So, apparently I can't stop playing with some of my pieces. I had thought about adding some simple design elements to the piece I posted previously, "Across The Fog." Well, I just decided to make a car doing some cosmic cruising. So, may I present to you, "Cosmic Cruising Across The Fog"
Now that October is over and I'm no longer doing Horror Movie October I've moved onto another project. This month I'll be writing a novel, or a story. I've decided to jump on board with NaNoWriMo along with a few local friends of mine. The goal is write 1,667 words a day during the month of November, and by the end of it you'll have 50,000. Just like last month's project I am a couple of days behind. However, that seems to be how I start things.
A drag,
A BIG BOOST,
and then steady as she goes
to the end.
I'll get more into this novel writing stuff later. Regardless of my writing goals I still can't help but work on graphics.
It was really foggy out last night, and I couldn't sleep. So, I spent an hour or so taking pictures of the local neighborhood. Tonight I took one of those pictures through some heaving post-production and made this spooky little gem. I have a couple of more that I'll do later. I have even been contemplating adding some design elements to it.
The final Showtime Saturday installment and final installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is the timeless classic of a man not asked to be born, but forced to live in a world that won't accept him, Frankenstein.
"Frankenstein"
The best Halloween film ever made? Quite possibly. Such a timeless story. With this piece I wanted to show a solemn contemplative "monster" amidst the whirlwind of his short-lived life. I used the yellow lines to indicate his spark of life and the progressive white line to determine his lifeline, from fractured to progressive until he is beset upon disaster with the little girl that he attempts to connect with. I used the red shapes to indicate, not only his fiery demise, but the rough claustrophobic life that he could never "adjust" to. I also threw in the burning windmill over his face for a little foreshadowing and force contemplation of death upon the "monster." Check out the trailer, and then hunt down the film.
I had a blast doing this series, and I hope you enjoyed it as well. It was a personal exercise to improve my graphic design skills, stimulate creativity within boundaries, and a daily project to do to keep the depression away. As always there is more to come...
The final Double Feature Friday installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is two rickety found-footage films featuring spooks, specters, and ghosts, The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity.
"The Blair Witch Project" "Paranormal Activity"
I love found-footage films, and these two are great. The director cut of Paranormal Activity is absolutely fantastic. Jumps, scares, and frights! Oh my! With this piece I wanted to tone down some of the bright colors, but bring in the red and orange for contrast against the black and white, and the blue on the calendar page to emphasize a ghostly feel. Mwwaaa ha ha ha ha ha! Check out the trailers, and then hunt down the films.
Seeing as I missed yesterday's Horror Movie October posting today I have brought you two. Rejoice for we shall have our cake and swim in it too! First up we have the last installment of Weird Wednesday from yesterday. It's a tale of finding love while losing everything, Perfect Sense.
"Perfect Sense"
Perfect Sense may not be classified as a horror film, but the fall of society as we know it through the loss of our senses one by one is a terrifying thought which is depicted brutally in the film. Eva Green and Ewan McGregor give emotionally powerful and convincing performances as well. With this piece I attempted to represent our senses through rings of colors with the epicenter being the love interests. Then I "broke and spun" the title to represent the downfall of each of the senses one by one. Today's last Thursday Abroad installment of Horror Movie October is a zombie romp all the way from Germany, Rammbock: Berlin Undead.
"Rammbock: Berlin Undead"
Rammbock, which translated means battering ram, is exactly how this film behaves. An undead assault on all fronts. Oh, and there's a love story in there somewhere. I'm sure you can find it. With this piece I wanted to explore the intense dread with the title page and the cold desolation with the calendar side. Check out the trailers then hunt down the films.
Today's Two Buck Tuesday installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is a tale of isolation that leads to self-discovery and adventure in The Divide.
"The Divide"
The Divide is one of the most intense films I've ever seen. The film starts off with asteroids destroying Earth and only gets worse from there. A group of strangers discover their true natures when locked under ground with dwindling resources. Michael Biehn's powerhouse performance is raw and emotionally over-powered, along with everyone else in the film; especially Lauren German, Heroes' Milo Ventimiglia, and Michael Eklund. Brace yourself for The Divide. Check out the trailer, and then hunt down the film.
Today's Monster Monday installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is the earnest tale of the trials and tribulations of life as a single mother in The Babadook.
"The Babadook"
As far as monsters go, the Babadook is pretty fantastic. Think of a horror version of the Jabberwocky... ok, so think of the Jabberwocky. I wanted to capture the beautiful tones and contrast used in this film as tools to simulate isolation and captivity; two themes that run heavily throughout the film. Check out the trailer, and then hunt down the film.
I've really been enjoying making these Horror Movie October calendar cards, but I try to limit myself to a certain amount of time to finish each one. By the time I release one I still have ideas, and will play with it more later on. Sometimes I like what my play has brought out more than the one I released prior. Just like this one!
Here is another alternate, this time for yesterday's Showtime Saturday, Drag Me To Hell.
Today's Sunday Matinee installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is the plasticine parable of paranormal proportions that persuades people to praise each other's peculiarities in ParaNorman.
"ParaNorman"
I wanted to use bright colors (as I always like to do) to emphasize the cartoon nature, but also change the tones to create a ghoulish tone. In addition to being an amazing movie it also has one of my favorite teaser trailers. It beautifully demonstrates the animation, tones, and themes of the film all while featuring the song "Season of the Witch" by Donovan. Check out the trailer and then hunt down the film.
I have made an alternate of yesterday's Double Feature Friday installment that includes Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland.
"Shaun of the Dead" "Zombieland"
It's not a huge change. I just added Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to the lettering, and then threw in some amusement park zombies on the calendar page. However, I thought I would share.
Today's Showtime Saturday installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series is Sam Raimi's endearing tale of a young woman carrying on the wishes of a dying stranger, Drag Me To Hell.
"Drag Me To Hell"
Just when you thought bankers never helped anyone, Christine Brown (played by Alison Lohman) proves that even in our busy, self-absorbed days we can find time to help out our fellow man as they pass to the afterlife. I attempted to capture the experience of being lapped up by the flames of hell all while showcasing the film's protagonist and antagonist. Check out the trailer, and then hunt down the film.
Today's Double Feature Friday installment of the Horror Movie October graphic design calendar card series features the best fun you could ever have with zombies, Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland.
"Shaun of the Dead"
"Zombieland"
Seriously, if you like good time and zombies you should just stop what you're doing and watch these right now. Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Zombies, Twinkies, Amusement Parks, Clowns, Queen.... just watch them now!
As far as aesthetics go, I used bright colors to accentuate fun, and a gradient changing color scheme to represent the changing of life into ZOMBIE!
Check out the trailers and then hunt down the films.
How is everyone doing? It's been a few days since a post hasn't it? My apologies for that. I had a couple of rough days. I was rejected from four jobs in two days, and fined with $270 to pay within 30 days or else a warrant will be put out for lil' ol' me. The unemployment topped with the fine kind of spiraled me into bed for a couple of days. However, I am back! I also have two days of previous posts to make up for. So, without further ado here is the 21st's Weird Wednesday and the 22nd's Thursday Abroad, Dead and Breakfast and Beyond the Black Rainbow.
"Dead and Breakfast"
"Beyond the Black Rainbow"
Dead and Breakfast is a quirky little film with ho-down song and dance intervals and revolves around zombies in the country. Quite a unique piece. Speaking of unique, from Canada, Beyond the Black Rainbow, is filled with striking visuals that would make any Kubrick fan squee with delight. I attempted to keep the Dead and Breakfast piece nice and quirky with a colorful color scheme. As for the Beyond the Black Rainbow piece, I used the general color scheme and stark shapes utilized in the film, and added a bit of color for contrast. Watch the trailers and then hunt down the films.
