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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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=== Adobe Capture ===
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* '''Kyle Webster:''' [https://twitter.com/kyletwebster/status/976878409929412608?lang=en I took a photo of a colored pencil mark, instantly created a brush in Adobe Capture]
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* '''Kyle Webster:''' [https://twitter.com/kyletwebster/status/1096944909037256706 I took a few photos of some tree bark on a walk, instantly turned these photos into full RGB brushes]
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* '''create.adobe.com:''' [https://create.adobe.com/2018/10/17/make_it_in_a_minute_.html Make It in a Minute: A Custom Brush with Adobe Capture CC]
  
 
=== Basic Hardware ===
 
=== Basic Hardware ===
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* Windows
 
* Windows
 
* Unix/Linux
 
* Unix/Linux
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=== Memory (RAM) ===
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* http://ramseeker.com
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* http://www.crucial.com
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** solid prices, good memory
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* http://www.mcetech.com
 +
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=== Storage (Hard Drive) ===
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* Wirecutter: Best external hard drives http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
 +
 +
==== Hard Drive Basics ====
 +
; Traditional Spinning Platters
 +
: 7200rpm, 5200rpm, 4500rpm
 +
: Faster is always better!
 +
 +
; Solid State Drives (SSD)
 +
: Standard internal drives in modern hardware.
 +
: Fast, expensive...
 +
 +
; Flash Drives
 +
: Meh. Handy in a pinch, don't depend on them!
 +
; External Drives
 +
: Big 3.5" drives that have a plug.
 +
:: Great for Archiving
 +
:: Not portable, need power
 +
:: Stay away from multi-drive boxes!
 +
: Portable 2.5" drives
 +
:: Great for transporting files around, kinda backup.
 +
:: Bus powered, many types.
 +
:: Faster is STILL always better!
 +
:: http://www.imore.com/mac-portable-usb-drive-roundup-best-little-drives-your-mac
 +
; Internal Drives
 +
: What do we mean by internal drive? [[https://www.google.com/search?q=internal+hard+drive&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw0vPHqsHdAhWvhOAKHX6PA_cQ_AUIDygC&biw=1352&bih=992 these!]]
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:: Cheapest storage option, great investment tho.
 +
:: Need a [[https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=hard%20drive%20docking%20station&Submit=ENE hard drive dock tho]]
 +
: Drive Arrays
 +
:: One enclosure for multiple internal drives.
 +
:: http://www.promise.com/storage/raid_series.aspx?m=192&region=en-global&rsn1=40&rsn3=47
 +
:: http://addonics.com/
 +
:: http://drobo.com/ (Recommended)
 +
 +
==== Recommendations ====
 +
; Desktop Drives:
 +
: Gdrives are good: http://www.g-technology.com/
 +
: A hard drive "Dock" and internal hard drives is a great low cost solution for at home backup.
 +
:: A Newer Tech Voyager Q HDD Dock - http://amzn.to/2dfBQxy
 +
:: Internal 2tb or 3tb SATA drives (7200rpm or faster) - http://amzn.to/2cPaJLW
 +
; Portable Drives
 +
: If you want a great fast (thunderbolt & USB 3) - http://amzn.to/2cQfrHD
 +
: Just USB 3 but still kinda speedy - http://amzn.to/2cPassl
 +
: Wirecutter reviews are good, not designer/illustrator specific - https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
 +
# Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB - http://amzn.to/2dfBjvE
 +
# Lacie 2tb usb-c (fast) - https://amzn.to/2NCuSIo
 +
# SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (wicked fast) - https://amzn.to/2zqDadM
 +
 +
; Cloud Storage
 +
: http://gizmodo.com/dropbox-google-drive-and-more-whats-the-best-cloud-st-1627423823
 +
: Dropbox is a force for good, my referral code to sign up is:
 +
:: https://db.tt/usQuGwKR
 +
 +
==== Shopping ====
 +
 +
; Shops in NYC:
 +
: CAVA http://www.sva.edu/student-life/cava
 +
: 5 Apple Stores
 +
: B&H photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
 +
 +
; Online:
 +
: https://www.macsales.com/
 +
: http://store.apple.com
 +
: http://www.newegg.com
 +
: http://www.amazon.com
 +
: http://www.journeyed.com
 +
 +
==== Related Reading ====
 +
* Article: [https://www.imore.com/how-to-back-up-your-mac iMore: How to back up your Mac]
 +
* Article: [https://www.imore.com/best-backup-services-and-programs-your-mac Best Backup Services & Programs for Your Mac]
  
 
== Video Notes ==
 
== Video Notes ==
  
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<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180917_MFAI_01_NycDrawingsReview.mp4 20180917-MFAI-01 NYC iPad Drawings review & Adobe Sketch/Draw tips] -->
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20190916_MFAI_01_FrescoLightenPaintWorkaround.mp4 Adobe Fresco Lighten Watercolor Workaround]
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<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180917_MFAI_02_KyleBrushesInAdobeSketch.mp4 20180917-MFAI-02 Kyle Brushes in Adobe Sketch Demo] -->
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20190916_MFAI_02_AdobeCaptureOverview.mp4 Adobe Capture Overview]
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<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20180917_MFAI_03_GearPart01AndAssignment.mp4 20180917-MFAI-03 Introduction to Gear pt. 1 & Assignment] -->
 
  
 
== Assignment ==
 
== Assignment ==
  
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[[Media:Mfa 2020 01.pdf|Assignment Sheet: Mfa 2020 01.pdf]]
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For class next week your assignment is to create two new original compositions in Adobe Fresco.
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Use the features and techniques shown in class to create 2x hand compositions, your subject is New York City.
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* Documents should be 6" x 6" square
 +
* Subject matter is New York City
 +
* One illustration should be created in a style/look that you are familiar with and use. We will discuss how easy/hard this was to achieve.
 +
* The second illustration should be a departure from the first. Watercolor, oil, high contrast line work - something different that you don't often explore.
 +
 
 +
And Then:
 +
* You will export each document out of Adobe Fresco as a PSD.
 +
* You will upload both files to the Google Drive folder that I will set up and post below.
 +
* You will rename the documents appropriately
 +
 
 +
Upload to your photo in this directory:
 +
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=18b7pQwgvY-QwkRKKU9CCyXgsIHB8ioBl&authuser=matthew@choppingblock.com&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20190923-homework-NYC-iPad-Fresco]
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If you have trouble/questions, use the email list.

Latest revision as of 19:31, 19 September 2019

Last Week

  • Introductions & Greetings
  • How We Work
  • Setup and intro to Adobe Freesco

This Week

  • Recap on iPad Pro's and Fresco Q&A
  • Adobe Capture, Sketch & Draw an overview
  • Setup class email list
  • Intro to Gear
  • First Assignment

Open Questions

Notes

Adobe Capture

Basic Hardware

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Unix/Linux

Memory (RAM)

Storage (Hard Drive)

Hard Drive Basics

Traditional Spinning Platters
7200rpm, 5200rpm, 4500rpm
Faster is always better!
Solid State Drives (SSD)
Standard internal drives in modern hardware.
Fast, expensive...
Flash Drives
Meh. Handy in a pinch, don't depend on them!
External Drives
Big 3.5" drives that have a plug.
Great for Archiving
Not portable, need power
Stay away from multi-drive boxes!
Portable 2.5" drives
Great for transporting files around, kinda backup.
Bus powered, many types.
Faster is STILL always better!
http://www.imore.com/mac-portable-usb-drive-roundup-best-little-drives-your-mac
Internal Drives
What do we mean by internal drive? [these!]
Cheapest storage option, great investment tho.
Need a [hard drive dock tho]
Drive Arrays
One enclosure for multiple internal drives.
http://www.promise.com/storage/raid_series.aspx?m=192&region=en-global&rsn1=40&rsn3=47
http://addonics.com/
http://drobo.com/ (Recommended)

Recommendations

Desktop Drives
Gdrives are good: http://www.g-technology.com/
A hard drive "Dock" and internal hard drives is a great low cost solution for at home backup.
A Newer Tech Voyager Q HDD Dock - http://amzn.to/2dfBQxy
Internal 2tb or 3tb SATA drives (7200rpm or faster) - http://amzn.to/2cPaJLW
Portable Drives
If you want a great fast (thunderbolt & USB 3) - http://amzn.to/2cQfrHD
Just USB 3 but still kinda speedy - http://amzn.to/2cPassl
Wirecutter reviews are good, not designer/illustrator specific - https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
  1. Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB - http://amzn.to/2dfBjvE
  2. Lacie 2tb usb-c (fast) - https://amzn.to/2NCuSIo
  3. SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (wicked fast) - https://amzn.to/2zqDadM
Cloud Storage
http://gizmodo.com/dropbox-google-drive-and-more-whats-the-best-cloud-st-1627423823
Dropbox is a force for good, my referral code to sign up is:
https://db.tt/usQuGwKR

Shopping

Shops in NYC
CAVA http://www.sva.edu/student-life/cava
5 Apple Stores
B&H photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Online
https://www.macsales.com/
http://store.apple.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.journeyed.com

Related Reading

Video Notes

Assignment

For class next week your assignment is to create two new original compositions in Adobe Fresco. Use the features and techniques shown in class to create 2x hand compositions, your subject is New York City.

  • Documents should be 6" x 6" square
  • Subject matter is New York City
  • One illustration should be created in a style/look that you are familiar with and use. We will discuss how easy/hard this was to achieve.
  • The second illustration should be a departure from the first. Watercolor, oil, high contrast line work - something different that you don't often explore.

And Then:

  • You will export each document out of Adobe Fresco as a PSD.
  • You will upload both files to the Google Drive folder that I will set up and post below.
  • You will rename the documents appropriately

Upload to your photo in this directory: svaMFAI_20190923-homework-NYC-iPad-Fresco

If you have trouble/questions, use the email list.

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