Some Red Carpet at the Downtown LA Film Festival 9:29 AM

Seymour Cassel is awarded Hollywood Reporters Lifetime Achievement Award at this screening of the award winning movie "Reach for Me."
From the DFFLA Website:

"Alvin (Seymour Cassel) is an embittered man confined to the Valley Meadow Hospice who unexpectedly discovers the joys of life and its many intricacies. Ready to pass away after a disappointing life, he is interrupted by the vivacious young man named Kevin (Johnny Whitworth), a new patient and roommate who loves to live life to the fullest. Kevin and his girlfriend Sarah (Lacey Chabert) do their best to make Alvin’s life meaningful in his last few days and even get him to fall in love for the first time with Valerie (Adrienne Barbeau). Setting all the wheels in motion for the intersecting relationships is head nurse Evelyn (Alfre Woodard)."

With a fantastic view, Social Vibe's DJ 247 DLO provided the sounds at the Centerpiece Gala at the stunning AT&T Center Penthouse 34 stories up.

Latin Fusion at The Vanguard -Hollywood 11:51 AM

Hosted by Social Vibe, Rigo Luna had a stellar performance at the Vanguard, the hottest night spot on Hollywood Blvd. Performing live on stage Sami Cultura featuring the World Video Premier of "Bailando" Also performances by Solares & Diamond Flow.

DJ's for the night:
DJ DoughBoy, DJ Michael Spinz, Cache, Jordan Strong & Mitry

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4th of July, 2009 9:57 AM

I love a good fireworks show. I prep the camera while one assistant checks the skies and then helps the other test the equipment.
Fireworks are a ton of fun to photograph. It is difficult to not get a great shot.
This particular event was held at Wilson Park in Torrance, CA. Lots of great food, vendors, music and people.

Hi Speed Balloon Pop 1:23 PM

Hi Speed Balloon Pop
Originally uploaded by zagiace

Again, I find myself dreaming of high speed stuff to pop and bang about. I particularly enjoyed popping this balloon with a little bit of water in it. Stay tuned, I have on order some calcium carbide. When it reacts with water it produces acetylene gas and will add a little fire to the project.

Coke Smash 1:20 PM

Coke Smash
Originally uploaded by zagiace

High Speed Photography satisfies many urges. The obvious one -photography and the more subtle -blowing things up. I built a sound trigger that when activated by a loud sound a flash will illuminate. Now my dreams are full of what to smash next.
If you are interested the sound trigger plans can be purchased on hiviz.com. I highly recommend getting the delay too.