If anyone else is interested in motiongraphics I found this pretty cool site

http://motionographer.com/

Infographic

I've been looking into a bunch of really cool motion inforgraphs on youtube and here are a few I found interesting.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DCvQ6BdYBc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLioPHczR5E&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JOGt8EbfXI&feature=related

My Motion Graphic

First Motion Graphic Video from Austin Cira on Vimeo.

Really cool after effects video

This is a snowboard video that incorporates pictures and puts them in motion to make it a video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3dM8LxtDUE

COMPOSTITIONS

Here our my 10 pieces that were due on monday, but since I wasn't in class monday due to other events I thought I could get some critique from anyone on how or what I could change to make them better.

who designed it, dates of birth and death


Designer- Giabattista Bodoni

Birth- 1740 in Saluzzo, Italy

Death- 1813 in Parma, Italy

when was it designed

                  The Bodoni font was created during the 1790’s.


which classification does it belong


                  Modern (Didone)

write at least 75 – 100 words about the classification


In typography, Modern is a style of typeface developed in the late 18th century that continued through much of the 19th century. Characterized by high contrast between thick and thin strokes and flat serifs, Modern fonts are harder to read than previous and later typestyles. Some later variations include the Slab Serifs with bolder, square serifs and the related Clarendon style with less contrast and softer, rounded shapes.

name 3 fonts that are from that same classification


                  Didot, Bernhard Modern Roman, Computer Modern

what was happening in the world in the year the font was designed


         Around the 1790’s is when Napoleon Bonaparte began to try and take over Europe. Northern Italy was ruled by the Austrian Government and halted Bodoni’s work until Napoleon conquered Italy. Other events that occurred during this time was the founding of the two- party system in America and the French Revolution which was headed by Napoleon.

name any other fonts by the designer (if the did a lot you can stop at 3)
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EF Bodoni, Linotype Gianotten, Bodoni Classico

Write at least 500 words about your designer or history of the font.


                  The type of Giambattista Bodoni (1740–1813) is no exception. The fonts of the Italian printer  have been copied, revived and interpreted hundreds of times, although not always with success. Bodoni fonts are  also some of the most difficult to imitate. The first hurdle facing a type designer wishing to draw a “new” Bodoni is selecting which cut of Bodoni’s typefaces to use as a foundation for the revival. He created over 140 roman fonts, a corresponding number of italic designs, more than 115 titling and script fonts, a large number of ornaments and several non- Latin scripts. Much of the strength and beauty of Bodoni’s printing is a result of his ability to use absolutely the right design for any given application. If Bodoni wanted to use the equivalent of a 7½ point font, he had that type at his fingertips. If he wanted something of just slightly condensed proportions, or a font minutely lighter than previous lines, he had those also.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Art of Bodoni

                  Bodoni’s typefaces and typography were studied efforts meant to be seen as well as read. His books, royal announcements and pamphlets were large, regal efforts meant to be looked upon and appreciated as works of art, rather than mere pieces of communication. The typography Bodoni produced is still regarded as some of the most refined and structured printing ever produced. But then, he had the luxury of virtually limitless time, money and effort to spend on any given project. Bodoni once confided to a friend that he agonized for more than six months and produced thousands of trial proofs in the process of choosing just the right type for the title page in one of his books.

 Bodoni’s lifestyle harmonized with his aristocratic typefaces and typography. History has given him the title of “the king of typographers” and the typographer of kings.” After a relatively short apprenticeship, Bodoni almost immediately became the director of the royal press belonging to the Duke of Parma. A few years later, when Napoleon drove the Austrian governors out of northern Italy, Bodoni was able to continue his work – except under French imperial patronage. 

 

Evolutionary Bodoni Types

                  As striking as Bodoni’s types are, however, he was no revolutionary. When he was young, the work of John Baskerville served as his ideal; when Bodoni opened his first printing office for the Duke of Parma, he

did so with type from Fournier, the French printer and publisher. In later years, the work of his great Parisian competitor, François Didot, influenced him dramatically. Bodoni was always, in some manner,

dependent on the work of other, bolder contemporaries. Some may think that Bodoni was too influenced by Didot. While there are distinct similarities in the two designers’ work, and it is clear that Bodoni studied Didot’s designs carefully, a close examination reveals that the weight transitions of Bodoni’s designs are more gradual, and serifs still maintain a slight degree of bracketing. There is even a hint of old style traits in Bodoni’s fonts. Didot designs, however,

are quintessential neoclassical fonts with geometrically precise hairline serifs and a rigid vertical stroke stress.

 

Using Bodoni

Bodoni is not easy to use. Its extreme contrast in stroke weight and hairline serifs make for a typeface that is, in many circumstances, difficult to read. When used well, however, Bodoni almost always creates a favorable impression. Text copy takes on a refined and elegant demeanor, and headlines are quiet, sophisticated statements. Some typefaces shout and demand attention; Bodoni speaks in polished tones.

 

 

 

one quote (by the designer, by someone talking about the font, or a quote about design that "fits").

“The letters don’t get their true delight, when done in haste & discomfort, nor merely done with diligence & pain, but first when they are created with love and passion.” Giambattista Bodoni

 

 

Source- http://desktoppub.about.com/od/typography/g/modern.htm

Source- http://www.identifont.com/show?22Q

Source- http://www.typophile.com/node/13406

Source- http://www.prepressure.com/fonts/interesting/bodoni

Source- http://www.linotype.com/683/giambattistabodoni.html

Source- http://www.linotype.com/683/giambattistabodoni.html

Font Classification

Font Classification-
The classification of a typeface by the distribution of weight, variations of thick and thin lines, and variations of serifs within the font.

Old style- Style of typefaces that date their roots back to the renaissance period, and imitates calligraphic typefaces. The typeface is noticeable by its low contrast and with diagnol stress, and its bracketed serifs. Examples- Bembo, Caslon, and Jenson

Transitional- Typefaces that contain vertical stresses and slightly higher contrast than old style typefaces, combined with horizontal serifs. Examples- Baskerville, Fournier, Times New Roman

Modern- Typefaces that began during the engraving techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries. The classification contains extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes, hairline serifs, unbracketed serifs, mathematical construciton, and has no ifluence by handwriting.
Examples- Bodoni, Bauer Bodoni, Walbaum

Slab Serif- Typefaces that began in the 1800's to attract people and was heavily used in advertisement. The typefaces typically are mono weight, square ended serifs, bold machine like, uniform serifs, rectangular, and geometric impact. Examples- Serifa, Rockwell, Memphis Clarendon


Sans Serif- Typefaces that were influenced by the bauhaus moement that contains circular and geometric forms. Examples- Future, Meta, Univers

Script- Script letterforms have a wide range of typefaces. Most Script typefaces were created by different brushes and tools and appears handwritten. Examples- Bello, Volgare, Choch

Blackletter- Typefaces created over 600 years ago. Known by its ornate capitals, roughly diamond shaped serifs, and thick lines. Examples- Fette Fraktur, Lucida blackletter, San Marco

Grunge- Typefaces that are amalgamted and scratchy. No clear definition but are all common.
Examples- Fallen Thyme, Laundromat 1967, Mc Auto

Monospace- Classification of type that conforms all letters to a certain physical width making the letterforms expand of condense. Examples- Courier, Orator, Ocr B

Undeclard- Typefaces that contain sans serif structures attached to flared serifs.
Examples- Optima, Copperplate Gothic