Exercise+2

=**Exercise 2: X** **-** **Effect** //(10% of course grade)// =

In order to better understand the tools offered in After Effects students are to animate the title ‘the X Effect, by //your first and last name//.’ Students are to explore the animation techniques and filters offered in After Effects.

Project Schedule: Week 3 Thursday January 21 — Present preliminary experiments and video in class Week 4 Thursday January 28— Final video due for presentation. Parameters and Deliverables: 1) Typography should be generated by the computer only. //You can use Photoshop or Illustrator as// // supporting programs.//

2) Render your sequence and export to QuickTime .mov format (DV NTSC 48 kHz) // Alternative render: you can render your sequence at 720 p or 1080 p HD if you have the capability to capture your imagery using HD format otherwise DV NTSC 48 kH is acceptable.//

3) You //cannot// use a still camera animation or video to render your final design concept.

4) Sound is optional.

5) Upload all process documentation and comments to your blog Site.

6) //Please note:// A final version //(High resolution)// version of all your final videos will be require on a DVD at the end of this course for archival purposes.

Grading Criteria  **· //Breadth and depth of investigation(30%)://** this applies to research, concept and idea explorations and understanding of the problem, and definition of the problem appropriateness of solution your work throughout the entire design process–from early sketches to precise and technically refined forms. the construction and archiving of digital files used in assignments and projects.
 * · //Effectiveness of communication (30%)://** creative strategies and conceptual development, innovation, originality and
 * · //Aesthetic awareness (25%)://** this grade is based on the effort and attention to detail shown in the actual execution of
 * · //Presentation skills (10%)://** organization and technical ability demonstrated through documentation and