With my new learned skill of time lapse i decided to shoot one from my office window today. Since i could leave the camera and go about my work i was able to get three hours worth of images totaling 2,386 shots. I made a quick video of it and used Magic Bullets tilt shift effect to give it the feeling of a model.
Check it out.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sights and Sounds Seventy-Three
I recently returned from the NAB Show in Las Vegas. I spent 6 days there most of which were spent learning about videogrpaphy and photography.
One day we went out on a DSLR field trip with Richard Harrington, a pro photographer and educator. We learned the ins and outs of panoramic and time lapse photography. It was an awesome week.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Sights and Sounds Seventy-Two
This is a story/poem my brother Simon wrote and animated. He asked me to make it into a video for him. He sent me the narration and the images and i put it together for him adding sound effects and music. I think it's pretty awesome.
Kylie: The Most Talented Bell Ringing Parakeet in the World from Simon C on Vimeo.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Sights and Sounds Seventy-One
Last night Yorkshire experienced some incredible winds. A 93mph gust was recorded near Sheffield. This morning the skies were clear blue. Although it was a little windy still things had calmed down considerably. It was nice to see the sun and we decided to go to Fountains Abbey to take some pics. This Abbey was burned down by Henry VIII. It truly is an amazing place and my pics can't do it justice.
So it's off back to Buxton tomorrow to play indoor football with my brother in the evening and then we fly back home on Saturday!
So it's off back to Buxton tomorrow to play indoor football with my brother in the evening and then we fly back home on Saturday!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sights and Sounds Seventy
Happy New Year from the UK. We are still here and managing with nasty weather. New Years Eve was fabulous. Sarah and Julian hosted a party. I got to catch up with some people I hadn't seen for many years. Here's a couple of shots from the night.
On New Years Day we went for a walk and had lunch at Tom's parent's pub, The Waltzing Weazel. Dusti had a fine piece of lamb and i went with the Steak and Ale Pie. I was a little cold and tired after we got back to Julian's house so i hit the sack early. I have been suffering from a full on cold while we have been here which has been a major pain.
We headed to my parents in Knaresborough yesterday and will be here until Friday. In the afternoon yesterday we walked by the River Nidd to check out some tree sculptures some mysterious artist had done. Check this one out of the Green Man.
Today we went on a road trip to the viaduct at Ribblesdale. It was a drive through the Yorkshire Dales into some wintry weather. We had some lunch at the Crown pub in Horton in Ribblesdale.
Check out more images at Dusti's new blogg.
http://longnshort.posterous.com/
On New Years Day we went for a walk and had lunch at Tom's parent's pub, The Waltzing Weazel. Dusti had a fine piece of lamb and i went with the Steak and Ale Pie. I was a little cold and tired after we got back to Julian's house so i hit the sack early. I have been suffering from a full on cold while we have been here which has been a major pain.
We headed to my parents in Knaresborough yesterday and will be here until Friday. In the afternoon yesterday we walked by the River Nidd to check out some tree sculptures some mysterious artist had done. Check this one out of the Green Man.
Today we went on a road trip to the viaduct at Ribblesdale. It was a drive through the Yorkshire Dales into some wintry weather. We had some lunch at the Crown pub in Horton in Ribblesdale.
Check out more images at Dusti's new blogg.
http://longnshort.posterous.com/
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sights and Sounds Sixty Nine
We are here again. Back in the UK for the new year. We arrived on Tuesday morning about about 30 minutes ahead for schedule. In fact we were so early Julian and my dad weren't even at the airport yet. Fortunately, we only had to wait about five minutes for them to show up. The drive up to Buxton from Manchester was interesting as my dad's BMW took a side swipe from an oncoming Range Rover and his wing mirror got popped. The noise scared the crap out of Dusti and I.
We arrived in Buxton at about 9:30 and had some tea and bacon sandwiches! After our second Christmas mum and dad headed back to Knaresborough. We chilled out the rest of the day and had some haddock chowder, cheese, crackers and ham for an evening snack.
Yesterday, we got up early and headed up to the Lake District. We took two cards. Julian, Sarah, Kate, Dusti and I rode together and Tom, Victoria, Sofia rode up with Matthew in his Mini. It took about three hours to get there. But it was well worth it. The first place we stopped was Castlerigg Stone Circle. When we got out of the car we got blown away by ferocious winds. I was absolutely freezing. I think the pics below sums it up.
After the dogs had a quick run around and we all froze to death we headed into Keswick for a fish and chip lunch which was out of this world. I really forget how good some fish and chip restaurants can be in the UK and this one did not disappoint.
Post chippie we went for a 4.5 mile walk to work off the calories around Buttermere Lake. It was like a scene from Lord of the Rings. But not before i bought a fleece from a local outdoor sports type shop. It certainly helped keep me warm.
It was along walk and it was pretty dark when we got back to the cars. We were lucky it didn't rain either as about ten minutes after we got back on the road the heavens opened up. We got back to Buxton about 9PM and i slept very well last night. Today we are taking it easy at the house. It has been hail stoning this afternoon and it's still very windy.
We arrived in Buxton at about 9:30 and had some tea and bacon sandwiches! After our second Christmas mum and dad headed back to Knaresborough. We chilled out the rest of the day and had some haddock chowder, cheese, crackers and ham for an evening snack.
Yesterday, we got up early and headed up to the Lake District. We took two cards. Julian, Sarah, Kate, Dusti and I rode together and Tom, Victoria, Sofia rode up with Matthew in his Mini. It took about three hours to get there. But it was well worth it. The first place we stopped was Castlerigg Stone Circle. When we got out of the car we got blown away by ferocious winds. I was absolutely freezing. I think the pics below sums it up.
After the dogs had a quick run around and we all froze to death we headed into Keswick for a fish and chip lunch which was out of this world. I really forget how good some fish and chip restaurants can be in the UK and this one did not disappoint.
Post chippie we went for a 4.5 mile walk to work off the calories around Buttermere Lake. It was like a scene from Lord of the Rings. But not before i bought a fleece from a local outdoor sports type shop. It certainly helped keep me warm.
It was along walk and it was pretty dark when we got back to the cars. We were lucky it didn't rain either as about ten minutes after we got back on the road the heavens opened up. We got back to Buxton about 9PM and i slept very well last night. Today we are taking it easy at the house. It has been hail stoning this afternoon and it's still very windy.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sights and Sounds Sixty-Eight
So we spent the weekend in the mountains in Asheville, N.C., for Moogfest 2011. This was the second time they held it in Asheville and it was our second year attending. It did not disappoint. We rented a condo in heart of the town within walking distance to all the venues. The main attraction for me this year was Moby. I had been wanting to see him live since the first time i heard the song "Go" on a compilation CD back in the early 90's. There were quite a few other bands that we were eager to see including M83 and Crystal Castles and with the festival being on Halloweeen weekend again there was always a lot of great "people watching" to do.
Moby was amazing. He was very charismatic. Almost preacher like as he got the crowd going. People were going bat shit crazy.
The Saturday night the Crystal Castles played and there were some pretty amazing halloween costumes around. Dusti found herself dancing with Aliens at one point.
The Flaming Lips also blew people away with their show.
Here's Dusti and the Aliens.
We headed to Brevard to see Simon and Mike on Sunday. We took the Blue Ridge parkway. The colours were pretty awesome.
And here's Looking Glass Falls.
Overall the weekend was fantastic. Asheville is a really cool place and the festival was brilliant. We are certainly looking forward to next years!
Moby was amazing. He was very charismatic. Almost preacher like as he got the crowd going. People were going bat shit crazy.
The Saturday night the Crystal Castles played and there were some pretty amazing halloween costumes around. Dusti found herself dancing with Aliens at one point.
The Flaming Lips also blew people away with their show.
Here's Dusti and the Aliens.
We headed to Brevard to see Simon and Mike on Sunday. We took the Blue Ridge parkway. The colours were pretty awesome.
And here's Looking Glass Falls.
Overall the weekend was fantastic. Asheville is a really cool place and the festival was brilliant. We are certainly looking forward to next years!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sights and Sounds Sixty-Seven
Recently i saw a cool photo on my friend Shannon's Facebook page of her husband skating at a drained swimming pool here in Mount Pleasant. I thought it would be fun to go shoot some video over at the pool and contacted Shannon to see if i could drop by. I went by yesterday for an hour or so. There was only a couple of people skating but i shot some footage anyway. I plan on going back and spending more time on getting some more creative shots but i figured i would go ahead and edit a little of what i shot yesterday. Check it out. Thanks to Shannon and Otis for being so hospitable!
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