Adobe InDesign Part 2

After watching the first videos a couple of weeks ago I thought I had a really good grasp on using this product. When it came down to using it in class I actually was struggling more than I thought I would. So for this blog assignment to watch more videos I took this opportunity to watch the original vidoes over again nw that I have had to so play around with InDesign. I think my frustration lied with knowing how to do certain tasks and not know how to combine certain things I did. Watching these newer videos tied in these parts that were frustrating to me. Although I don't have InDesign at home I am looking forward to coming back to class and applying this new found information.

Self - Portriat, What I want to portray

What is a Self- Portrait?
Is an extension of who I am as a person inside and out. It a representation of my emotions, dreams and characteristics.

What are the distinctive things that make me "me"?
I am a very outgoing and funny person. I care about animals and children deeply. I really want to make a name for myself as a teacher and help influence the lives of other.
How do I want people to see me?
I want people to see me as a funny and caring person. I want to show my love for all things and the compassion I have for the world.
How can I express my many different sides?
I like to use color as an extension of myself using calm colors like blues to represent my calmness and hot colors like reds to show my inner passions.
How can I reinvent myself for various purposes or times in my life?
Depending on what the scenario is conform to what is asked of me. If it involves professionalism I will tones down my crazy side and show my more organized punctual side of me. I am always reinventing myself from a day to day basis.
How am I changing from day to day or year to year?
Day to day I am changing and growing as a person trying to better myself and reach for my goals. I want to have a good future and achieve all my dreams and aspirations. In order to do so I've stepped away from my past where there was no hopr of achieving anything and found the road that lead me to the present to become that person I am deep inside.
Who do I want to become?
I want to become a inspiration art teacher that touches the lives of the children I have in my classroom. I want to be the force behind the passion they develop and the person to come to for the drive they need. I want to become a partner for my girlfriend and eventually marry. I want to have a family and live a happy and fulfilling life.



Here are two self portraits of artists that I really like:Chuck Close and Andy Warhol




I choose these two artist but I like that style in which they work.
Andy Warhol has always thought outside the box and has has been very inspirational for me. Chuck Close as well has a very unwie style in which he paints that i find genius. I would like to somehow incorporate what they have done into my own self-portrait.

http://digital-photography-school.com/self-portrait-photography-tips

this was a really helpful website. it gave a a lot of useful tips on how to take a picture to work with and how tp create a powerful self-portrait. I will definitely be referring back to this website while going through the process of my own piece.

Adobe Photoshop

Although I did know some information already, I really liked all the videos on Adobe Photo shop I recently watched. Through the videos I can see how personalized you can make all your projects. The most beneficial video for me was how you can import your work from photo shop to in design. I'm preparing to create a pamphlet for this art show coming up and involves pictures to be placed within it. With this new knowledge on photo shop I can really highlight the objects properly and better prepare them to place within the text I created in in design.

Adobe In Design

So I just recently watched the Adobe In Design videos and absolutely loved them. I found them very useful. Currently I working with a collaborative group where I have been assigned to design a information pamphlet about an organization we are volunteering for. At first I was a little hesitant and stressed about the project. But after watching these insightful videos I have full confidence now that I can create something really useful. I really enjoyed all the informational videos about working with text. It is a great resource to know who to creatively use text with in your designs to make it more aesthetically appealing and also more professional.