Art & Adventure with PJ Ortiz Luis
The online portfolio of Pacifico "PJ" Ortiz Luis, a storyteller utilizing different mediums of art including film photography, dance, and performance poetry.
here is my latest fashion piece entitled “Identity Crisis”:
i also decided to take a photo of each layer i added. the paint used is made for fabrics, but appears very transparent unless multiple layers are added. it takes about 1-3 hours before each coat.
i’m sorry for taking so long to make this video…but here is my fisheye lens:
just do a search for “mobile fisheye lens” if you’d want something similar. i hear you can also use a door viewer [the little peekhole to see whos on the other side] as a fisheye too. if you want that fish eye effect, its best to use an actual lens. i’ve seen some really bad digital fisheye effects…having an actual lens also adds to the charm of hipstamatic.
we should note, that my fisheye is not a true fisheye. its more of a wide-angle lense with a soft-surround vignette. it still does the job….especially when you want to sneak a shot of the person sitting 2 feet away from you on the trolley…
here are some photos i’ve taken with the fisheye and hipstamatic:
sorry, i meant to post this earlier…but here is our debut performance. i “choreographed” the 3rd song if anybody was curious. it’s not a marvel of a piece, but it should be noted this is the first locking piece i EVER choreographed.
stay tuned for pics of my latest fashion project!
stay tuned next week! because i will be posting a video about using hipstamatic with a fisheye lens!
well anyway, i happened to be one of the lucky ones that was able to pick up the new hipstamatic goodpak while it was still available for download. [don't worry, it comes out this friday]. i took it out for a test spin today, taking shots of my daily life. it appears the melodie lens intensifies brightness. dark colors are darker, bright colors are more vibrant. green seems to pop out much more. i would recommend it for when you are taking photos outdoors in the sunlight. [taking shots in the shade results in silohuette images] indoor shots tend to come out dull and grainy. when the new hipstamatic pack comes out, comment on this entry with a link to your shots! i'm interested to see what other people will do with it.
sorry i haven't been able to post about my art because i haven't time to do anything new due to finals. i will get back on the grind come this saturday.
first update....SATURDAY IS SOUL FUNKTION's FIRST PERFORMANCE.
also....hipstamatic fans....i am planning to go out to the wilderness next week armed with items that can showcase what the app can do when armed with case mods, extra lenses, and accessories....so this is what i'm planning to bring...
- mobile fisheye lens
- holga fisheye lens [its huge]
- holga/diana soft surround filters [if i can find them]
- exterior light source
- flip camera to show how it works
- DIY macro lens
i mainly have been accessorizing for this app because natural lighting, while its the best kind, isn't really well captured on any mobile phone. and the default lens leaves more to be desired when you want shots of big things that are really close to you.