This week, my main focus was on creating the UTFC module 5 banners. There were a total of 6 to complete for this module. In addition, I was assigned to complete some plain banners of all the color variation for the UTFC project too.
For the past couple of weeks, I have been working on completing the backdrops for UTFC 5.3 & 5.4. The other backdrops for this module, I assigned to Adrian to complete.
I believe I am doing really well so far managing the French Textbook course. I am ahead so far on the backdrops and beginning to work on the banners for module 5.
For the last two weeks, Abriella was preparing to pass the French Textbook project to me. As a result, she gave me a few practice assignments based on the overall items I will be creating during this project. A lot of these items are not in the final stage of what I would put out for this project, but Abriella gave me great feedback on approval and I was assigned the next task since she was leaving soon.
Orginals:
Edits:
Feedback:
The greenscreen turned out really good and Abriella didn’t have any feedback.
[UTFC] Colors and Common Objects
Feedback:
Draft:
After I completed the practice assignments, I had a meeting with Yazz and everyone else on the project to discuss the hand-off. I was assigned to create some templates for the video they will be creating for france.
project: “Superhero” Style Poster
Client /Prof: New Student Services
completion status: Started May 3rd 2022
staff guidance: Valerie
STA team members: N/A
description/plans: Use a superhero poster of black widow and seamlessly blend the OA’s face in as the main character in photoshop. Also, include past UT Alumni and Bevo in the background.
To be completed: May 4th 2022
Progress
This was a fun project to complete. At the beginning of the project, my main focus was finding famous UT Alumni that fit the angles for these posters. Next, I needed to add in the main OA, and Bevo. These were really simple to implement and I had to do some color balance to give off the red hue in the original poster. Lastly, I focused on adding in the title and subtitle. I wanted the effect on the text to match the original poster so I bent the font and erased some of the texture to create the design.
Poster with Famous UT Alumni:
Kevin Durant, Janis Joplin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Renée Zellweger.
Final Design:
After this poster was uploaded, it was later realized that the titles of two posters were switched. Therefore, I was in charge of changing the titles and subtitles for both the superhero and horror movie posters.
project: “Silent Film” Style Poster
Client /Prof: New Student Services
completion status: Started May 3rd 2022
staff guidance: Valerie
STA team members: N/A
description/plans: Use two silent film show posters, combine different assets from each and seamlessly blend the OA’s faces in as the characters in photoshop.
To be completed: May 4th 2022
Progress
This poster was a little more challenging because the poster was a sepia color with an older texture. I wanted to be able to add in the OA’s to create a realistic poster design. In addition, I needed to add in another “alien head” and three circles to make room for all five OAs.
Planning Process:
Original Posters:
Poster designs combined:
First draft of poster with OA’s, Title & Tower.
Completed Poster
project: “Sitcom” Style Poster
Client /Prof: New Student Services
completion status: Started May 3rd 2022
staff guidance: Valerie
STA team members: N/A
description/plans: Use a sitcom show poster and seamlessly blend the OA’s face in as the main character in photoshop.
To be completed: May 4th 2022
Progress
For this project, I decided to use the office as the sitcom. Based on the images provided of the OA, it was best to use the image with them facing forward to match the composition.
In addition, I adding a slight grain to the image better match the quality of the background actors in the poster.
New Skills Learned:
Upon some edits from Mike, I was asked to remove one of the actors from the background and rearrange some of the titles.
Afterwards, I passed this project over to Rachel to complete the Final edits so that I could work on completing the silent film and superhero movie posters.
I know this is my last blog post for a while, and sadly, it is hard to say goodbye because I will miss my STA family. So instead, I will say see you soon.
When I first became an STA, I only had a little experience with Photoshop and an ambitious mindset to become an animator. I knew that becoming a STA was my next step in life. With this job, I have learned so many create programs, how to manage project efficiently, and how to be a leader in the workplace. I honestly wouldn’t have been able to obtain this internship without all the skills I have gained from this position.
I appreciate all the time I have spent working with all the STAs. I enjoyed all the moments working in person and all the collaborative projects. I also loved the support from the STA team when I was creating my own small business.
Thank you Valerie, Maddy, and Suloni for seeing the potential in me and allowing me to grow into the designer I am today. This job was a true blessing and I can’t wait to come back and share my experience with everyone.
Sadly, today was my last day working on TxPEP. I really enjoyed working with Valerie, Abriella, and Sheryl on this project and I can’t wait to see how the final branding guide turns out!
For my final post for TxPEP, I was able to create some new possible designs for their logos. 
The one on the top left, is my favorite… and will be shown to the client. I also create a version in the darker blue color.
Since today is my last day, all of the editable files are in my box folder for easy edits on these logo designs.