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Hyundai Hope on Wheels 2011

I had the privilege to shoot for a unique cause all over the United States this past week. Hyundai Hope on Wheels is a grant foundation that made 71 individual donations of $100,000 to various children’s cancer research centers during the month of September. I was fortunate to capture the ceremonies in Seattle, WA. Houston, TX., and St. Louis, MO. Below is one of the completed video captured during the trip. Enjoy!

 

Adventure Family Motorsports - Waverunner Adventure Tours

Over the last few weeks, we've been producing a video campaign for Adventure Family Motorsports, a family oriented outdoor adventure service. With AFM, you can rent Waverunners, Harley Davidsons, and Dirt Bikes for parties and/or scenic tours. Here is one of the first videos to hit the net. We had the opportunity to use some of our water-proof cameras, so fun!

 

Justice Ball 2011 featuring Nelly (Recap Video)

I completely thought I posted this video, but I guess I didn't. A little over a month ago I was asked to edit a highlight video for Reality Edit, recaping the Justice Ball 2011 in LA, featuring rapper Nelly. Here's the video, enjoy!

 

I am the STAR!

For those who have asked us, "Where are the pics?" lately, we have been busy with tasks for the upcoming Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight (September 17th on HBO PPV)! We have been working with Reality Edit on multiple projects lately, including tons of promos for the much anticipated Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight. Below you will find the Behind the Scenes of the Press Tour created by Reality Edit for HBO Sports. Check it out and be amazed by the story behind this fight. Beyond this battle, Lucky Star has been snapping pics with 813This.com at various events, and will be co-sponsoring and attending BOSS Magazine's Click: Photographer Competition on August 12th, 2011. So, fear not Photo-Fans... We didn't go anywhere :)

 

 

Zoom upgrades the H2 with H2n » CheesyCam

We think this is a really cool field recorder. Check it out and let us know what you think! - LS Staff

Zoom is upgrading the H2 with a new H2n. The black finish and retro condenser microphone styling is a big plus for my taste, but it’s neither pocketable nor does it have all the features of the H4n.

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Keepin' Fit with AAP Fitness

Last week we spent some time with the gang over at AAP Fitness and shot their new larger location. While in the mix, we decided to capture a little video footage along the way. Here is a quick (just under) 2 minute tour of their new facility. If you're in the market for a new body (lol) hit them up at the information at the end of the video or online.

Touchpoint Technologies Restaurant Marketing

A video service that’s been requested lately, is our Motion Graphic Promo. We completed several of these a few years back and love the way they turn out. Recently we were asked to complete a Motion Graphics Promo for Touchpoint Technologies, a restaurant marketing company. This is a full HD, 6 minute promo. The project took us a few weeks to complete, and we feel it turned out great.  The final product will be on display at a major restaurant tradeshow in Chicago later this month. After that, it will be showcased on their website as well. Pay attention to the end for a cameo from my father, in a green screen FX shot. Enjoy the video, thank you for watching/reading…

Eye-Fi Revisited

 When I first started the Lucky-Star Photo Blog, I brought the Eye-Fi WiFi SD cards to everyone’s attention. At that time I didn’t have one of my own. A couple of months back I finally picked one up on sale at Best Buy.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, but knew I wanted to try it. I made the purchase and quickly headed to the studio for some testing. The initial setup was a breeze on a Mac and a little more hectic on a PC (go figure). Popped the card into a Nikon D60 and it worked perfectly directly to my MacBook and Mac Pro. Again, the PCs gave me a bit of a hassle. Snapping a picture in studio would deliver a quick review of each shot. All this being said, the card can only be setup on an existing network. This is a bit annoying if you’re out on-location with no Internet connections. The folks over at Eye-Fi fixed this problem with an Ad-Hoc version that will allow the card to connect directly to your computer. This is much better and accommodating. Problem is, it costs over $200. Ouch! So for now, I use the card for in-studio applications, which is perfect. I purchased an SD to Compact Flash Card for my Sony Alpha, but the Eye-Fi card didn’t send the photos over the network, it merely saved the photos onto the built-in memory. So for now shooting with the Nikon D60 or 90 are the only DSLR options for us. The card also worked well with a few point-n-click cameras I tried out. Slower delivery over the network than the Nikon’s, but still worked.

 

So, in short the Eye-Fi card works great over the in-studio network we have setup. It also saves us the trouble of tethering and the hassle of all the cables. I still don’t think it has practical everyday use. If you’ve got some extra cash and an SD camera, then go for it. It will save you a few minutes of plugging up your USB to your computer to download your photos. Besides that, not so much! The new cards have some benefits, but you can find the 1^st and 2^nd series at a discounted rate.  If I had to rate it with stars, I’d say 3 out of 5. Helps with a quick review of each shot, beyond that it’s just a cool tech toy.

HD Demo Reel 2010

With nearly 14 years experience, Childhood Productions, Inc. (Lucky-Star's Parent Company) has produced countless media productions. We've finally felt comfortable with the amount of High Definition content to produce an all HD Demo Reel. Here it goes, enjoy all!

Overlook Brasstown & Martins Creek Promo

Just finished a nice photo slideshow for a property in North Carolina. Beautiful location. Check it out. 

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