd.play();

· Replace

· http://www.hypeframework.org/HYPE/examples/SoundAnalyzer/Blevin_Blectum/Gular_Flutter/Foyer_Fire.mp3

· to desired link (if you are using personal song make sure to upload it onto your personal server in the same directory as listed in your action code. This is because the code references music clips online)

STEP 3:

File>publish settings>publish

Copy .swf file and .html onto personal server and enjoy.

To check out my version go to:

http://www.veryabledesign.com/dma455/music_player.html

Soundscape using HYPE Framework AS3

I was messing around with the HYPE files and wanted to combine the color-gradient with my music visualizer so that I had a cool custom visualizer. But then I wanted to replace the little visualizer assets with the Artist LOGO! I chose the song 'In the Dark' by DEV. She's pretty awesome and Smexy aswell. So check out what I got. I will throw up a tutorial giving some details on how I did this!

CHECK IT!

The song in this animation is property of Universal Republic and I do not have rights to redistribute it or make profit from the song. So if you want the song please purchase it and support the artists and thieving higher-ups that make money off of them.

For those that still care. Advanced ActionScript

For this assignment We had to create a winebottle mock up with assets created in Flash using the Hype Framework Actionscript 3.

We used butterflies as an asset for creating our label



Here is my application of the label asset with added text and design.



This is my Wine Bottle created with Illustrator and Photoshop along with Adobe Flash and ActionScript 3 to create the pattern on the label. Hope you like it!

Made with 100% Fermented Butterfly Blood.. mm... taste great with cheese!

DMA423 Blog

Today in class we looked for background images and assets as well as sound fx and skateboard reference images for our game. Getting pretty excited. I also overlooked some of the code that we got from our Prof. Jasmine Bashaj and we talked about storyboarding. Looks like we got some work to do before we get into the production process but it should be good! Can't wait to give you guys the final product to try out. Catch you by next week! :)

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We're Making a Video Game!!!!

For our Interactive Development class we are making a video game in Flash. We had to choose from a few company's to create an interactive game to promote or market the brand. We chose Vans and we are focusing on their shoes and skate culture for the content of the game. So far we have redesigned the logo for the game and we have also chosen our 'characters' for the game. They are Shoes! Check em out!

Back Once Again... It's The Incredible

Im back on the blog! and I've returned with Flash!

No... Not that Flash...
Adobe Flash... and ActionScript

For our first assignment in ActionScript class with Andrew Tedford we messed around with some HypeFramework code and some original brainstorm ideas to make some funky art assets with Flash.

The idea here was to develop some cool background assets or art pieces using code and butterflies! Yep... Butterflies. I just yelled out butterflies in class and Andrew decided to go with that as our item of inspiration. Check out what I got....

This is using the variableVibration code... with my own original butterfly icon




Here is another render with my own color inputs. Pretty funky and bright. I like it.


What do you think?

Android App: Dinema

This is the final product for my Dinema Android app. The app that lets you plan your social outtings with the people you want to spend time with. Want to grab a bite? Maybe catch a movie? How bout both! Well all you need is Dinema and you can find restaurants, make reservations, find theatres, check showtimes, buy tickets and coordinate plans with your friends. All from one app! Here is the design mock up:

DINEMA, The Date Making & Social Outting App:

Mock Up Mobile (iPhone) Websites

In our web design class we had to design iPhone ported mockup sites for the full web mockups we previously made. We had a choice to either adapt our websites into iPhone Apps or iPhone Mobile Websites. I chose to make two iPhone Mobile Websites. Here they are...

Click pictures to see more full-sized shots
John Deere: Gator Utility Vehicles



Sexymbol Clothing Co.

Mockup Time! ... Again

So guys, you may be aware it's crunch time and all the final assignments are due in less that 24 hrs so everyone in DMA is pretty much getting whiplash from blog updates. I don't even know if that makes sense but I'm a little bit sleep deprived so forgive me. Here is a website mockup we had to do for Joe's webdesign class. I am pretty happy with it. I worked with Terry on this as we had to work in pairs. He had some great ideas and innovative design concepts. We had strict guidelines and restrictions to follow for this one so lots of planning and tweaking went into it. On a side note, Terry's moving on to do Business studies so he won't be back next semester for DMA. He's got good ideas and lots of passion so I'm sure he will do well in that field. A big thanks goes out to him for helping out in the assignments we worked on and for being a cool dude to crack jokes with in the back of class. So after you check out the mockup, check out his blog and his work from DMA: TERRY'S BLOG.

Eros Tea & Coffee Garden v.01
Click to see fullsize

Android App Development

In our Photoshop Graphics class we have been asked to plan and design an app for the Android phone platform. The app concept was given to us and we just needed to design the interface, widget, and logo while doing our best to stick to Android design standards.

The purpose of the app:
An application that serves as a portal for movie reviews, showtimes, locations of theatres and allows users to buy tickets. As well the app must allow users to search for resteraunts near by, read reviews, check menus and book seating reservations.

Here are some concepts for logos, and sketches I have made for my design:

Walk The Line Banners

We were asked to duplicate and resize banners for the movie "Walk the Line" in our Flash class with Andrew Tedford... Here is some of the work I did along with the help of my fellow classmates. Thanks go out to Terry, Diana, Gerard, and Andreas from DMA.

Click to see the banners:

Nissan Trucks Flash Concept Site

In this Flash assignment we had to take a still ad and create an interactive flash concept site using the same assets. Then we were asked to find assets for 2 other vehicles (pictures, logos, etc) and integrate them into the flash site. Though the content for all 3 vehicles are the same you get the idea from this concept flash site. I chose to add some sound fx and buttons that open blurbs on the image. Check it out and mess around by clicking on the buttons and Nissan logo.

PS. I am not affiliated with Nissan and this project is just for education purposes. Enjoy!


Click to open Site Concept:

Ubiquitous Typography Assignment

Here are the concepts for my expressive typography assignment. We had to create a visual effect to illustrate the meaning of an unfamiliar word. I chose the word Ubiquitous. Here are my 3 concepts.
First Concept:

Second Concept:

Third Concept:

Depth of Field Assignment

Hey guys! More fun photography stuff! I am really happy with this assignment since I really like Depth of Field still life shots. Here I chose a subject for my shot that I thought could bring some Holiday Cheer! Yay! (being sarcastic) I actually just wanted to work in the dark with bright lights. So here are my shots:


Farthest object in focus:

Middle object in focus:

Closest object in focus:

All objects in focus

Better Late Than Never

Hey guys,
We had an assignment some few weeks back and we were asked to create an art gallery for a mock client called "BONEFISH Designer Gallery" where we would display our deck designs from first semester. We had to include an artist BIO and show our deck design in the page. This assignment was cool because it was one of the first where we had to gather assets, take photos, and design a concept in Photoshop for the site. I liked it.
Check out my concept:

Album Art Assignment

In my Typography class at Seneca College I had an assignment where I had to design album art concepts for an artist/band. I was totally unsure who I should choose but the answer became evident after driving to school and listening to the radio. His songs are in heavy rotation all over the airwaves in North America. I went to Florida last April and he was a huge deal down there in the music scene. I went to Vegas in August and everyone sings every lyric to his verses in the clubs when his songs come on. This guy is the Canadian rap artist that is changing hip-hop and making Toronto a name in the industry. DRAKE (Aubrey Graham). So here they are, I hope they can visually compliment his great music.

Shoe Ad

In my photography class we had to make a shoe ad with our own photography and Photoshop skills. Here is mine with my pair of Jordan Flight 45s.

Air Jordan Flight 45 Magazine Ad

Web Design Mock-ups

In Web Design class Joe has taught us some of the techniques and guides for designing a business/professional web layout. So we have been assigned the task of making our own client mock-ups. The part I like best is that we got to choose ANY 5 websites in the world wide web and redesign any 2 from our choices. So I randomly chose the John Deere Gator Utility Vehicle Website and a site for a prospective client starting a clothing company called Sexymbol Clothing. Check them out:

Gator Utility Vehicles




Sexymbol Clothing