Indie Filmmaking – Do it Yourself Car Rig Mount

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In my ultimate endeavor to make a film, I found myself problem solving the technical needs for filming car scenes before walking into them; the rig type, the construction, the weight load and solid support are only a few of the things I considered when wanting to get those fantastic car driving shots. So I did my research and came across a couple of car mount systems that I liked, but they were just way out of my price range and involved way too many accessorizing tools,  so I decided to build my own bare essentials heavy duty car rig mount that was very versatile!

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“The Dark Knight Rises” UK Character Posters

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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The Perfect iPhone Case Design?

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Ö Case is designed by Löytö Esineiden.  This iPhone case is not just cool, it’s supposed to be functional.  The case has a screen cleaning slider and space to house the earbuds.  It’s only a design concept as of now.  You can check out Yanko Design for more photos and details:  Ö Case designed by Löytö Esineiden.

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3D Cards: 8-bit & Laser Cut

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Are you getting tired of buying regular Hallmark cards for your family and friends?  If yes – check out these interesting cards.

8-bit Popup Cards

Here’s a cool tutorial on making your very own 8-bit style popup card.  This can be a fun family project.  Check out Mini-eco for more instructions and detailed photos:  8-bit Popup Cards.

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Well, if you are really lazy and not into DIY projects, then of course you can buy that special card for family and friends.

This is a really cool 3D card of Hong Kong’s skyline by Sidewalk.  It’s a laser cut card and cost about HK$50 ($6.44USD).  The cards ship from Hong Kong, so they might be shipping & handling charges.  For more info, go to:  Sidewalk Hong Kong Skyline Laser Cut Card.

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Sean Soong’s SubWars

May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Watch this neat animated short “SubWars” by Sean Soong.  Inspired from a mix of anime and Star Wars.

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“The Great Gatsby” Movie Trailer

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

“The Great Gatsby” is terribly near and dear to my heart. It’s quiet, repressed, and introspective nature was beautifully contrasted against the brassy Jazz Age. The trailer looks grand and as lavish as any other Baz Luhrman film, but I don’t know, I’m a little conflicted. The trailer is too fast and focused on the glamorous aspect of Gatsby’s life and is devoid of genuine emotion and complexity. But then again, it’s just a trailer and Baz Luhrman has never been interested in sticking to original source material anyways. But still, what was up with the music choice for the trailer? Talk about awkward.

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By Contributing Blogger:  M. Do.

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Kpop + Converse = “As Three Artists, One Song”

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Just like Adidas collabing with Kpop super girl band 2NE1, Converse Korea kicks off their collaboration effort with 3 Kpop artists: indie rock band Jaurim, dance outfit Idiotape and R&B group Aziatix.

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NIGO’s Human Made – Spring/Summer 2012

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Have you checked out this new brand yet? It’s called Human Made and it’s only a few seasons old, but yet this Japanese designer’s style has a very mature consistent look to it. His look is never over-the-top outrageous except for the zebra striped jail house outfit. Everything looks comfortable and ready to wear.

Here’s a link to the designer’s site where you can check out a photo gallery of all the various styles and looks and also drawings of his current line of clothes.

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The Champagne Mojito by Young Grasshopper

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Champagne Mojitos by Young Grasshopper

Champagne Mojitos are yummy! I wished I saw this recipe sooner to share with all the Retrenders followers out there for Mother’s Day but there is nothing wrong with a makeup drink with mom, unless you’re under 21 of course.

Recipe:

1 & 1/2 oz. white rum
1 oz Simple Syrup
8 mint leaves
1 key lime quartered {or 1/2 regular in eighths}
2 strawberries sliced {1 for garnish}
Brut Champagne

For more info on this delicious beverage, go to:  Young Grasshopper – The Champagne Mojito.

The other concoction:  Food & Style – Raspberry Champagne Mojito.

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Strapya World Star Wars

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Since I am always on the lookout for Star Wars collectibles, I stumbled upon this website.

First of all, I fell in love with my GPS with built-in Darth Vader voice guiding me through the streets but I feel it’s sacrilege to have an R2-D2 soy sauce bottle or even the R2-D2 shampoo pump. Does George Lucas know this is happening?? On another note, I do love the idea of having a Silicone Ice Tray that can make ice in the shape of Han Solo in Carbonite. It will definitely be awesome to have a Frozen Han Solo floating around in my Margarita.

Check this site out for more crazy “illegal” Star Wars accessories?: Strapya World Star Wars.

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LEGO Dark Knight Trailer

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you thought you saw all the Dark Knight trailers, check out this version of the trailers, but done in Lego.  We should expect the Lego Dark Knight video game to follow soon.  I have to admit though, Lego video games are one of the most kid-friendly game series around.

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Green Arrow This Fall 2012 on the CW

May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It’s always exciting to see a TV Series based on a comic book superhero.  And this Fall, CW will launch Arrow based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow.  The time slot will be Wednesdays at 8pm.

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1980s Video Games in the “Real World”

May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

"Jump 'N Run" photo series by Patrick Runte

Photographer Patrick Runte photo series “Jump ‘N Run” takes a look at early video games like Pac-Man, Pong, & Space Invaders and puts them in a real world setting.  The 6 photos in the series just brings a smile to your face.  I need to break out my Atari 2600 from the attic now.

Pac-Man by Patrick Runte

Check out Patrick Runte’s site for more photos:  Jump ‘N Run.

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Ink Splatter Superhero Art

May 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

Artist/designer Arian Noveir has taken splatter art digitally and instead of abstract, he uses pop culture superhero icons.

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Keith Haring x COLORS iPhone case

May 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t a big fan of Keith Haring, but the more art pieces of his that I saw, the more I can appreciate the simple beauty of it. And here is his new project, a collab with Japanese iPhone case maker COLORS.

COLORS x Keith Haring

Keith Haring x COLORS:  Bamboo case for Apple iPhone 4 & 4S.  The case will set you back around $114.00USD.  It’s a pricey iPhone case to look fresh.

The product is only sold in Japan and it’s already sold out.  You might want to look around eBay or Craigslist.

If you can read Japanese, then head to the COLORS website for more cool stuff:  COLORS Tokyo.

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Orange by Takano Ichigo

May 18, 2012 by 1 Comment

We only ever regret the things we do not do in life. For Takamiya Naho, the sixteen year old heroine of  the manga Orange by Takano Ichigo, regrets have plagued her since she started high school. She receives a letter from herself, ten years in the future. Her future self repeatedly wrote in her letters that she has had many regrets in her life and hopes that her sixteen year old self would not make the same mistakes. Naho falls in love with a classmate named Naruse Kakeru in the present, but in the future he is no longer alive. The future Naho asks her past self to watch over him and to always treasure loved ones or we will end up hating ourselves for the rest of our lives.

This manga is about love, regrets, and if given a second chance to change our past mistakes, would we ever take that chance? Fate can be cruel but only we can change it.

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Drink: A Taste of Tequila

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Now I don’t claim to be a professional tequila drinker, but when it came to sipping tequila out of a snifter at my friend Pedro’s house warming party, I was a bit taken by the smoothness, the sensual sting and the light taste of oak from a brand, that I wasn’t too familiar with, called Galindo Reposado. Not too many people’s taste buds can detect this, but if you can, you’ve just tasted something organically created for drinking, not shooting my friend.

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Custom Design on Car Using Sharpie Markers

May 18, 2012 by 1 Comment

Artist Chris Dunlop uses black Sharpie markers to draw designs on his 1999 Ford Mustang GT.

It’s amazing what you can do with Sharpie markers.

For more photos and info check out Chris’s blogsite:  Chris Dunlop & Sharpie Design Car.

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New Era x Hello Kitty

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

New Era and Sanrio team-up for a Hello Kitty cap collection.  Hello Kitty gets the 59Fifty fitted cap style.

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ikyaudio Red Lobesters Speakers

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Who knew PVC tubing can be used for speakers?  These are ikyaudio Red Lobesters audio speakers.  It’s a little pricey at $225.00USD, but it’s custom hand-made and it comes with a mini 15-watt amp.  Orders will take 3-4 weeks to complete.

For pricing and info, go to:  Etsy ikyaudio.

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Mix Tape USB Memory Stick

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Anybody remember buying cassette tapes in the 80s?  I remember buying tape albums of Debbie Gibson and Paula Abdul.  I also remember making mix tapes, like taping songs from the radio with my boombox.  Now you can flashback to the 80s with this SUCKUK product – the Mix Tape 1GB USB Memory Stick.

Pick it up @ Amazon – SUCKUK Mix Tape 1GB USB Memory Stick.

MSRP:  $21.25USD

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Drink: Pedrini Press ‘N Pour Cocktail Shaker

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

You don’t have to be a skilled bartender mixing drinks with this Pedrini device.  The Pedrini Press ‘N Pour Cocktail Shaker will aid you in mixing and pouring.

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Bodum Bistro Pour Over Coffee Machine

May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Okay, I am a caffeine addict and I need my daily dose of coffee.  If you like French-press style with that frothy taste, then check out Bodum’s Bistro Pour Over Coffee Machine.  The cool thing is no more wasting time boiling water with the Bistro’s automatic drip.

MSRP:  $249.99USD

For more info, check out:  Bodum USA.

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Film: Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love

May 17, 2012 by

From Barcelona to Paris and now To Rome with Love, Woody Allen has gravitated to a new canvas of success in Europe by making elaborate films where he complicates the lives of his characters through nostalgic temptations in romance, art, and of course, love. As a matter of fact, all his films are about love, indirectly or directly, because it’s the one thing that keeps us wondering, attracts us to a person or a place, and as much as it opens our eyes, it unravels our hearts.

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Mr. B’s for ALDO: A Modern Twist on a Classic Footwear

May 16, 2012 by 2 Comments

Mr. B’s for ALDO

New York designer, Christian Cota, joined ALDO to present a premium men’s footwear line that featured chunky brogues in both shoe and boot options.  The colors are bold and the footwear exudes a classic and modern effort in its styling and function.

Blake boot in Navy/Grey and Cognac

I recently tracked down (yes, tracked down!) a pair of the Blake boots in Navy/Grey (pictured above).  The sizes run a bit big, but to my advantage, there was only one pair left (at the time) for order across the country.

These now take their place as one of my most cherished of fashion finds.  The leather is sturdy.  The styling is impeccable, for both casual and dress wear.  And the color??  Wow!!

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