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The First Music Video I Directed. When I was still in college and was so engrossed with looking for great music to feed my soul; I was slowly appreciating video production and how they made music videos. Being an art student opened my eyes to the process of making such art. From preproduction to post production. It’s not easy at all. The concept for the music video had to somehow match with the message OR make you feel somehow. 

I wanted to make those kind of stuff but the kind of work I got in the past few years were weddings, behind the scenes, corporate work and a few events. It was not until I got a stable job that I thought maybe I can pursue making a video on a few bands although it’s going to be difficult to find one to let me shoot a music video for them. Nowadays, there are plenty of people who are well equipped and more experienced than me so I sort of gave up on that idea and thought maybe I could do a band profile video instead. I thought to myself, “It’s easy! All I have to do is shoot, compile, interview and edit!” but I was wrong. 

The First Move

I reached out to my favorite band, Tonight We Sleep, and asked if I could help promote them with their upcoming EP. It was a long shot. I didn’t have anything to show except for my demo reel and the promise that I can make a video out of the “shoots”. I had no concrete plan on how it was going to look like. It will depend entirely on what I have. Then I got a reply! I think my offer wasn’t accepted immediately. I gave pegs first on what I wanted to achieve and eventually after a series of exchange, they allowed me to come and check out their recording. It was surreal. I felt so small. Haha ‘cause they were those adults you see in movies. I wasn’t sure if I could really keep up with the language, the knowledge and everything.

I don’t remember the number of shooting days but there were plenty. I also went to their gigs and I was really thankful they put me and Ferlyn in the guest list. Surreal. I never thought I’d get that kind of pass. I had plenty of struggles trying to finish the band profile video and yeah it was difficult but worth it. They were really happy with the final product and for me, I thought it was the end. I was OK with it because, I already did something I wanted with the band I wanted to create art with. 

The Gears in Motion

But after a few weeks I got a message that Argee and I would discuss the preproduction of his solo project I Belong to the Zoo. He said we’d make a music video for a new song he was going to release around May/April. I was excited and at the same time nervous because it felt like a big responsibility that I wasn’t ready for. 

We discussed the concept around May and polished it after a few days. Then we looked for talents. I pitched a few but Argee found a pair he really thought would fit in the video. After that, we discussed with the talents what they should wear and also the locations of the shoot. It was a run-and-gun type of shoot by the way. No permits. Hahaha I’m not proud of it though but we had to work with what we had. Before the day of the shoot, I had to go to my former bosses’ house to rent a Zhiyun Crane 2. It was already 11PM and when I got back to my apartment, it was already 12MN. I had to learn to balance the gimbal for the first time. LOL

The Actual Shooting Day! 

Ferlyn and I went to the first location early so that I could practice using the gimbal. Hahaha I know right. So, it was only when Steffi (Lead Girl) arrived that I started to get nervous because I wasn’t sure how to talk to her and since I feel a little tired from last night’s errand. Argee arrived a few minutes later. Before 11 AM everyone was there and we already started with the shoot. One of the memorable things that happened was when we discussed how the actors would act in certain scenes, the continuity and the blocking. When the first scene was done we moved on to find a decent street to shoot the scene where Steffi opens the gift. It was a bit difficult to shoot that one because of the inconsistent sunlight but we managed.

We then moved on to the scene where they had to go bowling. We almost weren’t able to shoot the bowling scene because they thought we had a big setup and had to call the manager in. Good thing Argee knew how to talk to them and make them feel at ease. He said “Trip lang namin na magtropa etc” something of that context. We were assigned the last lane because all lanes were occupied. The employees said to not include other guests playing in the video but I guess it’s ok if they are blurred. :D

The next thing was Satchmi. The coffee shop was kind to let us film without any permits and all. We just asked through their Facebook page and said just go shoot. When we arrived it was so cool there and we just acted casual while we were shooting. Parang magbarkada lang na may taga picture. So far it was the most difficult for me because I think my lack of sleep was kicking in. Ferlyn stepped in to help me direct and shoot. While she shot the scenes I had my shot of coffee and that made me even more talkative which helped us push through with the remaining scenes.

The most challenging scene for me was the one at B-Hotel, we had only limited sources of light and we had to work fast to get all the shots within the day. The rest of the remaining shots after the “room scene” was Steffi walking around at night and Steffi and Carl in the backseat. After that we were done.

It was around 1AM when we finished and everyone went home with a smile on their face. It was the most memorable shoot this 2018. I remember everyone laughing every hour and having fun discussions about the shoot and other related stuff. It was the best. Simply the best first MV experience.

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Nasaan ka 'man sigaw ng puso ko ay ang pangalan mo.

Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig by December Avenue

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nakauwi na - ang bandang shirley

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She’s Only Sixteen’s bassist, Anjo 

Last feb 23 at DLSU ACG’s Kinara Arts festival concert

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We Got Books You Didn't Know Existed--The Indie Publishers Collab PH

We Got Books You Didn’t Know Existed–The Indie Publishers Collab PH

In this time of uncertainty it is even more important to support small businesses and strengthen communities. I am happy to share that Haliya Publishing is now a part of the #TheIndiePubCollabPH — an initiative to bring together local independent publishers and creators with the aim of expanding engagement, reach, and sharing of resources. ⁣

⁣ Dear fellow Filipino…

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Run Dorothy EP Launch July 30, 2016 Route 196

Performances by: Fools and Foes Tom’s Story Nyctinasty tide/edit Run Dorothy

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Pinili ang sarili…. SUMAYA.

Siberia - Ang Bandang Shirley

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about tonight

[radikalchick]

News. This has been soundtrack to all the anti-Marcos anti-Duterte-Marcos-alliance rallies I've been to, have supported, since the 25th, with that first song -- happily more punk than expected -- "Ikaw Na Ang Mali, Ikaw Pa Ang Galit" like a song written for these times. Though right now I am fixated on "Enid" which begins: There's a short fine line between her head and her fist. Yes, more relevant than probably even #Peryodiko imagined. #musicPH #indiePH

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Fete Fusion 2016 : Benny Giron of BennyBunnyBand

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Sabi kasi ni mama at papa 'to daw kunin kong course.baka kasi ma-disappoint si papa pag hindi ko tinuloy yung gusto nla.Pero ang hirap na e, kahit alam nating walang madali na kurso.Eh hindi ko naman 'to gusto eh. -" Kaya mo pa ba 'tong course natin?" — Kaya pa ba? #DailyIndie #Indie #IndieGO Feel free to visit these links also :)Behance: https://www.behance.net/ckckkiddoTumblr: ckiddochasinghisdreams.tumblr.com

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Farewell Fair Weather Daddyvas: A Baby Shower Gig Mow’s | 07.14.16.

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We are Eyebee, an alternative rock band from the walls of Intramuros, Manila.

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On repeat!