miscellaneous
Hipstamatic
iPhone owners and Toy Camera fans, here’s a new reason to celebrate: Synthetic Corp’s new Hipstamatic application. Bringing back the look, feel, fun and unpredictability of the old school fantastic plastic machines, Hipstamatic merges the digital world of photography with the analogous realm of capturing images. And to make things more fun, with the swipe of a finger, you can even change your lenses, add gel filters for your flash and experiment with your film of choice… and get instant results.
Here are a few samples I took today.
[Lens: Kaimal Mark II | Film: Ina's 1969 | Flash: Berry Pop]
[Lens: Roboto Glitter | Film: Kodot Verichrome | Flash: Off]
[Lens: Lucifer VI | Film: BlacKeys B+W | Flash: RedEye Gel]
[Lens: Roboto Glitter | Film: Kodot Verichrome | Flash: RedEye Gel]
For $1.99, this application is a steal. You get a starter pack of the John S Lens, the Jimmy Lens, the Standard Flash, Ina’s 1969 Film, and Kodot Verichrome Film. And for an additional $0.99, you can purchase some of the booster packs which contain more lenses, flashes and film.
All in all, you spend less than $5.00 for a kick-ass camera application with an old-school feel in this digital age. I would definitely recommend this app for photography fans.
Find out more from the creators
More photos on my Flickr set
Tronix Photo equipment: free use
I stumbled across something interesting in my mailbox tonight: free use of photo equipment from Tronix. Of course, I had never heard of this brand, before clicking on the unread email. But then again, I have never been one to really study on photo equipment, apart from cameras and lenses, so I can be counted among the ignorant.
Cyber-Shot TX-1 Online Blogger Search
My friend emailed this newsletter from Sony…
Sony is taking the digital imaging technology to the next level with its introduction of the new Cyber-shot TX1 and Party-shot accessory. Taking great photos under various situations has never been this exciting and fun.
Submit your favorite bloggers under the Tech, Fashion, Travel and Food categories and get a chance to win a Sony Cyber-Shot.
Submission of nominees is from September 15 to 30, 2009.
Only the best will be captured on October 15, 2009.
It’s another attempt to build a database of bloggers by dangling a carrot in the guise of a digicam. But hey, who am I to complain. If I found myself in one of the categories, I would probably be submitting my blog too.
Some birthday photos
So my 31st finally rolled around. Yes, numerically, it’s my last year on the calendar. As I had my iPhone and Lumix LX3 in tow, I started taking snaps while hanging out and going around the different places today.
[Hanging out in the salon]
[high street fountain thingy]
[the trio]
[evening settles in]
[dinner time]
[some tea to get the appetite going]
[mom and bongki]
[me and anch]
[the trio again]
[family pic]
party at 28Narra
A meal at Tito Del and Tita Che’s is always a challenge. A challenge not to eat too much. From the appetizers to the dessert, there is always food aplenty. Add some wine (okay, a lot) and you’re in for a bit of gluttonous debauchery. Intended or not. Of course, this is on a regular day. But last night was a bit different. Lisa and Jon are going back to Boston and are pregnant, there were a few birthdays to celebrate (from both the Aldaba-Lim and Lazaro side), so naturally, the food took a massive upgrade.
From the Jamon Serrano to the various cheeses to the 2 huge slabs of Roast Beef to the pastas to the endless Häagen-Dazs and free-flowing wine and champagne, I didn’t know where to begin and when to end. As a result, I only have a few photos to show for it. In fact, most of them were taken when there was no food around.
Of course, as the night wore down, our attention turned to the star of our gatherings, Pilar.
creative stop motion video
The video was made from 60,000 photos, 9,600 prints, 1,800 frames. Amazing.
First seen at http://photojojo.com/uncut/2009/07/07/charming-stop-motion-made-from-60000-photos/
iPhone Case with interchangable lenses
As I am an avid iPhone fan, as well as a photography enthusiast, iPhone photography seemed like a logical next step. In fact, iPhone photography has pretty much become the basis for this blog (among a few other things). And today, I stumbled upon another little toy that just made me drool with envy: the Factron iPhone case.
Yes, I have drooled over numerous iPhone cases before (most recently the Griffin Clarifi — USD35, sold locally for PhP2,550), but this one really takes the cake.
The Factron iPhone case is a stylish, metal finished, old-school Leica-esque looking case with a complete set of interchangeable lenses — fish eye, wide-angle, and close-up lenses which can range from USD15 to USD55. However, the case itself is a hefty USD200. While it does cost quite a pretty penny, the possibilities with this toy are endless, especially for a iPhone photography freak like myself. But of course, I will have to continue drooling for a bit until someone gives me the case as a gift, or I win the lottery.
For now, check out some of the product photos, while I go buy a lotto ticket.
Self-Portrait
As I am often on the other side of the lens, seldom do I get to see myself in photos. And being that I don’t really take photos of myself, I thought I would indulge myself this one time… as the output came out rather unique.
Here I am — midstride.
Type Drawing
My cousin Danni is the Devil… at least when it comes to iPhone applications. Every time she whips out her iPhone, she tempts me with new apps to download. Thankfully, they are of the 99¢ value; not too heavy on the thinning wallet.
Yesterday, she introduced me to Type Drawing — a typography based iPhone application with lots of fun filled uses.
If you’re a fan of typography, this app may just be for you. Have fun creating your messages, create drawings using the font and do a hundred other stuff with it.
At the moment, the application offers a limited number of fonts, and a handful of backgrounds, but this should change, come more updates from the developers.
You can even take photos and add your message, as you see fit.
Yehey Pandesal
I opened my mail, after a quick cigarette break. Lo and behold, I got a surprise from my friend, Belle
For the record, Yehey! Corporation has not branched out into baked goods. ^_^
Or the food business, as seen here.
Update:
You can read about the Yehey Pandesal campaign in Malaya.
Philippine Fashion Week — RTW
Yesterday, I headed over to the Main Atrium of SM MOA to check out Philippine Fashion Weeks Ready to Wear Collection. I do not consider myself a fashionista — in fact, I dress kind of dull… conservatively. But of course, I was there for the photo opportunity, and more importantly, to support my friend Julius Tarog.
On display at the RTW collection show were designers Ava Paguyo, Eddie Castro, Efren Ocampo, Greta Castro, Julius Tarog, Nicky Martinez, Nikki Sonico, Pencil Diestra, Reian Mata, Ricky Abad, Twinkle Ferraren and Ziggy Savella.
Here are a few photos from the event.
Live Free
Last Saturday, I experienced a concert of a different kind.
Life Haven, Inc., an organization promoting the Independent Living philosophy for persons with disabilities (PWD) held a benefit concert at Crossroads 77 to raise funds to continue their services of assistance to PWDs in need.
On hand to showcase their talents were a few special performers: the Beautiful Gate Performance Art Troupe from Malaysia, the talents of Tahanang Walang Hagdan Ballroom Dancers on Wheelchairs, Bahay Mapagmahal Rondalla on Wheels and the Sparkle Band, as well as an up and coming band, the Good Morning High Fives and one of my fave local bands, Juan Pablo Dream.
wanted: old soles
Over 100 participating Adidas stores are accepting your old soles. In exchange, you can get as much as PhP 1,000 off on a brand new pair of your favorite Adidas kicks.
Simply bring in your old (but functional) rubber shoes (of any brand) and turn them in. You can get PhP 500 off any pair of Adidas worth PhP 1,500 – 2,999, or PhP 1,000 off the Adidas shoes worth PhP 3,000 and above.
Oh, it’s also for a worthy cause, as your old shoes will go to the Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Education
But you gotta hurry, as the promo period lasts up to May 17 only! So rummage through your closet and find that old pair of rubber shoes that you don’t use anymore and trade in your old soles for some brand new kicks.
Starbucks celebrates Earth Day
This April 22 and 23, celebrate Earth Day with Starbucks. Help save the environment and bring your own mugs or cups to any Starbucks branch for your fill of caffeine. As a token of their appreciation, Starbucks will give you PhP 40 off any of your drinks, by helping out Mother Earth.
my family
Although it has become a family tradition to create short AVPs when one of us gets married, this still came as a surprise — especially because of the people involved in the shoot!
Thanks guys, Kan and I love the video.
th13irteen
happy friday the 13th.
Four Corners Dark
I just stumbled across this blog of Delaware based, Toy Camera photographer Nic Nichols. In his blog, you will find a lot of reviews, opinions, news, links and various other entries on Holga, Lomo and other lo-fi photography topics.
For those of you thinking about venturing into this type of fun photography, this may be a very useful and inspiring resource.
touch my body… fail
This video is too hilarious. Along with Ken Lee, this has got to be one of the greatest renditions of popular music.
The subtitles don’t hurt the comedy either.
brutal knockouts
Sports highlights are always a great thing to watch. And lists are always an entertaining thing to check out. Combine both, and you get an entertaining few minutes.
Check out this youtube video on the Top 10 Most Brutal Knockouts Ever.
Text Twist addiction
I rarely play games on the computer. Even more so, now that I am using a Mac. However, one of my all time favorite games is Text Twist. So much so, that I have become virtually addicted to the game.
I play TT hours on end. At times, I quit and sae my game to continue it at a later time. There was even one stretch that I played it for around 5 days — on and off, of course — and broke my personal high score, reaching 147 levels.
Of course, I don’t think anything will beat a great console game like Loco Roco or Patapon for the PSP, but for now, Text Twist will have to do.
Phoem, Angel make Asylum list
Phoemela Baranda and Angel Locsin make an appearance in Asylum’s list of “Sexy Magazine Covers That We Loved Last Year“
This list includes Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan, Rihanna, Fergie and Jessica Alba among others.
People are recognizing our Filipina beauties.
Twilight remake snafu
So the dust has settled and it is now known to all that there is going to be NO Twilight remake, less so a Filipino version.
The buzz on the news broke when Yehey Entertainment editor, Edgar O. Cruz initially wrote about the rumors floating around, but quickly retracted the story, as more info was made available to him.
Other media outlets picked up on the story and turned the whole reports into one big hullaballoo. In fact, even Hollywood gossip mogul Perez Hilton picked up on it (and linked the story)
Who would have thought that reported rumors would have gotten out of hand? At least Yehey is getting noticed.
Check out the story on Perez Hilton and read some of the comments. They’re pretty wild.
Yehey Kainan @ Kapihan
No, it’s not a blogger event. And no, it’s not even a Yehey sponsored event…
As I wrote in one of my earlier posts, Yehey Kainan @ Kapihan is actually an eatery in one of the malls located in Caloocan. My friend Belle, just sent me these photos yesterday.
Pretty funny if you think about it. Yehey name, Yahoo font. Wonder what their food tastes like.
online photo haven
Photography lovers and netizens, here’s a bit of good news… for a change. You can now purchase all your photographic needs at Hidalgo prices online.
I recently stumbled across Online Hidalgo over at Multiply, thanks to a tip from Euge.
In this shop, you can purchase the various latest products offered by most Camera providers, without having to deal with the huge mark ups that most malls place on their stock. And you can pay via GCash, PayPal, via Bank transfer and. of course, COD.
Finally, a local online retailer with cheap prices and convenient modes of payment. Now to save up!
