So the last few days i’ve been in Cabo San Lucas. Today is the only day i have some internet and it’s god awful slow. I’ve had a nagging ankle injury for the last 3 weeks (super sprained) but i think it’s good now. Enjoy this picture of Cabo from the last point of the Pacific Ocean (off Baja California)
July 14, 2010
Cabo San Pictures
July 7, 2010
New Site Launch
So a few days ago I went to update my portfolio with my new projects and some new photography. However, being the A.D.D designer I am, I decided that I’m bored of the old layout and want to experiment with a new one. So welcome to Chau Nguyen’s 2.0. The logo and color scheme are the same (so my business cards still match) but the interface and UX is completely overhauled. I hope you enjoy it.
Look for a new WordPress Blog Design in the not too distant future.
New Photos Up on the Flickr
Here’s a sneak peak of a recent trip to Leipsic Deleware. What’s in Deleware you ask? REALLY REALLY good Crabs at Sambo’s Tavern.
Anyways, I’ve been very diligently snapping pictures in the last few months and between “Work” and “Play” I havn’t really had a chance to manage my Flickr Account. Look for a massive influx of pictures in the next Day or 2.
January 25, 2010
A Day at Work
I ran a mouse tracer this morning around 11. This is 6 hours of Photoshop and Dreamweaver later.
Thanks to Anatoliy Zenkov for the app.
December 12, 2009
Merlin Status: 99.9999%….. v2
So I’m almost done with my Merlin Steadicam. I just need to figure out what i want to do for the area that actually holds the camera. The system is pretty simple. I used some washers as counter weights and the handle sits on a gimbal (a universal joint and 2 bearings). The gimbal reduces a majority of hand jitters and the counter weights do a pretty good job at taking care of the rest.
Everything was bought from Home Depot excluding the universal joints, I got those from a hobby shop). The entire project costs just under 60 bucks which isn’t bad considering the Tiffen steadicam costs just under 800 dollars.
As soon as i get the mount working I’ll put up some sample videos! (Also i need to trim the handle cause my gimbal is too long and it flexes.)
UPDATE I tested some footage with it today. My handle needs a complete redesign. It is clipping at some spot and causing the entire camera to pan. I shot for about a minute and my arm is really tired…. I knew i should have went PVC…..
UPDATE Reduced the amount i needed for counter-weights by extending the lower arm out another 6″. This made it a lot more stable with a lot less weight.
December 7, 2009
New Site Launch
What kind of Interactive Designer would I be if i ignored all the criticism of my previous site?
I got mixed reviews. Some people said it was awesome and different. Others said it was too complicated to navigate and tedious. So, in the interest in learning and redesigning, I redesigned the entire thing and made it simpler. You can still reach the old site here. However, this one will be the new face of Chau Nguyens.com until i get bored and make an even flashier flash site.
This new site utilizes fitt’s and hick’s law to the maximum. I minimized all the choices and maximized their collective screen real estate.
November 27, 2009
New Camera!!
So I traded my dad my Sony A100 + a Sony 15mm-75mm f3.5 + my Minolta 75mm-220mm f4 lens for a new Canon EOS T1i with a 18mm – 55mm f4.5 kit.
I’m super duper excited on this new camera mainly for fact that it can shoot 720p video at 30fps while still allowing for a manual focus. I have a feeling I’ll be using that feature alot more than actually taking pictures. Although the 15 megapixel full frame sensor won’t be a hindrance if I do decide to take pictures.
Now I just need to get a telephoto lens and I’ll be back on track taking action sports pictures. I’m thinking like a 200mm f2.8 L-Series if I can find one for relatively cheap.
Expect to see pictures soon. (I’m charging the battery now.)
November 6, 2009
Business Cards!
Ordered some Business Cards
So I decided to make some business cards since all of mine are more or less dated (I got a bunch when i was working at MZI Global but they have my MZI extension and email address on them). It was strongly influenced by the fact that they were on sale at Office Depot. I designed them informally and whimsically so that they would express my creativity. Also i wanted to use them in a social atmosphere.
But anyways, i got 1000 double sided full color raise print cards for 23 dollars including shipping. Lets just see how cool they are when they get here.
Also, expect lots and lots of free business lunches.
November 3, 2009
Long awaited Update. More Photographing
NJ in October 2
NJ in October 3
NJ in October 4
Sequence September 2
I’ve been doing some photo editing themes for each month to keep active. These were uploaded the Skim Online forums. However, now that there’s no snow or waves i don’t know what to do for November. We’ll see i guess.
Technically, these were done all in Photoshop. October #2 using basic levels and saturation tweaks. October #3 – 4, I started using Bodek tweaks and individual channel grading. Sequence #2 is done like sequence #1.
October 5, 2009
Out Photographing Again
To keep busy I’ve just been out photographing and skimming. Today i decided to mix it up a bit and bring my wide angle lens. (and neglected to bring my telephoto just in case it didn’t work).
Thankfully Sequence September is over because those took a while to make. Welcome Wallpaper October. Hopefully we can get some waves that will do Wallpaper October Justice.
Click on the Image for the 1680 version.