First Blog Entry

 For this unit, we have been assigned to plan, create and edit an Ident for either IWCTV YouTube channel or Gnarly TV. I have chosen to do the IWCTV brief which is to create 3 suites of Idents that reflect the colleges course and to appeal to the intended target audience of new and existing media production students from around the south of England, industry and education professionals as well as possible corporate clients who are looking for a student production company to produce content on a semi-professional basis. 

Since the brief was assigned, I have spent the time to brainstorm and come up with 3 possible Ident ideas for the IWCTV YouTube channel. I have also spent the time in creating the PowerPoint pitch that would be presented on 3rd November. 

I have chosen to go with Ident #1 which will used the 3D animated style. I will be using the free and open source software Blender to create, animate and model all the objects required to make the scene.

Today I have finished with the production schedule which I believe is accurate although may change throughout the month. Any additions will be noted on this blog and production schedule.



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