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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Forest Fantasy: The Living Anime project

Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
Cosplay Model: Bian Uy

Behold, the first part of the Living Anime series with Bian Uy aka Bianz Tinta as our model. KAye is an avid cosplay based in Bacolod. I first met this amiable lass in one of the Electric MassKara Festival street parties at Tourism Strip (Lacson St,). The festivity happens annually in the so-called The City of Smiles.

If you want to know about Bacolod's MassKara Festival, you can check my blog entry in this link: 
https://shuttertraveler.blogspot.com/2018/10/octoberfest-bacolod-masskara-festival.html

To continue, check out how I how created this mystery-filled photomanipulation where I blended our Cosplayer with a magical atmosphere where fear and strange things can occur. But as our brave model dons a fantastic suit with a katana, I think she's ready to slash anyone who dares to attacks.

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THE MAKING (click to enlarge)



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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Fission of Fear (Taming the Meltdown)

Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
Model: Mark Louis Rojas

Radiation occasionally lands on headlines. In the news, countries are busy checking on other countries if one is creating weapons of mass destruction aka radioactive weapons Even the word meltdown has become an overused of the radiation lingo and it continues to create paranoia across continents. 
Though radiation has great advantages, ranging from power generation and medical uses, its disadvantages can create unspeakable havoc to the people. There's paranoia, fear, and even the extinction of man.


 



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 It's more of a foe than a friend when it unleashes it invisible fury. My timely photomanipulation speaks greatly of how many fear a reactor meltdown in case a radiation fallout. Does our fear connotes that it is a sign of the times or does it only shows that man should finally learn the lessons of the past? The Fission of Fear...




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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Photomanip mini-feature and behind-the-scene with Cameraderie Photogroup (in HD)

A video I produced for Cameraderie International with some photos I've taken with the group's models and used for my Photoshop manipulations:



ABOUT THE VIDEO:
Videography, video editing, animation by George Pontino Jr
Featured Photos, Face painting and Photomanipulations by George Pontino Jr
Music by 30 Seconds to Mars (Closer to the Edge-edited version)

Monday, February 21, 2011

Goddess de Machina (Fantasy ladies series part 1)

Model Photography, Photoshop manipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
Model: Dior who is portraying a Goddess 

*TOOLS USED: Photography (Nikon D7000 and SB900 speedlight) Manipulation: (Photoshop Cs3, Wacom tablet and pen, Mac)

When you look at my Goddess of Machina photomanipulation, at first, you will conclude that it is minimalistic or a simple edit. But if you look closely, it's an intricate image. Focus on the the metal insect. That's where I pour more hours to make it an oustanding piece of machine . From pieces of metallic image from watches and bulbs, I was able to create a steam punk flying machine that resembles a bee. (See how did it below) And the second thing was too let the model Dior, who hails from Iloilo City in the Philippines, interact with the glowing flying creature, as if it flies steady and ready to relay a message or secret to her.

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

A Photography Monstrosity (SAY CHEESE special):"Strike Anywhere" a digital painting





Concept and Digital Painting by George Pontino Jr (All Rights Reserved)
Hello, it's been a while since my last photoshop manipulation. Well, I decided that I need to hybernate since, first and foremost, I need a fresh project that would provide me with newfound inspiration and imagination. And that is SAY CHEESE! which is a monthly digital painting endeavor featuring photographers in various "viral" situations. Herewith is "Strike Anywhere." Done mainly in Photoshop CS3, this digital painting is actually around for sometime around 2008 but I didn't finish it along those times when I got sick (I had operation) and of course, around 2009 I gave life to Pixelrocket, this blog, which are mainly Photoshop Manipulations based from my photos. But this time, forgive me to give you a once in a month digital paint to give a twist on my blog but I'll stay true to its mission of sharing my Photomanips. Hopefully, it works! :) Enjoy the imagination I poured on this image and hope you'll tweet and facebook this to your friends. Thanks ;)

Monday, January 10, 2011

SOON -- "Her Name is Aura"



SOON...

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Abduzeedo features Frog Mentality and Adventures in Corporate Jungle (at its Daily Inspiration page)

I got a surprise when a friend of mine saw two of my works at the popular Brazilian-owned site about design and inspiration. Featured are my Frog Mentality and Adventures in Corporate Jungle in its Daily Inspiration page. Do check them out with works from artists around the globe. Click Here... Thank You Abduzeedo!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Global WARMing Spa: The Coolest Elven Winterland

Photoshop Manipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.

 The winter season has two opposite faces. For many, the sight of snow and the winter chills is a start of good holiday cheers. (Yehey, It's Christmas time!) But for others, it's another fight against Mother Nature's frozen attitude and drastic, uhm, cold shoulders. Blizzards attacks many towns and stops daily life. Snow pounds and cover villages. Homes become havens or prisons because of this cold winter spell.
It was indeed a challenge for me to create a weird Winterland with a grim look inspired by Global Warming but with a touch of dark comedy humor. 
To realize this photomanipuation, I opted for a surreal dwarf village where in houses are made of frozen fish. To feed your fancy thoughts more, I created a hot spring spa on a salmon's mouth. I'm hoping the idea would please my blog followers' and visitors' expectations.
So, this holiday I say, Winter Chills, I mean, Cheers to you!


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Friday, December 10, 2010

Adventure in the Corporate Jungle (Apocalypse Photomanipulation Series)

Photo and Photomanipulation by George Pontino Jr.
Model: Minelle 

This image was accidental for this concept. When I took the picture of the model. I was thinking of a travel theme. But upon looking this a shot, another apocalyptic idea came to my mind and I was challenged to do a different approach: a scenario where the corporate jungle is a just thing of the past.
Let's say man met his last days due to financial doom. The depiction of economic failure is evident here, a  bleak scenario which pushed the corporate world to meet its oblivion: no more meetings, no paperworks, no deadlines, no attendance to keep and ultimately no more office politics. With mismanagement, corruption and maybe, with works of hackers, this scene could happen.
However, despite this destruction, there's this popular Darwinian theory called of survival of the fittest. Some people are still out there scouring for thing just to survive. Indeed, survival is the key in an adventure in the corporate jungle.



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AN APOCALPYTIC ORIGINAL MUSIC 
BY THE AUTHOR/PHOTOMANIPULATION ARTIST:







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Friday, December 3, 2010

The Group Hug of Group Hugs: MESS in Atlantis (Photographers in Peril part 8)

Photoshop manipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr. Last September 2010

When I went to Bahrain in 2010, I met fellow M.E.S.S.(Middle East Shutter Squad) members who are based in Bahrain in flesh.  I only have known some of them through the web via Flickr and Facebook.
While there, I was able to hold a brief workshop about photo editing. We had also a photoshoot in the park where I got to take a group shot and finally converting it into something amazing in visual output. The result is this:



With great hospitality extended to me through out my stay in Bahrain, I turned our group shop as a photomanipulation tribute as a way to thank my hosts and new friends I met there.
I primarily envisioned a powerful force closing in on us as we are inside a lost civilization that reminds me of the lost city of Atlantis.
In the end, my image has that Indian Jones slash Lara Croft adventures theme. I combined Greek, Egyptian and Aztec stuff to create my lost ancient city with an EPIC wave engulfing the place where we have a very brief time to escape. We are Photographers in peril, indeed! :)






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