As I was browsing lomography.com, I came across this tipster where the roll of film is to be soaked in alcohol. I gave this a try. After exposing the role, using 70% Isoprophyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol), I soaked it in for 20-30 minutes. After letting it dry for days, I had it processed without any special instructions. Tadah!
31.8.11
Benesse Toy Camera
Got this toy cam from an online garage sale at vedicnation.multiply.com. I've heard that this Japanese brand of toy camera gives awesome results and it's especially popular among the Japanese youth. The labels are all in Japanese and I absolutely didn't know what they meant. But I dare say, the features are just what I've been looking for-- multiple effects in one little plastic camera. It's with a built-in flash, starburst, blurry, multiplicity effects. It's a very fun camera that I have to bring it along with me all the time.
Here are sample shots from my long weekend in Dumaguete.
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| Blurry effect |
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| With flash |
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| Normal shot |
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| Multiplicity effect |
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| Starburst effect |
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| DIY redscale |
1.8.11
End of the Magical Era
After watching Harry Potter 7 Part 2 I thought, "No more Harry Potter."I basically grew up patronizing both the book series and the film installments. I got a hold of Book 1 when I was in my sophomore year in high school as a present from my cousin. I was instantly enchanted by the time I finished it. From that day forward I never missed reading the subsequent books.
As soon as a movie adaptation was released I always had to watch them in the big screen. The actors are just right for their characters; as an avid reader of the book I'm satisfied of them bringing the characters to life. Although it hasn't completely covered the best parts of the book, the movies were satisfactory.
For all those years that I looked forward on the release of the books and the movies, I was always inspired of the story's true message. My thirst for a quality story that entails goodness, friendship, love, and honor has been provided for. I must say I'm thankful to have been a part of this era.
This is farewell to the solid three friends, to Hogwarts, to the awesome professors, the spells and incantations, the adventures, and the wonderful story that will surely remain with me. Good riddance, Harry Potter!
20.7.11
21.6.11
Road to Nothing
Astounding memories
Sewn together to form your story
Make it known that you exist
Nameless and faceless
You struggle to find friends
But they look away and ignore
Running to your escape
But that door closed
Just when you reached the knob
A wreck and a reject
Nobody wants you around
You don’t even like yourself
Look back at the memory
It used to be your world
But you let it go for something new
Now regret has overtaken
The expectations were wrong
You are nothing anymore.
~melancholik
26.5.11
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
The Pirates of the Caribbean has come to its fourth installment and it has not seized to entertain. New adventures with new characters but the delivery is the same-- perfect, just perfect. Encounters with mysterious mermaids; finding silver chalices; the quest for the fountain of youth takes us on exciting undertakings. The mixture of comedy, thrill, and action boils down to a great movie for all ages.
This time, the added love story is no longer about Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. Captain Jack's love interest is finally revealed. Angelica, the Latin beauty and wit, fits just right for Jack. Would probably be seeing more of her in the coming adventures.
Blackbeard was interesting yet his amazing ability was a little less showcased. How he captured those ships and placed in the bottles would have brought more to the movie if there were scenes of it. Barbossa, of course, the "villain turned ally turned king's man turned ally again" will always be one of the compelling personalities in this film series. Jack Sparrow most definitely is the same Captain Jack everyone came to love-- crazily clever and adorably funny!
Overall, this movie is awesome! We'll be setting out to sea for two more great adventures with these pirates. Aye aye Captain!
Favorite Scenes: Encounter with the mermaids and escape from the Spanish crew. :]
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