http://xtrm1.multiply.com/ Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:03:01 -0000 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:47:18 -0000 http://images.xtrm1.multiply.com/logo http://xtrm1.multiply.com 100 100 For sale is my Panasonic HVX200 DVCProHD Video Camera. It uses either P2 or Mini-DV Tape media to record HD or SD Video. It’s only been used on one project and has only consumed 1 tape (less than 30mins recording time). The unit is in perfect working condition, and is practically brand new. I’ve added some extras that I’ll include in the package: Century Optics 0.6X Pro HD Wide Angle Adaptor lens (w/hard case) Spare original Panasonic extended Lithium battery Manfrotto Fig Rig camera stabilization system Libec ZC-3DV Remote Controller (w/Record button and Zoom rocker-lever, made for the Fig Rig) Truly Pro ballistic nylon Video Camera Bag Total purchase price of entire package: P249,000.00 FOR SALE at P220,000.00 for the entire package. Note: P2 card is not included (was not included when I purchased it) For inquiries, please contact me anytime. Ardie Lopez 0917-5210701 0922-8559876 http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/32/Panasonix_HVX-200_DVCProHD_Camera_for_sale Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:47:18 -0000 Here's a TV ad I produced for Chinese fast food chain Hen Lin many years back. They totally gave me a free hand in it... My wife conceptualized for it, and I art-directed, scored and voiced this ad that only aired in local cinemas... despite a clearance from the (now defunct) Adboard, our ad was pulled-out when Marlboro/their agency complained. -Spoilsports! No copyright laws were violated despite the unmistakably Marlboro-ish feel... but of course with a crazy twist. Haha, it's like giving smoking the finger back http://xtrm1.multiply.com/video/item/12/Marlboro_Spoof Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:37:45 -0000 I found an old, old back-up CD of my musical works, and found a stash of old video captures of commercials that I composed original scores for. This particular piece is very meaningful to me (I scored this 16 years ago) since 'til now I can't read a single note of sheet music, -and I had the honor & privilege of having the Manila Chamber Orchestra play my musical composition for Jag Jeans' TV commercial. As a self-taught musician, I had to play & record each sampled instrument 'til it became a complete orchestration, and had a concert pianist (Mr. Emy Munji) transcribe everything I did into notes so the orchestra can play it under the baton of Prof. Esmilla. That to me is certainly a once in a lifetime privilege, that actually won me the Score of the Year Award from the Philippine Advertising Congress that year. That was then, when I wore a different hat. And I thank God for that. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/video/item/11/My_Orchestral_Piece Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:19:45 -0000 Watching the rain pound on my window panes, I couldn't help but miss the best trip I had this summer... El Nido in Palawan. I have Toyota to thank for that awesome opportunity, it's truly one of the country's last bastions of unspoiled natural splendor. I made sure to take home a lot of images I can mope with in this wet weather (gee thanks, typhoon http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/31/Missing_Palawan-_this_storm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:41:14 -0000 I recently visited Corregidor, and I'd say it was a moving experience. The ravages of war certainly withstood the test of time in this place. I could only imagine how it could have been during the war. It's shrouded in sadness, but it definitely is worth visiting. Getting there is quite easy, via a nice 1 hour ferry ride via Sun Cruises (from Manila Bay, by the CCP Complex). You don't even have to spend the night, you can be all done with the very informative tours by mid-afternoon if you get there by mid-morning. The tour guides are very professional and quite entertaining. I highly recommend this as a weekend destination. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/30/Historical_Corregidor-_tragically_beautiful. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:30:22 -0000 A simple yet effective press preview of the Audi R8- which in my opinion is one of the most gorgeous sports cars around. Of course, it helps to have some live solo violin in the air, and a couple of gorgeous models as well. -Meine http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/27/Some_nice_angles_of_the_Audi_R8 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:25:12 -0000 Here's my interview with a snap-happy group of vintage film camera collectors and enthusiasts called RangeFinder Filipinas. Such a diverse set, this group- there's a TV Director, Musician, Graphic Artist, Beautician, and everything else in between. They share a common passion though for these handsome mechanical marvels that I'm sure would never lose their luster in the decades to come. Piktyuran http://xtrm1.multiply.com/video/item/10/RangeFinder_Filipinas_on_Man_Machine_Studio23 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:51:25 -0000 With a window of just a few minutes before we hit the road again, I had to capture these images of a grandiose sunset at Anvaya Cove with urgency. -A bit of a contrast from this serene setting, me running around to frame these angles, haha. Though the sky didn't reveal the sun's outline as it set, the dramatic orange hue more than made up for it. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/26/Sandsurfer_Anvaya_Cove Sun, 25 May 2008 00:34:14 -0000 It's been a very long time since I've seen a Lancer I actually liked. Several models before this passed for "new" models by way of mere facelifts and lackluster upgrades in features and performance. I'm so glad the all-new Lancer is reborn for real, and is back with a vengeance. DNA from its leaner and meaner big brother Evolution X is very discernible, and it goes beyond the sheet metal. Test driving this baby thoroughly in Subic gave me a taste of its sporty yet comfortable handling, robust power, exceptional list of features and amenities for its sticker price, and of course- kick ass looks! This is not an ad for Mitsubishi... objectively speaking, I want one for myself! http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/25/The_2008_Lancer_has_finally_arrived-_in_a_big_way_too Mon, 12 May 2008 22:34:56 -0000 Hot "import car" scene model Lisa Kim Fleming flew-in to Manila a few months back for a series of photo shoots. After I shot her for a series of ads and billboards, she obliged with a behind-the-scenes interview for our show Auto http://xtrm1.multiply.com/video/item/8/Lisa_Fleming_hot_photo_shoot_behind-the-scenes_interview Sat, 10 May 2008 09:12:27 -0000 Don't get me wrong, these ladies look just as gorgeous in bright light- it's just that I snapped these pics in really low light, taking advantage of those wayward spotlights and some really dim light sources. I just love the effect of not having to use a flash in the dark. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/24/Beautiful_in_the_dark... Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:13:23 -0000 I covered the 14th Annual Motorcycle Riders' Convention in CDO recently, these guys were the main act of the event. These guys still rock hard! http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/23/The_Dawn_continues_to_Rock_On Sun, 6 Apr 2008 15:04:39 -0000 <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R9274AoKCC4AAHj0Sds1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R928xgoKCC4AABCRFn81"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.xtrm1.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R928xgoKCC4AABCRFn81/M%26M_Sam%26Lia2S.jpg?et=U4X6r3%2BnM%2BE8t8uJ3en1OA&amp;nmid=&amp;nmid=86625677" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R928hwoKCC4AAA03ECA1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.xtrm1.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R928hwoKCC4AAA03ECA1/M%26M_Sam%26Lia1S.jpg?et=t8vO2ABuFkjDqwAA2KUUxg&amp;nmid=&amp;nmid=86625677&amp;nmid=86625677" border="0"></a><br><br>The one-of-a-kind lifestyle TV show that‘s all about the art of living smart is set to funk up your system with a whole bunch of interesting useful stuff this coming Thursday, March 27, 11:00PM on Studio 23.&nbsp; Get a heads-up on the coolest gadgets and how to make the most of them (how about a 5-Megapixel camphone shoot-out?), a primer on some alternative sports and hobbies (ever heard of Flag Football and Lomography?), insider info on the hottest spots to chill in (hmmm)… and so much more!&nbsp; Man and Machine will be hosted by meister of mischief Sam YG of Magic 89.9’s Boys’ Night Out, and perky Basketball courtside reporter Lia Cruz.&nbsp; In between taking a stab at each other with their barbs of hilarious wit, Sam &amp; Lia will fire-off Man &amp; Machine’s bite-sized segments that you’re gonna find hard to get enough of. &nbsp;<br>Man &amp; Machine also airs back to back with the hottest show on cars &amp; motoring, Auto Extreme- hosted by its Executive Producer Ardie Lopez, h... http://xtrm1.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Exciting_lifestyle_show_Man_Machine_to_debut_on_Studio23 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:33:03 -0000 The one-of-a-kind lifestyle TV show that‘s all about the art of living smart is set to funk up your system with a whole bunch of interesting useful stuff this coming Thursday, March 27, 11:00PM on Studio 23. Get a heads-up on the coolest gadgets and how to make the most of them (how about a 5-Megapixel camphone shoot-out?), a primer on some alternative sports and hobbies (ever heard of Flag Football and Lomography?), insider info on the hottest spots to chill in (hmmm)… and so much more! Man and Machine will be hosted by meister of mischief Sam YG of Magic 89.9’s Boys’ Night Out, and perky Basketball courtside reporter Lia Cruz. In between taking a stab at each other with their barbs of hilarious wit, Sam & Lia will fire-off Man & Machine’s bite-sized segments that you’re gonna find hard to get enough of. Man & Machine also airs back to back with the hottest show on cars & motoring, Auto Extreme- hosted by its Executive Producer Ardie Lopez, he’ll tour you around the most excit... http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Exciting_lifestyle_show_Man_Machine_to_debut_on_Studio23 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:24:51 -0000 I covered this awesome race a couple of years back. JGTC doesn't have the same flash and media blitz as F1, but I can relate more to it, mainly because these are merely souped-up versions of sportscars you see on the http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/21/Japan_Super_GT_in_Sepang_Malaysia Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:49:35 -0000 This is about the time of year I trekked and climbed to reach the summit of the infamous Mount Pinatubo a couple of years back... I think. You'd need very capable 4x4 vehicles to get you as close as possible, then you hike amidst jagged rocks, streams and surreal terrain for about 3 hours... gruelling? Definitely. Worth all that? Most definitely. You should go try it at least once in your http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Pinatubo_Revisited Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:24:15 -0000 Had a short stay in Hakone before heading for Tokyo on a recent trip, and it was beautiful! Not as rustic and rural as I'd hoped for, but it surely didn't disappoint. I'd say the same for the food too. Tokyo at night? Well, that's a whole new story. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/19/Hakone_Japan-_simply_beautiful Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:53:15 -0000 It's hard not to get distracted from watching even a Formula race, when ladies as beautiful as these are nearby. Certified lens magnets, yes they are. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/18/-Uh_what_race Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:35:33 -0000 This is the official website of my Multimedia Production Company- the very able little shop that gives you Auto Extreme and Man & Machine... I like describing it as a Digital Swiss Knife. Small, compact, with multi-capabilities when it comes to high-quality audio and video http://xtrm1.multiply.com/links/item/3/Sicomms_Multimedia Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:38:09 -0000 Man & Machine, the latest lifestyle show that's all about the art of living smart will debut on March27, Thursday 11:00PM on Studio 23- and it's back-to-back with the hottest show on cars and motoring, Auto Extreme! Hosted by Sam YG, Lia Cruz and Ardie Lopez, both shows are sure to get you locked-on and excited... so tune in, and we'll max it http://xtrm1.multiply.com/calendar/item/10003/Man_Machine-_New_Lifestyle_Show_on_Studio23_with_Auto_Extreme Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:37:17 -0000 Yes, Filipinas are definitely up there with the most beautiful women in the world... I'm sure you'll agree. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/16/The_Beauty_of_the_Filipina Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:06:12 -0000 The Lamborghini Reventon is named after a fighting bull in Spain that killed a famous Torero in the late 50's. -I wonder how that Torero feels about that, wherever he is. Anyway, this $1.4M supercar is powered by a 6.5 liter 48-valve 12 cylinder DOHC engine that pushes out 650 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque. What do all those specs mean to us? -it's really fast and we can't afford it! And since only 20 were made, you can't buy one anymore even if you can afford it!!! http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/15/KIller_bull_gets_a_supercar_named_after_it. Sun, 9 Dec 2007 05:58:43 -0000 Hi people, just sharing a clip from our recent coverage of the '07 Tokyo Motor Show, as aired on Auto Extreme. -Ultra exotics, mega-luxurious sedans and more! (yup, featuring the 2008 Lamborghini Reventon that's worth $1,400,000.00 as well) Hope ya like what ya http://xtrm1.multiply.com/video/item/6/A_P64M_1.4M_Lamborghini_and_more-_Yipes.mpg Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:56:25 -0000 Here are some of the cars I felt were highlights of the LA Auto Show. There'd be a lot more, if I had more time to cover it but, these are the ones that wowed me. http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/14/Awesome_Cars_of_the_LA_Auto_Show Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:21:26 -0000 I did a shoot with very hot Import Covergirl Lisa Fleming during one of her recent visits here in Manila. Aside from her being a total pro, she was also unbelievably down-to-earth. -Of course I asked my video crew to do a revealing behind-the-scenes coverage, which I'll post here once I air it on Auto Extreme! http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/13/Lisa_Fleming_-Smokin_Import_Model Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:54:55 -0000 I just attended the launch event for the Subaru Impreza WRX at the Esplanade, and it was awesome... it almost overshadowed the car itself. Our own Pussycat Dolls version called the Kitty Girls (tsk, tsk) rendered a few scorching numbers, followed by a banging set by MastaRappa Francis M... -Leave it to the guys at Subaru to come up with a wham-bang shebang like this! Perfect op for me to test my spankin' new 5D as well (heehee, proud owner). Enjoy the http://xtrm1.multiply.com/photos/album/12/Hot_Event_at_Subaru_Impreza_Launch Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:19:37 -0000