Web Design

My Favorite Websites

google.com
npr.org
candystand.com
maxpreps.com
youtube.com

My favorite website design would have to the design of npr.org. I like the cool, simple colors that are used. In addition, I like how  everything is organized according to content because this makes it really easy to find information.


Tips for Effective Webdesign
http://siarchives.si.edu/blog/five-tips-designing-preservable-websites

•  avoid using ready-made formatting
•  include a sitemap

http://websitehelpers.com/design/

•   don't include excessive pop-ups or animations
•    use contrasting colors or simple backgrounds to make your text easy to read

http://webdesign.about.com/od/webdesignbasics/tp/aa112497.htm

•    keep pages relatively short
•    annotate your links

http://www.sigmainfotech.com.au/articles/a-guide-to-mobile-web-design-tips-and-examples.html

•  use different patterns but don't overdo it

http://www.entheosweb.com/website_design/webdesign_tips.asp

• minimize the use of images
• leave white space

Good Website Designs

• http://espn.go.com/
• http://www.travelchannel.com/
• npr.org

Bad Website Designs

• http://www.sixtiespress.co.uk/
• http://georgerrmartin.com/

         
          

Favorite Video

My favorite video was the frame animation depicting a man jogging down the street in the rain and slipping in a puddle of water. Since my frame animation consisted of simple characters and a simple storyline, the process of creating the video was relatively simple as well. The first frame included the man beginning his journey and rain drops falling in the uppermost region of the picture. For the next 5 frames, I slightly adjusted the elements in the original frame to create the illusion of rain pouring and a man progressing down the street. Then, on the seventh frame, I added the puddle of water and continued slightly adjusting all the elements to create the  final frame animation. After completing all my frames, I added a 0.2 second delay in between each of my frames in order to make the video seem more realistic.

Man Slips in the Rain

Animated Video Project

The Filming Process

I decided to make a video about how to construct a paper airplane. Initially, I planned to complete a video about how to make an automated racetrack using only magnets and toy cars. However, I encountered many engineering difficulties, so I decided to pursue a simpler project, how to make a paper plane. Although the project was simpler, I again came across some difficulties, but this time with filming. First of all, for some reason, the camera produced a poor quality picture. In addition, after viewing my completed film, I realized that I only used a single shot throughout the whole film. Consequently, the film seemed boring at times. In the future, I will ensure to use varied shots in order to make my movies more interesting.

How to Make a Paper Airplane

https://vimeo.com/51092191