The main inspiration for our film.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Funny
Now all of my works handed in, I suddenly have a desperate desire to make flash quizzes, 3D models and films...like completely well want to.
3D Studio Max
I wanted to create a children's superhero...so searched for childrens hero's, and came across an article claiming that children's favourite breakfast Cereal (in America) was Lucky Charms. I really liked the little Leprechaun character on the advertisments. My birthday is on St.Patrick's day and I thought a Leprechaun would be an unusual and interesting idea.
I started to do some research into what belongings a Leperchaun might have, and there wasn't much...thankfully! But what I did find was very interesting.
'A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief.'
I wanted to combine the classical folklore depiction of a leprechaun with his gold, lucky charms and mischievious ways...with a more modernised image of the obscene guinness drinker who steals from people.
First I needed a layout for my 4 rooms....and I thought a lucky 4 leaf clover was a perfect way to set my four rooms.
Room 1 - Leprechauns are said to have a pot of gold, which is promised to any human who manages to keep them in sight. So I decided to have a Treasure room, with a couple of pots of gold coins and treasures.
Room 2 - The bedroom. I didnt know what he would sleep in, and it's been suggested that a cot-like bed would be most suitable because of his size, but I thought this was slightly patronising an opted for a bed with a clover covered duvet. I also had a 'Lucky Charms' poster on the wall.
Room 3 - The Rainbow Reflection Room - this is for relaxation time, and when he's been particually mischievious and needs to reflect on his bad behaviour. It contains a yoga mat decorated with clouds, and a big rainbow.
Room 4 - The Beer garden. He like Guinness. It contains 2 Guinness posters, a table and chair made from bark, and some pints.
I started to do some research into what belongings a Leperchaun might have, and there wasn't much...thankfully! But what I did find was very interesting.
'A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief.'
I wanted to combine the classical folklore depiction of a leprechaun with his gold, lucky charms and mischievious ways...with a more modernised image of the obscene guinness drinker who steals from people.
First I needed a layout for my 4 rooms....and I thought a lucky 4 leaf clover was a perfect way to set my four rooms.
Room 1 - Leprechauns are said to have a pot of gold, which is promised to any human who manages to keep them in sight. So I decided to have a Treasure room, with a couple of pots of gold coins and treasures.
Room 2 - The bedroom. I didnt know what he would sleep in, and it's been suggested that a cot-like bed would be most suitable because of his size, but I thought this was slightly patronising an opted for a bed with a clover covered duvet. I also had a 'Lucky Charms' poster on the wall.
Room 3 - The Rainbow Reflection Room - this is for relaxation time, and when he's been particually mischievious and needs to reflect on his bad behaviour. It contains a yoga mat decorated with clouds, and a big rainbow.
Room 4 - The Beer garden. He like Guinness. It contains 2 Guinness posters, a table and chair made from bark, and some pints.
Flash Quiz
I wanted my flash quiz to be quite a hard quiz, because most quizzes i've seen online have been quite silly and easy, and I like silly and easy...but thought i'd try a change. I really like watching National Geographical, so thought i'd make a quiz about space, using a simular layout and style. It's not amazingly interesting to look at, but I think it holds your attention enough to keep the audience focused on the real point of the quiz...the questions! My target audience is people who are interesed in space and/or people who like a bit of a challenge and want to learn something. I want to encourage people to learn by themselves.
I decided to change the colour of the answers as you hover over them, so that you know where you're clicking, and I then added a clicking sound.
I decided to change the colour of the answers as you hover over them, so that you know where you're clicking, and I then added a clicking sound.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
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Why is it only the really boring pretentious magazines and newspapers, that are left on trains? Do the readers believe they're leaving some poor sod like me a wonderful source of education and enlightenment?...
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