Ruinism by Gabriel Biderman; Night Photographer

Thank You so Much!

I won a raffle for a huge print by Gabriel Biderman. I first met Gabe at BH Event Space. I attended his class twice.  His night photography seminar was very interesting. There are so many definitions of time. Such as Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight. In his presentation, Gabriel also went into details about camera setting and equipment to be used for night photography. He became one of my favorite instructors. What a coincidence it was to win raffle for his print.

2012 Trivia Bowl for AAJA-NY

Produced, shot and edited the Asian American Journalists Association of New York's (AAJA-NY) inaugural Trivia Bowl fundraiser kicked off at ABCTV 1 Studio Friday, May 18th. The event matched with dollar amounts raising money $16,000 for j-school student scholarships and internships, and professional journalist stipends and programs.


Sixteen teams competed — from the New York Times, CNN, Asian American Bar Association to the CUNY Association of Black Journalists — to win the coveted Tea Cup trophy and bragging rights. Real judges from the New York area including the Honorable Marilyn D. Go, and the Honorable John Lansden, scoring the answers and ABC News Correspondent Juju Chang and FOX 5 reporter Ti-Hua Chang hosting the evenings festivities. LA transplant, now New Yorker Leezel Tanglao of ABC News and Bao Ong, freelance food writer co-chaired the exciting event. Aside from the mind-grinding trivia, there were live auctions and raffle drawings. The most talked about prizes included a signed Jeremy Lin basketball, which went for $650, and raffle drawings for hotel stay for two at the Kitano ($1200 value) and two round trip tickets anywhere from Virgin Airlines ($2,918 value).

As for the trivia, the Asian American Bar Association seemed destined to win, as they were leading through through the first three rounds, but it was the New York Times who ended up slaying the lawyers. The New York Times won the Tea Cup trophy, the Asian American Bar Association came in 2nd, and ABC came in 3rd. Jamba Juice came in last winning ramen noodles, and Juju Chang joked that someone must have spiked their juice.

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a AAJA is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization focused on diversity in the newsroom and in the news. The New York Chapter is the largest of AAJA's 21 chapters, with 250+ members. AAJA-NY's Trivia Bowl co-chairs and lead organizers are Leezel Tanglao of ABC News and Bao Ong, freelance food writer.

March 25 2012 Chess Tournament Video

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March 18, 2012 Chess Tournament Video

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PS116 Tournament Video featuring Parents and Students

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PS 116 Tournament was held Sunday February 19, 2012. More than 200 kids were playing that day. There were many first time students and parents in attendance, a few new schools represented, and a few first tournament of the year jitters for all the old-timers.


PS 116 is also called The Mary Lindley Murray School.

Appearances in video

• Anita Yue Chen, parent
• Max Feng, 5 years old

Jan 15, 2012 Chess Tournament

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December 18, 2011 NY Chess Kids Tournament at PS116

Photo Credit: Corky Lee

New York Chess Kids Tournament video from December 18, 2011. Video features interviews with parents and students: Stu Wasserman with River and Owen, Yassi and Father, Jordan Dentz with two sons and Trophy winners.

PS 77 Chess Tournament Web Video, Dec 2011

December 6, 2011

December 6, 2011 tournament at P.S.77 had a great turnout in which over a hundred kids attended to play chess. Check out this video and see what went on at Lower Labs School PS 77 for gifted and bright children.

Watch exclusive interviews from parents and children that talk about their first time at NYChessKids tournament and how much they love chess.





I am proud to present these bright, wonderful children in a web video produced by Together visuals.


Interviews with Parents and Students

• Alex and Nathaniel Shuman
• John and Micheal Ackerman
• Ken, Alex and Julia Miyasaka

Running time: 00:13:50

Every month Together Visuals is producing a web video to honor children who prove and demonstrate their hard work and motivation to learning chess.

For edited web videos for your event, contact Together Visuals.

Chess Tournament Web Video, November 2011

Every month Together Visuals is producing a web video to honor children who prove and demonstrate their hard work and motivation to learning chess.

Credit: Corky Lee Photography

I am proud to present these bright, wonderful children in a web video produced by Together visuals.

• Liana Stern
• Akira Nakada
• Kevin Ourvan
• Dylan Challenger

Parents featured in web video

• Darryl Challenger, Computer Architech
• Jessica Jiji, Author
• Ellis Wood, Dancer

Shooting location PS 116. Mary Lindley Murray School

Chess Tournament Web Video, October 2011

An exclusive interview with a parent and their feedback about New York Chess program.

Credit: Corky Lee Photography

Asian & Pacific Heritage Festival 2011

Nina Sophia Mojares performed at Asian & Pacific Heritage Festival 2011 in Union Square Park. Her performance was amazing. She is only 12 years old!


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The other members of the group include 

• Genna Rae Basalatan
• Jill Lugtu 
• Gabriel Basalatan
• Morgan Taylor Lopez 
• Mattie Lopez

About the Event 

The 32nd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival was held on May 8, 2011 at Union Square Park from noon to 6 PM. Organized by Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) since 1979, this annual festival is the longest running and largest event celebrating Pan Asian heritage on the east coast. This year's festival is themed around the journey that Asian Pacific American ancestors have taken to bring us to this moment that celebrates not only the value of families but also our heritage that make us proud to be Asian Pacific Americans.

More than 20,000 visitors are expected for an impressive line-up of performances, fun activities for children and adults alike, and savory samples of Asian cuisine. Numerous Asian American organizations will be present to inform visitors about useful services, volunteer opportunities, and resources to get involved in the community.

The executive director of Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans is Stephen Chen.

• Special appearances by Mr. John Liu, Comptroller, City of New York and Council Member Margaret Chin
• Emcess by Ti-Hua Chang, Richard Lui, CeFann Kim, Michelle Yu, Kelly Tsai, and Jen Kwok
• Music performances by the Hsu-nami, PaperDoll, Reni Mimura, Nina Sophia Mojares, 'Nuf Said' band and Dana Leong ft. Le Zhang.
• Dance presentations by Polynesian Dance, Bollywood Axion Dance, New York Chinese Cultural Center, and Yosakai Dance
• Martial arts demonstrations by the Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club, Kyakkokan Dojo, Blue Dragon TKD Demo Team, World Martial Arts Center, Asian United Sports Club, Moy Ving Tsung, City Wing Tsun Kung Fu and Gao's Kung Fu Academy.
• Japanese tradition by Soh Daiko, critically acclaimed taiko group, specializing in Japanese drumming technique and other unique instruments. Also performing will be Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center and Taikoza.
• Asian Traditional folk arts presentation by Rose Sigal-Ibsen, Kavita Vyas, Ye Xun, Jampa Youden, Doung Trung, and Ming Liang Lu.
• Magic show by Rich Kameda

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Knowledge is Power Initiative

Was camera man for video content at Knowledge is Power Initiative website.
Taping was done at DCTV.



Cast:

• Steve De Castro, host
• Lucas Ferrara
• Bruno Bianchi

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Should Same Sex Partners Be Added to the Lease?

I was commissioned to be camera man for Lawers' Roundtable which was 
later broadcast on Manhattan Cable TV. 


Guest: Garrett Wright
Host: Steven De Castro

Products used for this shoot:

• Canon Vixia HDV Camcorder
• Velbon Tripod
• LastoLite white balance target
• Azden wireless transmitter and receiver
• Bose Headset

The shot was done near Korea Town on 32 street in Manhattan.

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Could Your Super Be A Sex Offender?

Assemblymember Micah Kellner proposes a law barring level 3 sex offenders from working as supers in apartment buildings. ;Starring Adam Leitman Bailey, Bob Silversmith, Lucas Ferrara, Carol Anne Herlihy, Seth Miller, Bruno Bianchi. Host: Steven De Castro

Keeping Politicians Honest

I was commissioned to be a camera man for Lawyers' Rountable. 


In the show, Assembly member Micah Kellner proposes an "Honest Services" statute, to counter corruption in Albany. Also guest-starring is Council member James Sanders Jr.


Starring Bob Silversmith, Adam Leitman Bailey, Lucas A. Ferrara, Seth Miller, Carol Ann Herlihy, Bruno Bianchi and Steven DeCastro.


Eventually Lawyers' Roundtable became a show on Manhattan Cable TV.

Products used for this shoot:

• Canon Vixia HDV Camcorder
• Velbon Tripod
• LastoLite white balance target
• Azden wireless transmitter and receiver
• Bose Headset

The shot was done near Korea Town on 32 street in Manhattan.

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Lawyers' Roundtable Discussing the Stuy Town Decision

New York's top landlord and tenant lawyers discuss the recent Stuy Town decision
which is the largest rent overcharge case in history.


Eventually Lawyers' Roundtable became a show on Manhattan Cable TV.


Products used for this shoot:

• Canon Vixia HDV Camcorder
• Velbon Tripod
• LastoLite white balance target
• Azden wireless transmitter and receiver
• Bose Headset

Appearances:

• Steven DeCastro
• Lucas A. Ferrara
• Bruno Bianchi
• Garrett Wright
• Bob Silversmith
• Carol Ann Herlihy
• Seth Miller
• Adam Leitman Bailey

The shot was done near Korea Town on 32 street in Manhattan.

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