i’ve told stories and made music videos.

Shing02 + Cradle Orchestra - Zone of Zen Music Video

I was approached by Shing02 to create a music video and concept for his Zone of Zen album’s title track. The main idea was to create a visual package that sought to take the artist through a journey of the universe.

Strategy
We had a limited budget and time to film and edit this video. I recorded Shingo with a green screen on a swivelled office chair while he was rapping the lyrics to his song. From there, I took the footage in after effects to apply the effects. We were heavily influenced by Star Wars and wanted to incorporate a similar effect. Shing02 also helped with editing and establishing the timing of the visuals.

Tools used
After Effects
Premiere Pro

Aaron Woes Martin (Angry Woebots)

Aaron Martin is one of Oahu’s prolific street artists. Painting his “Angry Pandas” all over the world. Officially known as Angry Woebots - we filmed and interviewed Aaron at Honolulu’s Diverse Arts Center back in 2014. Here, he explains his artwork and what he loves to do. Filmed for Art + Flea’s Do What you Love Series. Directed, Produced and Edited by me, Filmed by Chris Balidio and Mark Mizusawa & Sound design by Andrew Garma.

Strategy
We created the Art + Flea Do What Your Love Series as a means of promotion for local artists who had an appearance or performance during our monthly events. It was created as a vessel to have their stories told.

Tools used
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Audition

Danny Higa

Filmed in 2014, this video was for Art + Flea’s series: Do What you Love. It features a local Graphic Designer and friend Danny Higa explaining his passion for hand lettering. Filmed on location at Fishcake in Honolulu. Directed and Edited by Me, Filmed by Christopher Balidio and Mark Mizusawa and produced by Aly Ishikuni.

Strategy
We created the Art + Flea Do What Your Love Series as a means of promotion for local artists who had an appearance or performance during our monthly events. It was created as a vessel to have their stories told.

Tools used
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro

Nikki Kealoha

Nikki Kealoha is the founder of a great non profit here on Oahu. The Diverse Arts Center with a major foundation in dance and hip-hop was sought as the destination for passionate artists to attend. She offered classes in various forms of dance, rap, djing and street art. Back in 2014, we had a chance to sit down and interview her for the Art + Flea: Do What You Love series.

Strategy
We created the Art + Flea Do What Your Love Series as a means of promotion for local artists who had an appearance or performance during our monthly events. It was created as a vessel to have their stories told.

Produced, directed, edited and co-filmed by Me. Filmed by Chris Balidio

Tools used
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Audition

Add Plus

Mz Paizlee and Seph One are two very talented Honolulu based performers. This feature catches up with them in 2014 where they grace us with a brief performance one lovely Hawaii morning. This was shot for Art + Flea’s Do What You Love series. The two share with us what they love about what they do. Produced, directed, edited by me. Filmed by Mark Mizusawa.

Strategy
We created the Art + Flea Do What Your Love Series as a means of promotion for local artists who had an appearance or performance during our monthly events. It was created as a vessel to have their stories told.

Tools used
Premiere Pro
After Effects

Jason Tom

One of Hawaii’s most well known Beat Boxers, we featured Jason performing for Art + Flea’s Do What You Love series. Here, Jason explains his history and his passion. He hopes to inspire others to do the same and come out of their shell to share what they love to do. Filmed by Chris Balidio, produced by Aly Ishikuni. Directed and Edited by me.

Strategy
We created the Art + Flea Do What Your Love Series as a means of promotion for local artists who had an appearance or performance during our monthly events. It was created as a vessel to have their stories told.

Tools used
Premiere Pro
After Effects

Rolando Samson

FIlmed and released in 2011, I went to visit future Jiu-Jitsu great Rolando Samson as a teen after winning the 2011 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships. This video was to highlight Rolando as a competitor, training at his previous academy with the legendary Fabio Santos & Alex Brandao. Rolando ultimately became one of today’s best Jiu-Jitsu players in the world.

Technicals
I produced, filmed, photographed and edited this video. In addition, I incorporated footage from Rolando’s father to help tell his story.

Tools used:
Canon 60D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Audition

Bao Quach

Filmed and released in 2011 - this story documents then MMA fighting legend, Bao Quach prepare for his debut for M-1 Global. The structure changed from a mini documentary to a highlight/hype video during post production. It was felt at the time that a highlight video would serve Bao best upon his debut for a new organization.

Technicals
I produced, filmed, photographed and edited this video.

Tools used
Canon 60D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Audition