motion graphics
Competition for Customizing Desktop Images and Screen Savers for Computer Labs at CSB
Good work requires good tools, but good tools do not necessarily create inspiring environments. Yes, in design area, we have fabulous computer labs all sorts facilities. We are wealthy but not happy because our labs look like Apple stores rather than an art school. So we decided to take a step to customize our virtual environment and we are announcing a competition for designing desktop images and screen savers for theses labs.
Here is a fun and thorough presentation about screen savers:
http://www.scribd.com/embeds/78375321/content?start_page=1&view_mode=slideshow&access_key=key-1hj0l32t50lshdkbkjzd
You can simply code the screensaver with processing or if you want to explore Xcode follow the link: http://cocoadevcentral.com/articles/000088.php
All other hacky or techy ways are accepted as long as approved by Shane.
Animated GIF’s are also OK.
Desktop image should be no smaller than 2560-by-1440 px. and size for the saver should be relative and 16:9 aspect ratio.
Prizes are stunning! Winners will get a VAP credit and a lunch with design area faculty! The winner will be responsible for assisting the installation and maintenance of the work.
The selection will be made by a closed jury and the results will be announced on this blog.
Please submit to a@paganstudio.com no later than February 18, 2013.
Mad Mapper
As of this writing ‘projection mapping’ is one of the fastest growing mediums, being used in a variety of artistic and commercial projects. The basic idea: take a projector, point it at a physical volume like an object or an architectural element, and then map an image onto it.
The MadMapper provides a simple and easy tool for mapping projections. It removes a lot of the confusion related to this medium, effectively demystifying the process, allowing you, the artist or designer to focus on creating your content, and making the experience of mapping textures to physical objects in real time, fun.
Title Sequence Archive
A comprehensive archive of title sequences from feature films and television, with sections organized by designer and by feature/program. See also this short history of title design.
Design Area on TV!
http://www.njtvonline.org/njdocs/
Two films from original documentary trilogy “The Art of Becoming” (Going Gaga for Dance and Jazz Trombones: A Vocal Expression) were broadcast last Monday night on NJTV and are now streaming on PBS website.