Well technically I didn’t “DIY” this but I did have the idea. 😉 I shoot lots of video with my Sony A6500 and I have a cage for it that allows me to add numerous items to help me get better audio, stabilize my shot and compose my image using […]
Been thinking about this for a while now and rather than build one (DIY) I decided to purchase an inexpensive one. I created a short video (below). And here it is on my desktop studio. I’ll need to create a better backdrop and possible some more covers for the turntable […]
Finally got around to buying some backdrop stuff for my DIY table top studio. Bought a gray and white matte cardboard. Then used a combination of constant light (diffused with Office Depot frosted folder sleeve) on some of of my Action figures. On my Locutus figure, I liked the natural […]
Had a great time at the Fest of Tails (Dogs and Kites) festival this past Saturday with Elizabeth and Emma. I took my Sony A6500, mounted to my Zhiyun crane on the cloudy day. Emma took some great photos. I wanted to film it from a “Dog’s view” so I […]
Did a photo shoot this past weekend with my friend Charito. Bummer was that it started to drizzle right before our shoot but Charito and I had this planned for a while so we decided to push forward. Glad I did – we got some great unexpected results. And I’m […]
Hola! I wanted to share with everyone a couple of projects my Emmy has been working on. She did her first stop motion project using my newly DIY’d table top with lights and overhead camera set up. I used microphone boom arms to suspend the LED light panels and camera. […]
Below is College Scholarship Essay by Emma Saldivar Every year, my family has a tamale-making day a week or so before Christmas. Everyone from my mother’s side of the family gathers in my Aunt Julie’s house and we spend the evening in tamale frenzy. Now the women in my family have […]
Is this not the coolest gift you can receive?! Got it from our friend Berna. Gilberto
Didn’t do a poem or story last year – so I was due. For those of you that know me – you’ll get it. If not, you’re in for a surprise. And if you want to see the others – just click on the link below: Past Christmas… Thank you Joaquin […]