We <3 Nik

by bekahc on October 15, 2010

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We LOVE Nik Software and we had a blast helping to launch their new application HDR Efex Pro with this video. HDR Efex Pro is the new standard for creating realistic-to artistic HDR images with a revolutionary all in one work flow. Whether you’re an amateur or pro photographer you’ll get a kick out of this new powerful tool.

Nik Software HDR Efex Pro Video

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For more information on transcenDANCE, check out www.tDArts.org
Before this project, it had been awhile since I’ve done anything I felt connected to.

I had forgotten how to dance.

In so many ways, I’ve identified with these students, these young people:

I’ve felt like an outsider.

I’ve wanted to leave.

I’ve been fed up.

I’ve not been well in my soul.

But…
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Be sure to watch the video.

I have always been a good student.
I have always been good at sports.
I have always been good at most things.

It was expected.
There were no alternatives.
My father drove me hard.

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Hi All,

So it has been two weeks since I began this journey with this amazing group. My participation has dredged up a lot of my past. Here is one story I would like to share:

When I was a freshman in high school, I was attending a pep rally – you know, one of those high school events that most  really enjoyed becuase we got out of class, went outside or played most of the day. Part of the activities was to compete against the other classes in particular sports events. One of them was volleyball.

So, there, I was. On the volleyball court of our gym. A DJ was paying my favorite song. And I was dancing.

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Good Morning Elegance

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Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie, what an amazing example of an engaging music video. With stop motion and creative set placement, no matter how many times I watch this video I find something new. Great use of simple props timed to a beautiful musical track. I’d love to see the behind the scenes making [...]

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Cinema Scenes We Love Recap

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Last night we had our first Cinema Scenes night. We all brought 1-3 of our favorite move scenes and shared why they were our favorite. Above is a sample of one of the movies viewed. Here’s a quick recap of the movies shared: The Right Stuff The Big Lebowski Marx Brothers, A Night In Casablanca [...]

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Episode 1: Shall We Dance?

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Hi All – Thanks for taking the time to check this out. Over the next month, I will be documenting my participation with a local, San Diego-based, non-profit, transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project (tDArts.org), as they prepare for their July 2010 performance at the Lyceum Theater. For the next month, follow me as I take classes [...]

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Frito Lay Dips is Doing Video Web Ads Right

May 26, 2010 inspiration
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About four months ago, Frito Lay partnered up with Vimeo in creating their new web ad. The incorporation of video in web ads is not a new concept, but doing it right, and doing it well is. The use of the website elements in the break out of the video sets the tone just right. [...]

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Fashion Through Motion: Telling Your Story Through Film

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A presentation for the La Jolla Film Fashion Festival. Discussing how to brand, market and tell your story through film and video production.

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