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the set up

Wildman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:26:23 +0000

A time lapse of a simple DSLR shoot set up using a GoPro hero2 and a few bars of original music.

How time flies…

Filed under: media, projects, video

swimming with the big dog

Wildman — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:19:13 +0000

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a 100 lb. Lab launch himself off the shore in slow motion.

Sarah and I take our new waterproof gopro camera out for a swim with Lewis, and we decide to take it slow…

(The music’s from the ol’ dot deluxe and garageband for ipad)

Filed under: media, shenanigans, video Tagged: chocolate, dog, gopro, lab, lewis, puppy, sarah, swim, video, WildDog

Occupy Litterbox

Wildman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:18:23 +0000

Filed under: culture, news, shenanigans, video Tagged: 1%, cats, lol cats, occupy, occupy wall street

Taking a photo to the next dimension with Vanishing Point

Wildman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:23:46 +0000

Photos are great, but they’re also flat. Two dimensional. And sometimes 2 “Ds” just aren’t enough. That’s when you need 3D. Today I stumbled on a powerful Photoshop tool that can transform photos into 3 dimensional spaces inside After Effects. It’s called “Vanishing Point.”

Basically, you use Vanishing Point to set the edges of the visual elements inside your photos. Then, let Photoshop auto-magically export the photo in a format AE can open as a 3D object. Then, set up your AE cameras to move through the 3D environment to your heart’s content.

I slapped together a quick test using a photo I had on hand of the Ft. Worth Stockyards. In the clip below, I first show you the photo, then the 3D version. Even my novice effort landed some promising results. Since photography is my first love, you can bet I’ll be working this tool into future video projects!

Vanishing Point will work best on images with flat planes — like buildings, landscapes, and roadways.

Rather than me try to confuse you with a walk through, here’s a very good tutorial from Video Copilot to get you started. Vanishing Point is a simple way to make 2D…disappear.

Filed under: media, photography, reviews, tools & tips, video Tagged: after effects, photography, photoshop, point, post production, review, tips, tutorial, vanishing, video

sorry suds

Wildman — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:30:46 +0000

There’s no doubt that WildDog loves water. But when it comes to bath time, this brown hound isn’t down with being drowned in suds.

Filed under: shenanigans, video, wildlife

Weekends with WildDog

Wildman — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:23:36 +0000

Check out Lewis as he celebrates reaching the 6 month / 60 pound mark by showing off his new “catch” skills. This dog is pretty athletic. Next step is teaching him to run down frisbees. And children who cry on airplanes.

Click here to watch in HD on vimeo…

Filed under: media, shenanigans, video, wildlife Tagged: catch, chocolate, dog, lab, lewis, play, puppy, sarah, training

Venetian Starters

Wildman — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:23:06 +0000

Earlier this week, we watched my buddy Eric try out some ink black spaghetti.

Now, just for fun, here’s Eric trying out some traditional Venetian appetizers on the banks of the world famous Grand Canal.

Filed under: education, travel, video

sorry, delilah

Wildman — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:49:23 +0000

I picked up this ukulele in Venice about two weeks ago. My roommate was so thrilled that he asked me to always play on the balcony with the door closed, “so my music could enhance the beautiful surroundings.”

Now, I’m using all four glorious strings to ruin favorite songs. Like this one by Plain White T’s.

Filed under: audio, shenanigans, video Tagged: delilah, plain white t's, ukulele, video

ink black spaghetti

Wildman — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:22:27 +0000

Why is his pasta black? And what are those small chewy bits?

Watch as Eric discovers two unexpected ingredients in this Venetian delicacy as we dine on the banks of the Venice Grand Canal….

(Be sure to view in 720p to catch all the delicious detail.)

And what would the meal be without an appetizer? Click here to watch what Eric ate first…

Filed under: culture, mobile updates, travel, video Tagged: black, food, pasta, review, seafood, spaghetti, travel, venice

slurpy samples

Wildman — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:59:59 +0000

One of the things I love about GarageBand for iPad is the ability to record and mix samples. It’s like found art for your ears.

This impromptu audio doodle at Starbucks features some found sound. Can you name that audio?

What exactly can be done with such music…?

The sound track for a short, creepy gecko movie is just one option.

Filed under: audio, media, projects, video