4th Quarter Reflection E9

4th Quarter Group Project and Presentation

What was the project?

The project was to create a product and company name. We had to advertise our product and company

through a website, a commercial, animations, and graphics.
Our company name is BACA.
 BACA stands for:
Brianna
Amber
Cas
Alex
 Our product is called the "Micro- Fridge." It is called the"Micro- Fridge," because our product is a mini fridge with a mini microwave on top. The "Micro- Fridge" was created to conveniently fit inside of a locker. It is also portable. This product is perfect for high school to collage students. Our slogan is "Small But Powerfull."

How long did it take?

This project took the whole 4th quarter. 

What were some challenges you faced?

I would have liked the work on the website divided up more equally because I designed the whole web site along with edit all of the warning and product info animation and the 2d and 3d animations into the video. Alex didn't do anything even when we assigned him parts of the product to do. Then the rest of the group had to do his parts when it was way to close to the project dead line. We had to improvise on the presentation day because we  were missing a group member.  

What did you learn along the way?

I learned that some times people in your group can be hard to work with and other times they can be great to work with. Teamwork and communication was very important to make this project a success. I learned that both time management and project management are both very important. I learned how to add music to the commercial in Adobe Primer. I also learned how to add in animations into Adobe Primer.     

What was some feedback you were given?

The video was very good, according to some of the other students in the audience. They also said that the colors in the web page were great.  

What did you change?

 I believe if we had more time to practice our presentation, it would have gone smoother. We needed to divide the work lode more equally and everyone should have been working on at least something. I would also change the web banner and correct the spelling of powerful in our slogan, "Small But Powerful."

What is your overall opinion of your work in 4th Quarter?

This project was very stressful at times but I believe it was successful because we had a good plan on what we wanted to do for this project by collaborating at the beginning of the 4th quarter.  

How did you use your time this quarter?

How did you use your time in class?

I used my time as wisely as I could however my other team mates got lazy some days and didn't want to do anything so some days were slower than others.

How did you stay productive in the times that you finish early or thought you were done? 

If I finished early I would go through my project and double check that I have everything that is needed. I will fix parts of the project that need fixing or adding to. Then I would look over the project for a third or fourth time.

What do you do outside of class to enhance your work as a e-communication student or to better your projects?

If I haven't finished a project I would stay after school to finish it. If I can do a part of a project at home I will. If I can get a head on a project and I have time on my hands, I will work on it.

What are your areas of strength as an employee or e-Communication student after one year? 

How do you maximize your strengths?

I am good at being creative and organized. I make a plan before starting anything. Once the project is planed out I can start the project and put my creative spin to the outline if there is one. 

What are your areas in need of improvement?

What did you do to support or improve in these areas?

My communication skills needed improving. With practice over this year I have improved speaking to large groups of people. 

Summery

I loved  the animation and graphic design parts of the 4th quarter project. I would like to improve my animation skills. I I learned how to use all of the 5 garenties during the making of the 4th quarter project. I would change the divison of work through out the group better.  I want to learn more about animation and graphic design. I cannot wait for next year e-Comm. 

E9 4th Quarter Final Group Project Blog Post

My commercial 

About The Project

Our company name is BACA.
 BACA stands for:
Brianna
Amber
Cas
Alex
 Our product is called the "Micro- Fridge." It is called the"Micro- Fridge," because our product is a mini fridge with a mini microwave on top. The "Micro- Fridge" was created to conveniently fit inside of a locker. It is also portable. This product is perfect for high school to collage students. Our slogan is "Small But Powerfull." (See the graphic below to see how the slogan was used in the web banner.)

What was your process in creating?

Graphic design:

I made to web banner and the product logo. Before I had even got on to the computer to start making the graphics, I first drafted out my ideas on a piece of paper. Once I found the one I liked the best and the group okay-ed it I then went to the computer to make the graphic. 

Animation:

I made the 2D animation. Like the graphic designs I made, I first drafted my idea out onto paper. I labeled which colors I wanted in each circle. Then I got into Photoshop and created the animation.

Video:

First we filmed all of the shots we wanted. Then I put the clips into Adobe Primer and put them all together. Next I added music and adjusted the audio volumes. I added all of the animations and voice overs.

Website:

I followed along with the videos that Mr. Olson made. I made a home page, a more about the product page, company info and locations page, coupons page, and an ad page. Then I added the graphics to the right pages. I also added in all the information that was needed.        

  

What did I learn along the way?

I learned that some times people in your group can be hard to work with and other times they can be great to work with. Teamwork and communication was very important to make this project a success. I learned that both time management and project management are both very important. I learned how to add music to the commercial in Adobe Primer. I also learned how to add in animations into Adobe Primer.     

 What would you do different? why?

I would have liked the work on the website divided up more equally because I designed the whole web site along with edit all of the warning and product info animation and the 2d and 3d animations into the video. However, Amber did help me with the product descriptions and edit the sound in the video. She also made the 3d animation.

What would you do the same?Why?

I would keep how we divided up the work in Mrs. Smith's class. We divided the work up very well in her class and we got it all done very efficiently.

Explain the group presentation process? Was it a success in your eyes? Why or why not? What would you do differently?

The group presentation was pretty good considering we were missing a group member. However, I still think we could have practiced more so that we were more prepared. I do believe it was a success in getting the information across. The parts I would change would be the preparation leading up to the presentation and getting rid of the long pauses.    

General thoughts and conclusions.

I believe if we had more time to practice our presentation, it would have gone smoother. We needed to divide the work lode more equally and everyone should have been working on at least something.

Animation Rotation

Animation Rotation Overview 

I have gotten the 2D animation for the product color finished. The warning word 2D animation still needs to be finished. I am working on the website right now. My team has been working somewhat successfully, however we still must finish multiple things, the web site being only one part of the project. We need to improve our time management.