Illustration and Visual Narrative - Final Compilation & Reflection

25.9.2023 - 5.1.2023(Week 1 - Week 15)

Lew Guo Ying / 0365721 / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media

Illustration and Visual Narrative

Final Compilation & Reflection


Portfolio Link

1. Task 1: Exercise (Vormater)

2. Task 2: Decisive Moment

3. Task 3: Digital Triptych Transition

4. Final Project: Self-Titled



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1. Instructions

2. Submission

3. Reflection



Instructions

1. Task 1: Exercise (Vormeter)

2. Task 2: Decisive Moment

3. Task 3: Digital Triptych Transition

4. Final Project: Self-Titled



Submission

Task 1: Exercise (Vormater)

Week 1 - Week 6 (25.9.2023 - 3.11.2023)

Fig1.1 Vormeter, Week 6 (3.11.2023)



Task 2: Decisive Moment

Week 6 - Week 9 (30.10.2023 - 20.11.2023)

Fig2.1 Decisive moment PNG, Week 9 (20.11.2023)

Fig2.2 Decisive Moment GIF, Week 9 (20.11.2023)

Fig2.3 Concept Board of Decisive Moment Task, Week 9 (20.11.2023)



Task 3: Digital Triptych Transition

Week 9 - Week 11 (27.11.2023 - 8.12.2023)

Fig3.1 Begining, Climax, Ending PNG, Week 11 (8.12.2023)


Fig3.2 Beginning PNG, Week 11 (8.12.2023)


Fig3.3 Ending, Week 11 (8.12.2023)

Fig3.4 Concept Board, Week 11 (8.12.2023)



Final Project Self-Titled

Week 9 - Week 15 (8.12.2023 - 5.1.2023)

Fig4.1 Self-Titled Poster, Week 15 (5.1.2023)

Fig4.2 Self-Titled Animation, Week 15 (5.1.2023)


Fig4.3 Concept Board, Week 15 (5.1.2023)


Reflections


      Adobe Illustrator is quite an interesting tool that holds a lot of possibilities and convenience. However, due to limited exposure, I often find myself sticking to basic steps whenever I work on something, which can make the process seem a bit cumbersome at times. 

      But during this final project, when I was creating the pattern for a magical book, I felt extremely satisfied. The final product looked delightful to me. Additionally, I primarily used Adobe Illustrator to create most of the elements. Hence, starting from scratch to sketch or even create the desired final product required constant alterations, which was indeed exhausting at the beginning. However, the moment I saw the finished product, the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming. 

      Combining Adobe Illustrator with Photoshop can be a bit complex, but adding colors and light can significantly enhance the visual impact. When it comes to animation using After Effects, since I only had a basic understanding, I aimed for something beyond the fundamental animations. 

      Consequently, I had to continuously search online for solutions. I attempted numerous tutorials, but the results were not as satisfactory, consuming a lot of time. Nonetheless, thankfully, the final product met my passable standards, so I accepted it.

       Aside from technical limitations, my computer's constraints were substantial too. Rendering just a 15-second video took an hour, and I was cautious not to overload the computer with too many effects as it might not handle it well, resulting in more losses than gains in the end.


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