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Ever since I came across the works of Philip Bloom(the cinematographer that became famous because of his inspiring works with video-capable DSLR cameras), my interest for video and film making has been getting the best of me. To get started again with video, I got hold of a Canon EOS 550D/T2i so that I can learn the basics of HDSLR film making. ( “HDSLR” is the other name of HD-video capable DSLRs) Because of this urge to learn, I went looking for good resource materials to help with the learning process.

One resource I found that I believe will help a lot of newbie filmmakers is the B&H DSLR Guide.

According to the B&H website:

The guide is an educational tool meant to provide critical information to independent filmmakers, photographers and cinematographers that want to create compelling content but would like to know more about the new form of filmmaking. In the guide, also find different categories of products that may be useful on a film set such as the latest lens controls, viewfinders, cameras, audio accessories, etc.

What I like about the guide they created is that it gives you a good overview of what is required to do HDSLR film making, and it has a great list of recommendations of products that can you tailor to your video projects.

So if you interested in making videos and films with your video DSLRs, go and check out the B&H HDSLR guide.

A lot of people would agree with me when I say that One of the best things that came out from the Internet is online shopping. Online shopping is convenient, exciting, and ADDICTIVE. Unfortunately, online shopping isn’t instant gratification: you still have to wait for items to arrive. For some, the waiting adds to the excitement of buying online. To some, the waiting is the most annoying part of online shopping.

I’ve been shopping online since 2002. My first purchase was for a 2nd laptop from an Ebay seller in the U.S. I got hooked after the first bid. After 8 years, I’ve learned enough lessons on doing international online shopping that now I’m listing these lessons in the following section. I hope they help you with your exploration into international online shopping. Continue reading »

Warning: This post is not for the people who are weak in spirit, have low self-esteem, or are easily offended. Openmindedness is advised.

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For the women out there: How many times have you had sleepless nights falling in love with a guy, but that guy doesn’t seem to notice how you feel about them.

Ladies (and men), please take note of this fact:

Men will not assume you like them even if you flirt with them, not because they’re insensitive, but because they don’t want to assume something then be humiliated for thinking so.

If you want a guy to know how you feel about him, just tell him! You get to know their reaction faster, and it removes the countless nights of thinking whether or not they like you. Let’s face it: Men are not all psychic. If you girls can’t read our minds, why do expect us to read your mind? Human beings have evolved an efficient way of expressing their thoughts and feelings: it’s called talking.

I will be daring enough to assume that if you’re reading this blog, you are human. Then, if I’m right, you can talk too (maybe even too much). Do you know how irritating it gets when a girl talks and talks about how great someone is? Yes it can be very annoying.

Here’s the kicker: After some time this girl will come to you crying or sobbing or with a very long face and then suddenly blurting out that this guy that she can’t stop talking about is seeing a new girl and that, that guy is thankful for her for being a great friend? So you let her cry, then you ask her, “Did you tell him how you feel about them?” And her answer….drumroll please…”No”. Tada! And then you have this lightbulb moment: “So that’s why.” Something reminiscent of the “My Bestfriend’s Wedding”.

So why are you afraid to tell him?

Fear of rejection? Fear of the unknown? Fear of losing a friend? If he’s really your friend, he won’t leave. You are both rational people, right? Sort it out. Don’t dwell on it if he leaves, at least you got one less friend to think about. Don’t act like a child; you don’t need a boyfriend to survive. You’re like saying that all singles are unhappy without a partner. Once you get that idea straight, life will be easier.

Don’t pressure yourself, and definitely don’t rush it. It will come when the time is right.

Don’t get tunnel vision and block out your other friends. You have friends that understands you and care for you. You have them; don’t risk losing them because of one boy, man or woman.

Live your life to the fullest. Remember, not all men are psychic.

After raking your brains on what photography equipment you must buy first, you’ll be faced with another question: “What camera bag should I buy?”. Like the previous questions of what camera to buy and what accessories to buy next and in what sequence, answering the question of what bag to buy is a headache.
Don’t worry, most of us will face this problem. When I faced this problem, here’s what I did: