Video

Oct 15 2011

Fauna at Filoli

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We’ve been trying to visit Filoli as often as possible before they close for the rest of the year. We saw a lot more fauna than usual today…perhaps because it was so quiet, few visitors in the gardens.

There were turkeys on the way in. (here is an old turkey pic from another visit.) One of our first stops is always to see the birds…there is one bird in this coop that makes an odd laughing sound…almost like a hyena. Madame told the doves some pretend stories to get them talking.

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We saw our first cat ever…one of the gardeners said there are 8-10 cats who live there.

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We also came across a chicken, roosted on the side of a path. I didn’t see her at first…madame thought she was a statue until she moved. The chicken was getting comfortable, perhaps about to lay an egg. She didn’t get up or run away…just waited for us to leave.

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On the way out, we saw a pair of deer grazing on the grass.

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Today I tried out a feature on my new camera called “movie digest.” It takes a few seconds of movie footage before and after each photo I take (while using that setting).

I was pleasantly surprised…not only did it capture the essence of our day, it was a lot more interesting than the video I intentionally took. (Beware, it is a little wobbly in places…now that I know the video is shot before the photo, I will try to be a little smoother in the camera handling. )

Filoli movie digest from Jill C on Vimeo.

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Oct 17 2010

Family History Project: Gma Vita Interview


Daddy: “You know, you don’t have to use all your trains at once.”
Lucy: “Yes, all the trains have to be used at once in the world we live in.”
— a conversation w/ Lucy while playing w/ her train set

Family History Part 1 from Mike C on Vimeo.

“Perfection is the Enemy” is something I often remind myself. I guess it’s a variation on… googling …Voltaire’s “The Perfect is the Enemy of the Good.”

For me, waiting to get something “perfect” or “just right” often equals not doing anything. So I often need to tell myself to chuck that “striving for perfection” stuff out the window and to just try to learn, create, and get better at things on a continual basis (in between goofing off and being lazy, that is.)

So, I finally heeded this advice regarding a long delayed family history project I posted about last week.

Part of this project involves filming short, quick video interviews. My mom, good sport that she is, agreed to sit down with me for the very first interview (with two cameras rolling of course!) This initial video concentrates on her memories of growing up in the Philippines before WWII. I hope to do many more videos.

Some notes from this first shoot:

  • I brought two lights and both bulbs burnt out before I could even use them
  • It was fairly quiet outdoors until we started shooting—that’s when the neighbors started with the firecrackers
  • I’m glad I used my old directional microphone, or the firecrackers would have ruined the shoot
  • With no lighting I was worried about having a dim picture but had the opposite, too bright on my main camera (I toned it down a little in post)
  • I need to learn more everything that has to do with video (shooting, editing, etc)
  • I need to get a better selection of family photos and interview questions
  • http://incompetech.com/: Royalty-free soundtrack music. Cool
  • This video was shot in 1080p/24fps but was outputted to the web at 720p/29.97fps (something else I need to learn about)
  • This was a lot of fun and I learned a lot—what more could I ask for?

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Mar 22 2010

Going to the Snow

Going to the Snow from Mike C on Vimeo.

We spent the weekend in Grass Valley with Lucy’s grandparents. Lucy had been looking forward to the trip all week, especially our Saturday trek to Soda Springs where she’d be able to play in the snow.

Lucy got her first taste of snow last year. However, she wasn’t really prepared for that encounter. Her excitement dissipated quickly once she realized how cold and wet snow could be.

However, this year was very different. Lucy’s three now, a grizzled veteran compared to the two year old rookie we plopped into the snow last year. This time she had a much better idea of what to expect. We also planned things a bit better, making sure to bring along a snow sled for the kid.

In this video you’ll see us all having a great time in the snow. Lucy’s excitement can be quite infectious that way. Also, if you watch the whole video, you just might catch a special moment where Lucy and her Gpa cut the rug together. Fun stuff.

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Jan 6 2010

Lucy playing

Here’s a video of Lucy reading to koala, shopping at the bookstore, and playing with Wubie. It’s a bit leisurely-paced…and about 9 minutes long. So get a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy!

Lucy playing (large version) from Jill C on Vimeo.

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Oct 3 2009

Grass Valley Visit

Grass Valley Visit from Mike C on Vimeo.

We spent last weekend with Tom and Karen in Grass Valley. This is the (25 minute!) video. Some highlights:

  • Lucy playing in the “ladybug pool”
  • Lucy, Tom, and Karen putting on a talent show
  • Lucy saying “Hi” to her Auntie Janie
  • Lucy finding frogs while exploring a creek

For pics, please refer to Jill’s post.

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Sep 30 2009

Visiting Oregon Video

Oregon Visit from Mike C on Vimeo.

We spent Sept 16 – 21 in Oregon. Here’s a (16 minute HD) video of our time there, including a get-together with my brother and his family.

The majority of the video was taken around Corvallis. We didn’t really get any Portland footage this time, so we’ll have to address that the next time we go back.

For more info, check out Jill’s earlier post about our trip.

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Sep 5 2009

The Birthday Song

Lucy singing happy birthday to Auntie Laura….

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Aug 16 2009

Lucy’s first luau

Lucy’s First Luau from Jill C on Vimeo.

Lucy went to her first luau on her first trip to Hawaii back in January. She likes to look at videos of herself  ‘as a baby,’ so we came across this in our quest for new stuff to watch. She has changed so much since then!

The luau was at the Kona Village Resort in Kona, Hawaii. We were there with Grandpa Peter, Auntie Laura and Uncle John. This was a really special trip and we were glad to share it with them.

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Jun 5 2009

Lucy’s Wii Fit

Lucy’s Wii Fit from Mike C on Vimeo.

Here’s a video of Lucy playing with her Nintendo Wii Fit. As you can see, she doesn’t really follow the game rules, but she still has fun. Click here to see how little the kid was when she first started playing w/ the Wii.

Camera Used: Canon Powershot SD750. Soundtrack:

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Apr 14 2009

Easter Egg Hunt (2009)


Easter Egg Hunt (2009) from Mike C on Vimeo.

Easter, again?! Wow, it’s a cliche, but time really does aviate at a high speed. We all trekked over to Gma Vita’s for Easter last Sunday. It was great seeing the family (though the absence of lumpia made everything feel a bit off this year).

Anyway, here’s a bit of video of the egg hunt. Also, for those interested, here’s a link to last year’s Easter post and video.

Camera Used: Canon Powershot SD750. Soundtrack:

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