Showing posts with label Brief 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brief 3. Show all posts
Monday, 18 May 2015
Brief 3: Robin Williams Design Boards and Evalutation
This brief was set with Robin Williams in mind and was acting as a means of practicing a minimal approach to design, something which I have at times struggled to grasp over the past three years. Each poster capitalises on one element or scene in each film that is note worthy or vital to the plot, which made most of the films instantly recognisable.
The series remains consistent, due the strict two colours plus white colour scheme, as well as the nature of the illustrations. The type and layout out choices work well with the illustrations, however something that could have been done differently would be to experiment with some more varied illustrations, giving a wider range to choose from. This could have made the series slightly more succinct.
I was not as pleased with the mock ups I made, as I feel that I should have given more thought to context for the designs. In a public setting (tube station and bus stop) they can go fairly unnoticed and almost blend into the background a bit. Giving more thought to the context of where the posters would be presented may have impacted and altered the designs.
Overall, I would have liked to incorporate more variation in the designs to make them jump out at the viewer a bit more. Some of the choices of illustration were quite obvious and more thought could have been given to them. Otherwise, the typeface and layout of each works well collectively and brings them together, while also acting as a reminder of Robin Williams' effect on so many people's childhoods.
Thursday, 23 October 2014
Brief 3: Robin Williams Photos and Mock Ups
I was pleased with the outcome of the posters, however not as pleased with the mockups. I think I should have paid more attention to context as I'm not sure these designs work in a public setting.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Brief 3: Robin Williams Posters
After completing the survey, the results were similar to the films I had already chosen, and so went on to look at Williams' filmograpahy, which, along with the survey results would determine the remaining posters.
For the remaining posters I wanted to choose slightly more obscure films, so that I wasn't just representing the quick-witted 'funnyman' people are used to, but giving a more rounded representation of the wide variety of films he has starred in.
I had a look at his extensive filmography on IMDB to try and narrow down a selection:
After looking through this, I had decided to also include Aladdinas it had slipped my mind that he was in the film and that he is strongly recognised because of that role.
The other films I chose were some which I hadn't seen, but knew shaped his career. Plus this was a good excuse to watch films as research:
1. Good Morning, Vietnam
2. Dead Poets Society
3. Goodwill Hunting
4. One Hour Photo
5. Insomnia
For the remaining posters I wanted to choose slightly more obscure films, so that I wasn't just representing the quick-witted 'funnyman' people are used to, but giving a more rounded representation of the wide variety of films he has starred in.
I had a look at his extensive filmography on IMDB to try and narrow down a selection:
Filmography
Actor (102 credits)
2013-2014The Crazy Ones (TV Series)
Simon Roberts
Simon Roberts
- The Lighthouse (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- The Monster (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- Love Sucks (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley (2014) ... Simon Roberts
- March Madness (2014) ... Simon Roberts
2003Freedom: A History of Us (TV Series documentary)
Wilbur / Oliver Wright / Josiah Quincy / ...
Wilbur / Oliver Wright / Josiah Quincy / ...
- Wake Up America (2003) ... Josiah Quincy
- Liberty for All (2003) ... Missouri Farmer
- A War to End Slavery (2003) ... Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
1998One Saturday Morning (TV Series)
Genie
Genie
- Tube Dwellers (1998) ... Genie (voice)
- Host to Munger ... Genie (voice)
1997Great Minds Think for Themselves (TV Series)
The Genie
The Genie
- Albert Einstein ... The Genie
- Barbara Rose Johns ... The Genie (voice)
- Thomas Jefferson ... The Genie
- Susan B. Anthony ... The Genie
1997Friends (TV Series)
Tomas
Tomas
- The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion (1997) ... Tomas (uncredited)
1992-1994The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series)
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
- Montana (1994) ... Robin Williams
- Hank's Contract (1992) ... Robin Williams
1987Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (TV Movie)
1982Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series)
The Frog / Prince Robin
The Frog / Prince Robin
- The Tale of the Frog Prince (1982) ... The Frog / Prince Robin
1978-1982Mork & Mindy (TV Series)
Mork / Himself
Mork / Himself
- The Mork Report (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 3 (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 2 (1982) ... Mork
- Gotta Run: Part 1 (1982) ... Mork
- Cheerleader in Chains (1982) ... Mork
1978-1979Happy Days (TV Series)
Mork
Mork
- Mork Returns (1979) ... Mork
- My Favorite Orkan (1978) ... Mork
1978America 2-Night (TV Series)
Jason Shine
Jason Shine
- Olfactory Distosis Telethon (1978) ... Jason Shine
- Jason Shine (1978) ... Jason Shine
1977The Richard Pryor Show (TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #1.2 (1977) ... Various
- Episode #1.1 (1977) ... Various (uncredited)
After looking through this, I had decided to also include Aladdinas it had slipped my mind that he was in the film and that he is strongly recognised because of that role.
The other films I chose were some which I hadn't seen, but knew shaped his career. Plus this was a good excuse to watch films as research:
1. Good Morning, Vietnam
2. Dead Poets Society
3. Goodwill Hunting
4. One Hour Photo
5. Insomnia
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