It's already the holy week and the whole country is paying tribute to Jesus's last days to his resurrection. As you can see below, I made an OBB for the airing of Sky cable's coverage of the 7 Last Words. This week is a symbol of God's love to us when He finally let's His Son die in behalf of our sins. This week reminds us of the greatest story ever told which is the sacrifice of Jesus to redeem us from our sins and finally release the Holy Spirit for us to enjoy the life-giving Spirit. Here's a link about the 7 last words of Christ :D

Last February i was interviewed by a masscom student for their magazine project. I'm not sure if they published the mag because i have not heard of her afterwards. They asked me about my career and future plans. So i just want to share my answers which really help me ponder about things. You can also see some of my photos from the photoshoot i had. :D

1. What is/are your field/s of expertise?
Multimedia. It includes graphic design, photography, desktop publishing, web development, video production, digital illustration, game development, animation and more. But if i were to choose one, i would like to have a career in Animation.

2. How and when did you encounter this/these certain field(s)? How did you improve your skills?
When i was choosing a course to take for college, i would like to take up something that is related to visual arts. I chose Ateneo's IT course because of its digital animation program which is related to the two things i am good at, visual arts and computer. I thought that i would only be doing animation but since Multimedia is incorporated in the course, i was also exposed to do graphic design, photography, web development, programming and more. Aside from academics, i also joined Beacon News magazine where i learned how to layout newspapers and magazines. I became the creative director / layout artist for two years. I also attended conferences and seminars outside the school to further develop my skills.

3. How does excelling in this field affect you in general? What lessons have you picked up?
Since this is my chosen career, i always strive to keep myself updated. The creative field is an ever-evolving field where there trends and styles are changing constantly. In this field I cannot study creativity and talent is not enough. So to be good at it, I should have the initiative and resourcefulness to learn how create something that is good and original. I also learned that patience is really important in this field.

4. What drives you to continue on pursuing this field?
It is really my passion to be a good artist whether it is for graphics, layout, or animation. This is also my way to express my self so i always keep on creating something on whatever medium i have.

5. What are you currently busy with?
I am busy with my job as a multimedia artist in our business. I am also maintaining two blogs csz97.blogspot.com and cszdoodles.blogspot.com.

6. Back when you were still studying, what were your initial plans for the future? Does it have a connection with the field/s you’ve chosen in question #1? Please explain.
When i was still studying i didn't have plans. I was already working part time and i knew i already have something that i can do after college. I was working freelance as layout artist for school magazines. I also edit videos, design and print posters and shirts. I also had the chance to be an instructor for seminars and classes like the summer art classes of the ADZU Gallery. It served as my OJT where i picked up my skills in communication and business. Then during my last year in college we decided to make a real working business in the city. Since then i started working even before graduation.

7. What opportunities were you able to encounter with the help of your chosen field?
There were lots of opportunities that i had in this field. I learned so many things about the industry and met many people that inspired me to be better. I also gain a little amount of money with my part time job and experienced real-life work. Perhaps, the best opportunity that i had was to use and develop the talent that was given to me.

8. How did you get involved with Seed Interactive Multimedia Production? Please explain.
Seed Interactive Multimedia Production is a multimedia company envisioned by Mr. Ryann Elumba. He was an instructor in Ateneo who developed the new BSIT curriculum which is focused on Multimedia and Animation. He was our teacher for the major subjects and he basically thought us everything in Multimedia. In 2008, he resigned in Ateneo to pursued Seed Interactive. He chose me and some of my classmates to work part time in his business. Since then, it is our group that runs Seed Interactive.

9. What is your role in this business?
Currently, i am working as a Multimedia Artist and also serve as a part owner of the business. Our projects are mainly photoshoots for events, fashion shoots, event coverage, and several design and layout works for advertising materials. I don't do photography but i often serve as creative and lighting director whenever we have photoshoots. I do post-processing works, some animation, and onsite editing.

10. Do you have any other work aside from Seed Interactive?
Aside from the work in Seed Interactive, i also serve as a layout artist for one of the best photographers in Zamboanga. I also do special projects like motion graphics for companies and tv shows.

11. Do you have a personal motto or belief that you use to achieve your goals? What is it?
It is not really a personal motto but it is my favorite one. "Let your passion fuel your soul." I like it because I feel that life is like a car and passion is the fuel that propels us to do our best in every endeavor.

12. What are your plans for the future?
I would like to continue my studies or work abroad. I would like to take animation or design courses or work in production houses, design firms or animation studios. For now, I will finish all my current commitments and, hopefully, look for bigger opportunities soon.

13. What are your current goals? How do you intend to fulfill them?
My goal for now is to move forward and learn more. After serving for a year in Zamboanga, i want to look for opportunities maybe in Manila where the industry truly is. I want to learn more in this field by being there and experiencing the work atmosphere. I want to discover which field i can really find myself in the next years.

Credits to Seed Interactive for the photos :D

Pagkawin is the traditional Tausug wedding which traditionally takes place at the homes of the bride and groom. Everyone has their best looks on for this momentous occasion. Traditional musical instruments are played and food is overflowing. They start with the preparations at their respective homes showered with the prayers and blessings of their family. Then, when everyone's set, the groom's family heads to the bride's family offering serenades and exchange gifts. During the kawin, the elders and religious leaders share words of wisdom to the people specially to the groom. Then, the groom and the imam seals the deal through a pact of manhood. With the acceptance of the bride's family, the groom heads to the bride where they will be together for the first time as a couple. They will be sharing their first meal together and the celebration goes on. Here is an AVP of Chad and Cathy's Pagkawin.


Wedding coverage by Seed Interactive Multimedia Production
Videography: Jan Santos
Editing: Cedrick Zabala

Last time i posted here their onsite video which is retro inspired. We actually shot some of the clips during the prenup session and you can see two sets here, the Vintage and Lifestyle sets. I really liked the photoshoot and i really enjoyed in assisting/directing them. We started at a location which is a joy to be there. Its like going back to the past with a modern touch. They have everything vintage, telephones, chess sets, chairs, clocks, and more. Then, we went to Tsokolate located near the City Hall and Paseo del mar. It is a restaurant with also lots of vintage collections. One corner has a jukebox with vinyl records on the wall, guitar, microphone stand, old radios and a lot more. You can see them in the photos. So here the photos, and dont forget to click view more to see the rest of the album. :D

Vintage Set



Lifestyle Set

Credits:
Photographers: Ryann Z. Elumba, Jan Santos
Assistants: Cedrick Zabala, Abigail Nebrija, Carissa Cartagena
Make-up: Hyper Trend Salon
Wedding Coordinator: Roberto S. Bondoc Jr.

Hi there! I've been browsin thru vimeo and i stumbled upon some awesome animated short films. I'm really inspired i want to create one but the problem is that im not good in writing. Story is always the priority when it comes to short films. I want to join Animahenasyon 2011 but since im not a student already i have to join the pro category which is tough. Anyways, i just posted my first ever (and perhaps, the last) short film i made in 3d using Maya. This was my final requirement for my 3d class and im happy to finish it on my own. I think i'm the only one who finished the project.hehe. The story may be familiar to some since it was inspired by an email comic strip which i read years ago. I hope that I can develop my 3d skills in the future and someday be able to do another short film like this. So here's my flick titled "Chibog's Life".



I know its amateurish but i hope you liked it! It would be my pleasure to hear feedbacks,critics and comments :D Thanks to my 3d mentor Sir Tookie for all the knowledge!

On saturday, our family will be attending the 2nd grand reunion of the Morales-Beron Clan (from my maternal grandmother's side). It was about 4 years ago since our very first reunion which was held at Basilan. There was just too many people i we don't know how to get to know each one of them. Good thing each family made their family tree charts. It's just bizarre to see the charts thinking that all of those people rooted from only one couple, my lola's parents. Of course, as the graphic designer of the family i was in charged in designing our family tree. You can see it below :D


It looks complicated, right? I used different background colors for the different families just so you know. And as you can see the queen in the upper middle has three kings.hehe. Palaban talaga ang lola ko. I made this in 2007 and now there are more members in this family tree already. Actually were not that close to the families in the red, orange and green background so who knows how much members are not accounted yet.hehe. Maybe i will get to know them on Saturday. :D

Anyways, we have been preparing an intermission number for the coming reunion. Last time we didn't prepare so Wella and I danced our pop dance routine. Now rest assured many of us will dance and sing. We chose Bruno Mars' Just the Way You Are (Glee Cast version). I hope we can pull it off *crossing fingers*. I'm also excited to see our shirts which i designed. I made three designs and the first one was chosen. The design was given to the families and everyone will print them on their own. So here are my designs :D

Here are the top ten crews competing for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6! Who's your bet?

787 Crew, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hailing from Puerto Rico, this crew is among the fiercest dance crews to hit ABDC. Their fusion of tricks and acrobatics combined with their street finesse and Latin flavor are sure to tear up the dance floor. They take their inspirations from past dance crews, including Jabbawockeez and Kaba Modern, who showed them the real meaning of what it means to be a dance crew. 787 is ready to show everyone how it's done.


Eclectic Gentlemen, North Hollywood, CA
The dancers that make up this crew have taught workshops and toured with musical artists around the world, however, they aspire to reach a higher level — and gain recognition in the dance industry. With their focus on being clean cut and well dressed, these suave dancers from North Hollywood bring a unique professional style to the stage; they are sure to wow the judges and viewers, and maybe steal a few hearts.




FootworKINGz, Chicago, IL
This renowned dance group from Chicago represents the essence of strength, raw talent and extreme energy and power. Their artistic direction comes from Charles "King Charles" Parks and Prince "Prince Jron" Boyd, who have both toured globally with Madonna. FootworKINGZ bring a dance style to ABDC never seen before. Blink and you may miss their incredibly quick foot movement in unison to music played at 160 bpm. It's hard to believe this ultimate synchronized crew is from two rival battle cliques representing the West and South sides of Chicago who have united to attract attention to their one-of-a-kind Chicago dance style. The Chicago Tribune describes their unique dance style as "part tap, African tribal and breaking."



I.aM.Me, Houston, TX
This crew originated in Houston, with members from around the globe, including China and the Czech Republic. Individually, these dancers have an impressive resume including collaborations with past dance crews, performing with Justin Bieber, Fat Joe, Cobra Starship and American Rejects. They are ready to bring their talents and experiences together to be America's Best Dance Crew.



ICONic Boyz, Englishtown, NJ
With a member of the crew as young as 10 years old, these boys will be the youngest dancers to ever compete on the "Dance Crew" stage as they hope to impress the crowd with their unique style of hip hop and street jazz. While most young boys take up sports like football, baseball and basketball, this crew has been pursuing dancing. They may be a bunch of little "Italian boyz" from New Jersey, but they can hang with the best and are not afraid of a fight!



Instant Noodles, Los Angeles, CA
Instant Noodles is a crew of five young men whose dance roots and native tongue are in Taipei, Taiwan but who live in Southern California attending college and entering dance battles whenever there is the opportunity. Sharing not only a country of origin but also a love for dance, the crew aims to inspire future generations of b-boys while remaining true to their craft in building a distinctive and entertaining style that showcases their groundbreaking dance skills. This crew will quickly become an ABDC favorite with their musicality, sense of humor and energetic choreography.



JAG6ED, Crewnshaw, CA
From roller skates to jump ropes, past dance crews have proved that nearly anything can be incorporated into hip hop dance as long as it is done with style. These California girls from Crenshaw, a district in Los Angeles, are a contemporary pole-dance crew, fusing the art of dance with aerial pole work. The sophisticated six-member crew strives to break the negative image of pole dance and reconstruct it as an art form.



Phunk Phenomenon, Boston, MA
Composed of New England's finest male and female dancers, Phunk Phenomenon is a company of unique multi-ethnic and multi-cultural urban artists who create an intriguing blend of modern and traditional dance styles. The end result is a provocative dance performance with a unique synthesis of style and appearance. In addition to fighting for the title of "America's Best Dance Crew," Phunk Phenomenon is also fighting to raise awareness for Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare disease that is afflicting the son of the crew's founder back home in Boston.



ReQuest, Auckland, New Zealand
Flying across the globe from New Zealand, this group of females is riding high as the 2010/11 World Hip Hop Dance Champions. — whose members are Kiwi, Samoan, Chinese, Maori, Rarotongan, Japanese, Hawaiian and Portuguese — are a melting pot of many cultures. Though made up of many cultures, this crew is brought together by the culture of hip hop dance and hopes to inspire women around the world to get up and dance.



Street Kingdom, Los Angeles, CA
Tight-Eyez, the group's founder and co originator of Krump who was featured in the movie RIZE, leads this dynamic crew. Having experienced rough inner city life in Los Angeles, this dance crew knows the meaning of hardship. Dance became an outlet and a savior for them as they discovered their passion for Krumping, a highly energetic style characterized by free, expressive and explosive movements. After overcoming gang life and broken homes, the members of Street Kingdom feel like they have the strength to succeed on the "America's Best Dance Crew" stage.



Reference: http://abdccasting.com/

Can't believe i'm up to my 200th post! Hooray! For pro bloggers, it's just a month of blogging but for me, it took me..uhmmm.. (checking my very first post)... 4 YEARS just to reach to this point. Well, i'm not really a good writer so i try my best to post something every now and then. My first post was about the Evolution of Digital Video posted last 11/22/07. I was a second year IT student back then, and we were asked to do our assignments online by posting it in our personalized blogs. High tech di ba?! Yes, our course is so cool we don't even have to waste paper for our reaction papers and home works.

We were required to maintain our blogs by writing reviews about short animated films in Youtube just so we can write something there. After all the requirements, just like any other student who hate home works, i stopped writing. Then, i attended this seminar called Blogging 101 where i learned many stuff about blogging which really regained my interest in blogging like monetizing through ads. I was really hooked up with the thought of gaining money using ads, i just blogged all day. But unfortunately, my account was suspended due to some issues. I wanted to have my account back but they won't allow me. Disappointed, i lay low in blogging again.

However, I still post stuff in this blog whenever i find inspiration or whenever i want to express things that i can't say in plurk or facebook due to posting limits and privacy. Yes, my blog is public but not everyone reads it.hehe. So i don't really advertise this blog intensively. I just let the people read it on their own risk. :D There are tons of secrets, experiences, rants, happy things, and a variety of nonsense that only my readers (if such exist) have the honor to read it. A part of my life is embedded in this blog since there are things better written than said.

So for this 200th post, i want to shout out a BIG thank YOU for being part of this journey of mine! To the blogging community who inspired me in writing and the writers who i look up to, thank you for being there giving a little spark in this dark abyss of mine which i call blog. And of course to the people who likes and comments in my blog which gives me a sense of company. I really feel appreciated for being a blogger whenever people does simple things like this. So again, thanks and see you in my next posts!

Ice is Malaysian and Jeddy is a Filipino. They both worked outside their country and met at the company where they are working. They decided to have their wedding here in Zamboanga. For their prenup, we made three sets with different themes highlighting various locations and styling. They were married last March 28, 2011 at Astoria Regency. Click on the name of the set to view more. (More sets after the jump)

Tourists in the City
Location: Plaza Pilar, Boulevard, Lantaka Hotel


Vintage
Location: Lantaka Hotel, Azenith Hotel

Cooking Couple
Location: WMSU Culinary Room

Photographer: Ryann Z. Elumba
Creative Director: Joe Harris Kari
Make-up Artist: Wadrayna Jukuy- Dimafelix
Assistants: Lovely, Cedrick Zabala
Location: WMSU College of Home Economics

This is one of my favorite videos so far. We gave it a little vintage twist in the editing and i'm glad they really liked it :D


Ceejei and Jemy
03.30.11
St. Joseph Parish Church
Reception: Astoria Regency

Official Photography and Videography: Seed Interactive Multimedia Production
Videography: Jan Santos (SDE), Johnery Toribio, Mark Lee
SDE Editor: Cedrick Zabala
Photography: Ryann Elumba, Jolas Dizon, Meryl Catalan
Coordinator: Roberto Bondoc Jr
Vintage Costumes/Props by: Aleli Tan
Dancers: Jambangan Cultural Dance Troupe
Flowers: Pattimae's Flower Shoppe
Lights and Sounds: Wildbluez Mobile

Music: "Something Beautiful" by Need to Breath