Video Lighting Example.
Another two light setup. Background is too close and shows up the wrinkles more than I really wanted. Could have put a light on it, but at that distance it would have been really obvious and too bright. I'll soon be putting up a new Dale Biron example, different set and backdrop to show the difference.
Key light is a Chimera softbox and a Pepper Light for the hair light. Camera is a Sony PD-100A DVCAM, a collectable these days and a wonderful camera. Uses 3 CCDs and no CMOS sensors.
I so regret not smiling more....

Twang Ditty Rides Again!

Yes, one of my favorite bands to see live made an appearance last Tuesday at Tailor Maid Coffee's annual customer appreciation party. An easy gig for Andy, the bass player, since he works for Tailor Maid but the band worked hard at bringing back fond memories of such classics as "Harper Valley PTA" and "Ring of Fire" and the incredibly rare "North to Alaska."
Amongst all the wine-sipping, pork roast eatin and beer drinkin, plenty of toes were tapping to this fun music. And of course, plenty of coffee was drunk too, including do it yourself espresso making. An all around great Sebastopol style evening.

Best Part of Thanksgiving? Leftovers!!

As I head for a turkey sated slumber this evening, I am pleased to know that today's fabulous meal with be with me for several days yet. Lots of turkey (thanks to Whole Foods and Diestel) and dressing left for lunches, snacks and late night raids on the fridge. Some pics to document to occasion:














Authentic Southern cornbread dressing, complete with toasted pecans, starts with freshly made corn bread, naturally.

This year we has a Toulouse 2004 Anderson Valley pinot noir with our dinner, and it was a fabulous wine. We bought it last year at the winery near Philo, and managed to save it for this year's dinner.

Hope you had as much fun as we did and your leftovers will remind you of a wonderful time spent with family and friends.

You know, I think I'll just go have another piece of pumpkin pie!! With some tasty Tailor Maid decaf expresso coffee.