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iMac, iLove. iMovie, iLike.

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:32:11 +0000

So I just got a new aluminum iMac in the office and I can’t take my hands off it already! This is not the first time I’ve used the Mac but it’s still different when you have it on your desk the whole day. You get reeeaaally addicted. It’s just so. damn. beautiful. lulz.

So I didn’t do actual work the first day I got it. Of course I had to try out Mac’s basic video editing software – iMovie. Woah. It’s like 100 times better than what I’m using (VideoStudio). I know there’s already Final Cut and everything – but I think iMovie can keep me happy for one more year.

Oh yeah, Photobooth peeeechurzzz!!!!!

CokskiBlue’s Camera Evideolution, Part 2 of 2

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:24:13 +0000

Part 1 Here.

GE E840s (August 2008 – September 2008)

“Buhay Coke, Buksan Mo!” – I’ll never forget these 4 words as my video on the Buhay Coke Contest won me this great 8-megapixel, face detectin’ new Coy toy (lulz). The optical zoom is teh love and I pretty much got addicted with the panoramic feature. Audio’s a bit week though and I really don’t work well with .mov video formats but other than that, this camera is slammin’ hot! I only got to use the E840s for a little more than a month but this baby already has SMART, The Hilt, and my first-placer Nokia video entry under its uhm, lens.

Here’s a video I made for Kringy of FunnySexy from one of this year’s big blogger events, Wordcamp 2008:

Nokia N82 (September 2008)

Thanks to Juned, I got to try out the best camera phone in the market today. Nothin’ (and Fritz will agree to that) comes close to the Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss lens of this 5-megapixel camera phone. Simply put by one of my colleagues: “Ang cool ng camera mo ah, nakakatext!” lulz. I’ve taken better pictures with N82 compared to most digicams I’ve used. Video quality is also not too bad (and thank goodness it’s not in freakin’ 3gp format!) although frame rate is kinda slow. I’m really pushing to have one for myself which lead me to selling my 8-gig N95 I won from PBA.

Here’s an example of the video I produced with the phone (Cavite mode):

Canon PowerShot S5 IS (October 6, 2008 – Present)

I’m in great awe right now as I do test shots of THE camera. If I don’t screw things up, I actually might keep it longer than anything I’ve had in the past. 12x optical zoom of this semi-pro is enough reason to buy it off from my office buddy, Al. His Batanes gallery in his Multiply account just proves I could do and create so much (if I try hard enough).

Now here is my first video with teh new camera featuring the Palawan Gang and our favorite Palawan moments:

And that’s my Camera Evideolution. Just remember, cool gadget features are only a bonus. The special moments you capture is what really matters.

You – what cameras have you used?

CokskiBlue’s Camera Evideolution, Part 1 of 2

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:52:34 +0000

It’s now two years since I’ve had my first and very own digital camera. Back in October 2006, it was only $99 and it was given to me as an early birthday gift from my Aunt Phoebe and Uncle Phil in Florida. From then on, I’ve used a total of 5 different cameras in shooting my video blogs. Now let me show you how my videos evolved technically using these different tools – this is CokskiBlue’s Camera Evideolution:

Aiptek DV5900 (October 2006 – August 2007)

This has got to be the cutest digital camera I’ve used. The cam has this small LCD display and with it folded in, the DV5900 would look like a little coin purse. Its minimum functions are bearable when you’re just the casual I-post-my-pictures-on-Friendster type of guy but the weak flash and poor video quality will make you irk once you see the results. No wonder its present market prize is now down to $39.99.

Despite the limitations, this camera witnessed the birth of CokskiBlue and I’ve used it for almost a year for many of my favorite episodes including this vlog on my very first bloggers meet-up:

Casio Exilim S770 (December 2007 – July 2008)

After winning $100 at the Filipina Writing Project on my article The Funniest Filipina Vloggers, I used the prize with some of my funds to get me my 2nd baby – a Casio Exilim. Its sleek silver exterior made me fall in love with it instantly. Taking pictures is so-so but the “HD” quality of the video is quite good – miles better than the Aiptek.

I shot most of Season 2 with this camera including prize-winning We Love Trinoma & Buhay Coke sa Araw-araw, favorite CokskiBlue & Gibbs Cadiz Meet HappySlip and the awesome Palawan Gang series:

CONTINUE TO CAMERA EVIDEOLUTION PART 2

Episode 43: UPiktyuran Na! with SMART

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:50:39 +0000

Getting SMART with CokskiBlue!

Now this is a competition I’ll be watching out for. Not only am I a UP alumni but I’m also a loyal SMART user for the past 8 years (I should have a loyalty award IMO ). Now I would just have to activate my MMS settings and I’m good to go. With the help of photoblogging master, Juned Sonido and three of my coolest officemates – Al, Xands, and Pia, I made a video for the UP Centennial Smart MMS Photo Competition. Watch, comment, and join especially if you’re a Maroon.

Now for the contest mechanics:

This competition is open to all UP students, alumni, faculty and employees. If you’re a student, an alumni, a faculty member, or an employee of the University of the Philippines, simply share your own stories about your experiences in the university by capturing special moments with your camera phones and sending your pictures via the very easy and affordable SMART MMS Service.

What are the prizes?

The Top Ten outstanding photos win a SMART Bro Prepaid broadband kit bundled with an ultra-portable Asus eeePC laptop each! With SMART Bro’s nationwidest coverage, you’re sure to have affordable broadband internet access anytime and anywhere you need it.

How to join:

1. Register for free by texting UP REG to 5355. Example: UP REG AJ Matela/UP Mindanao/Alumni.
2. You will receive a message confirming your registration.
3. Start sending your MMS photo entries by simply creating an MMS message. Type UP
4. Each MMS photo entry costs only P1.00 so you can send in as many entries as you like!

Not from UP?

If you want to participate but are not from UP, you can still participate by joining the UPiktyuran Na! with SMART Polling Promo. Here’s how:

1. View the entries at www.smart.com.ph/UPiktyuran
2. Vote for your favorite by texting UPVOTE and send to 5355. Example: UPVOTE 98. Each text vote will cost only P1.00.
3. The entry that garners the most number of votes until October 3, 2008 receives the UPiktyuran Na! Texters Choice Award as well as a special prize from SMART.

Join the UPiktyuran Na! with SMART, UP Centennial SMART MMS Photo Competition now. The competition runs from June 22 to September 29, 2008. Log on to www.smart.com.ph/UPiktyuran or see posters and flyers for more details.

ALSO FOR NON-MMS PHOTOS, YOU CAN JOIN THE UP@100 PHOTO/VIDEO PROJECT WHICH IS EXTENDED!

Episode 32: Josh Verdes on That’s EnTECHtainment!

admin — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:58:29 +0000

CokskiBlue is Your New EnTECHtainment Guide.

I’m very excited to announce that I joined the newest group vlog in the ‘sphere, You Got Tech – a site dedicated on enlightening non-techies to the World of Technology. I will be focusing on Technology in Entertainment (Music, Films, TV and maybe Gaming), showcasing vlogs and articles on how technology enhances the Entertainment experience.

So now, for my first contribution, a short interview with a YouTube Celebrity and Musician, who’s the genius behind the music of the phenomenal videos of HappySlip – Josh Verdes! Enjoy!