I should have named this week “Tiny tools Big project” instead of last week because that would have made more sense.

This week, we mostly focused on showcasing the tools that each of us found on tinytools.directory. On Monday, I stopped by Grace’s table first to learn about A-frame. This program allows you incorporate a bit of VR into your website, and Grace showed us how to add the program into our html file. I then moved over to Tammy, who taught us about Koala, which was a simple music sampler app. I thought this was super cool, and I could see it as a tool for my final project.

On Wednesday, I spoke to Ian and Anna about GameMaker Studio 2- I introduced them to the software, showed them how to design sprites, and put together some basic 8-way movement for our “guy”. I tried to get it working with the tv, but because the GameMaker text was too small, we all huddled around my laptop. After presenting, I went to Luisa’s table and learning about Decker. This was an interesting tool as well; it lets you dither and edit your photos all in a retro-looking window.

Thursday night, I put the finishing touches on my big project proposal, and in class Friday, we got together and discussed them. I was with Jordan, Ian, and Anna, as we were all making a game. (except for Anna, who is making a 3D printed hair thingy lol)

The semester is going well so far! I am worried that I’ve bitten off more than I can chew in terms of my final projects for each of my classes, but I am hopeful that I can crack down and get to work.

Happy Spring break!