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May 22, 2009

Caffe Mediterraneum, Berkeley

I had the best latté I've ever tasted at Cafe Mediterraneum on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Go there. You will not regret it.

I never would have found it except that I offered to help out a friend who was in from out-of-town. Here's a short video of the excursion.

March 03, 2009

Dork Energy Cheap Thrills

I consider bloopers and outtakes as cheap laughs. There's nothing witty or clever about it and anyone can become a comedian when it comes to a blooper reel, but you know what? We never claimed to be high-brow.

So here are some outtakes from our recent shoots...

Most of this was not shot by me. This is how they really are; totally unscripted. Tanja and Tia are always at it. Pay especially close attention to the last quips... they take a potshot at... at ME! Oh, if I didn't love yer crazy antics...!

February 06, 2009

Sweepstakes Results? Where are They!?

Alright folks, thanks for being patient.

I have a whole series of fun posts I will be uploading VERY soon so I appreciate your patience! Between editing some awesome wedding videos; going on fantastic photo shoots with photographer friends; meeting new clients; interviewing possible interns; and a bunch of other stuff, I've barely been able to get to my Sweepstakes Drawing Videos.

So I apologize for the delay.

But, as I said, they will be going up very soon and I can't wait to post them! So stay tuned.

Meanwhile, here's a short video teaser of something I'm working on for my friend, celebrity photographer, Tanja Lippert.

December 20, 2008

Video Geek's Stocking Hangers

NLE = Non-Linear Editing

I am a video geek. Was there ever any question?

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December 05, 2008

Why No Bloggy?

Here's a real-life account of the dialogue I had with my blog last night:

Me: Hey, blog. What's goin' down, vato?
Blog: ...
Me: What's wrong?
Blog: Nothing.
Me: Don't tell me, "nothing" - clearly you're upset.
Blog: Do you even care about me anymore?
Me: What?!
Blog: You used to pay so much attention to me. To the tune of four posts a week -- but lately I feel like... I feel like ...
Me: What?
Blog: ...you ... you just haven't spent a lot of time with me lately, that's all.
Me: What are you talking about? I'm sitting here every day for hours on end.
Blog: But you're never really paying attention to ME.
Me: I've been working OK? If you want me to stop working, there would be no reason to even keep you around.
Blog: !
Me:... sorry... I didn't mean that...
Blog: I don't even know who you are anymore.
Me: Look; I said I'm sorry.
Blog: Just go do what you have to do.
Me: Don't be like that. I've been editing client wedding videos; working on important marketing materials; a new video to launch my proposal videos; a brand new 'legacy video' feature; and a whole bunch of other things. Plus, I need to spend time with my family for the holidays! Not to mention the fact that I've hardly been sleeping because of the new puppy and I haven't touched a Playstation 3 controller for like three months!
Blog: Excuses excuses.
Me: Ugh. I can't talk to you right now.
Andrew's Fantasy Football Team: For what it's worth, Blog. I feel the same way you do.

November 27, 2008

the Thankful Wedding Movie Maker

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are a list of things I am currently thankful for...

  • My wife pouring me a glass of Organics Blueberry Orange Italian Soda when I get home from a shoot

  • Brides who GET IT and want a great wedding movie

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Jessie and Ray GET IT 

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Tisza and Brian GET IT
 

  • Super 8mm film
  • Winter sweaters
  • HDV
  • My daughter who isn't too old to cuddle
  • The stealthy speed of my car
  • Awesome photographers and their awesome photographs
  • My puppy, Cade (pronounced "Katie") who keeps me company during the day
  • Roman shades and plantation shutters
  • Great shows like The Shield and Brotherhood (and Flight of the Conchords)
  • My son who is emphatically interested in anything I'm interested in
  • California weather
  • Swiffer Wet and Swiffer Dry
  • Gardeners
  • Widescreen
  • My church family who faithfully serves each other, the community, and the Lord
  • Edius
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Playstation 3
  • How logical and reason decide any argument
  • Blogs and blog readers :-)

Have a great Thanksgiving filled with laughter, love, and laxatives. OK, not laxatives. But the other two, for sure.

October 23, 2008

"Shooters Wanted" or "Wanted: Shooters"?

I just read that police in Toronto have launched a program called Pixels for Pistols!

It's a gun amnesty program where folks can turn in their firearms in exchange for digital cameras and photo lessons! Can you imagine what the new wedding photography landscape in Toronto will look like in the next year or so? ha ha ha! Just kidding.

For trading in your weapons, you would get either a Nikon Coolpix S52 or Nikon Coolpix P60, depending on what you turn in. I think it's a kind of a cool concept.

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Check out the full story here. The official website here.

October 11, 2008

Tag. You're it.

I don't know if you know this or not, but many states have outlawed the game, Tag.

No. Really..

Luckily for us, Tag has not yet been banned on blogs! Just the other day, my friend and blogress (I just made up that term... it's not even in the Urban Dictionary yet,) Stacie Tamaki of the Flirty Guide blog tagged me.

For those of you who don't know what that means,... well... don't worry about it. Just check out the questions I've been asked and enjoy the answers...

Continue reading "Tag. You're it." »

September 20, 2008

Up to Something...

I'm working on an awesome video. You'll see it when it's done.

Upto 

September 16, 2008

Computing Clutch

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I came across this amazing new product today; it's a laptop computer stylish enough to bring to a Hollywood after party!

Check out the new Vivienne Tam-designed HP "clutch" notebook!

Read more here>>


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Now you can live blog from the cocktail party without looking like a nerd!

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