So after sell my trusted Canon XL1 to The Tea Party for Live video streaming after a shoot here in Las Vegas, i decided it was time to upgrade to HD. After weeks and weeks of searching for the right deal, I came across someone who had an original Canon XHA1 new in a sealed box, and I I just couldn't pass it up. I have to tell ya the quality of my XL1 was astounding, but in no comparison to this Canon, even though technology has been updated with the XHA1s, I've shot both and this is one smokin unit!. I'll post some stuff on Vimeo channel!

24 Hours of Neon, very Cool share from Phillip Bloom

Picked up an awesome backup video camera the other day. A JVC GZ-HD7US, it shoots full 1920 HD has 3ccd and shoots to the built in 60gb hard drive or flash drive. This thing has all of the features of the larger pro camcorders without the bulk and the weight. This camera can be fully manual and you have control over aperture, white balance, shutter speeds, focus, zebras etc..... and the nice thing about it is all of the buttons on on the outside of the camera not embedded in the menu touchscreen like just about every other small camcorders in its class. For me I really like everything external and readily available to make adjustments on the fly. I really like the rear color viewfinder which you don't find on any small camcorders anymore whatsoever, its great for outside work when you can't see the screen due to sunlight. The built in mic is pretty good too, although I use an Azden shoe mount mic on top because it produces a bit crisper audio. The only downfall that I have found so far is there is no headphone output to monitor from.

Giving Thanks

I've seen some of the most powerful images taken, but this has got to be one of them. We all seem to forget the simple pleasures in life are only allowed to us by the few who make the greatest sacrifice of all. Next time you happen to see someone in uniform, take a moment and give thanks, whether its to shake a hand, say hello, or just smile, because who knows if you will get the chance again. Take a moment today and just remember someone in the military and remember what you have because of them. Peace.

It's been awhile

Well it's been awhile since I've done anything construction marketing related, since the housing crash a couple years ago. It appears that things are starting to scurry just a bit in the field anyhow, the phone rings a bit more from some old clients I haven't heard from in awhile. Here is a shot for a video/photo marketing shoot for the guys over at Creative Concrete Solutions. They are pouring a new tennis court in 7 Hills. Very cool process to witness.

Desert Diamond Launch

Well the wait is over, the long awaited launch of Desert Diamond Distillery website is finally achieved. They are a great little distillery in Kingman Arizona with Dark Rum, White Rum, Vodka and the famous Agave Rum….Go check them out if you are ever in the area, and be sure to hit up the tasting bar while you are there!

Go check em out: Desert Diamond Distillery

Easy as Ice!

I have to give thanks to Kyle May at Flickr for the great tutorial regarding how to make fake ice. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kylemay/2045290249/ One of the struggles when shooting liquid products has always been the realism of the ice in the glass. I've used everything from stones to greatly filtered ice cubes but nothing gives the realism of ice like melted acrylic. Its really fairly simple and at a cost that is a fraction of buying acrylic ice from a store. I just wish I would have come across Kyles tutorial a bit sooner! This is one of the final shots from a photo shoot I finished up for Desert Diamond Distillery in Arizona.