Layout for Tobias Frere-Jones Article

This is the first draft of my layout. I feel that the fine typography and amount of empty space compliments the timid personality of Tobias Frere-jones.

My final Animation

My Animation

Visual Communication in Context

For our new brief we have to create a 4-page illustrated magazine article, representing selected sections of an interview by a particular designer. The designer that was allocated to me wasthe typographic designer Tobias Frere-Jones. 

We had a guest talk by a copy writer form the design agency CHI & Partners. He concentrated on how a variety of mediums are used to present the impact of a message. For example, the Burger King viral: Whopper Virgins. 

This is a good example of a successful viral that people would pass along to friends/family etc.

My Animation

Today I completed the final touches on my storyboard. I have decided to use After Effects to create my animation. This is because flash wont be able to meet the effect I am looking for. I have taken inspiration from the style of 'Come to Brazil' by Psyop and 'Xmas' by We Choose Time.

Inspirational Animations

Toko Plastic - Drum Machine

We Choose Time

Animations

Animations by Jarratt Moody

Screen Based Communication

On Monday the 25th January we were introduced to the new brief: Screen based communication 1. For this brief we have to create a 30-90 second animation visually explaining a statistic and its critical stance. The animation has to persuade the viewer that my argument is correct.

I have chosen to use the statistic: 'Music has the power to relieve depression by up to 25%.' (I found this on this statistic on the BBC News Website.) I researched into the affects of music and found out that: music genres such as, Pop and Dance have been proven to affect peoples emotions in an up-lifting way. I also found out that genres such as Harp, Classical, Chanting and Mediative music can strengthen the immune system.

I am going to use music and graphical imagery alongside one another to reinforce my musical statistic. I want the audience to feel more upbeat and happier after watching my animation. And therefore my statistic would be proven correct.