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Rebel Stream is now on Worldtv.com
Published on 2011-11-16 15:15:00
Low Light Test- Nikon D3100
Published on 2011-10-27 19:04:00
Yes I recieved my Nikon D3100 and I have put it through some rigorous paces shooting everything and anything I can.But the above is my first low light test with it and it performed okay. I only wish I had more control over my ISO in video mode on this cam as well as full control over my shutter speed and aperture in video mode but despite all that in the right hands this little beast can do some good work.This again proves my philosophy when it come to all good film making and television- it is [..] > read more
Rebel Stream Videos this week
Published on 2011-10-19 16:56:00
Aidonia Concert Highlights 2010
Published on 2011-10-03 10:24:00
This one was too long over due. Here is some nice footage I got with my Sony PD 170 that i recently sold off. Enjoy. > read more
Published on 2011-09-30 08:39:00
Did a little redesign on the openning sequence for Rebel Vibe. > read more
Plunging Into The DSLR Phenonema
Published on 2011-09-30 08:02:00
Melissa & Dennis' wedding - another view from Neil van Niekerk on Vimeo.So I have finally made the plunge. I have laboured with my trusty Canon HV30 and it has served me well but it time to get me some of that DSLR video goodness. I have been courting a serious window shopping for all different types of DSLR, mirrorless and Micro four thirds cameras for quite some time. One of my friends was like "O lawd just buy the ting already!!!" What she didn't know was the true range of choices before me. [..] > read more
Photoshop Magic Is It Real?
Published on 2011-09-28 19:13:00
People often ask me to touch up some photos and overlay some graphics. Its no fault of theirs but its like they expect you to wave a magic wand over an image and presto you have a wonderful final image.I firmly believe that before you touch up a photo in photoshop its best you get the photography part right. That means proper lighting, composition and ensuring your photo has the right amount of exposure. But the truth is you wouldn't always get an ideal image to work with.The above image was giv [..] > read more
Nikon D3100
Published on 2011-09-28 09:28:00
Amazon is current selling the Nikon D3100 SLR for about $530 US. It is a tempting buy. At this price it is a worthwhile alternative to the Canon Rebel t2i and t3i. I have been reading up some reviews and my only problem with is the lack of audio input for your video recordings but I still plan to check it out for myself soon... > read more
TWISS Radio
Published on 2011-09-22 21:21:00
TWISS stands for Tird World International Sound System. It is a DJ sound system owned and operated by Fadda Flex. After I created and conceptualised Rebel Stream Flex continues to help me operate and formulate the groundwork for Rebel Stream as a medium for grassroots urban culture.We both agreed that as operators of Rebel Stream and TWISS that we would push and support local music from Trinidad and Tobago as much as we possibly can. Flex has since started TWISS Radio an Internet Radio station a [..] > read more
Elance.com is Nice!!!!
Published on 2011-09-22 08:43:00
So I just discovered elance.com. So far it looks like a great platform for freelancers and I now I think I am ready to step out hold the bull by the horns and start my freelance business online.it even has a greater tracker system that can log your hours on a project and automatically send a report to your client. I'm really new to this but I plan to get as familiar as i can with this tool and try to have a great profile to attract clients...http://www.elance.com/samples/fadda-flex/34964402/ > read more
Cheap Halogen Work Light Mods
Published on 2011-02-23 13:20:00
Nice useful tips for using halogen workshop lights > read more
thefrugalfilmmaker.com or filmflap.blagspot.com
Published on 2011-02-16 06:20:00
Really cool blog, great tips for film making on a budget. Check it outfilmflap.blagspot.com > read more
Starting Small Big Time
Published on 2011-02-15 14:00:00
My tutorial base...They say do what you love. and do it hard. I really don't want to repeat the cliche, but this is really exciting times where quality content can be created with a low budget and time to invest into what u are doing.Mystery GuitarM > read more
Adobe CS 5: So good it makes you feel Obsolete.
Published on 2011-02-15 09:11:00
I have been longing for my copy of Adobe CS 5 Production suite. However I can't get it just yet.Adobe CS 5 in all its sweetness, hello content aware selection in Photoshop? Hmmm wow. I likey but "content aware" is adobe's new technology that allows y > read more
180 Degree Rule
Published on 2011-02-14 10:05:00
180 Degree Rule from Filmstudies_DaVega on Vimeo.The 180 degree rule good to know for every filmmaker. > read more
$28 Dirt cheap 3.5 inch DSLR Field monitor
Published on 2011-02-14 03:58:00
Genius! Dude hooks up an ultra cheap monitor to his DSLR rig. > read more
Stu's Colorista II- I want it
Published on 2011-02-13 14:52:00
02 - Multishot Workflow With Magic Bullet Colorista II from Red Giant Software on Vimeo.This plugin is the shit! I want a copy! > read more
Rebel T3i comes out with a Bang?
Published on 2011-02-13 14:28:00
Canon T3i and T3 are they really that much better than a T2i? > read more
Meggy Media- New Logo Design
Published on 2010-04-29 19:28:00
Here is a new logo design I created for my video production company Meggy Media. I'm thinking of offering my logo designing services pro bono to my first three clients who may need a logo designed for them like this one. First come first served.Ratio > read more
Revelations
Published on 2010-04-27 12:12:00
Its always a surreal feeling I get when I confront my own stupidity.No really. Sometimes, weeks, months will pass and I would think back to a certain incident and the AHA! Moment pops up in my head. Aw shucks too late to apologise or take back what I > read more
Hmmm 3D
Published on 2010-03-28 00:17:00
I once thought that editing in premier pro was the coolest thing after photoshop. Then I discovered after effects and I fell in love with her. We spent so much time together my wife complained that if After Effects were a woman I would cheat on her w > read more
Malcolm X
Published on 2010-03-17 10:32:00
Malcolm X is an important historical icon.I always wonder what he would have said about the current war in Iraq, the bush administration, the "war" on terrorism, 911 and the Global economic crisis. Most people with a discerning intelligence can ag > read more
More Sprawlers Designs by Me
Published on 2010-03-02 13:15:00
Sprawlers
Published on 2010-03-01 07:53:00
Its amazing what a little perseverance, hardwork and resourcefulness will get you. We haven't even made a dent into the level of goals necessary to complete in order to bring it all together. But Sprawlers promises to be hard-hitting smash-up of a ma > read more
HD Video Digital SLRs- One Sweet Deal
Published on 2010-02-21 20:15:00
I thought I had it all figured out. Buy a Canon HV40, a letus mini and a canon prime lens and boom I'm in business but then my world changed over once again.Nikon brought out the first DSLR that can shoot HD video and then Canon, Sony and Panasonic. > read more