Marco Polo Blog FMX 210-2

  Purpose  is a completely experimental movie using Adobe Photoshop to edit the frames, and Garage Band to edit the soundtrack and internal monologue. This project was assigned for my digital media class at The University of Tampa under Santiago Echeverry's instructions.  In this animation, I first worked on editing the visual style to make it diverse both environmentally and creatively speaking. These numerous videos, which are somewhat intertwined to follow my narrative of exploring a unique or common existential crisis, were a lot of hours of fun and work.  I'm finding my purpose. Are you willing to find yours? Are you ready to wake up? Here's the animation link on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/DX9aylqWFAg   Striving to find peace Seeking death for Eternal Freedom Butterfly Metaphore Finding a Purpose sequence Credit Feedback/Reactions: "I can tell you put a lot of effort into it. Your message is very deep, well done!" "I love it!" "Reminds me of t...

  Audio used in Garage Band: - Chasing Shadows Reverse Strings / Deep Connection String Bass 01 / High Resolution Beat 02 / Memories Fade Synth Strings 01 and 02 / No More Dark Strings / Alex Pereira's scream / Sophistication Pizzicato Strings / Busted Beat / Deep Cycles Beat / Heartbeat - Downloaded effects: 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun Close Gunshot

  Multiplicity project vertical (taken at The Henry) From left to right: Dips, Pullups, Boxing, Boxing partner, Pushups and frat guy flexing. Multiplicity project horizontal (taken at The Henry) Story: Left spotter is hyping up his gym bro for his squat reps, whereas the right spotter is worried about the weight of the bench and the loudness of the left spotter's hype. The trio at the right are all focused on their workout, and they seem pissed about what's going on next to them. The gym rats are focused on their reps.

Series: Sons of Anarchy (original picture taken in the common room from The Henry)                  Series: Sons of Anarchy (original picture taken at The Henry's entrance)

Complementary: In these color palette assignments, I always look to represent in some way or another the Canary Islands' flag colors (White, Blue and Yellow). PS: I'm glad this one stood out. Square: I loved this color palette because of the variety of the colors. The red and green on my picture vibe like a watermelon, the blue reminds me of blueberry, and the brown and green combination reminds me of a kiwi fruit.  Triad: I liked this color palette the best, because I never worked with pink before. I kind of look like an alien or a partying Smurf!

  Vector Portrait: This portrait represents my roots dating back to when I lived in Ghana and Canary Islands. The stars in my forehead are a symbol of Canary Islands nationalism (I don't want the Islands to be independent, but I'm proud to be a Canary Islander). The triangle symbol on my left cheek is an inspiration to the Guanche symbols before the Spaniards colonized our lands. The red, yellow and green colors in the background come from Ghana's flag, alongside the characteristic Black Star located on my right cheek. Triad Poster Version Squared Poster Version Complementary Poster Version