20th February

14th February was spent on sketching presentation board templates and finalizing the concept navigation before user testing is introduced in Illustrator.

On the 17th the group worked on improving actionscript code with some success resulting in a multi touch painting program but have looked at the progression of the project and prioritized aspects including what’s working and what is not. Depending on Judy’s feedback tomorrow, coding will be dropped for a video representation in replacement for presentation quality. Also including sketching storyboards for the video presentation and ideas which would portray the project as best as possible.

The 18th started with talking to Judy and was sent to see James Uren on the possibility of solving problems the group have recently been trying to fix. This resulted in answering one question but still leaves a lot to be desired in the final stages as the group believes at this point, the quality would be significantly better creating a video based on what is happening instead of prototyping. So in conjunction with yesterday’s decision, the prototype progress will stop. But a prototype is required, so although not particularly interesting, the current prototype will be shown in the final presentation along side high quality presentation boards and video. Stop motion, 3D or just normal video has yet to be decided on.

That evening the group researched potential programs which would best demonstrate the project such as 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. A few shots were taken at 3D Studio Max and Photoshop but was decided to concentrate in Illustrator for the boards because of the vectors flexibility.

Today the survey was sent out and currently has over 140 replies which is excellent news and the results are really interesting. Also research was conducted on inspiration for the presentations style and feel. Coming across the lovely vector made by 3LgoRdo, “My Beloved Bella…” was very influencing and including other artwork across the net, this image really ticked the box. http://3lgordo.deviantart.com/art/My-Beloved-Bella-113359509

This image decided the feel and style which resulted in this, a representation of the project concept. This is currently in progress and will carry the next couple of boards in the right direction.

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