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July 30, 2012

Hip Hop International

Currently over at Hip Hop International wih Family Bizness, Name Taggz, and Rap Sheet!

The varsity division for Name Taggz just started. I'll be performing with Fam Biz later today, our division starts at 3:00 pm. It's a few hours a way and I'm already gettin the jitters!

Good luck to everyone competing today! 6 more left til NameTaggz is up!

July 18, 2012

2 Awesome Videos that Speak How I Feel About Dance

Found these videos while I was looking up another dance blog. And I just went on a binge of watching videos on their channel. I went on their "We Know The Feeling" playlist, these two resonated to me the most. I deeply admire the cinematography and the message they use through dance.


"If my dance had to say one thing... it would be to let love lead. It's a platform to say everything I have to say and express." - tWitch

"When you're deep in the moment of dance... time just slips away."
- Wade Robson

July 9, 2012

2012 US Philippine Expo

I recently did some freelance work in putting together a really quick :30 second commercial.
While the client provided the footage and materials regarding the event,

I first started the process by storyboarding it so I go into the whole thing with a plan of attack and so I'm not aimlessly hoping that something good pops out of nowhere.

I then proceeded to create the assets I needed in Photoshop and Maya.

Then I put everything into After Effects and put everything in it's proper timing. From there, I animate all the assets needed and then spice up anything I feel needs some lovin.

The whole process only took about 9 hours.




July 3, 2012

A Couple Videos

A couple videos I filmed and edited for Family Bizness' workshop this past weekend.


John Reyes' Feature video

Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee's feature video

June 22, 2012

FamBiz Workshops!

Attention all dancers!

My dance crew, Family Bizness, is hosting a summer workshop Sunday, July 1st at Jayvee Dance Center. We'll be going to compete at Hip Hop International this year and need your support!



Location:
Jayvee Dance Center
216 E. Main St
ALhambra, CA

Time:
Registration: 2:30pm
1st Class: John Reyes - 3:00pm
2nd Class: Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee - 4:30pm

How Much?
$7 for one class
$10 for both



June 20, 2012

Updated My Resume!

Finally took some time to update my resume! My friend, Ben Whitehair recently share this video from Ramit Sethi on tips on how to write a winning resume. He gives some incredible insigh like giving your resume a narrative. Once I finished and gave a look over my previous version of my resume, all I could think is, "Damn, this is boring."

Feel free to have a look-see! Animation Resume.
Next up, updating my reel!

And you're interested in more tips from Ramit Sethi, here's his website: I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

June 15, 2012

Family Bizness Bake Sale!

Love sweets and coffee? Come out to my dance crew's bake sale tomorrow over at Jayvee Dance Center from 8:30am-1:30pm.

Address is 216 E Main St Alhambra, CA!
Love to see you all there!


April 9, 2012

World of Dance - Los Angeles!

I performed with Family Bizness this past weekend. Check it out!

March 30, 2012

Been Uber Busy

I'm alive! I've been pretty damn busy since the last time I posted something aside from a flier here. I figure I'd give the low down of what's been happening.

MITT Leadership Training
This is probably one of the best things I've ever invested in because this was simply focused on myself, not anyone else.

I have bought many countless things that I knew could improve my lifestyle: new shoes, clothes, a new computer, a new apartment, a college education. All of which adds up to thousands of dollars.

Before the training I was pretty satisfied with what I had going on for myself. I had a great paying job, I had balance with my job and dancing, my dance crew is growing, and my relationship with my girlfriend was pretty good. Then after the training I found out what more I could get, and from day one the possibilities for what I could get for my life were endless.

I regained the ability to dream like a child and see that anything is possible.
I had these dreams before the training too, but something inside me told me that "I can't" because "it's not realistic" or "it's not possible." To hell with that.

I found out what was holding me back whether I knew about it or not.
And I learned how to breakthrough whenever it shows up.

Frame Machine
I got hired at Frame Machine at around the end of October and have been working there ever since as their Technical Director.

It's been grueling work to meet deadlines and what not, but I've been enjoying what I've been doing.

I feel like House trying to solve puzzles whenever I'm trying to come up with new tools and scripts for the animators. =]

Family Bizness
Fam Biz has grown huge since the last update about them. We are now 36 dancers strong! I love the people who have joined the team to contribute and improve their talents with us. I love the hard work people put in.  I admit, this season as well has been pretty intense and fast paced. And I'm well aware that it can get the best to of me and other sometimes.

We're on the road to World of Dance-Los Angeles! I saw the line up a little while ago and I'm excited and honored to go on stage with such amazing dancers. Now it's time to show why we deserve to be on that stage and share with everyone what we're about.

New Apartment
Steph and I finally got our own place!  It feels great to finally have a place of our own. It's not too far from both our parents' homes. It's been pretty quiet since we just moved and we're still in the process of settling in. Housewarming party soon!

The Best for Last
I am going to be a father! I received the exciting news from my girlfriend, Stephanie, about 2 1/2 months ago! As scared as I was at first, I'm pretty excited at the fact that I'm going to be a dad. I'm aware of how big of a responsbility that's going to be, and I'm game for it. The thought of bringing a life and a consciousness to this world and that Steph and I are going to be the ones helping mold this person is both scary and exciting. Our child is going to be the best person we've ever met.