As we head into 2023, the world of design and fashion is abuzz with anticipation for the newest color palettes. From bright and bold hues to softer, more muted tones, the color palette for 2023 is all about embracing the present and looking towards the future. Here are some of the colors that we can expect to see dominating the design world in 2023: Rust (C: 28% M: 84% Y:… Read More
Web design trends are constantly evolving and changing. As we move into 2023, there are a few key trends that are likely to shape the look and feel of websites in the coming years. Here are some of the top web design trends to watch for in 2023: Dark Mode: With the increasing popularity of OLED displays and the desire to reduce eye strain and save battery life, dark mode… Read More
We wanted to ask experts working in animation where they thought the industry was going in the future. We asked them a series of questions, and here’s what they had to say. Where do you see the future of animation going? Steve Cotroneo, President of SAC Design is currently noticing that animation is moving in a couple of noticeably parallel directions. One direction is interactive videos and the second is… Read More
A Star Wars franchise breakdown of special effects In 1977, George Lucas and his team changed the way we saw and created movies forever. It was an epic challenge, because Lucas had envisioned an entire universe full of creatures, spaceships and technologies that didn’t exist yet. In fact, even the visual effects technology to portray this universe was in its infancy. So how did they do it? Trilogy I: Episodes… Read More
Learn Video Production Tips from the Professionals. Everyone seems to be creating video content now—unfortunately, not everyone knows how to create good video content! With a few video production tips from the pros, however, you will be well on your way to making some awesome videos. Here are our best pro tips for video production. Want to learn more video production with hands-on instruction? Visit these pages: BS Degree: Digital Video Production… Read More
You probably already know that Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the central components of the Adobe Creative Suite. However, you may not have a strong grasp on the details of when to use each one and what each program is capable of—especially since these distinctions often confound even professionals working in the industry. Knowing the differences is key to creating better work, because using the wrong program can… Read More
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Theo Davies “I’m proud to be part of the PCSD family.” “I have been a film production and screenwriting instructor at PCSD since August 2018. It has been a wonderful experience, and all the other instructors, staff, and students have made life at PCSD such a pleasure.” Nicole: Thank you for taking the time out to give us an interview. Let’s jump right into it 1, 2, 3,… Read More
TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms in 2020 due to its original content, clever use of trends, and a high chance of visibility. Many songs have gone viral due to dance challenges, humor challenges, and unique montages. What has also increased is the visibility of artists. Whether you are a graphic designer, web designer, digital illustrator, 3D modeler, or video editor, you can get your art and… Read More
Dave Downes: Hello Joel, thanks for taking the time to meet with me today. Joel Morillo: My pleasure, Dave. Dave: You’re awfully busy, so I’ll get right to it, what made you choose Platt? Joel: I chose Platt because it broke away from the traditional schools where you waited 2 years just to get to your chosen course of study. At the time I was still unsure what career path… Read More
October is well known for Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween, and shorter days. But it is also National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Hoping to educate people about Cyber Security, the Department of Homeland Security established NCSAM in 2004. Naturally Cyber Security is mysterious and ambiguous. We do not have a degree for Cyber Security at Platt College San Diego, however it’s important in our industry to take it serious, some… Read More
