By Ellis | Jul 27, 2009
The enticed audience
I had a fantastic Saturday at Propville’s Dog and Pony Show @ Sandbox Studios. No, this was not a canine and equestrian show. Rather, this was to discuss video as a technology that is converging with still photography, and to play with some HD video cameras as well as DSLRs that shoot video.
By Ellis | May 27, 2009
Catchy, huh?
So, I haven’t posted in a while, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. If you’ve been following my Facebook or Twitter, you’ve probably seen the updates regarding my test shoots. And now, here’s a download.
Memorial Day weekend, I decide to take out a Hasselblad H3DII-31mp camera just for kicks. I got a free rental from Calumet after demo-ing the camera with Bob Tamura back in April. Instead of just taking the camera out and about, I had the crazy idea for something bigger and badder. So, I call up friends, scour Model Mayhem, book some equipment with Pro Camera, and spec out a few locations. Without further ado, here are some quick teasers/proofs and production shots from the weekend.
By Ellis | Mar 25, 2009
A picture is worth a thousand words. So my previous post did a lot of talking.
This time, I’m sorta “yelping” about the places I ate, partied, and hung out at in Costa Rica. If nobody reads this, I’ll just count it as a online journal of what I did in Costa Rica. Just a quick note about the Tamarindo area: nothing has addresses, so everything is marked by the beach it’s near (Tamarindo, Langosta, etc.) or a certain landmark or road (ie. The Circle). Check out this map for a general reference. Just about everything here is touristy, as well. Without further ado, here it is:
By Ellis | Mar 18, 2009
Costa Rica was awesome! I was there for my good friends Sean and Claire’s wedding. I pretty much stayed in Tamarindo & Langosta, with quick trips out to Avellanas & Pinilla. I took quite a few photos. But, here a few of my favorites:
By Ellis | Jan 20, 2009
My computer is finally rebuilt. Which allows me to get back to the many many images that I have for your consumption. Here are a few I shot the other week when I went snowboarding:
By Ellis | Nov 3, 2008
I have been reluctant to post lately because I’m on the verge of launching my website and new blog format. But, until I actually get my act together this is it.
Anyhow, teased from a previous post, I give you Jon’s M5:
M5OneOh 1
M5OneOh 2
M5OneOh 3
M5OneOh 4
M5OneOh 5
Pardon Blogger for cutting off the images. Wordpress is much more flexible in formatting and image gallery plugins, so it should be much better when I get to migrating everything over there.
By Ellis | Oct 15, 2008
Well, after vegging out and being inactive for over a week after dragonboat season ended, I decided to hit the gym again….hard. I actually hit the gym last week, but it was just a lazy circuit train.
I did a slightly modified version of the Men’s Health 300 workout. All are supposed to be done without any rest. But I cheated and rested a few times, else I would’ve passed out.
25 - pullups (kipping)
50 - 135lbs deadlifts
50 - bodyweight squats (the normal 300 workout calls for 24 inch boxjumps, but I was feeling dizzy at this point)
50 - floor wipers (I had to do 5 sets of 10)
50 - single arm clean and press with 35lbs dumbbell (original calls for kettle bell)
25 - pullups (kipping…I had to break it up into 3 sets of 2, 11, and 12…I was so burnt out of energy)
The 300 guys hold a record of doing it in 18-19 minutes. I did it in like 43 minutes.
For a video of what the original exercises should look like, check here.
Afterwards, I dashed out of the gym. They were about to close when I finished my last set of pullups. Furthermore, I had to sit in the car for a moment while I caught my breath. When I got out of the car when I got home I felt a crazy cramp in my hamstrings. I inched my way into the house and started stretching like a madman. I then proceeded to consume an orange, and then a banana. When my stomach settles, I think I’ll fix up a protein shake.
Man oh man…feeling like dying never felt so good.
By Ellis | Oct 13, 2008
Some hooliganism on Friday night resulted in this image:
Jon's M5-One-Oh!
That’s all you get for now. But, be on the lookout for the launch of a new blog format, as well as a main website!
By Ellis | Oct 12, 2008
October 4-5 weekend marked the KP Dragonboat Race @ Treasure Island (www.sfdragonboat.com), which also meant the end of my dragonboat season.
My team, DieselFish did pretty well. Our DF1 crew took 1st in the Comp B division. While DF2 (my crew) and DF3 both ended up in the Rec B division. Even though DF2 made it to the championship, we were just edged out of hardware taking 4th in the division. In any case, we put on a strong showing, and I’m proud of our performance.
By Ellis | Oct 1, 2008
I’ve been shooting a lot, and not post-processing enough. In any case, here’s a sneak teaser on what I’ve been working on lately:
Nick and Debbie Engagement Session
Tom and Debbie Doan Wedding, shot for Junshien Lau
Maternity shoot for my friend Deborah
There will be more to come soon, whenever I get cracking.
It’s also pretty random that the three Deborahs I shot line up to be at different phases of family: engagement, wedding, maternity. I didn’t plan it out to be that way, that’s just how it unraveled in the past week.
So, enjoy these for now!
