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!
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!
(click images to enlarge)
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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.
AN APOCALPYTIC ORIGINAL MUSIC
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.
(See the Before and After Below. Click images to enlarge)
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! :)
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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Friday, November 19, 2010
My Parasite (Fallopian Dreams Photomanipulation series part 1)
Model Photography, Photomanipulation and concept by: George Pontino Jr.
Model: Vaughn Earl Lacson
Welcome to Pixelrocket RECHARGED!!
It's a return with more powerful images and more series to boot. And to bring you a fresh visual feast is "My Parasite", first from the series called 'Fallopian Dreams' wherein in growth/life and dreams/nightmares are my main recipes. Using my photography of my model Vaughn, I started to stitch him with wires, worms moving out from a can, lightbulb to provide dramatic lighting and other junks that I usually see in landfills. This photomanipulation is inspired by cross cut images of archaeological findings and the ant farm on a glass. (See the step by step image below of how I did it)
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
"I Gonna Save My 'Wacky' Prince!" (Mall Mario Mania Experience)
Malling is part of our everyday lives and of course we have our dreams too for our future shopping bags.
Of course, my Bahrain adventure last vacation would not be complete without a malling experience in the island in the sun. And this was taken to a higher level through great friends I met in Bahrain. (M.E.S.S. photogroup)My last day was fun as we dine, stroll and searched for fancy stuff in one of the collectible stores. And with a camera in tow, I couldn't help but shoot my new-found friends with their "dream-pose" per se..hehe. So here it is, a Super Mario dreamlike mall experience the Pixel Rocket way. It's another light and fun photomanipulation from me before my 'darker side photomanips' will arrive in due time..SOON! (^_^)
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"Sure, I Could Use a Falling Star" (A Kirstie Joan - a_hEwLeEy - and George Pontino Jr Collaboration)
Photoshop manipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
Model Photo: A collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy (Photo provided by the model herself)
Inspired by the author's original song When Water Turns to Blue:
I'll Pull the Moon So Very Soon, To Swallow your Tears, You'll Feel Its Light so Blue.
- words and Music by George Pontino Jr
Working Time: 2 hours on Mac /Photoshop Cs3
My Pixelrocket Photoshop Manipulation adventure continues with "Can I Take Pictures of Your Dreams Series" and this time with a collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy. (Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant) A registered nurse Kirstie is a photographer and ,of course, also a taleted a photomanipulation artist. How's that for a lady who hails from Cebu, Philippines :) It's indeed a pleasure to have a collaboration with this amiable lady.
To note, she was one of the 'stars' of my Twilight Special Photomanip being Bella. (check out previous posts) :)
My Bahrain experience with M.E.S.S.* photogroup was great and the 1st Pixelrocket workshop was a success. Thanks Raffy, Mitch, Piggy (Paul), Arman, Jayrr and all M.E.S.S. photographers, their families and models/friends. :) I owe you bigtime! :) Watch out the videos of our Bahrain lens life in my facebook soon :) For now, check out the teaser video there in my vid album.. salamat sa lahat lahat! (Thanks!)
*M.E.S.S. stands for (Middle East Shutter Squad)
Model Photo: A collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy (Photo provided by the model herself)
Inspired by the author's original song When Water Turns to Blue:
I'll Pull the Moon So Very Soon, To Swallow your Tears, You'll Feel Its Light so Blue.
- words and Music by George Pontino Jr
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Working Time: 2 hours on Mac /Photoshop Cs3
My Pixelrocket Photoshop Manipulation adventure continues with "Can I Take Pictures of Your Dreams Series" and this time with a collaboration with Miss Philippines Water 2009 Kirstie Joan aka a_hEwLeEy. (Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant) A registered nurse Kirstie is a photographer and ,of course, also a taleted a photomanipulation artist. How's that for a lady who hails from Cebu, Philippines :) It's indeed a pleasure to have a collaboration with this amiable lady.
To note, she was one of the 'stars' of my Twilight Special Photomanip being Bella. (check out previous posts) :)
My Bahrain experience with M.E.S.S.* photogroup was great and the 1st Pixelrocket workshop was a success. Thanks Raffy, Mitch, Piggy (Paul), Arman, Jayrr and all M.E.S.S. photographers, their families and models/friends. :) I owe you bigtime! :) Watch out the videos of our Bahrain lens life in my facebook soon :) For now, check out the teaser video there in my vid album.. salamat sa lahat lahat! (Thanks!)
*M.E.S.S. stands for (Middle East Shutter Squad)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Reality is so Clear to Me (Apocalypse Photomanipulation Series)
Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
(click images to enlarge)
Dreams are our escape from reality when we sleep and they are so mysterious that they are often interpreted as signs of upcoming events or even hints of past memories.
Pixelrocket has evolved into something dreamy, if I can put it in an artist's point of view. Most of my previous series involved fun and humor but this time, everything has loneliness mood as if an apocalypse happened and you find yourself alone. Though it's more than a nightmare than a dream, this photomanipulation testifies to the possibility that with the carelessness of men, we will surviving in a gravity-less world where deserts covered entire cities and oceans. Hunger slowly kills us until men are extinct.
(click images to enlarge)
Dreams are our escape from reality when we sleep and they are so mysterious that they are often interpreted as signs of upcoming events or even hints of past memories.
Pixelrocket has evolved into something dreamy, if I can put it in an artist's point of view. Most of my previous series involved fun and humor but this time, everything has loneliness mood as if an apocalypse happened and you find yourself alone. Though it's more than a nightmare than a dream, this photomanipulation testifies to the possibility that with the carelessness of men, we will surviving in a gravity-less world where deserts covered entire cities and oceans. Hunger slowly kills us until men are extinct.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
"Get Well Soon..." (Need a Nurse) (-_/-) 37.7 °C
A selfie PhotomaniutaiHelp! Need a Nurse badly! Got the software sickness? or photomanipulation fever. (click the image to enlarge)
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
"La Conquista de La Copa Mundial"One World...One Cup (Photographers in Peril part 7)
Photoshop manipulation and concept by Geoge Pontino Jr.
The 19th FIFA World Cup fever has come to absolute heights in Africa.
The best way to end it is to give tribute to the champion team, Spain, through a memorable photomanipulation featuring Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta who scored the only goal over Holland, for the final photoshop output here (See image 1).
Some Facebook friends were "guest casts" in the background and most of them are photographers taking shot at the charging Iniesta, ready to kick the ball.
For 3 hours, I created this image with such glee and enthusiasm. History has been immortalized in one Photomanipulation image. (See the images below)
The Making of the Original Image (Steps from 1 to 4)
The 19th FIFA World Cup fever has come to absolute heights in Africa.
The best way to end it is to give tribute to the champion team, Spain, through a memorable photomanipulation featuring Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta who scored the only goal over Holland, for the final photoshop output here (See image 1).
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Andrés Iniesta Tribute WALLPAPER by George Pontino Jr
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Some Facebook friends were "guest casts" in the background and most of them are photographers taking shot at the charging Iniesta, ready to kick the ball.
For 3 hours, I created this image with such glee and enthusiasm. History has been immortalized in one Photomanipulation image. (See the images below)
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The Making of the Original Image (Steps from 1 to 4)
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tonight's Gonna Be a Good, Good Night! (Photographers in Peril-Twilight Saga Special)
Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
Inspired by the movie: Twilight Saga: Eclipse
When the movie Twilight was released it became a hit to many teens. Then it spawned a sequel Eclipse and I was able to gather an idea where I have to ask some Facebook friends if they were interested to be a part of a Photomanipulation. In this case, many agreed and so I was able to realize my vision by implementing some humor, effects and the look of the final manipulated image. So here is the Making (above photo) and the final output (below photo) plus the list of "cast" below:
Note: Click to enlarge images
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Without much further ado here's the list of "my cast:"
* DJ Joel as DJ Wolf of Tau Gamma Phi Triskelion of KSA (Took a shot of him during one of his stance)
* Kirstie Joan as Bella ( photo by Joseph Ong Visit www.flickr.com/photos/joseworks )
* Edwin "Jimboi" Abanil" as Edward Cullen
* Cocoy Roxas as Jacob disguised as a Nikonian Rastaman
* Rxl Baylon as Riley disguised as a Nikonian paparazzi
* Ding Viaje as Blade, the Vampire Slayer
* Dhee AmrHein (Ding's Real-Life Girlfriend) as Esme Cullen
* Chuckie Doll as Unknown Vampire
Puppets:
* Werewolf as itself
* Count Dracula of Sesame street as itself
Cameo Roles:
* Photodropouts Laoag as a DJ spinner (Visit http://photodropouts.blogspot.com/
* The entire cast of Twilight Saga as a DJ spinner
* Count Dracula (old film) - Blade's would be victim :D
Inspired by the movie: Twilight Saga: Eclipse
When the movie Twilight was released it became a hit to many teens. Then it spawned a sequel Eclipse and I was able to gather an idea where I have to ask some Facebook friends if they were interested to be a part of a Photomanipulation. In this case, many agreed and so I was able to realize my vision by implementing some humor, effects and the look of the final manipulated image. So here is the Making (above photo) and the final output (below photo) plus the list of "cast" below:
Note: Click to enlarge images
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Without much further ado here's the list of "my cast:"
* DJ Joel as DJ Wolf of Tau Gamma Phi Triskelion of KSA (Took a shot of him during one of his stance)
* Kirstie Joan as Bella ( photo by Joseph Ong Visit www.flickr.com/photos/joseworks )
* Edwin "Jimboi" Abanil" as Edward Cullen
* Cocoy Roxas as Jacob disguised as a Nikonian Rastaman
* Rxl Baylon as Riley disguised as a Nikonian paparazzi
* Ding Viaje as Blade, the Vampire Slayer
* Dhee AmrHein (Ding's Real-Life Girlfriend) as Esme Cullen
* Chuckie Doll as Unknown Vampire
Puppets:
* Werewolf as itself
* Count Dracula of Sesame street as itself
Cameo Roles:
* Photodropouts Laoag as a DJ spinner (Visit http://photodropouts.blogspot.com/
* The entire cast of Twilight Saga as a DJ spinner
* Count Dracula (old film) - Blade's would be victim :D
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Macro Baptism in the Insect World! (Baby Photomanipulation Series)
Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
(NOTE: No insects were harmed during the making)
"I baptize you in the name of the ..."
Imagine, this baptism is happening in the insect world where a cardinal is mantis, the photographer is also a mantis and the celebration is attended by the Frogs, bugs and with a violinist grasshopper providing the cathedral music. The model is still my godson Alvi. I made this photomanipulation as an exhibit displayed during his real baptism day. See how I made this from start to finish (see the image below)
(NOTE: No insects were harmed during the making)
"I baptize you in the name of the ..."
Imagine, this baptism is happening in the insect world where a cardinal is mantis, the photographer is also a mantis and the celebration is attended by the Frogs, bugs and with a violinist grasshopper providing the cathedral music. The model is still my godson Alvi. I made this photomanipulation as an exhibit displayed during his real baptism day. See how I made this from start to finish (see the image below)
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Safari Sun (Photographers in Peril part 5)
Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
(NOTE: No animals were hurt during the shooting of this image and during the 2-hour rush photo manipulation process.)
A spark of an idea can be dangerous...
Well, for my part, a concept can take my mind to the African tundra, jungle or any perilous place it can imagine. Thanks to Photoshop, every place I go to is just a state of mind. Safe and away from hungry species. This image, using my godson Alvi's baby photo, was possible thanks to layers and effects of Adobe's popular software, PS. Photomanipulation is a breeze. See how I did this photo edit called "Safari Sun" from start to finish. -- (see image below)
Check out also this photomanipulation where Alvi was still on the womb (click here)
(NOTE: No animals were hurt during the shooting of this image and during the 2-hour rush photo manipulation process.)
A spark of an idea can be dangerous...
Well, for my part, a concept can take my mind to the African tundra, jungle or any perilous place it can imagine. Thanks to Photoshop, every place I go to is just a state of mind. Safe and away from hungry species. This image, using my godson Alvi's baby photo, was possible thanks to layers and effects of Adobe's popular software, PS. Photomanipulation is a breeze. See how I did this photo edit called "Safari Sun" from start to finish. -- (see image below)
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
The Ultrasound Room. Doc, Nikonian or Canonian? (A Father's Day Special)
Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
One day I met up with a friend, a multi-awarded sculptor Natalio "Nonoy" Alob Jr. and he invited me to his son's baptism. He also asked to me to be the Godfather of Alvi.
To commemorate his son's baptism and the upcoming Father's Day, I asked him if he has ultrasound shots of Alvi. Since he's the owner of a Canon 90D, I told him a concept that kept on springing up from my mind: We will be inside the ultrasound room where I'm the doctor and he's seeing something peculiar and seems to asks me if his baby is a Nikon or Canon user. Turns out that Alvi, who is still inside the womb, carries a 90D camera.
So, I took that challenge and here's the final image and its step by step presentation:
Note: I dedicate this photoshop manipulation wholeheartedly to my father George Pontino Sr. who introduced me early to film photography by giving me his Nikon FA film camera when I was still in High School. He sacrificed his hobby by sharing it to me selflessly and that paved ways to my capturing the world in my own interpretation. Without that sacrifice, I could have not known photography that early. Thanks papa for giving me a Nikonian trail.Happy Father's Day!
One day I met up with a friend, a multi-awarded sculptor Natalio "Nonoy" Alob Jr. and he invited me to his son's baptism. He also asked to me to be the Godfather of Alvi.
To commemorate his son's baptism and the upcoming Father's Day, I asked him if he has ultrasound shots of Alvi. Since he's the owner of a Canon 90D, I told him a concept that kept on springing up from my mind: We will be inside the ultrasound room where I'm the doctor and he's seeing something peculiar and seems to asks me if his baby is a Nikon or Canon user. Turns out that Alvi, who is still inside the womb, carries a 90D camera.
So, I took that challenge and here's the final image and its step by step presentation:
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Note: I dedicate this photoshop manipulation wholeheartedly to my father George Pontino Sr. who introduced me early to film photography by giving me his Nikon FA film camera when I was still in High School. He sacrificed his hobby by sharing it to me selflessly and that paved ways to my capturing the world in my own interpretation. Without that sacrifice, I could have not known photography that early. Thanks papa for giving me a Nikonian trail.Happy Father's Day!
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
"We Got No Troubles! Life is the Bubbles!" (Photographers in Peril part 4)
Photomanipulation and Concept by George Pontino Jr.
One of the great things about photomanipulation is the fact that you get to conceptualize amazing things that many people think could be impossible or crazy...even putting bands doing music underwater may seem far-fetched for an idea. But not to the tools of Photoshop. Many advertising agency has used the power of Photoshop's tools to simply make impossible things come to life, albeit, in a jpg image only.
My title "We Got no Troubles. Life is the Bubbles" is inspired and taken from Disney's Little Mermaid's song "Under the Sea" sang by the singing lobster, Sebastian. The Ariel-starrer flick also inspired me to do this image, a concert in the sea where bubbles will probably what you will mostly only hear when these talented musicians finally sing. This comedic image yet a fancy underwater musical to entertain. I took the camera and shot a worm's-eye-view.
One of the great things about photomanipulation is the fact that you get to conceptualize amazing things that many people think could be impossible or crazy...even putting bands doing music underwater may seem far-fetched for an idea. But not to the tools of Photoshop. Many advertising agency has used the power of Photoshop's tools to simply make impossible things come to life, albeit, in a jpg image only.
My title "We Got no Troubles. Life is the Bubbles" is inspired and taken from Disney's Little Mermaid's song "Under the Sea" sang by the singing lobster, Sebastian. The Ariel-starrer flick also inspired me to do this image, a concert in the sea where bubbles will probably what you will mostly only hear when these talented musicians finally sing. This comedic image yet a fancy underwater musical to entertain. I took the camera and shot a worm's-eye-view.
Check out the perfomances of the band at http://www.youtube.com/user/herberthumphrey
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Operation: "Kodak Moment" (Photographers in Peril part 3)
Photomanipulation by George Pontino Jr.
War is an ugly thing. There's nothing to argue when it comes to that but besides that making it as theme for a good laugh isn't even ugly or bad right? That's why there's a term called 'spoof' or 'laugh trip'. One day I got a Facebook wall message; a photo manipulation request from a friend who is into war games. He asked for an Iraq theme (sensitive issue, eh?) So, I pondered on an idea and, of course, I wanted it to be light and wholesome and here's Operation: "Kodak Moment" for you to enjoy and share. :)
War is an ugly thing. There's nothing to argue when it comes to that but besides that making it as theme for a good laugh isn't even ugly or bad right? That's why there's a term called 'spoof' or 'laugh trip'. One day I got a Facebook wall message; a photo manipulation request from a friend who is into war games. He asked for an Iraq theme (sensitive issue, eh?) So, I pondered on an idea and, of course, I wanted it to be light and wholesome and here's Operation: "Kodak Moment" for you to enjoy and share. :)
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Friday, June 4, 2010
The Macro Shooter (Photographers in Peril part 2)
Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
The Macro Shooter is the 2nd part of my "Photographers in Peril" series.
The first one was End of Decadence (Going Greek Volcanic) which can be found below this blog and in my Facebook page.
I really had fun doing this image. For one, I used a real person which I asked to model for me for my concept (See sketch nelow). So I was in for a Photoshop challenge to turn my cartoonish idea into something realistic bu yet still has that comedic touch...to put this way, slapstick mood.
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The Macro Shooter is the 2nd part of my "Photographers in Peril" series.
The first one was End of Decadence (Going Greek Volcanic) which can be found below this blog and in my Facebook page.
I really had fun doing this image. For one, I used a real person which I asked to model for me for my concept (See sketch nelow). So I was in for a Photoshop challenge to turn my cartoonish idea into something realistic bu yet still has that comedic touch...to put this way, slapstick mood.
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Cafe Macro (Cappuccino Version)
Photos by George Pontino Jr.
Once a Upon a Time, I was on a cafe shop in Bacolod City called Cafe Bobs. I was having a conversation with some friends when two men entered the cafe that paved a way to this image called Cafe Macro. Those guys are Photography enthusiasts Jimbo Araneta and Harold Aujero. Jimbo, an ace macro photographer, signaled me to go to them for Harold is selling his Tokina telephoto lens (if you check out the photo there are camera bags and gears in sight). Well, to make the story short, I went home with that dear lens.
Months and months after, upon searching for some images on my harddisk, I stumbled on a shot which I took on that fateful night and I figured out what if we have met on a Macro Cafe. This idea would simply relate to photography enthusiasts especially those who are into macro photography. So, here it is... the Cappuccino version and I have another version still on my mind. Maybe this time Jimbo would lend some of his superb macro shots.:)
Once a Upon a Time, I was on a cafe shop in Bacolod City called Cafe Bobs. I was having a conversation with some friends when two men entered the cafe that paved a way to this image called Cafe Macro. Those guys are Photography enthusiasts Jimbo Araneta and Harold Aujero. Jimbo, an ace macro photographer, signaled me to go to them for Harold is selling his Tokina telephoto lens (if you check out the photo there are camera bags and gears in sight). Well, to make the story short, I went home with that dear lens.
Months and months after, upon searching for some images on my harddisk, I stumbled on a shot which I took on that fateful night and I figured out what if we have met on a Macro Cafe. This idea would simply relate to photography enthusiasts especially those who are into macro photography. So, here it is... the Cappuccino version and I have another version still on my mind. Maybe this time Jimbo would lend some of his superb macro shots.:)
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Crouching Laundry and the Hidden Panty Photomanipulation
Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr
Models: Boy, Mark and Chad
Now, it's time for some humor with a martial art twist located somewhere in rural China.
I had so much fun doing Crouching Laundry and the Hidden Panty (sorry if the title offends you). For one, it tested my creativity to the hilt especially in creating a funny yet photo-realistic image with that cartoon vibe. Adding challenge to the entire image is how I should portray an effect of wind blowing on the clothes hanging on laundry. Thanks to Photoshop tools, I get to manipulate the clothes as if the breeze in the countryside is blowing.
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Models: Boy, Mark and Chad
Now, it's time for some humor with a martial art twist located somewhere in rural China.
I had so much fun doing Crouching Laundry and the Hidden Panty (sorry if the title offends you). For one, it tested my creativity to the hilt especially in creating a funny yet photo-realistic image with that cartoon vibe. Adding challenge to the entire image is how I should portray an effect of wind blowing on the clothes hanging on laundry. Thanks to Photoshop tools, I get to manipulate the clothes as if the breeze in the countryside is blowing.
(See the Before and After Below. You may click the images to enlarge)
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Force Field (The Jumper series) The 7-minute Photoshop Manipulation
Photomanipulation and concept by George Pontino Jr.
What does it take to make one wake up very early in the morning. One answer is that the early morning sun heats up around 5:00 am in the middle east during springtime. This could hinder photography adventure especially in Saudi Arabia's Hidden Valley. Good thing it was a sandstormy plus rainy day that we were able to have a picturesque sky and clouds over a gigantic boulders of rock formation. Hidden Valley was our second stop and this is where we had our respite and the site of one of my Jumper series. With Juhn Abutal giving out energy through his jumping skills, I was able to capture dramatic motion shots with just two takes. Whew! We went home as the sun heated up and as the rain bade farewell following a blinding sandstorm. And on the computer, I challenged myself with a very short time limit... And that is, do a not-more-than 7 minutes photoshop manipulation with powerful result.(Click the images to enlarge)
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