It took me a while to figure out compression (still didn’t) but I finally uploaded my latest video. You can find it in the Artwork > Video section or you can click HERE. For the most part I’m happy with it. It’s a bit different from what I usually do. It was a spontaneous shoot so the camera work could have been better, I tried covering up the bad camera work with all the different layers that I have going on. I like how dark it is although I wish at certain times the light on my grandmother was a little better. Some shots look beautiful though. It was my first time using my Canon P&S camera, a PowerShot SD780. It shoots HD video on an SD card. I’m going to try to use this camera more so hopefully I will be uploading more videos, mostly music videos for Joseph Martin’s music. Doing music videos will give me more freedom to experiment with this camera. Let me know what you think of the video and how I can improve on the future videos.
The Umbrella Engine
My buddy Joseph Martin wanted me to tell you about his new website The Umbrella Engine. You might know Joe as the composer for many of my videos. He has also assisted me in writing a few of my videos. I have a new video which should be on the site tomorrow some time. The new video is a music video to a track by Joseph Martin titled “A Moment of Frost”. It’s my first video in almost 3 years. It will be up tomorrow and I’ll update the blog accordingly. Meanwhile, check out the Umbrella Engine and tell Joe I said hi!
Wegman's Wine & Spirits
Went to Wegman’s Wine & Spirits yesterday, this is what I got:
Yards – Brawler Pugilist Style Ale – 6 pack bottles
Brooklyn – Lager – 6 pack bottles
Dogfish Head – Palo Santo Marron – 4 pack bottles
Chimay Red – 1 350ml bottle
Laird’s Applejack – 1 bottle
Francis Ford Coppola’s Claret – 2 bottles
Francis Ford Coppola’s Rosso – 1 bottle
Bowery Lane Bicycles
A little over a month ago I bought my first bicycle. I’ve ridden many bikes as a kid but this one is mine! For almost 2 years I’ve had my eyes on the bikes from Bowery Lane Bicycles. Not sure what took me so long to get one. They’re incredible bikes, excellent design and handmade in NYC using American steel. I’ve been following them on Twitter and saw that they were heading to Philadelphia. I asked them if they would drop me off a bike while I was working at DeLorenzo’s and they agreed. I offered them some pizza but unfortunately they arrived during the off hours (I still owe you guys). So, the 2 owners of the company, Mike and Patrick, hand delivered the bike to me at work. These guys are the coolest, we chatted for a bit and then they headed back to NYC.
Bowery Lane Bicycles offers 3 bikes, all single speed cruisers. I chose the Bronks Raw. I love the raw steel look and the visible welding plus it comes with a bell. I upgraded my seat to a Brooks B67 saddle. I got a Bern Macon bike helmet. I got the Beamer 3 headlight and the Superflash taillight both from Planet Bike. I also got the Kryptonite Series 2 KryptoLok U-Lock bicycle lock. I threw a cheap handlebar iPhone mount in there also, mainly for tracking my bike rides. I’m looking for a way to transport the bike in my little Honda Civic. Any suggestions? Here’s a picture of my bike, that’s my portable radio in the crate:
So, if you see me out on the roadways give me a friendly wave!
SNL Digital Short: Helen Mirren's Magical Bosom
SNL Digital Short: Helen Mirren’s Magical Bosom
SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats, The Musical
SNL Digital Short: Laser Cats, The Musical
Desk Space
I had posted this picture of my desk space on Facebook recently asking what other people’s desk spaces look like. What’s yours look like?
To the left of my desk (not pictured, left of my headphones) is a small table that houses my scanner and other light gear. Above my desk is a shelf with my large format printer and negative/slide scanner.
SNL Digital Short: Zach Looks For a New Assistant
SNL Digital Short: Zach Looks For a New Assistant
Wegman's Wine & Spirits
Went to Wegman’s Wine & Spirits today, this is what I got:
Yards – Brawler Pugilist Style Ale – 6 pack bottles
Weyerbacher – Double Simcoe IPA – 4 pack bottles
Tröegs – Hopback Amber Ale – 6 pack bottles
Smuttynose IPA – 6 pack bottles
Victory – Prima Pils – 6 pack bottles
Dogfish Head – Palo Santo Marron – 4 pack bottles
Brooklyn Local 2 – 1 750ml bottle
SNL Digital Short: The Creep
SNL Digital Short: The Creep