Chosen Theme

I've finally chosen to do the 'Infection of HIV', the process of the infection is the one that standout the most for me. I'm already having multiple ideas for this theme, I plan to develop those ideas into a solid way forward. At the moment my main focus is obtaining the correct information, to make my animation as correct as possible. Once I have this information I plan to dissect the right amount to present to my audience. As of the moment I haven't given much thought on what audience I'm going to choose but I like the idea of going for a more younger region of age groups. The way I can make sure I keep it to this age group, is by keeping the animation mostly visual with little bullet-point facts as the animation progresses. Also the sound effects would have to be quite subtle and not loud, 'scary/jumpy', sounds. The visuals will have to stay relatively colourful; dark colours might not be sutable for the age group.  

HIV or FLU?

HIV

This following blog, (http://www.thebody.com/content/art48577.html), has information about the treatment possibilities for HIV, I'm aware that this subject moves away from theme one but there is an animation on this site that I found quite inspiring. It's given me a few ideas on how I can do my animation.


How does the HIV infection work?

The HIV cells take over the cells in out immune system, these cells are call CD4 cells or T4 cells. The CD4 cell's funtion is to scout the area for virus that have entered the body and when its found one, it sends out signals to the rest of the body. When a HIV cell has attached itself to the CD4 cell, the Hiv starts to take over and the functions of the CD4 cell can not work. The HIV digs into the CD4 cell and starts to control that cell. The virus makes the immune system cell make new HIV cells. These new cells are then released into the blood stream at 10,000 cells a minute. These new HIV cells look for new CD4 cells to continue the invasion.

Information recieved from http://www.livepositive.ca/english/the-basics-hiv-4.asp

INFLUENZA

I had a little bird,

Its name was Enza.

I opened the window,

And in-flew-enza.

—Children's Rhyme, 1918

http://dartmed.dartmouth.edu/winter06/html/cold_comfort.php

What's the difference between the Influenza virus and a common cold? This following blog gives some answers...

http://ayurvedic-herbal-cure.blogspot.com/2010/01/viral-diseases-influenza.html





Unit 6 - First Thoughts

Today's briefing was highly educational, and already I'm looking forward to what I can get out of this unit. the base has been set and I wish to build on it as much as possible. As of the moment I'm not sure on what I'm going to choose for the unit but I plan to do a lot of research into the possibilities as quick as I can. This way the quicker I choose, the quicker I can progress.
What I want to get out of this unit is higher level of the skills I already have, I want to work on the skills that have let me down in the past and I also want to learn all that I can that I haven't already. I'm looking forward to the prospect of pitching my work, I like the idea of maturing our work for future presentations.