Time-Based Media Project - References & Sketches

REFERENCES

The following art styles below which comprises of three colors are my source of inspirations that I have applied in my Time Based Project. The details can be seen clearly, even though the artist was just using 3 specific colors. It was indeed very well done.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Reference 4

SKETCHES

These are my sketches that I have done before starting the process of illustrating the records. I have also sketched a number of 10 frames that I was mentioning earlier (GIF) so that, it will be easier for me to illustrate later on without any ambiguities and mistakes.

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

Sketch 3

Time-Based Media Project - Finalised Ideas

Thank God. I have now finalized my thoughtful ideas. Basically, my final conclusive idea is that I will be illustrating the lessons learned from the World War II through some Vinyl Records. Hence, I shall now wish to explore on this idea as it was approved and agreed by my lecturer.

Basically, I have typewritten the lessons learned scenes that I wish to do, so that it will be much easier for me to illustrate with no mistakes later on. This is how it plainly goes...  

   LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE WORLD WAR II

1. We learned to stop/prevent a problem before it became a World crisis. One mistake made before World War II was that Hitler was not forced to abide by the rules set against Germany after World War I. If a country had stepped up and stopped him from building his army (which was in direct violation of the treaty of Versailles) then we wouldn't have had the huge Nazi army to deal with. 

2. We learned that by working together we could conquer any foe. 

3. We learned that sometimes drastic measures and decisions must be made in order to protect the world as a whole. Yes the numbers killed by the atomic bombs were devastating; however, when you   compare them to the MILLIONS the Japanese murdered (and now I'm not talking about soldiers. I'm talking about civilians especially the Chinese) then they don't really compare. 

4.We learned new strategies in war to better prepare us for next time. (and as long as man is alive there will always be a next time). 

5. Finally, we were reminded that freedom isn't free.

Besides that, my plan now is to illustrate these 5 scenes that I have stated above. I will be using 3 specific acrylic paints which comprises of Red, Black and White. The reason I chose these 3 colors, is to convey a message which is related to my theme.The first color is Red to describe "Blood" to indicate that many casualties during the war that have taken the lives of the personnel and civilians whereas Black and White denote that this war happened during the era of 30's - 40's (classic).


I am going to install this project and during the Installation process, I will be illustrating these 5 scenes in a GIF style which comprises of 10 frames for each scenes on the record (5 separate records). Let me explain what is GIF. GIF is a loss less format for image files that supports both animated and static images. I bet most of you guys know what is GIF now. 

Experimental Time-Based Media Project - Brief Explanation & Ideas

Hello! In my previous blog, I have posted about Anne Frank's Diary recently. Now, I wish to explore on my final project assignment which is a Time-Based Media Project. It is also known as an "Installation Project". The theme that I chose for this arduous task is the "lessons learned from the World War II" where I have to relate this theme to my previous assignment that I have posted earlier on Anne's Diary.

My key ideas for this project is in relation to World War II. The reason why I chose this theme is because Anne's heart wrenching story was also related to World War II. So, I decided to focus my mind on this theme whereby she had also wrote about it in her diary. Why Not, Right? What lessons have we learnt from the World War II then? I have taken the liberty to elaborate what are the lessons learned from the said war rather than discussing the world war scenes proper. Then, I thought of changing my mind as it may be disturbing because as you all know, World War II was not a colorful memory as it was the most destructive war in all of history. Its exact cost in human lives is unknown but casualties in World War II may have totaled 50 million service personnel and civilians killed. It is my profound believe that what is prime consideration here is "what we have learnt from the said War" and I would like to urge the new generations to spare some time to think and ponder about World Wars that has happened then.

While I was exploring my time based media project, I came up with several ideas on how to go about dealing with this project.  My very first idea was to do a light up cassette. There are many functions for a light up cassette. For an example, you can transform the light up cassette to be vase to place flowers in it and it can also be a bedroom lamp and also we can place all our stationary items.

light up cassette (Vase)

Light up cassette (Stationary)

  

Later, I decided to change my idea because I realized that cassettes do not exist during the World War era. So, I couldn't choose that idea as this project has to be related to my first assignment. I believe that it won't be a suitable project to install later during installation process. I was so upset but that does not mean to be a stumbling block to pursue this task which I was assigned to undertake.

After a process of mind boggling and soul searching, I came up with my second idea where I decided to do something on a Vinyl Record. I was also thinking to do a card holder on the vinyl records itself as shown below. Then, several ideas triggered my mind such as to make a mini stand or more known as shelf to place our storybooks, magazines or even newspapers which is either a normal stand or it could also be attached to the wall.

Card Holder

Book stand

Attached Magazine Vinyl Record Stand

Furthermore, I was provided with a valuable guidance and thoughtful inspirations from my lecturer, Miss Sue Jane where she has given me some advice and ideas on how to explore further to improvise and adopt my previous ideas that I have mentioned herein above.