Whatever happened to...?

If you've read my first blog I have ever posted, you might have seen that I would keep you update on my progress in the, “New Media and Web Development” program and even show you my After Effects project.

Coding Crazy

 

Its been a crazy few weeks. Especially PHP.. I've learned how to use bits of the terminal which was cool and learned how to make a database. The rest of it is kind of a blur to be honest.

I haven't just been working away on coding, I've been working on my skills in Illustrator and Photoshop. Also helping out in group projects with project management and social networking.

With all these different varieties of work thrown at me and having to deal life outside of school, it has definitely been an experience. However, I am getting through it and will continue on. As long as I don't have to take my brother to the hospital again..don't worry, he's fine. Let's just say gamer rage and glasses do not mix.

After Effects Project?

I did finish the project I was mentioning and was going to share it, but I feel like the voice over work did ruin the overall project. In the future it could make its appearance on youtube, but has for now.. it will not.

Currently though, I am working on a new After Effects project and it will be a lyrical music video with different typography effects. I'm hoping this one will turn out better.

That's a mini update I had to share.

Portfolio Templates

I thought I was close to finishing my portfolio project but apparently I need to start over.  I got a feedback from our instructor and what he said to me made sense.  When he browse through my portfolio page layout, he thought he didn't know which one to click on first (out of the six icons).   He recommended that I should put my most important piece or the best work I've done first.  My layout right now have three columns in round shapes and all six are equally sized but I explained to him that all my work - in terms of quality - they are equally the same.  I am still unsure of which direction I would like to concentrate on whether web design or print design, etc.  He said I could explain this in class during our presentation but now he made me think of changing my website altogether.  I don't have enough time but we'll see if I can tackle it in a few days...worst comes to worst I'll just have to present the original version.

I looked through this 200 best web design templates and now there's so many to choose from.
http://designm.ag/designer-showcase/200-portfolio-sites-webdesign-inspiration/

Second Post - yay!

This was my mail out flyer project that I created in my Illustrator class in term 2 that I will be including in my portfolio website.  I used all sorts of tools and different typography with different colour scheme that matches with my coffee logo.  There was a 3-d building poster that came with this but I am still revising it.

The stripe orange/white canopy, I used the pathfinder "minus" tool as I needed to make them even on the edge. I also included some vector images (on right) including the vintage background to give it a rustic style.

My First "Official" Blog

Writing my first BLOG

I’m Belinda.  I am a student taking the New Media Design and Web Development at the downtown campus BCIT.  In my Social Networking class, we were asked to create a Story Telling blog.  So I guess this is my first official blog.  I’m not totally sure yet what topic should I be blogging about but this is a start.  Just writing whatever I can think of right now.  Eventually, I may choose a photography or web/graphic design blog topic.  Currently, I am in the process of building my portfolio site so a “blog” page will be on the menu.  To talk about working on my portfolio, it is actually exciting but at the same time it requires a lot of work organizing and gathering all the contents, then eventually making the site live.  I will be putting six our my previous projects from previous terms. 

Here is a photo that I took last July.  Since school started, I haven’t been taking much photos.

Please like my facebook page.  I have not updated it since July but when I get a chance I will.  Will upload more photos soon!

https://www.facebook.com/belindabuphotography