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So two weeks ago, we (The Lo Family) took a 7 days 6 nights trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida.   We also invited my in laws to join us since they live 9 hours away.  Since they don’t get to see their grandson much. We thought this would be an excellent idea.

We didn’t stay at the Disney Resort, but we did stayed at a very comfortable resort just 25 miles west from Disney which we have banked into RCI. (yes we owned a studio at a resort that we purchased years ago when we were vacationing at Mexico).

We purchased 5 days pass to the theme park.  First day (Sunday) was at  Animal Kingdom.  Amanda made a breakfast reservation at the Tusker House Restaurant months in advance so that we can meet the Disney characters without having to deal with the heat or waiting on lines.  It was so worth it.   You get to eat some awesome food (all you can eat baby) and some cold air condition.  The characters would come around to say hi, sign your autograph book and pose for pics.   Did I mention the food were pretty good?!!   Animal Kingdom is like the Bronx Zoo but 100 times better.  Took a ride into the safari seeing elephants were pretty amazing.

The Tree of Life!!!

More to follow…..

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More to follow…..

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As always it was a pleasure shooting with William Eng.

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if you are interested making one yourself, I highly recommend you visit Cheesycam.com and Just Basl Productions Video tutorial.   Here’s a list of stuff I got at Home Depot and Lowes.    If  I didnt list the price, that’s because I already had them in my toolbox at home.

2 – 16″ Strut Channel   $20 included shipping. *
2 – 1/2″ x 12″ Black Steel Nipple  $4.80
1 – 1/2″ x 8″ Black Steel Nipple  $2.43
2 – 3/8-16″ x 6″ Carriage Bolt  $2.10
2 – 3/8-16″ x 6″ Hex Bolt  $1.80
2 – 3/8″ Threaded Rod Coupling  $1.88
1 – Fi-Shock Heavy Duty Ground Clamp – 2″ screw  $2.48
4 – Fender Washers – 3/8 x 1-1/2″ $0.90
4 – Bike Handle Grip from Bell  $14.00 (I am sure you can find cheaper one.  I only needed 3, but they only come in pairs)
Black Flat protective Enamel Spray Paint $5
Primer Spray Paint $4
120/200 grit sandpaper block  $3

1/4-20 x 1-1/4″ screw with nut and locking washer
Get some extra nut, locking washer that will fit both 1/4-20″ and 3/8-16″ screws (depending which one you are using).
some extra Fender Washer 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ and/or 3/8″ x 1-1/4″

* Home Depot and Lowes sell the Strut Channel only in one size – 10ft long.   I don’t have access to a hacksaw, pretty much it was impossible for me to cut this.   Thanks to Google and some looking around, I found a place actually was selling the Strut Channel in two different length, 12″ and 16″.   After speaking with them, I ordered two 16″ Strut Channel.   Totally cost  under $20.   Would have been cheaper, but I didn’t have time to drive out to Long Island, so instead I had them mail it to me.  http://www.gnswireless.com/GNS7084-16.htm So for those that does not have access to a hacksaw or a way to have it cut to size.   This is the best solution.

In case you asked.  I am using a Calumet Quick Release Video Adapter/Plate to hold my Canon 5D Mark II.   The LED Video light is HDV-Z96 that I picked up on ebay for about $61.  I will do a review on it later in the week.

Now that you know a little information about my Rig, here are some images of the Rig and the two videos below.   Like with everything else, it takes time with lots of practice.   So I am sure the next time when you see my video using the Rig, it will be much better then the 1st.

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Damn I look good!   LOL

Here’s a video using the rig.  Like I said, I’m not a video guy.  Still got a lot to learn.  I will say it is 75% better then just handheld the camera alone.

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Here’s a video taken by my good friend William Eng of me in action using the Rig.

If you like to have one made by me, please contact me for a quote.

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Please share….  thanks!!

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Also like to thank my awesome lightstand William Eng.
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Do you want photos like this?
If you answer yes, contact me now to discuss further. 

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I also like to thank Amanda, my lovely wife  for helping me with the off camera flash.

and now here’s the slideshow w/ a little touch of fusion…. 

Here’s the direct link to the youtube video http://www.youtube.com/v/bFkZx7PAkLM

It was a pleasure to work and meet the awesome DJ/MC Sean “Big Daddy” McKee from James Daniel Entertainment and the Wedding Coordinator, Leslie Felner from The Riverview in Simsbury Connecticut.  Hope to work with you guys again in the near future.

Note: the candy bar – the gummy bears.  oh yummy!

Here’s a few I managed to captured when I wasn’t helping Josh with the OCF.

And the final image is a behind the scene of Josh Lynn and the video crew from Moving Pictures.

Yup, this is the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge Park in Pier 1, and we had permission to shoot some amazing wedding photos there. 

And thank you Jasmine Lin for coming out to help us with the lights.   <— a photographer to watch.  She got some amazing work.