Grid Systems

Just received Grid Systems by Josef Muller-Brockmann and I must say it is a very good read so far. I can't wait to apply what I've read! Its available on amazon.co.uk If you're heavily into your graphical layout and want to know the science behind it... DO IT!

Showreel Portfolio – Ordered from iPhoto

Put it together in iPhoto, nice and simple. So nice that I had to order 2! I may have to use iPhoto again to create different portfolio's for my different skills.

MITP – Mini In The Park 2010 – Photos

After going to sleep late on the Saturday I woke up super duper early to go to MITP or Mini In The Pod at Santa Pod Raceway. It wasn't as busy as I expected, I think the previous day's weather put people off but it happened to be a pleasant day, nice and relaxed! So I took the opportunity to take only a few photos as previous shows I'd go crazy snapping away. Here are a few shots that I edited, I think these were the best shots of the day.

To see the rest of the photos in the set click >>> MITP - Mini Show <<<

I also create 3D modelled exhibition stands…

Here's a 3D model of an exhibition stand I created for a friend who's looking to pitch for a contract. Took me around 16 hours using Cinema 4D and Photoshop.

Although it took me a lot of time, it felt good to brush up on my skills. Good thing is now that I have the model I can animate. That's where the fun begins.

Mini – HDR photo

Here's an experiment I tried this evening with the Mini. Photos for the DHR image were taken on the Nikon d5000 with the standard kit lens (Nikkor 18-55mm) and taken into Photomatix. Hopefully the first of many.

Mr Edison “E’boy” Laroza

Mum was sifting through some old clothes and she found a couple of dad's late 70's, tailor made blazers. I'll end up either ebaying them but before that I got dad to try them on. The blue number was the jacket that dad wore when he first arrived in England in August 1975.

Mum said that when he she met dad, he would still get his clothes tailor made back home in the Philippines and get them sent to England. She showed me some white flares that dad apparently measured her up for and sent the details back 'home' for the trousers to be made. Either they didn't make clothes that fit the properly or they were just as picky as I am with my clothes! He's not too bothered with fashion anymore, he prefers to be comfy clothes. I wonder how long it will be before I want to just wear 'comfy' clothes... whatever that means!? He's still a cool dude in my books.

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E Lens

Managed to pick up a Nikon FG-20 35mm film SLR with a Nikon 50mm f1:8 Series E lens... which basically means... I CAN USE IT ON MY NIKON! SCORE! I was initially looking at the Nikkor AF prime lenses online but they were coming in at £94.00 on Amazon, which I couldn't really afford. So the camera and lens came at a steal for £10!

This lens makes the d5000 so portable. It does however mean that you have to compose your shots with more thought as it it is a prime lens.

It's definitely an experience using a prime lens, you tend to be skipping back and forth trying to get everything in the picture. Then you have to manually adjust the aperture ring and manual focus using the range finder within the view finder. It's going to take a fare bit of practice... luckily you don't have to pay for film or batteries anymore!

www.anyonebutmefans.com – A WordPress based fansite

Finally finished a fansite for a friend: www.anyonebutmefans.com

"On the 8th of December 2008 a webseries premiered its first episode. Its premise was to introduce ‘a new generation – gay, straight, and ethnically diverse – struggling with identity and modern relationships’."

The site itself is based on a WordPress theme and just tweaked here and there to suite the content. I still have to do a a few video tutorials describing how to use certain features of the site, but after that it should be easily maintained. I know my friend will take great care of it as she loves the show and loves writing. So if you have any time spare on the web have a gander at anyonebutmefans.com.

Go Team Rachael!