“The Third & The Seventh” by Alex Roman: Astounding Creativity [video]

This video is an absolute must see for anyone the least bit interested in digital photography, video, CG, film-making, or the visual arts. I’m absolutely blown away by the skill level and creative vision melded together with Alex Roman’s work: “The Third & The Seventh”. Please view it full screen! If you, like me, thought it would be impossible to create such work with computer graphics, here’s proof: The making of “The Third & The Seventh”. Compositing Breakdown:Read more

Canon S95 Miniature Effect Mode

The Canon S95 can produce a miniature effect mode for both photos and videos. In my experience it’s generally more useful when shooting a scene from a raised vantage point, preferably at an angle. It may be more successful with subjects such as people, vehicles, and buildings. The following photos were taken in Nikko, Japan and Yokohama, Japan. If you click through the photos, they’ll give you a slightly larger image to view. I’ll post video soon from the CanonRead more

Bamboo Forest, Kyoto

The bamboo forest in Kyoto, Japan was among my favorite places. The massive bamboo elicits a low rumble of beckoning; rhythmically leaning into their neighbors as if politely exchanging thoughts.Read more