Projection Sammy Homer
For my experiment I decided to do a projection of a car ride to RMU specifically when it rains for more immersion in the dome. I also wanted experimented with direction by turning the camera. I used my phone camera because I already had a specific spot for it and thought a circle around it would fit it on the dome. I didn’t realize my video was still not the right size until trying it out and it also made me realize that I need to consider length as the load time was very long.
I did another experiment that could have been a transitioned from the last experiment as it was me walking around RMU specifically going from Business School to the Gazebo. I realized only after that I recorded way too much and had to trim it done and speed it up. I also noticed that the camera was very unsteady compared to the other one (probably because I was holding it in this one) and the circle I tried to create turned to a weird oval that warp the image somewhat at the center.
Light Projection- Meredith Berkheiser
For my project, I decided to project a simple axoltol animation onto my wall. Designing the axolol was the easy part, as adobe after effects was diffultcult to learn at 1st. Overall, whike it is a simple project I think it looks cool for the purpose of an experiment.
The Perfect Human, By Meredith Berkheiser
Sammy Homer video
Rules needed to follow
- Sound of gas stove starting
- Monologue voice over
- Outside
- Animals in shot
- Classical music (Picked Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux (The Nutcracker))
Planned and scrapped Ideas:
Video Crit Notes
Emma
Rules
- shoot in 5 different locations
- can only use one part of a song (can repeat it as many times as needed)
- only one actor
- no cartoons
- can only use one song throughout
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I Really like the transition from sharks to land texture (also liked the locations she went)
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- Maybe change the song fading
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- It’s really well paced though when the song fades I thought it was done already but then it continues
Mason
Rules
- No music
- Only natural light
- In color
- Don’t show the actor’s faces
- Each scene must be in a different location
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I love the constant voice and more serious tone
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I say it’s well paced
Bryce
Rules
- Form of slow motion
- Black and white
- Any type of filter
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I really like the dancing effect where they dance and another them faded dances with them
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I say it’s well paced
Aleah
Rules
- Don’t use one scene more than once
- must hambone three times for 3 seconds
- someone must do a cartwheel
- eat a piece of cake
- must play good feeling by flo rida in credit roll
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I really like how the cake is important to the story and the effects
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I say it’s well paced
Andrew
Rules
- Not using yourself
- no audio
- No interaction
- Filming cat
- Cat doing basic needs
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I liked how how the cat is the main focus
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- Maybe more action
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I feel like the licking segments are a bit too long
Annabelle
Rules
- No dialogue (Narration or character)
- Minimal amount of cuts/shots
- The actor must have a word written on their forehead
- One person at a time
- Must include a bottle of Coca Cola
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- A liked the guy dancing
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- The coca cola seems like an afterthought (maybe add it more to the story)
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I say it’s well paced
Harmony
Rules
- Must be in black and white
- No talking
- Must be made outside
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I liked the black and white
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- Have it one orange instead of two
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- Maybe the orange segment is a bit too long
Meredith M.
Rules
- no filter
- shot outside
- no sound
- animals can be shown, only one per frame
- only one person per frame
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I liked the jumping segment
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I think it’s well paced
Kaley J.
Rules
- 15 frames
- theme of technology
- must be shot with older form of video (camcorder/ older phone etc)
- told through music
- black and white
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I really like some clips being on a screen
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I think it’s well paced
Angelina
Rules
- Black and White
- No humans
- Two Characters need to interact
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I liked how the character seem to interact with music instead of audio
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- Maybe less flashing lights
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- Some of the images take too long
Norina
Rules
- two people never actually interact in the same scene
- soft music, (barely hear it)
- natural light
- two people
What was your favorite part of the video
- I like the music and calmingness of the video (also how different the characters are)
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- I liked everything
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- I say it’s well paced
James
Rules
- can only film in not as professional clothing
- no filters are allowed (cannot apply a color change to the film)
- have one black and white scene as an exception from the no filter rule.
Was the rules for the obstruction followed effectively
- Yes
What was your favorite part of the video
- I liked how he visited different places
What would you edit, shoot, etc?
- Maybe interviews of people that you visited
Was the video well paced? Did any parts feel too long or too short
- Segments like the basketball and boxing are too long
3 Minute Video Obstruction
Perfect Human
Dicebound Game Design
Sammy Homer’s Game Rules
Game Maker Play Notes Part 2 Sammy Homer
First version:
This game is a card game that was originally called Animal Pickup which had player’s pick-up abilities and have a chance of getting animal cards. Once you get all of your colored animal cards then the player win.
I realized I needed way more ability cards with different uses, less animal cards, and a way to get different colored animals out of a player’s hand
Second version:
I change the name to Critter Picker and change the goal to have 2 sets of colored cards to win (instead of specific-colored cards). I’ve also added abilities to animal cards that only activate if the player has the specific color. Additionally, I made it so there’s an animal pile and an ability pile instead of it being intermingled.
I realized I need a better way of showing the animal pile vs the ability pile as well as adding or lessening some ability cards. I’ve also realized having 2 sets of colored cards may be a bit much especially for 2 players. Additionally, I need balance some card abilities and have clearer instructions (especially on the cards)
Game Play Testing part 2 notes Sammy Homer
Game Notes Final Week-Emma Ribblett
Game making and Testing Notes Sammy Homer
Game Making:
Players had questions on how they draw and play the cards as well as not having a back. The had fun interactions mostly with the interacting cards. People were confused with the setup and when their turn is over. Additionally, people were confused on what every card means and were the discard pile is. They were excited when they got their animal card or stealing another’s animal. They also enjoyed swapping hands with each other. It frustrated players to have a lot of cards in their hand and not being able to play a card if they want to draw.
Play Testing:
Spoons with action
I was frustrated when I could never notice people taking the human making me loss a life. I think a better way is to yell it out if taking it (or faking it). My favorite aspect would be having lives to begin with as well as the action cards.
Chess with cards:
The most frustrating aspect of the game is having to many move away cards while my favorite part is playing chess itself. I think maybe having more cards that deal with playing the game normally would help things up.