Weekly Blog [9/14-9/20]

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The video game Little Big Planet is a very inspiring game. The whole idea of the game is a playground for designers. I was first attracted to this game by its graphics. I like the detail and the variety in this game. One could spend hours and hours putting together a level of their choice and it's very rewarding when online players enjoy your level and rate it highlly. I am simply amazed by the graphics and the sense of reality that is put into this imaginary world.
This sketch in a way was inspired by the Little Big Planet game. I really like the look of patchwork, stiches and buttons. My aunt taught me how to sew when I was in elementary school and I have been inspired by that artistic look every sense. I think I could go back to this sketch and add some more detail to it. I would like to give it a more raw material look to put it over the top. This would most likely entail the repetition of tiny marks, resembling the fiber of the cloth.

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Over the weekend, I went and saw the movie Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, and this preview was shown. I was blown away by the trailer for A Christmas Carol. The trailer was in 3D which made it all the more amazing. At times, it's hard to believe that this movie is computer generated because at times it looks so realistic. This is such a classic story that is being told in a new way. This is a good way to connect generations because parents are probably very familiar with this story as children and now they can share it with their children but with new technology. I'm excited to see this movie when it comes to theatres because its work like this that inspires me to create things similar to that.