Got into the Big Apple last night and was able to take some quick shots in the light rain. Here’s one from Radio City Music Hall (Canon Rebel XSi, EFS … Continue reading Radio City and the Rain
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I have interest in many things from photography to wakeboarding. And I plan to use this blog to document all my thoughts in all the hobbies and random things that perk my interest.. Even though I would like this blog to be about everything and nothing, I will do my best to keep it organized.
A Cutter in the Inner Harbor
Yesterday was my first time in Baltimore so I took advantage of it by going out and taking some night shots. Sadly the rain came out, cutting my night short. Here’s the best shot that from the night:
The photo is unedited and the shot was taken with a Canon Rebel XSi, EFS 18-55mm @ f/5.6 – 1/1 (ISO 800).
EDC Day 3, I am the one who knocks.
EDC Day 3 ended last Sunday and I’m only getting this post out now, Wednesday. Oh well, it was a long journey back to the Bay and I was spent. Anyway, Enjoy!
EDC Day 2, OMG!
What another awesome day at EDC! W started the day a little late, didn’t get past the gate till about ten but still managed to see a ton of headliners and have some fun.
On a tiny journalist news reporting note, there was a small isolated fire last night that involved a golf cart, which was probably caused by a short circuit. Firefighters responded to the scene quickly and were able to extinguish the flame before anyone could get hurt and too damper the mood of the revelers.
I did make a small time lapse that didn’t turn out to well due to the lighting condition. However if you’d like to view the time-lapse video, you can view it here.
When we got back to our hotel we checked out the Bamboo Pool here at the Cosmopolitan where we played around with the GoPro to get some cool and neat shots. Now I’m off to get some rest; it’s about noon and hasn’t slept since we got back.
EDC Day 1
First day of EDC was amazing, music and venue was to die for, but very hot. Couldn’t stay under the Circuit Grounds to long cause of the heat trapped under the tent. I stayed well hydrated and had to step away from the stages a few times to cool down. Wished that my GoPro battery hadn’t died, or invested in a second battery pack, because I was unable to capture as much video as I would have like. I did miss the large meet up yesterday at 9 and was disappointed about that, was in the middle of R3hab’s set where I lost the track of time. Anyway, had a blast and still have 2 more days of amazing experience to look forward to!
Pre EDC Journey
Wow! What a day full of events and a journey it was to getting to Las Vegas!
Started the day off by dropping of my GF and her cousin at Oakland Airport, then headed over to Fremont to see my niece graduate from high school, headed over to Dublin to catch a ride to Vegas where I caught the end of the Spurs Heat game 7 Finals, and then finally hitting the road. To top things off, Instagram has a new video feature! Goodbye Vine.
Going to take a power nap for now before I get this party train rolling!
DIY GoPro Pole for EDC
Hey all!
As most of you know, if you didn’t know now you know, that I’m going Electronic Daisy Carnival (EDC) this coming weekend. Last year I experienced EDC for the first time and it was amazing! I brought my GoPro (GP) to capture the experience and this year I decided to bring my GP with me again! This year I don’t have a pole to extend my GP over the crowd so I decided to build a pole for my GP.
There are tons of YouTube videos that demonstrate how to build a GP pole but none that had the dazzle of what I envisioned of a GP pole that would be perfect for EDC and raves. So I decided to do a vlog post on a DIY GP pole project for 2 reasons: gain experience at building things and vlogging, the second was to show what you can do to a GoPro pole if you add some imagination into it.
Below is my DIY vlog post of myself putting together the GP pole.
You can purchase a pole for your GP or small point and shoot camera with prices ranging from $24 – $70 and up! I made my GP pole for roughly $35 but had to purchase some items that I know will pay dividends later down the road such as spray paint.
Here’s a list to what I purchased:
- Insulation $0.97
- PVC Cap $0.32
- PVC Female $0.49
- Pipe $0.99
- Threaded $0.75
- Cement $4.24
- 1/4 – 20 bolts/nuts/washers $1.18 ea.
- Drill bit $2.97
- Black All Purpose Paint $0.97
- Satin Paint $3.87
- Sand Paper 320 $3.97
- Para Cord $2.99
- EL Wire$6 – $8
- GoPro Tripod Mount $6.99
- Learning and gaining confidence in building stuff: Priceless
I hope that you enjoyed my DIY project and that you found it useful. If you have any suggestions to the parts that I used, the way the GP pole was assembled, or how I speak (with the lack of articulation), or anything, feedback is always welcomed so let me know what you think! Also if you see a guy walking around with a GP attached to a pole that is light up, stop me and say hi!
*ps. I struggled placing the EL wire onto the pole so it was difficult to record. I basically followed Stormdrane‘s video on how to do A Long 4 Bight Paracord Turk’s Head Knot.
Sneak Peak
Here’s a sneak peak to my next vlog post. Can you guess what it is?
New vlog post should be out tomorrow!
Time Lapse Test Drive
Went for a test drive around the City to with my GoPro to see the different qualities of the recording.
Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.
Thanks!
GoPro Case
With my first vlog, I decided that it was time to organize the parts for my GoPro. Before organizing my GoPro and its accessories, I just kept the GoPro and everything that came along with it in a Nike drawstring bag.
But after tonight everything goes in this nice padded case that I received for Christmas. Below you can see how I store my GoPro Hero 2 now.
In the top image you can see what the case opens up to. The head strap doesn’t have a home in the case and just lays lose within the case. Once you move the head strap out of the way, you have a full view to all the pieces within the case.
What’s inside (from the bottom image starting from top left going clockwise): Suction cup mount, spare GoPro housing with extended back, GoPro in a skeleton housing, LCD back, bolts (6), pivot arms (4), tripod mount, bolt, USB charger, Amity, and USB cord.
There is plenty of room to add more accessories to the case, even another GoPro. Also I plan on including a micro USB cord to charge the Amity battery extender and picking up a Wifi back or another GoPro battery.
What do you folks think?
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