So far, I have been introduced to video in the two modules in New Media: narrative filmmaking and after effects. In narrative filmmaking we covered the flow of a story, different camera angles to convey importance and tone in a shot, and different types of cuts. Of all the things that tie together between the design world and the film industry, I found the methods of organization pretty similar. In filmmaking, you start a story off with story boarding what is important to show and how to show it. Likewise, in design you start off organizing important information into a wireframe. Both of these foundational aspects cover the importance of organization and intent in content you are creating.
Despite only having completed one week of after effects, paying attention to how video moves and what core content is most important to be seen in a frame is a connection that I am finding with video and design. If you’re making a title package for clips, making tiny edits to the layout of your template is important. Working closely with the filmmakers and effector communicating to know what can and can’t be covered by text, banners or graphics will help expedite the work flow and the amount of time put in for a project.
While I feel like the beginnings of this course has been pretty vague in how we work together as I have not had any specific projects pairing design students and new media students together (besides just being in the same modules), I’m looking forward to having it unfold further and see how those connections form.
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