tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28919009557317927502024-03-19T15:45:37.703-04:00Christine Marie CreationsI'm an Orlando-based graphic designer, photographer, and lover of all things creative.. Currently, I am Art Director at Orlando Magazine and have been teaching graphic design at Valencia College since 2010. Here I'll be sharing stories about my adventures in art directing and teaching, as well as some of my personal and professional projects.Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-46917813144842621982016-05-01T13:28:00.002-04:002016-05-01T13:28:53.623-04:00Dribbble ThingsSo, I finally hopped the bandwagon and snagged myself a Dribbble invite. It seems like most of the work posted is cool UI or great illustration, and I do neither of those things. I am a editorial designer... layout and grids are my thing, so that's what I'll be posting. I'm challenging myself to post at least every few days (not everything I design on is interesting...). Hopefully, it will give viewers an inside look at Orlando magazine, as well as any teaching-related things and cool projects my students are working on.<br />
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<a href="https://dribbble.com/christinedupont" target="_blank">Head on over and check out my Dribbble things... </a>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-46306990957955775262014-11-12T12:34:00.001-05:002014-11-30T16:35:05.019-05:00Box Battle: October 2014Okay so I'm a little behind on posting this, but here's the haul I got from my October subscription boxes. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a very cat-centric month! As of right now, the monthly contenders are <a href="http://birchbox.com/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a>, <a href="http://myolivebox.com/" target="_blank">Olive Box</a>, <a href="http://lootcrate.com/" target="_blank">Loot Crate</a>, <a href="http://boxofhappies.com/" target="_blank">Box of Happies</a>, and <a href="http://ipsy.com/" target="_blank">Ipsy</a>.<br />
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BOX OVERVIEW</h3>
<b>OliveBox:</b> It's like the know me... a feline-themed box? Yes, please! This box included some kitty wrapping paper, which I will definitely use cause I love gift wrap. The card is cute, but what I really love are the little wooden cat clothespins. I've got them pinned up in my office.<br />
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<b>Birchbox:</b> So the leave-in conditioner is nice, because sometimes I don't always condition, but the smell... I'm pretty sure I had a scented My Little Pony that smelled like that. The Suki exfoliating foam cleanser I might use (translate as "lazy") and the Tocca hand cream smells nice. But I do like the Lumesh lip gloss — it's a pretty color and its tiny size is perfect for keeping in one of my clutch purses. Lastly, the sampler Coastal Scents eye shadow is a nice neutral palette. I also realized that all of these things are perfect travel size, so a few of them came to Baltimore with me.<br />
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<b>Ipsy: </b>Love the pouch this month; cute color and definitely one that I could use as a little clutch. The lipstick is a nice neutral shade, though it's matte which I'm not a huge fan of. The mascara is okay, but it isn't waterproof. Another hand creme for this month, but I like this Figs & Rouge one better than the Tocca in Birchbox because it's a fun fruity smell. The items I've gotten the most use out of this month are the H2Glo Highlighter cream and the Skyn Iceland face cleansing cloths. Definitely another strong month for Ipsy.<br />
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<b>LootCrate: </b>This month's theme was "Fear." Inside were a variety of Walking Dead items and some zombie bite tattoos, a book on How To Survive a Sharknado (and other unnatural disasters), and a sledgesaw hammer pen (which I gave to my husband). But the shining star in the crate was the kitten skull t-shirt. Loved it! My only qualm was that I really wished it glowed in the dark.<br />
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<b>Box of Happies:</b> Not necessarily one of the happiest boxes I've received so far. There was a handmade key fob, and honestly I didn't even know what it was or what its purpose was. The Dancin' Goat facial care sample pack is not really my cup of tea (as we've discovered with Birchbox), and some of it smelled a little funky. I did, however, enjoy the jewelry this month. While the Someday Soon peach-colored flower earrings are something I could easily make myself, the gold earrings and tassel necklace are a nice little addition to my collection and something I will definitely wear.<br />
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So I temporarily subscribed to MeowBox.net because I wanted to see what sort of goodies I could get for the kitties. Needless to say, fun ensued. The October box contained a couple of different cat treats and catnip toys, and, most importantly, AN INFLATABLE UNICORN HORN.<br />
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First we tried the treats (and by we, I mean them). All 3 were a fan of the Feline Harvest Dental Treats, but the girls were not fond of the Cloud 9 ones. But Boo-bear had no problem consuming all of them (which he then promptly threw up, so, that was nice).<br />
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Next came the catnip toys. I love how each of my feline companions has a different reaction to catnip. Kiki (the gray) is a licker, while Monkey (tortoiseshell) and Boo-Bear (fattie) like to lick and rub their faces in it.<br />
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Finally, came the unicorn horn. I gotta tell you... it took me FOREVER to blow that little thing up. It kept deflating as soon as I let go to put the stopper in it. Like, 10 minutes of frustrated horn blowing went by and then my husband comes in and 5 seconds later.... done. Whatever. Anyway, as you can tell by the expressions below, the cats absolutely loved their fabulous new horn.<br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-9717950225265150242014-09-27T09:11:00.000-04:002016-05-01T13:42:55.525-04:00Box Battle: September 2014Okay, so I sort of have this addiction to subscription boxes... an illness for which there is no cure. There are tons of box review sites out there reviewing individual boxes each month, or comparing one box to another. Instead, I'm going to present my monthly haul in more of a battle royale style... because all of these box subcsciptions are ultimately competing for the same thing...<br />
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Or, more specifically, my continued commitment to maintaining my subscription.<br />
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One box has already bit the dust (sorry, <a href="http://www.dottiebox.com/" target="_blank">Dottie Box</a>... you just weren't doin' it for me).<br />
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So, each month, I will (try to) post a photo of all the stuff I got and tell you which box gets the gold star for the month. As of right now, the monthly contenders are <a href="http://birchbox.com/" target="_blank">Birchbox</a>, <a href="http://myolivebox.com/" target="_blank">Olive Box</a>, <a href="http://lootcrate.com/" target="_blank">Loot Crate</a>, <a href="http://boxofhappies.com/" target="_blank">Box of Happies</a>, and <a href="http://ipsy.com/" target="_blank">Ipsy</a>.<br />
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Now onto September...<br />
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<b>Birchbox:</b> It seems like all I get from Birch is sunscreen and hair products... Neither of which I use with any regularity. I did use the shampoo and conditioner this morning though. It was ok... nothing I was excited about. Also in the box was a <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/shop/september-2014-box/pixi-beauty-shea-butter-lip-balm" target="_blank">Pixie lip balm</a> which was alright. The item I actually liked the most was the <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/shop/september-2014-box/juicy-couture-viva-la-juicy-gold-couture-3-4-oz" target="_blank">Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy</a> perfume sample. <br />
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<b>Olive Box:</b> The cards were cute, but I really liked the the set of Rifle Paper Co. journals. The little "You Are Loved" stickers got some use... gave out a few to co-workers and hid one in my husbands' ipad case.<br />
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<b>Loot Crate:</b> Okay... I knew they were doing a "Galactic" sci-fi theme, and then I learned that there would be an Alien item... and I got REALLY excited. However, I was very disappointed when my Alien item turned out to be a Dallas action figure. LAME. The tribble and Mal vinyl were a saving grace however. The Pop Rocks didn't even last 2 minutes.<br />
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<b>Box of Happies:</b> Eh... this month was okay. The silver necklace was cute, but the earrings aren't really my style. The ring I could have made myself. Bottle opener key chain probably won't use. Cupcake flags... eh, I'll find something to use them on at some point.<br />
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<b>Ipsy:</b> Loved the makeup bag (think I'll add a short black chain and turn it into a clutch). The double-end eyeshadow brush was really great, and I loved the purple eyeshadow. Lip gloss not usually a color that I wear, but I like that it's neutral. Brown eyeliner pencil is a plus. There was some hair treatment stuff too, but I gave that away.<br />
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Occasionally I might get my hands on an extra box. This month we were sent a <a href="http://barkbox.com/" target="_blank">Bark Box</a> at <a href="http://www.orlandomagazine.com/Blogs/Metropoly/September-2014/For-the-Dogs/" target="_blank">Orlando Magazine for review.</a> It was their June or July box, but it was still fun to see what was in it. The shining star in this box was that pink squid. I fought off all the other staff to keep it. No, I didn't give it to my dog... are you kidding? LOOK AT IT! It now has a place on my office bookshelf next to my sperm whale bookends. <br />
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<b>Ipsy.</b> But barely. Honestly, if Loot Crate hadn't been such a disappointment Alien-wise, it would have gone to them. It was almost kind of a draw. But Loot doesn't have much to worry about. They've more or less gotten the gold star for the last 2 months. But congratulations Ipsy... you've earned my continued subscription. <br />
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Till next month, friends...Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-80738656420972683512014-07-23T10:25:00.000-04:002014-07-23T18:14:09.435-04:00Making Orlando Magazine: Best of Orlando 2014<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Making the Best of Orlando issue was probably one of the most extensive projects I have worked on to date. A lot of planning, prep and design work went into bringing this issue to life. It's a process that actually starts WAY in advance (and I'm talking around, oh, February or so when voting begins). Once votes are tallied, we have to start thinking about the issue, the theme, and how we're going to approach the visuals...<br />
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Some time back, our former Creative Director, <a href="http://www.whitesheddesign.com/" target="_blank">Jenifer Kresge,</a> and I began brainstorming about the theme. We were both inspired by a <a href="http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/June-2012/Best-of-Detroit-2012/#.U7_0l6jar7A" target="_blank">Best-Of issue from Hour magazine</a> involving a very elaborate circus concept, and loved how the photography and theme was carried throughout. Knowing we wanted to do something more colorful and conceptual than our Best Of from last year, we began researching possibilities. But, where in Orlando could we find an appropriate venue, let alone the variety of performers and types of acts that were needed? I immediately thought of Treasure Tavern.<br />
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<a href="http://treasuretavern.com/" target="_blank">Treasure Tavern </a>is a variety dinner show with a pirate/vaudeville-ish theme that's located adjacent to the Pirate Dinner Adventure on I-Drive. The show includes everything from acrobats to magicians, poodle performers and more. They rotate their acts every so often, so you'll get to see something new each time. I had the pleasure of seeing the show some time ago (thanks, Groupon) and I remembered that they not only had a great stage setting but a colorful, diverse cast and props as well. <br />
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Treasure Tavern were more than receptive to being featured and open to just about anything we wanted to do. They invited a few of us down to see the current show so we could get a better feel of what they could offer in terms of performers and set. Needless to say, I took a LOT of notes that night and had a ton of ideas by the time the show was over.<br />
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I sat down for some creative brainstorming with the Editor and Photographer and we determined what types of shots we wanted to do. The Best-Of list is comprised of several master categories and a slew of award categories, so we tried to theme most of the shots based on those list items. Our goal was to have at least 1-2 shots encompassing each master category, and if there was time and room on the page, secondary shots as well.<br />
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With a general shot list in mind, I began drafting the schedule and call sheet. Let me just say that this was one of the most complex schedules that I have had to put together in a long time. I haven't had to organize anything this complicated since my film school days at Valencia. The day had to be pretty planned out so that certain cast members were able to be released when we were done with them. Each shot also had to have detailed listings of props, set dress, and so forth. It's good to have a least some sort of visual in mind, including what orientation you want the scene shot in, but it's important to remember that not everything is going to go as planned. No matter how well-planned the schedule and shots are, there is always going to be some improvising the day of.<br />
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The day of the shoot went extremely well. We were a bit delayed getting started, but that sort of thing should always be expected. The entire Treasure Tavern cast and corporate employees were extremely accommodating (lunch was AMAZING... best photo shoot lunch I have ever had). Todd Feren, the production manager who also plays Robb, had lots of great ideas and it was a very enjoyable, collaborative experience. We even had time to take lots of fun, secondary shots, which ended up being much needed in the layout. Again, those weren't planned, and it's the type of collaboration and improvisation that just naturally happens on a shoot. Overall, it was one of the most fun shoots that I have been on (and a record-breaking day for "that's what she said" jokes). <br />
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For the design of the issue, I was really inspired by some <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/4574037096991711/" target="_blank">old vaudeville playbills that I saw on </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Pinterest.</a> I used an aged paper background to give it a slight vintage look, accompanied by tall, skinny type, accented with red banners. For the photos, we didn't have to do a ton of editing; I mainly just darkened the stage so the scuff marks weren't so prominent. The photographer always does some minor edits and fixes before they are delivered to art. <br />
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I had wanted to do something different with the text, rather than the typical list approach. It was definitely one of the more ambitious layouts that I've done; each
award was in its own text container and had to be manipulated
independently of the others. On one hand, it made edits easy, but just
getting everything to fit in the first place felt like it took FOREVER.
Overall it took me about 3 full days, give or take. I would have
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I quite literally ran out of time. Deadlines, ya know?<br />
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And check out our quickie promo video below, shot by our photography intern, Danielle Tauffer, and edited by former <i>Orlando</i> magazine intern and Valencia alum, Fred Mullins.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y0G4Ca_Bvdg" width="560"></iframe>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-41908222053006112882013-05-11T20:35:00.002-04:002013-05-27T13:31:58.810-04:00Christian's Font Themed Birthday Extravaganza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Turning 30 is kind of a big deal, and for one graphic design friend, we wanted to do something extra specially nerdy: enter the Font Party. The rules were simple... each guest needed to come dressed as a font of their choice. Anything goes. The results were lots of fun, with some unexpected surprises, and even our non-designer friends were able to enjoy the theme as well.<br />
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Decorations of green and black filled the room, interspersed with various blocks of wood type and other design-nerdy touches (though not pictured we also had thin, white wood letters that spelled "XTIAN", which we had guests sign).<br />
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The food was laid out, provided by friends and the folks at Petty's Meats... Bacon Wrapped Black & Blue Cheeseburger Bites, Crunchy Chicken Tenders, and Coconut Shrimp.<br />
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So the place was prepped, everything clean and ready to go, the font management system installed... and slowly the fonts began to arrive...<br />
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Then it was time for the font pharaoh to receive his gifts, but for each gift we tested his memories of his friends. We shared his friends most memorable moments and how they met our guest of honor, and he had to guess whose story it was. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ten years ago, lovely Lenore Bainbridge was murdered during a masquerade ball at the glamorous Bainbridge Manor. The culprit was never discovered. It is rumored that Lenore’s spirit does not rest peacefully, but endlessly prowls the halls of Bainbridge Manor, waiting for justice.<br /><br />Now, all who attended the masquerade ball on that fateful night will gather again at Bainbridge Manor, this time in the hopes that together they can discover once and for all who murdered Lenore Bainbridge so her spirit can finally be at peace. </span></span></blockquote>
Each guest had a small role to play and was given various clues throughout the night to share with the other guests.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Myself as Clarissa Bainbridge, the victim's sister</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">BJ Dupont as Beauregard Charming, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span>suitor</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Susan Mullins as Sarah Bainbridge, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span></span>cousin</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark Ronhaar as James Bainbridge, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span></span>cousin</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Jason Strickland as Roman Bainbridge, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span></span>uncle</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Christian Knightly as Count Maximilian Freud, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span></span>suitor</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Julie Tyckoson </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Eliza Valdemar, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the victim's sister </span></span>friend</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dan Bookman as Inspector Auguste Dupin</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Paul Love as Dr. Prospero, the family’s doctor</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Jenifer Kresge as Dr. Morella Tamerlane, the family psychologist</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Brian Hogan as Roderick Usher, guest at Bainbridge Manor</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Liz Hogan as Madeline Usher, sister to Roderick</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Nick Benedetto as William Wilson, the butler</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Amy </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Benedetto</span> as Marie Roget, the housekeeper</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Rita Barnes as Madame Raven, psychic medium</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; 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While this probably sounds like a really cool thing to shoot, I unfortunately didn't get much of an opportunity to photograph all of the details since I was busy playing hostess (aka Lady Clarissa Bainbridge). Also, I should probably note that, as a general rule, I should not be allowed to operate a camera if I've had more than a few alcoholic libations. Needless to say, the photos that I did take came out terribly. So I've thrown a few old-timey photo effects on them in an effort to make them less offensive to your eyes. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Count Maximilian Freud was all smiles, until people started accusing him of murdering Lenore. In the background, police inspector Auguste Dupin and my cousin, Sarah Bainbridge, look on knowingly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Montressor Amontillado, the family accountant, eyeing me suspiciously. He never did approve much of my spending habits. His lovely wife, our head cook Virgina, cares only for sampling the wine he makes.</td></tr>
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-19927874985790416622013-01-20T15:49:00.002-05:002013-05-27T13:34:49.804-04:00Keleshian KittensIt's been quite a while since I've posted anything, and so I have a lovely backlog of blogs I need to get up. I'll start with the oldest and work my way up to the more recent.<br />
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So back in April, Michelle Keleshian, a former student of mine, found herself in possession of a litter of kittens. I got the opportunity to stage a little photoshoot. Unfortunately, most of them were camera shy and uninterested in what was going on, so I only managed to get a few good shots of two of them. But it was still fun, none-the-less, and I enjoy the challenge of photographing cats. :)<br />
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So at first they were curious and explored a bit... occasionally posing for the camera. <br />
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One of them was particularly fond of books...<br />
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But eventually, like most kittens their age, it was nap time.<br />
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Here are a couple (poorly) time-lapsed animations so you can see what our day was like<br />
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<br />Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-48516812163146492442012-02-18T09:57:00.001-05:002013-05-27T13:40:00.463-04:00Surviving 1142: A Students' PerspectiveI sent a survey to solicit the advice of previous 1142 students. I asked them to give the incoming students some advice and tips for surviving 1142 (and just the program in general). They were asked <b>"What advice do you have for incoming students? Based off of your own experiences in the course, what do they need to do to be successful?"</b> Below are the responses that I got. <br />
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"Make sure you're on time. Getting to class even a few minutes after it's started will throw you off. Make sure you pay attention to your professor; they have valuable advice, and they want you to succeed. They're also available to answer any questions you have, so don't be afraid to ask. This first class/semester is all about learning new things or expounding on what you've already taught yourself or learned prior to college. Take the time to continue learning outside the classroom, on your own. It will enhance your time in class, and give you an upper hand on your peers. Take these graphics courses seriously. Valencia's program is very well-respected in the Central Florida community, so treat your time in the program with equal respect."<br />
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"First of all, time wise, you have to be aware that EVERYTHING takes longer than you expect. Never underestimate your assignments, and don't think that you can do the tutorial or whatever project in an hour or so. If you do you are not going to finish. Be consistent, turn in every project, every tutorial — if you miss one assignment you jeopardize your chances of passing the class. Try to be resourceful, learn about famous designers, artists, etc. You have to educate your eye into graphics! You have to look at GOOD quality work, amazing astonishing blow-your-mind-off pieces that inspire you to accomplish your vision for your projects. Even if it sounds over rated: Don't miss class!!! Every class, you learn so much, so many tools within each program. Remember this is all new, and graphics is not something everyone can help you with. Also, If you have the opportunity, ALWAYS ALWAYS do extra credit; it is ALWAYS worth it! "<br />
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"Don't wait until the last minute! No matter how much you don't want to do homework, you can't ever do your best under an extreme time constraint, and you really, REALLY need to try to do your best in these classes."<br />
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"Keep an open mind to critiques and find inspiration for projects your working on."<br />
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"The thing that got me through this course was trying to utilize all of my resources. Looking at examples of good design helped really helped me understand what my final projects should look like. The internet is a fabulous place. I got into a habit of looking at design blogs on a daily basis. I even came across this wondrous place - http://skout.co.za/. Barnes & Noble became a regular hang out for me.... I would sit there for hours looking through design magazine and books. Also, this class introduced me to Illustrator. I guess the best thing for Illustrator is just practice! Trying to achieve simple shapes and figures with the pen tool was daunting at first.... but I eventually got the hang of it :)"<br />
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"Never wait until the last minute to print and put together your project. Be prepared before the due date. This brings your confidence level up!"<br />
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"In order to be successful I would say you have to keep pushing yourself. If you think it is good, keep going a little longer and make it better. Tips: Watch a lot of tutorials. Always look for inspiration. before you start a project, or just make a folder of things you like and you can browse through later."<br />
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"Don't get overwhelmed with "pen tool" or "gradient mesh". Slow down, ask a question before you get too far behind to finish your project in a way that will make you happy."<br />
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"Keep a folder for all ur papers and stay organized ... And submit everything in the [process folder] envelope. It really helps ur grade more."<br />
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"From a designer point of view, consistently push yourself to make your next design better than your last. If you think you have done something good, save that file and try to make what you did better. Always reach out for inspiration by looking at other designers work... there is nothing wrong with looking but stealing is definitely bad and most important, SAVE OFTEN. From a business stand point, be motivated, friendly, and personable. Be ready to not only hear a lot of BS, but deal with a lot of it too. You can make the most beautiful designs and have a lot of great ideas but your clients will always have a different point of view. You will have people that will say things like "trust me, i know design and what you did looks like crap" and "i designed our last menu, place a box around that" when you KNOW that what you are doing looks WAAAAAYYYYYY better than anything they have done and SAVE OFTEN. Make yourself stand out above the crowd... make your business card something that people like, not a representation of things you like that look like crap. And SAVE OFTEN! Can't figure out how to do something? Don't be afraid to ask around. We are all in this together and should be willing to help each other out always listen to constructive criticism. Even if one of your fellow designers bashes your work, let that be a stepping stone to what direction your design takes... always make sure to make that design better and always keep in contact with your teachers. It isn't to brown nose, it is to ask them for any advice that you might need. They are here to help with everything design and possibly work related."<br />
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"I kept my workbook from essentials class and found myself referencing it in later classes for things I wanted to accomplish on other projects. I also HATED the pen tool and [Illustrator] at first. It took me about a month to get used to the pen tool and using a Wacom tablet helped me grasp it a lot. With only 2 semesters away from the print degree [Ilustrator] is now my absolute favorite and I feel the most confident in it. Best advice: Don't be afraid to ask questions, use the help box to find what drop down menu your looking for, and don't give up. Also, get your stuff printed and done at least 2 days before class. It's not worth the stress trying to finish things last minute. "<br />
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"Don't miss any classes! Every class is integral to doing well and getting a good grade. Remember, these are the basics you'll use for most other design classes. Also, don't put design and printing off until the last minute. You never know what problems can arise. You may need to print several times. Don't get stuck having done all of this work and nothing to show for it." <br />
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"1. Nothing prints the way it looks on the screen 2. TIME is your priority 3. The lab doesn't have computers for all the students, only for the #__ who got it first and wont leave for a long long time!" <br />
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"Don't try to do the best design the world has ever seen before, because you can't. Just worry about learning the programs. Don't worry about being on Flickr or competing with classmates, just worry about learning about the [material]." <br />
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"Students have to listen. To their professor, to their fellow students, to the feedback at the critique, to the project guidelines. Most of the students in my class that did not succeed... did not listen. When they graduate how will they be successful with clients if they don't listen to their client's needs? The real world is a lot more demanding when you are getting paid... if you can't handle 1142, you are in the wrong college track."<br />
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"Seriously, read your text book. Actively read the material and follow along as you work. There is no shortcut/quickie way to becoming proficient in these programs. You learn by doing, but you won't know what to do unless you learn it properly. Try to learn as many keyboard shortcuts as possible. It will increase productivity, and software layouts may change with new versions, but keyboard shortcuts won't. (http://www.nobledesktop.com/shortcuts.html). Don't forget to use Google. When you can't find something or don't understand, use Google to search for a tutorial or even a video tutorial. You certainly aren't the first person to have questions about the programs. Your instructors want you to learn and become great designers, but they won't spoon feed you the answers. You have to go out and learn it independently."<br />
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"Don't get mad at the instructors if you receive a low grade. In school the instructors are your clients. You have to please them. If you can't please the instructors how can you please your clients? I saw a ton of other students who would bitch about the instructors, how demanding they were, the grades that they received, the critique, the projects are too hard... etc. If you think the instructors are hard try demanding clients in the real world. They'll be in for a rude awakening."</blockquote>
Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-42345948031877843012012-01-07T13:01:00.000-05:002013-05-27T13:35:54.752-04:00Peppermint Themed Christmas Gift WrapThose who know me know that I never do things simply. It's just not who I am. I like to to go over-the-top in just about everything I do. It's a way to exercise and express my creativity... especially when it comes to gift wrap. Some may think it wasteful and excessive, but who doesn't like to receive a pretty package?! <br />
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This year I went with a peppermint, red and white theme (Christmas tree included). Candy canes, peppermint swirls, red and white stripes... these elements were prevalent throughout my gifts. Oh, and lots of red glitter (tee hee hee). In past years, I've ordered specialty papers from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/">Paper Source</a> and <a href="http://www.katespaperie.com/">Kate's Paperie</a>, but this year almost all of my wrap, ribbons, and embellishments came from Michaels or JoAnns.<br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-73836636837073705752011-08-21T10:43:00.004-04:002013-05-27T13:40:00.465-04:00Welcome 1142!Just want to give a warm hello to all my new GRA1142 students out there :) Hope you're as excited as I am for the upcoming semester. We've got all sorts of great projects and exercises lined up to get your creative juices flowing and help you on the path of graphic design greatness. It'll be a fun and challenging semester; to get you in the mood here's a sneak peak at the types of projects you'll be creating. Every project you create brings you one step closer to having an awesome portfolio, so take a look at what those before you have done and get ready to rock'n'roll ;) <br />
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More of our best student work can be seen here on our Flickr Account:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vccgraphics/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/vccgraphics/</a><br />
***look in Print & Advertising for work done in the Graphic Design Essentials courses***<br />
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More information about our Graphics program at Valencia can be found here:<br />
<a href="http://multimedia.valenciacc.edu/">http://multimedia.valenciacc.edu/</a><br />
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Be sure to check out our blog and stay up to speed on everything happening in Graphics Technology:<br />
<a href="http://vccgraphics.wordpress.com/">http://vccgraphics.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Project 1: Photoshop</b></span><br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-40642979525651195212011-08-16T16:21:00.000-04:002013-05-27T14:00:33.913-04:00Paper CraftsIt's not secret that I have sick, sad obsession for paper. I've been looking recently for DIY elements that I can add to my wedding and have come across a variety of paper crafts (especially paper flowers... how fun!). So that inspired me to search out other paper crafts that I think would be a lot of fun to do. Here's a few of my faves - click on the image to go directly to the tutorial. Can you imagine doing these with <a href="http://www.neenahpaper.com/">Neenah</a> or <a href="http://www.frenchpaper.com/index.asp">French</a> papers? *insert design-nerdy grin here*<br />
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</div>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-55403881324342373222011-08-14T22:26:00.000-04:002013-05-27T13:39:38.357-04:00Summer 2011 Student Work Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wanted to take a moment to share with you a few select works produced by my students this semester. These are a few of the strongest designs from GRA2201 Electronic Imaging and GRA1206 Typography. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA2201 Digital Painting by Alexander Salazaar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Handmade Type by Ricky Lester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA2201 Advertisement by Ian Lochridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Hierarchy Exercise by Ricky Lester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Hand Drawn Type by Nicole Gertz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA2201 Digital Painting by Shaun Kinney</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Typography Poster by Ricky Lester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Typography Poster by Rafael Pimentel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Anatomy Exercise by Sara Meija</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GRA1206 Typography Poster by Ian Lochridge</td></tr>
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-12465930394131424972011-07-26T10:24:00.000-04:002013-05-27T13:40:26.132-04:00Maryland Style InspirationSo we're finally starting to put together all the details for our upcoming engagement party. It'll be a small bash of our immediate family and closest friends and bridal party. Since Bj and I are both originally from Maryland, we've decided to celebrate our roots as the theme of the party. I've slowly been gathering ideas and images, and thought I'd offer up some of my inspiration. You can get a good idea about our proud, Maryland heritage through these images.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Bird: Oriole</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Dessert: Smith Island Layer Cake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Reptile: Diamondback Terrapin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Crustacean: Blue Crab</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Insect: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">State Tree: White Oak</td></tr>
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<div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Time Honored Tradition... Crab!</b></span></div><br />
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</div>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-11838957813982914252011-06-08T12:05:00.000-04:002013-05-27T14:00:33.906-04:00Daily-ish Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span id="goog_1813421816">Going to attempt to start posting some inspiration and making this blog a little more... purposeful. I have so many RSS feeds that I subscribe too, as well as my new addiction to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinteres</a>t, I might as well spread the love around. Here are some interesting inspirations for the day...</span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute idea... especially for a particular typography book maybe???</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makes me want to attempt quilling... "attempt" being the keyword...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love wrapping gifts, so I'm always looking for cute ideas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyone knows I have a ring addiction.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Omg, I should do this to Boo-Bear...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are made with cupcake wrappers! Neat, huh?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-50870016847456160602011-06-05T16:09:00.000-04:002013-05-27T14:01:19.539-04:00Wedding WebsiteSo as most of you know, Bj and I got engaged not too long ago. We've been putting off most of the wedding planning till after my brother gets married, and since that day is just around the corner, I am proud to announce that our new "wedsite" is now up and running:<br />
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<a href="http://www.weddingjojo.com/christineandbj">www.weddingjojo.com/christineandbj</a><br />
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We'll be updating it often with information about our venue, wedding plans, and more. You'll also be able to RSVP to any of our wedding events. I'll also be making posts to the wedding blog regarding various wedding planning ideas and thoughts. Please swing by, and be sure to sign the guestbook :) <span class="messageBody"><span><br />
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</span></a></span>Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-26253511609129839182011-05-22T12:38:00.000-04:002013-05-27T13:41:24.010-04:00Celebrating 75... German Style<a href="http://www.willowtreecafe.com/">Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe</a> in Sanford is a favorite of my family - good music, good food, dancing and drinking (lots and lots of drinking). What could be a better place to celebrate my grandmother's 75th birthday! The whole family got together for the evening, and we even had a few surprises for her in the form of my Uncle Richard from Minnesota and cousin Kelly. Needless to say she was thrilled, overwhelmed, and touched.<br />
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And if you've never been to Willow Tree then I recommend you go... right now. Stop reading this blog and go get some schnitzel. ;)<br />
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Here's a few photos from last nights 2011 Student Graphics & Fine Art Exhibition... plus a few extra funnies at the end. Hey, what can I say... needed a grading break... ;)<br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-48669712201226254812011-04-10T21:14:00.004-04:002013-05-27T13:43:47.682-04:00Kittens 1st Photo SessionThis weekend I came into possession of 6 four-week old kittens. I've decided to foster them until they are old enough to find forever-homes. However, this means that they will also be <strike>tortured</strike> subjected to me photographing them over the next few weeks. Many of you know I have a tendency to post pictures of my cats on Facebook (usually after they've been dressed up in some sort of nonsense). Taking pictures of them is fairly easy... but taking pictures of these kittens? Yeah... it's a whole other ball of wax. It requires endless amounts of patience and ingenuity. Ultimately, the kittens are going to do what they want, and hopefully I will be there to catch their cuteness. In the meantime, you can enjoy a few of the 200 shots I took today. There will definitely be more on the way.<br />
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If you, or anyone you know, is considering adding a furry new friend to their family, these kittens will be ready to go to homes in about 3-4 weeks. Once they are ready, I will post more information.<br />
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And now... allow me to introduce you to my little "Six Pack"...<br />
<i>(and yes, they all have graphic design related names) </i><br />
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The first batch of photos I took were of "The Twins"... Pica and Pixel. You can tell the two apart because Pixel has more beige colorations and 2 boots. These little girls were initially the most cooperative of the bunch. Pica proved to be very adept at looking directly into the camera lens and had a ball playing with their new beloved sandal. Pixel was a little less cooperative than her passive counterpart, and spent most of her time playing. Eventually, they wore each other out and settled down for a nap.<br />
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Later in the day, I got the opportunity to photograph the others. With the exception of Sans, who turned on some serious cuteness, Arty, Serif, and K were not as keen on being in front of the camera today. They had other, more pressing matters on their agenda :)<br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-41858581395636607422011-03-25T15:29:00.002-04:002013-05-27T14:02:45.824-04:00Spring 1142: The Monogram ExerciseAs designers, we all started somewhere. For most of us, that meant getting an education. This semester, I've had the opportunity to teach, not one, but TWO sections of our 1142 Graphic Design Essentials course. This is the foundation course for the Graphics Technology Program. While some students are taking this course with the intentions of completing the program, others are taking it for fun, as an elective, or just to brush up on their skills. Regardless, it is always humbling to one day look back on your early works and to see just how far you've come.<br />
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One thing I always stress to my students is the importance of trial and error... of experimenting... of learning what works and what does not. Ultimately, they have to find their own methods and their own process. When we first start learning software, I provide them with brief, in-class exercises that are designed to get them to do just that.<br />
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Enter, the monogram exercise...<br />
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This exercise was given to the 1142 students when they were fresh to Illustrator. I asked them to "design" the first or first and last letter of their names. They were not given any detailed, step by step instructions... this was purely exploration time. The end results varied, but the ultimate intention was that they begin to get familiar with the software and various tools by their own means.<br />
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Feel free to comment, critique, or make suggestions for future exercises :)<br />
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-74053470652182661602011-03-19T12:52:00.002-04:002013-05-27T14:04:29.672-04:00GRA2201 - Assignment 3 & Project 2<span style="font-family: inherit;">The objective for Assignment 3 was primarily to work with the new CS5 Mixer Brush Tool. Students were to create a digital painting from a nature related photo using only this tool. Unlike previous assignments, there was less focus on the technical aspects and more on effort, creativity, and attention to detail. The goals of this assignment were:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Applying realistic painting techniques</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Attention to detail</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This assignment coincided with Project 2, which as a self portrait digital painting. Below are a few examples of Assignment 3 and Project 2.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dianna Lugo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricky Lester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christian Perez</td></tr>
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-211866223237625662011-03-07T17:27:00.001-05:002013-05-27T13:58:39.284-04:00GRA2201 - Assignment 2For Assignment 2, the students of my Electronic Imaging course had to create an illustration made entirely of brushes, and ONLY brushes. Each student was randomly provided with a different theme for their illustration. They needed to use a minimum of 5 different brushes plus create their own custom brush. The custom brush needed to be created from a stock photo or illustration, but the other 5 brushes could either download them from the internet or custom created. It was important to use high resolution brushes (1300px or bigger). Assignment 2 focused on the following skills:<br />
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<li>Creating and saving custom brushes</li>
<li>Utilizing online resources to download brushes</li>
<li>Working with and adjusting brush settings</li>
<li>Practice image composition</li>
<li>Working with and organizing layers</li>
<li>Using brush blending modes</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ricky Lester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dorothy Timmer</td></tr>
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Christine Marie Dupont http://www.blogger.com/profile/01123931237066419382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891900955731792750.post-2085510257783711952011-02-06T10:45:00.004-05:002013-05-27T14:04:29.665-04:00GRA2201 - Assignment 1This semester I've been given the opportunity to teach GRA2201 Electronic Imaging, aka the Photoshop class. This is an intermediate course where students of the Valencia Graphics Program get a chance to hone their Photoshop skills and learn some advanced techniques. Having taken the class myself as a student, I already had a general understanding of how the curriculum was structured, however I felt it necessary to make some changes and add in some additional assignments throughout the semester. So, in addition to the 4 major projects that the students will be working on this semester, they also have a series of 5, one-week long assignments that are designed to reinforce some of the skills and techniques learned in class.<br />
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A big part of learning Photoshop is through experimentation... trial and error... repetition, repetition, repetition. Though we give them step by step instructions on how to perform certain functions, it's important for the students to develop their own process and workflow and learn how to be problem solvers... hence the purpose of these assignments. Furthermore, these assignments are meant to coincide with the current project.<br />
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For Assignment 1, the students had to create a collage of images based on a day in their life. It could be just their average everyday, or a particularly memorable day in their life. This assignment was in some ways meant as a refresher of some of the basics learned in GRA1142 Design Essentials. Students had to use a minimum of 5 photos and one, scanned, hand-drawn element. They were given specific file dimensions, color modes, and file formats to turn in, but otherwise had complete creative freedom to design as they wish. Assignment 1 focused on the following skills:<br />
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<li>Organizing and managing images</li>
<li>Scanning images</li>
<li>Practice image composition</li>
<li>Working with layers</li>
<li>Working w/ file formats, resolution, and color modes</li>
<li>Using selection tools</li>
<li>Using blending modes</li>
<li>Using adjustment layers</li>
<li>Working with layer masks and selections</li>
</ul>
So, without further adieu, here are the results!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A6blN2cI/AAAAAAAAAKs/sSvr-V88g_8/s1600/BP_a1_Collage_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A6blN2cI/AAAAAAAAAKs/sSvr-V88g_8/s1600/BP_a1_Collage_opt.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian Plaza</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A665sg5I/AAAAAAAAAKw/H9fTSZDB8ho/s1600/Coffey_a1_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A665sg5I/AAAAAAAAAKw/H9fTSZDB8ho/s1600/Coffey_a1_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Coffey</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A675DkEI/AAAAAAAAAK0/OJpW9YkLJeA/s1600/DT_a1_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A675DkEI/AAAAAAAAAK0/OJpW9YkLJeA/s1600/DT_a1_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dorothy Timmer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A7NiphfI/AAAAAAAAAK4/6qp08KzWwr4/s1600/erummells_a1_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A7NiphfI/AAAAAAAAAK4/6qp08KzWwr4/s1600/erummells_a1_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Rummells</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A7BXfx5I/AAAAAAAAAK8/7q_MIFVE5Os/s1600/Lugo_A1_Collage_opt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7A7BXfx5I/AAAAAAAAAK8/7q_MIFVE5Os/s1600/Lugo_A1_Collage_opt.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dianna Lugo</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BDLYoEFI/AAAAAAAAALA/UwsntzdEMhM/s1600/Murphy_a1_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BDLYoEFI/AAAAAAAAALA/UwsntzdEMhM/s1600/Murphy_a1_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joshua Murphy</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BFqSuAZI/AAAAAAAAALE/IV-drtx2sPs/s1600/Perez_a1_Collage_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BFqSuAZI/AAAAAAAAALE/IV-drtx2sPs/s1600/Perez_a1_Collage_web.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christian Perez</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BFw8mIrI/AAAAAAAAALI/KKY2_7_wXaU/s1600/ReichertC_A1_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zW87EcG0LpM/TU7BFw8mIrI/AAAAAAAAALI/KKY2_7_wXaU/s1600/ReichertC_A1_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christopher Reichert</td></tr>
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