#university of hertfordshire

[selkies-song]

Pine - University of Hertfordshire

#pine #animation #university of hertfordshire #wolves #winter #india crooke

[jambjars]

Ideation from my first MA Animation project, Red vs. Blue!

Sources to research images below!

Sale, T. and Sauls, B. (2007). Hand Holding Water Glass. [Ink, Scanned & Colorized] Available at: https://heroeswiki.ddns.net/wiki/Isaac%27s_paintings [Accessed 1 Oct. 2023]. Original work created for the NBC ‘Heroes’ series, displayed at Heroes World Tour event.

Poulin, A. (n.d.). Sunburst. [Acrylic Painting] Available at: https://www.allport.com/products/1018 [Accessed 28 Sep. 2023]. Part of an artist collective selling posters, prints, and greeting cards. Founded by artists, no date of artwork listed on site.

Gibbs, J. (2015). Hope your commute wasn’t like this? [Digital Art] Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/9BugnVprbO/ [Accessed 3 Oct. 2023].

‌Savos, S. (2020). explosion! 💥. [Pastel Crayon] Available at: https://hamotzi.tumblr.com/post/190613779173/explosion-ig-twitter [Accessed 2 Oct. 2023].

Neumann, B. (2017). scarecrow, scarecrow. [Digital Art] Available at: https://ghostbri.tumblr.com/post/166728132830/scarecrow-scarecrow [Accessed 23 Sep. 2023].

DeLonge, T. and Martins, S. (2014). Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker - Apple TV. [online] Apple TV. Available at: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/poet-anderson-the-dream-walker/umc.cmc.6z9h825v7dpka65wa6jo82rq9 [Accessed 3 Oct. 2023].

Kiuchi, T. (n.d.). How could you? [Digital Art] Available at: https://www.behance.net/gallery/16753543/How-could-you [Accessed 1 Oct. 2023].

Lowenthal, C. (2015). N/A. [Digital Art] Available at: https://celialowenthal.tumblr.com/post/128716652888/first-illo-of-the-semester-will-probably-make [Accessed 30 Sep. 2023].

Princess Mononoke. (1997). [2D Animation] Japan: Toho.

Purdue University (2019). Boiling Point Elevation. [online] Purdue.edu. Available at: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/solutions/eboil.html.

Purdue University (2019). Freezing. [online] Purdue.edu. Available at: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/freeze.html.

Purdue University (2019). Freezing. [online] Purdue.edu. Available at: https://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/freeze.html.

#my art #ideation #university of hertfordshire #ma animation

[thesarahfiles]

On September 10, 2018, Sarah was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hertfordshire for her outstanding contributions to music and theater, in a ceremony held at St. Albans Abbey. 

#Sarah Brightman #honorary doctorate #university of hertfordshire

[josephfebin]

Final output of 'PULL'

#major study_digital media arts #university of hertfordshire #ma animation #major study #animation #Youtube

[dkettchen]

Today I not so much learned that, as figured out which, one of my uni course mates worked on Nimona as a modeller x’D

#university of hertfordshire bb #nimona #it's been all over my linkedin feed it was only a matter of time until one of them posted abt having worked on it #I also went to a virtual production thingy today #got many new names for my ever growing networking list of linkedin connections ehehehehehe #and learnt that if and when I do find some rich ppl with LED screens to hire me for my incredible VP skills I could make like 500£ dayrate! #like that's insanely good for industry cause noone fucking knows how to run the damn things yet so the few ppl who do make quiche #if they manage to find a job in VP #which is the hard part :l

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Johnny English Reborn (2011, Oliver Parker)

17/02/2024

Johnny English Reborn is a 2011 film directed by Oliver Parker and starring Rowan Atkinson. It is the sequel to the 2003 film Johnny English.

Eight years after the events in London, Johnny English has retreated to Tibet to practice martial arts and recover from a failed mission to protect the newly elected president of Mozambique, a failure that cost him his knighthood.

In Hong Kong, English meets former CIA Titus Fisher, who reveals to him the name of the criminal organization that intends to eliminate the Chinese premier: Vortex (of which Fisher himself is a member).

On 8 April 2010, Universal Pictures officially announced the production of a sequel to Johnny English, provisionally called Johnny English 2, and the entrusting of the direction of the film to Oliver Parker (former director of St. Trinian's). Filming began on 11 September of the same year in London, and then continued in the English counties of Hertfordshire and Hampshire, Macau and Hong Kong.

The car used in the film by English is a special Rolls-Royce Phantom, modified at the request of Rowan Atkinson himself with a V16 engine to replace the V12 available on the market.

The budget for the making of the film was 45 million dollars.

The first English-language teaser trailer was made available on April 7, 2011. The first teaser trailer in Italian was distributed on the following 12 April, followed by the official trailer on 13 July of the same year. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2011, while in Italian cinemas it was released on the following 28 October.

#Johnny English Reborn #film #2011 #oliver parker #rowan atkinson #Sequel #johnny english #Tibet #mozambique #hong kong #central intelligence agency #universal pictures #film director #st. trinian's #london #Counties of England #hertfordshire #Hampshire #Macau #automobile #Rolls Royce Phantom VII #V16 engine #V12 engine #budget #United States dollar #trailer #english language #italian language #united kingdom #italy

[animatedshortoftheday]

Clouds [2008] (2 min) by Sam Miller | UK

#2D #2D Animation #Clouds #University #Hertfordshire #2008 #2 min #Sam Miller #UK #AnimatedShort #AnimatedShortOfTheDay #Animation #Youtube

[sitalcollege]

What do the best Marketing MBA programs cover?

University of Hertfordshire degrees are globally recognized. They cover each subject extensively to prepare students to perform well in modern-day business environments. Marketing MBA programs offered by the University of Hertfordshire are highly sought because of the quality of education imparted. Given below is a brief outlook on the various units covered in these Marketing MBA programs.

Training to understand business environments

The best Marketing MBA programs begin with introducing students to business environments, the resources in them, business strategies, and the competition in the market. In addition to this, students are also trained in occupying leadership roles that manage resources within an organization. Students are also trained to create business strategies that can be successful in the global market, despite the competition. Knowledge of the global market dynamics and the resources available in an organization will allow students to create successful international marketing campaigns without overspending, and this is a highly sought-after skill in the present-day job market.

Training to achieve business growth

Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing & Communications are two units in some of the best Marketing MBA programs in Trinidad and Tobago. The former encourages students to explore creative business innovations, and the latter trains students to master modern-day marketing techniques. Changes in government policies, environmental conditions, cultural and societal value systems, etc., affect the global market, and a good business professional should be able to market despite these changing circumstances. The above-mentioned units train students to develop creative marketing strategies that adapt to today’s dynamic market.

Training to convert academic skills to practice

Practical training of students is integral to every University of Hertfordshire degree. Courses begin with theoretical lessons and progress into more practical lessons. The last two units in the Marketing MBA offered by the University are practical units, namely, Management Practice and Theory into Practice Project. The former helps students learn to apply their academic skills to business environments, and the latter gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply academic theories of marketing to real-life scenarios.

#University of Hertfordshire degrees online #best Marketing MBA programs

[secretunknownwonderland]

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[josephfebin]

The major project Journey: The story of My creative decision-making and my new learnings

While I'm all in for the creative process, there's one thing that worries me. You know that brain-burning phase of generating ideas? Well, it can get a bit overwhelming. I tend to pull my hair out due to the stress and intense thinking. Yeah, it's like biting nails out of anxiety. The result? I lose a lot of hair and sometimes even develop patches on my scalp. Kind of crazy, right? this is a disorder – something I do unintentionally and can't just stop. But guess what? Instead of letting it drag me down, I decided to turn it into my project's theme. It's something rarely talked about in films, yet so many people struggle with it. So, I'm telling my own story.

I got inspiration from 2 animated short films, those are good examples of how animators can make impactful story from their own experiences. I made forefronts about those ones.

I've named this project as, Pull'. It's a quick two-minute short, centred around a 25-year-old woman who battles with a hair-pulling disorder, its known as Trichotillomania. You'll join her as she navigates her daily life, dealing with her unique condition. Now, why did I pick a female character when it's something I'm dealing with? It's simple, really. By shifting perspectives, I can better understand the issue and do deeper research.

Through her voiceover, she invites you into her mind, sharing her thoughts and even her weirdest dream. This is a condition where someone compulsively pulls their hair out to cope with anxiety, depression, or stress – only to get more stressed afterward. Can you imagine being stuck in this cycle of stress and anxiety? Well, I've been there, and who better to tell this story than someone who's experienced.

After locking down the concept, I've been diving into making the story even more intriguing. I'm structuring it around the character's voiceover, making her obsession with the word 'pull' a central theme. It's like she's obsessed with the concept of pulling, and it starts from there. She'll question how many times we pull things in a day – cords, blinds, lights. For her, even the simple act of holding an object becomes a representation of her pulling hair.

The thing is, what's normal for most people becomes a whole disturbing thing for her. She's hyper-aware of every pull and how it affects her. Throughout her daily life, she's preoccupied with this disorder, and everything seems to lead back to it. This constant worry and inability to focus on anything else consume her. In her journey, each pulling incident flows into the next, just like in a dream. These transitions between events are seamless, like they would be in a dream where anything's possible. This creative freedom lets me shape the story in a unique, flowing way. There are no boundaries here; it's like crafting a tale without any restrictions.

But then comes her struggle – a compulsion that she can't seem to control. It's like a battle within herself, one side desperate to break free from this disorder, the other ensnared by it. It's an emotional showdown, a fight between her own selves. Her fear of losing herself to this disorder is magnified in her dream. It's not just hair; it's her losing control. She envisions a nightmare where she's pulling out her own brain – a powerful representation of how this disorder can consume her.

This intense dream wakes her abruptly. The audience realizes that it's a glimpse into her inner struggle. She rushes to the mirror, examining herself. That reflection becomes a testament to her transformation, her journey towards recovery from this hair-pulling. As she gazes at her reflection, the realization hits her. It was all a dream, just a projection of her worries. With this newfound understanding, she shares her recovery journey with us. She discusses the challenges of seeking help, the fear of being judged as 'crazy'. People dealing with this disorder often hide their struggles due to societal pressure.

But the key to healing is support and understanding from loved ones. It's about creating an environment where they can openly discuss their battles. Her story underscores the importance of help from family and friends in overcoming this disorder. With their support, she found her way to healing. This journey – the struggle, the nightmare, and the eventual healing – it's all wrapped up within the frame of a dream.

Art journey

After creating the initial concept, I had multiple discussions with Katy. Finally, we agreed on the initial concept. The first step was to create concept art for the animation. I created a few frames as planned in the animation. I made concept drawings and struggled to move with next stage… then Sean suggested me the thumbnail method… created a short thumbnail storyboard to get an idea of what I needed to create in the coming months. This thumbnail storyboard approach helped save time and aided in the initial planning. After making the thumbnail storyboard, I got the idea and made multiple changes to the thumbnails. I then created the final storyboard. The initial storyboard consisted of the flow, and with discussions with the team, I made several changes in terms of voice-over and scenes. I spent about two weeks writing the internal thoughts of the character. After writing down my thoughts, I realized that stress and anxiety were causing me to pull my hair. So, I started writing my thoughts in my native language. I wrote around two to three pages of my thoughts. For the story's development, I refined the writing to make it rich in content. In the third step, I organized this script to align with the story. If the writing was independent of the story, I noted my feelings. As I progressed, I made several tweaks to the storyline, including changing the character's gender and daily activities. I changed into a girl's perspective also translate it into English and use it for the voice-over in the animatics.

Before proceeding, I received suggestions from Katie. She advised making the voiceover crisper and shorter, As visual conveys most of the content in the script. After a few days, I started working on the animatics. I created the first version using Photoshop and then switched to Procreate, finding it easier to draw in. For the drawings, I divided the scenes based on complexity. I began with the key drawings, then the in-betweens, and proceeded to clean up and adding colour. I planned to add shadows in the final stages, so I coloured accordingly, without incorporating any light or shadow.

I started with one scene, completing all the keyframes, in-betweens, clean-up, and compositing together. However, I realized that this approach was not efficient and didn't save much time for the entire film. Following a suggestion, I decided to prioritize keyframes first, followed by in-betweens, and then colour them separately later. After completing all the colouring stages, I exported the output as PNG files and composited them in After Effects, blending the background, light, and shadows.

In conclusion, "The Pull" is more than just an animated short film; it's a reflection of dedication and creative endeavour. This journey has allowed me to delve into the depths of storytelling through animation. From concept to storyboarding and execution, each phase has been a valuable learning experience. This project not only underscores the power of animation as a universal language but also emphasizes the significance of addressing lesser-discussed issues within our society. As the frames blend seamlessly and the narrative comes to life, it becomes evident that art has the extraordinary capability to convey emotions and life.

Bibliography

Short of the Week. (2023). Stay - a hand embroidered animated short film by Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/08/07/stay/ [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

The New Current. (2023). British Shorts 2023: Yu Sun. [online] Available at: https://www.thenewcurrent.co.uk/yu-sun [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Stay | A Hand-Embroidered Short Film about Absent Parents. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXZJs26UKY&t=105s [Accessed 26 Aug. 2023].

Short of the Week. (2022). Black Slide by Uri Lotan | Drama Short Film. [online] Available at: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/01/12/black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.animationmagazine.net. (2022). You are being redirected... [online] Available at: https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/10/director-uri-lotan-takes-us-on-a-ride-down-his-black-slide/ [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

www.youtube.com. (2023). Reckoning with Grief at the Water Park | Black Slide | The New Yorker Screening Room. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNgBJPzBobU&t=599s [Accessed 27 Aug. 2023].

#major study_digital media arts #university of hertfordshire #ma animation #major study #animation

[quehaylondres]

Hospitales del Reino Unido establecen bancos de alimentos para el personal del NHS.

Hospitales del Reino Unido establecen bancos de alimentos para el personal del NHS.

Los hospitales en el Reino Unido están estableciendo bancos de alimentos o programas de cupones de alimentos para el personal del NHS a medida que la crisis del costo de vida se sale de control. Después de ser apodados ‘héroes de la pandemia’, muchos trabajadores del NHS no pueden pagar el alquiler, el combustible o la comida, mientras que miles están considerando dejar la profesión por la falta…

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#bancos de alimentos para el personal del NHS #Cavell Nurses&039; Trust #Dartford #Dartford y Gravesham #Gravesham #Hospital Universitario de Milton Keynes #Milton Keynes #Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust #Norfolk Community Health and Care #Sheffield Teaching Hospitals #University Hospitals Birmingham #West Hertfordshire

[awoefulstudent]

Hello everyone!

My name is Amina and I am a BSc Psychology with Honours student at the University of Hertfordshire. I am also the principal researcher of a study that aims to investigate whether judging category relatedness within semantic memory can be influenced by the level of typicality the items have alongside whether high versus low autistic traits have any effect on the performance of different types of processing.

I am currently taking volunteers for this online study. Any adults aged 18 to 65 can volunteer and you do not need an official Autism diagnosis to take part.

In the study, you will be given an item/ definition/ scenario at the top of your screen and will have to decide which of two following words match best to that using your keyboard. After that is completed you will be given the RAADS-14 questionnaire to complete.

It will take roughly 15 minutes to complete. However, a maximum of 30 minutes is given for the entire study to be completed including the information sheet, consent form, debrief sheet, and the “breaks” given (which are just for momentarily resting your eyes and hands), otherwise I cannot use your data. Please note that this study cannot be completed on a mobile phone or tablet, it must be done on a computer/laptop as the keyboard is required for the study’s completion.

You can completed this study at anytime until 23:59 GMT on Friday 1st of March here:

https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/0D915D45-8D85-44F9-9B63-376AF0C70573

This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee at the University of Hertfordshire and is also being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Shipp.

Your participation is very important for this study and is very much appreciated.

Thank you for your time!

Many Thanks

Amina

EDIT: Study is now no longer taking participants!!! Thank you all who took part and spread the word of my study, it definitely means a lot to me 💟

#autistic traits #conceptual processing #typicality #processing #mental processing #autism spectrum disorder #psychology study #psychology research #undergraduate #student dissertation

[vidoeslot]

Early 19th Century Life-Size Articulated Artist's Mannequin - Paul Huot, c. 1800

From the seller, Arnie Barnicoat:

This figure was owned by my late husband John Barnicoat. He was offered her in 1972 when he was head of Falmouth School of Art. She was originally placed on a large wooden stand which we disposed of at the time. This was in 1972. We were both drawn to her as an art object, a life sized ‘doll’, due to the way she was made and we had a true appreciation of her qualities. We always had her seated on a little wooden French antique chair in corners of our various living rooms: From a stone village house in Cornwall to homes in London and Hertfordshire. We named her Muriel after a French film of the same name 1963 directed by Alain Resnais. This makes me wonder if we had been told at the time that she was French. I don’t remember. We have never attempted to renovate her in anyway. Strange as it may seem she was always a ‘member’ of our family and always referred to as ‘Muriel’. It is a wrench to see her leave us.

Based on collection descriptions, it appears that Muriel may have been purchased by the Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum for their exhibition, Silent Partners: Artist & Mannequin, from Function to Fetish.

#mannequins #mannequin #dolls #historical #antique #objectum #agalmatophilia #objectophilia #osor #she is so sweet i am glad she could go to a good home......

[mysticstronomy]

ASTRONOMER'S SOLVE THE 60-YEAR MYSTERY OF QUASARS!!

Blog#292

Saturday, April 29th, 2023

Welcome back,

Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars -- the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe -- by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding.

First discovered 60 years ago, quasars can shine as brightly as a trillion stars packed into a volume the size of our Solar System. In the decades since they were first observed, it has remained a mystery what could trigger such powerful activity.

New work led by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Hertfordshire has now revealed that it is a consequence of galaxies crashing together.

The collisions were discovered when researchers, using deep imaging observations from the Isaac Newton Telescope in La Palma, observed the presence of distorted structures in the outer regions of the galaxies that are home to quasars.

Most galaxies have supermassive black holes at their centres. They also contain substantial amounts of gas -- but most of the time this gas is orbiting at large distances from the galaxy centres, out of reach of the black holes. Collisions between galaxies drive the gas towards the black hole at the galaxy centre; just before the gas is consumed by the black hole, it releases extraordinary amounts of energy in the form of radiation, resulting in the characteristic quasar brilliance.

The ignition of a quasar can have dramatic consequences for entire galaxies -- it can drive the rest of the gas out of the galaxy, which prevents it from forming new stars for billions of years into the future.

This is the first time that a sample of quasars of this size has been imaged with this level of sensitivity. By comparing observations of 48 quasars and their host galaxies with images of over 100 non-quasar galaxies, researchers concluded that galaxies hosting quasars are approximately three times as likely to be interacting or colliding with other galaxies.

The study has provided a significant step forward in our understanding of how these powerful objects are triggered and fuelled.

Professor Clive Tadhunter, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Physics and Astronomy, said: "Quasars are one of the most extreme phenomena in the Universe, and what we see is likely to represent the future of our own Milky Way galaxy when it collides with the Andromeda galaxy in about five billion years.

"It's exciting to observe these events and finally understand why they occur -- but thankfully Earth won't be anywhere near one of these apocalyptic episodes for quite some time."

Quasars are important to astrophysicists because, due to their brightness, they stand out at large distances and therefore act as beacons to the earliest epochs in the history of the Universe. Dr Jonny Pierce, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, explains:

"It's an area that scientists around the world are keen to learn more about -- one of the main scientific motivations for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was to study the earliest galaxies in the Universe, and Webb is capable of detecting light from even the most distant quasars, emitted nearly 13 billion years ago. Quasars play a key role in our understanding of the history of the Universe, and possibly also the future of the Milky Way."

Originally published on www.sciencedaily.com

COMING UP!!

(Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023)

"HOW WAS THE BIG BANG MODEL MADE??"

#astronomy #outer space #alternate universe #astrophysics #spacecraft #universe #white universe #space #parallel universe #astrophotography