Got that 808 Love. Shout out to Blue Scholars. I saw him do the first verse live at KTUH once, it was amazing then and still amazing now.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Goodbye Show :(
Hey everyone!
My boys Grip H and Juan P will be getting together on stage one last time at my favorite local hip-hop gathering on July 31, before they both leave Hawai'i and go their separate ways for awhile. Both are great guys, and you may remember I shot a video for them earlier this year.
While the video is still in the editing process, these cats have stayed busy always on the grind and doing their thing. Shout outs to DJ Bone for always keeping these guys in the spotlight, it is ashamed that I am going to be in New Mexico when this is going down. I wish I could be there, but regardless, I know you guys will deserve a hana hou!
My boys Grip H and Juan P will be getting together on stage one last time at my favorite local hip-hop gathering on July 31, before they both leave Hawai'i and go their separate ways for awhile. Both are great guys, and you may remember I shot a video for them earlier this year.
While the video is still in the editing process, these cats have stayed busy always on the grind and doing their thing. Shout outs to DJ Bone for always keeping these guys in the spotlight, it is ashamed that I am going to be in New Mexico when this is going down. I wish I could be there, but regardless, I know you guys will deserve a hana hou!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
in memory of K.Lew
This one goes out to my boy Kerry. Read the blog, its all for the love of a homie who was taken from us way too soon... much love
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Long Time, No See!!!
What's up everyone!!!
As you know by now it was crazy spring 2009 semester!!! I made it through alive (no thanks to an awful grade in visual effects, but hey we got learn sometime).
However, it is my duty to make sure that this summer is much more jam packed that ever this year.
First order of business was to work on a feature film (crazy right?~?~). anyways, now that said fiasco is out of my way, I am finishing other stuff I have to work on, including organizing all my data. It is quite the task when you are dealing with massive amounts of video let me tell you.
Anyways, I am in another time crunch as it stands, as I am all packed and almost ready to go to China!!! It is going to be insane!!! I am attending the Shanghai International Film Festival where my film short film, "Kleptoholic", will be shown for the first time.
It is a story about a little boy named Jesse who feels neglected; so he steals in hopes that it will provide him with what he wants, only to find that only by completing a real day's work will he find true happiness in another person.
Who knows how it will be received, but I can honestly say that it is the lamest film out of all the ones that it is being screened with. I even received a complimentary commemorative DVD!!! Stoked!!!
Anyways, I have a lot more work still to do, I guess thats the point of this blogspot... However, I shall do my best to keep you all updated if you care to read.
Mahalo!!!
As you know by now it was crazy spring 2009 semester!!! I made it through alive (no thanks to an awful grade in visual effects, but hey we got learn sometime).
However, it is my duty to make sure that this summer is much more jam packed that ever this year.
First order of business was to work on a feature film (crazy right?~?~). anyways, now that said fiasco is out of my way, I am finishing other stuff I have to work on, including organizing all my data. It is quite the task when you are dealing with massive amounts of video let me tell you.
Anyways, I am in another time crunch as it stands, as I am all packed and almost ready to go to China!!! It is going to be insane!!! I am attending the Shanghai International Film Festival where my film short film, "Kleptoholic", will be shown for the first time.
It is a story about a little boy named Jesse who feels neglected; so he steals in hopes that it will provide him with what he wants, only to find that only by completing a real day's work will he find true happiness in another person.
Who knows how it will be received, but I can honestly say that it is the lamest film out of all the ones that it is being screened with. I even received a complimentary commemorative DVD!!! Stoked!!!
Anyways, I have a lot more work still to do, I guess thats the point of this blogspot... However, I shall do my best to keep you all updated if you care to read.
Mahalo!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Damage. Bringing Back the Classics!!!
okay, so having fun I uploaded some of Benzo's tracks to imeem awhile back. None of them get plays!!! So I decided to promote them here to unofficially see how many people actually A) read these blogs or B) have the time to research some DOPE HIP-HOP by BENZO for FREEEEEEEE!!!
idk dgaf
B.I.G. Cameras Flashing Freestyle - Benzo
Dont Be Afraid - Benzo
idk dgaf
B.I.G. Cameras Flashing Freestyle - Benzo
Dont Be Afraid - Benzo
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
What I did last night...
Check it, I have post that should give you a general idea of how dope the night was. Lets put it this way, I've never been so stoked to be that high up, lol. The crowd was monstrous!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A real blog... cause I'm sick of tweets
Ok
So I am chillin doing my usual pre-crunch time chill sesh and I had to take a moment to reflect on my life and what I am doing right and what I am doing wrong. This is a personal kind of relaxation moment where I have to actually decipher all the things I am doing. Very intense. Lets see if this counts for the Superman Award..... I'll even dance to crappy soldier boy beats if you want me to.
Anyways, Let's put it this way:
1) I work part time at a small TV station - no biggie but it pays. I have a couple hours a week in which I get to help out there, but it is some of the most relaxing parts of my day. Sad that I relax more at work than anywhere else...
2) I am a film student full time in college - so classes are intense. I'm producing a group project with a serious and demanding director and the lists of tasks are insane. However, all in all it is good because a talented group of individuals are relying on me to help them out a lot. So I am trying... a whole lot.
3) I decided to take visual effects this semester because I thought it would be fun - and the class is amazing!!! but I am extremely bad at it. It feels like everyone in the class already knows Maya or they are just ridiculously good at key framing and rotoscoping, or pulling a matte or what ever it is that we do in that class. God help me.
4) I have this sound project I've sort of messed with all semester. It was due a couple hours ago, but I wasn't ready so I missed the deadline. I decided I am going to make it up by doing the extra credit, but that requires me to stop updating you guys and quite frankly myself at this point.
5) I did also conduct a very successful music video shoot with The Perfect Median and that was tight. The online demand for that video is going to be high, so I think it will be shared on here eventually once I get the full thing edited. I'm sorry its so far down the list, but you see what I have to deal with.
6)I gotta get off of here pronto, but you get the idea. Im swamped and its not going to end. I still have to fill out a couple scholarship applications (for which I am a shoo-in ya know as a minority film maker / media enthusiast) and I really want my film from last semester to be accepted into this film festival deal at school... no big, but it really is. I'm gonna try.
word up
So I am chillin doing my usual pre-crunch time chill sesh and I had to take a moment to reflect on my life and what I am doing right and what I am doing wrong. This is a personal kind of relaxation moment where I have to actually decipher all the things I am doing. Very intense. Lets see if this counts for the Superman Award..... I'll even dance to crappy soldier boy beats if you want me to.
Anyways, Let's put it this way:
1) I work part time at a small TV station - no biggie but it pays. I have a couple hours a week in which I get to help out there, but it is some of the most relaxing parts of my day. Sad that I relax more at work than anywhere else...
2) I am a film student full time in college - so classes are intense. I'm producing a group project with a serious and demanding director and the lists of tasks are insane. However, all in all it is good because a talented group of individuals are relying on me to help them out a lot. So I am trying... a whole lot.
3) I decided to take visual effects this semester because I thought it would be fun - and the class is amazing!!! but I am extremely bad at it. It feels like everyone in the class already knows Maya or they are just ridiculously good at key framing and rotoscoping, or pulling a matte or what ever it is that we do in that class. God help me.
4) I have this sound project I've sort of messed with all semester. It was due a couple hours ago, but I wasn't ready so I missed the deadline. I decided I am going to make it up by doing the extra credit, but that requires me to stop updating you guys and quite frankly myself at this point.
5) I did also conduct a very successful music video shoot with The Perfect Median and that was tight. The online demand for that video is going to be high, so I think it will be shared on here eventually once I get the full thing edited. I'm sorry its so far down the list, but you see what I have to deal with.
6)I gotta get off of here pronto, but you get the idea. Im swamped and its not going to end. I still have to fill out a couple scholarship applications (for which I am a shoo-in ya know as a minority film maker / media enthusiast) and I really want my film from last semester to be accepted into this film festival deal at school... no big, but it really is. I'm gonna try.
word up
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
whoa there...
while I've been having an off and on last couple of weeks, I have had feelings of greatness marred by utter staggering of reality. I want to be a part of something awesome so I try really hard. It feels like I am doing everything I can, but can I do more? Can I possibly ask myself to try even harder? These kinds of questions have been tearing me apart as of late, but yet I am still here. Trying. At least I am trying.
For what it is worth, I think we are getting somewhere. Progress. Slow but serious. Anyways, production has begun - to say the least.
"Born in Hawai'i" - Day 1 - Directed by Paulo Kobayashi, Produced by Pablo Paz
For what it is worth, I think we are getting somewhere. Progress. Slow but serious. Anyways, production has begun - to say the least.
"Born in Hawai'i" - Day 1 - Directed by Paulo Kobayashi, Produced by Pablo Paz
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Essentials
I hope you like this one
http://rs557gc.rapidshare.com/files/213195436/1482756/Lil_Wayne___Kanye_West_-_Space_Age_Flow-_RapGodFathers.com_.zip
http://rs557gc.rapidshare.com/files/213195436/1482756/Lil_Wayne___Kanye_West_-_Space_Age_Flow-_RapGodFathers.com_.zip
Mike, Mike and the Producer, Gabe
On the set of ACM 325 Visual Effects group project Dummy Shoot. Michael Nagamine shooting with Michael Holmes and Gabriel Yanagihara producing.
I was a stand-in who got cut out.
I was a stand-in who got cut out.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Flicker / Trust
This is only temporary, but since I haven't even shown this to everyone who was involved, I will at least show this temporarily so that everyone can get a glimpse.
Without further ado, flicker/trust.
-Pablo
Without further ado, flicker/trust.
-Pablo
Monday, March 16, 2009
Up late musing
While doing homework (and procrastinating) I found some videos. Keep in mind that I was mostly procrastinating.
I caught myself wondering what happened to the Skavenger crew because they always had some of the sickest BMX Videos ever made. Go to Edwin's Part at the end of this one to see why!
I caught myself wondering what happened to the Skavenger crew because they always had some of the sickest BMX Videos ever made. Go to Edwin's Part at the end of this one to see why!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Plain and Simple
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990306077
Plain and Simple.
In Fact. Casting is underway.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ash Wednesday
Yo. I really like Ash Wednesday (today!) for many reasons. While I normally don't go to mass or anything, I decided that I would renew myself and my faith and go this year. I forgot how much it means to me personally. Commitment to something away from myself feels amazing, and I recommend trying it out at least once in your life even if you are not Catholic.
It is all about helping yourself to put into perspective everything that we in our lives are missing, and what is holding us back from fulfillment. Well, I don't have much more to say, but I am going to kick a few more ashes and relax today, because it is time to fast!
Ashes - Pepper
It is all about helping yourself to put into perspective everything that we in our lives are missing, and what is holding us back from fulfillment. Well, I don't have much more to say, but I am going to kick a few more ashes and relax today, because it is time to fast!
Ashes - Pepper
Friday, February 20, 2009
Day N Nite - Kid Cudi
Hey guys,
Before I embark on another adventurous weekend in which I will be having massive fun, I figured I would stop my neglect of this lovely blog and leave you all with a really cool video that has been a long time coming... again, one of the best songs of the year. Notice the seamless transitioning between rotoscoping and video. It is very creative... who says my profession has no future?
Well cheers to it possibly being broadcasted. I'm off to one last stand at work before I head to North Shore. PEACE!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Obama A Milli
This was soo hilarious that I don't care if the election was like a milli years ago, nothin has really happened since... live up to the hype Obama!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Murs... being... Murs
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I found this one and its awesome, I love it! Murs is an idiot, but its funny and true.
In other news, I celebrated last night after pulling off direction of two shoots yesterday and getting everything. So today I working on another and it should be fun as well. Live your life and try not to drink too much!
Peace
In other news, I celebrated last night after pulling off direction of two shoots yesterday and getting everything. So today I working on another and it should be fun as well. Live your life and try not to drink too much!
Peace
Thursday, February 12, 2009
For Whom The Bell Tolls - Evidence
Featuring Phonte, Will.I.Am and Blu. I could make this video easy, but don't get it twisted, it is quite legit. Check it...
BLACK MILK FEATURING ROYCE DA 5' 9"!!!!!!!!!!
"Losing Out", one of my favorite recently released hip-hop tracks. Don't sleep!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Freeee Q-Tip Mixtape!!!
In an effort to find some good news for the day (which is quite an effort these days!) I fortunately stumbled upon a really cool mixtape for free download, courtesy of J. Period and Q-Tip. Check out by clicking the link at the top of the blog!
J. Period will also be coming to Honolulu very soon, courtesy of Dig Lifestyles. If I can, I will most certainly check it out because he is off the chain when it comes to the wheels of steel. Ya heard?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Her Wings
In keeping with the good vibes, I wanted to post the lyrics to one of my favorite songs that came through my shuffle this morning. So I will provide you with the second verse from "Her Wings" by Mr. J. Medeiros. It definitely helps me out on hard days, or even boring or slow ones. Search him, I know he's on iTunes and what not.
"Out of the gates to the wild blue,
The sky's too gray, she's gotta escape and fly through,
Put a smile to her, kind of reminds you,
You gotta look ahead, and not behind you.
She said staring at the sun won't blind you,
It's just a lie used by the world to come bind you
but I know a place they won't find you
If you believe, you can fly like I do."
"Absolutely beautiful.
The type to make you feel unsuitable.
She's uncommon, ain't nothin' about her usual.
If you'd of known her before the transition,
you'd be amazed by the change man listen.
She used to from this one to that one,
To feel complete she looked for men to make it happen.
Until she started asking,
If all things in this world should pass,
then show me something that's everlasting.
That's when she met true love -
not the word but the action.
Taking her to way back when.
She was Eve, in the garden of Eden
Before the apple was eaten.
Before she used to be the queen of clubs,
now it seems she's a wild card,
born again, child of god
with a style a little odd for any normal man to marry
but she fits in just fine with the revolutionaries."
"Out of the gates to the wild blue,
The sky's too gray, she's gotta escape and fly through,
Put a smile to her, kind of reminds you,
You gotta look ahead, and not behind you.
She said staring at the sun won't blind you,
It's just a lie used by the world to come bind you
but I know a place they won't find you
If you believe, you can fly like I do."
Wow. I youtubed it just for fun and I found the song! Now you can sing along a little bit.
you should also check out the "Constance" video if you have a chance.
"Out of the gates to the wild blue,
The sky's too gray, she's gotta escape and fly through,
Put a smile to her, kind of reminds you,
You gotta look ahead, and not behind you.
She said staring at the sun won't blind you,
It's just a lie used by the world to come bind you
but I know a place they won't find you
If you believe, you can fly like I do."
"Absolutely beautiful.
The type to make you feel unsuitable.
She's uncommon, ain't nothin' about her usual.
If you'd of known her before the transition,
you'd be amazed by the change man listen.
She used to from this one to that one,
To feel complete she looked for men to make it happen.
Until she started asking,
If all things in this world should pass,
then show me something that's everlasting.
That's when she met true love -
not the word but the action.
Taking her to way back when.
She was Eve, in the garden of Eden
Before the apple was eaten.
Before she used to be the queen of clubs,
now it seems she's a wild card,
born again, child of god
with a style a little odd for any normal man to marry
but she fits in just fine with the revolutionaries."
"Out of the gates to the wild blue,
The sky's too gray, she's gotta escape and fly through,
Put a smile to her, kind of reminds you,
You gotta look ahead, and not behind you.
She said staring at the sun won't blind you,
It's just a lie used by the world to come bind you
but I know a place they won't find you
If you believe, you can fly like I do."
Wow. I youtubed it just for fun and I found the song! Now you can sing along a little bit.
you should also check out the "Constance" video if you have a chance.
Monday, February 9, 2009
last post today... i promise
Here we go...
I am in the midst of working on some assignments and trying to recruit a couple actors for my next film I am shooting this friday hopefully (anyone interested? I need a two more guys and a girl).
Anyways, I thought I would share some informational anecdotes that I was given yesterday. Hopefully they help you all understand the inner workings of life. YAY!
Rules to Being Truly Human
You Will Learn Lessons
You are enrolled in a full time informal school called life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or you may not like them.
There are no Mistakes, Only Lessons
Growth is a process of trial and error. The failure are as much a part of the process as the successes.
A Lesson is Repeated Until Learned
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. The lessons that have not been learned will continue to reappear in your life.
Learn to Love Your Body
You may not like it, but it will be yours for all of this lifetime. It is your best friend, the home you carry with you everywhere.
Often Times, Others are Mirrors of You
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.
What You Make of Life is Up to You
You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
Your Answers Lie Inside of You
The answers to life's questions lie inside you. All you need to do is to look, listen and trust in the most high and your inner voice.
You Will Find Life Hard
Don't waste time trying to make it easy for yourself. For some strange reason we expect to be happy all the time.
You Will Certainly Die (sorry!)
Never forget how precarious and unpredictable your life is. It is only when you accept this truth that you can live freely and fully. (I thought about omitting this one on the grounds that it is kind of depressing, but the explanation is more uplifting than any of them, so I left it :)
You Are Not That Important
Do not forget how insignificant you are in the grand scheme of things, in the vast mysteries of time and space... be humble and don't take things for granted!
Lastly, You Have Access to Limitless Power
If you want to believe it, and if you open yourself to God, there is nothing that you cannot do or be. The healing wisdom within you will be awakened; you will be empowered to be free to always love !!!
I know this is a lot to think about, but it is far from even a drop in the bucket. Live for the moment!
I am in the midst of working on some assignments and trying to recruit a couple actors for my next film I am shooting this friday hopefully (anyone interested? I need a two more guys and a girl).
Anyways, I thought I would share some informational anecdotes that I was given yesterday. Hopefully they help you all understand the inner workings of life. YAY!
Rules to Being Truly Human
You Will Learn Lessons
You are enrolled in a full time informal school called life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or you may not like them.
There are no Mistakes, Only Lessons
Growth is a process of trial and error. The failure are as much a part of the process as the successes.
A Lesson is Repeated Until Learned
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. The lessons that have not been learned will continue to reappear in your life.
Learn to Love Your Body
You may not like it, but it will be yours for all of this lifetime. It is your best friend, the home you carry with you everywhere.
Often Times, Others are Mirrors of You
You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.
What You Make of Life is Up to You
You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
Your Answers Lie Inside of You
The answers to life's questions lie inside you. All you need to do is to look, listen and trust in the most high and your inner voice.
You Will Find Life Hard
Don't waste time trying to make it easy for yourself. For some strange reason we expect to be happy all the time.
You Will Certainly Die (sorry!)
Never forget how precarious and unpredictable your life is. It is only when you accept this truth that you can live freely and fully. (I thought about omitting this one on the grounds that it is kind of depressing, but the explanation is more uplifting than any of them, so I left it :)
You Are Not That Important
Do not forget how insignificant you are in the grand scheme of things, in the vast mysteries of time and space... be humble and don't take things for granted!
Lastly, You Have Access to Limitless Power
If you want to believe it, and if you open yourself to God, there is nothing that you cannot do or be. The healing wisdom within you will be awakened; you will be empowered to be free to always love !!!
I know this is a lot to think about, but it is far from even a drop in the bucket. Live for the moment!
S.L.U.
Am I the only one surprised that each of these superstars remembers all their lines? Damn though, production value is astronomical.
USC Gets Upgraded
Well, you all know I am a big aficionado for films, and being an undergrad at the University of Hawaii for Creative Media has led me to a point in my life where I must start thinking about graduate programs.
Of course it is of interest to me to hear that USC is currently drastically upgrading their facilities thanks in large part to George Lucas. Now, I know that I am a far cry away from even being in competition for a spot at this university, but that doesn't mean that I won't apply when the time comes around.
I always like to dream big... like how every Summer in high school I applied for the NYU Summer program and every year I received a nice little rejection letter. Not to mention, I got the killer one when I actually applied for the school senior year.
I ended up in Manoa and I think I am a better person for it. However, next time I am not going to sell myself short. I already have a top list dream graduate schools, seeing as UH does not offer any such thing for what I want to get into. They are as follows:
1) Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL)
2) Chapman University (Orange County, CA)
3) USC (Los Angeles, CA)
4) NYU (New York, NY)
Now with all that said, time for more peacefulness... No use stressing what I cannot control at this point... I'll wait on that until I've actually accomplished something worthy of merit.
Animal Collective "My Girls" from Chad von Nau on Vimeo.
gotta love technology.
Of course it is of interest to me to hear that USC is currently drastically upgrading their facilities thanks in large part to George Lucas. Now, I know that I am a far cry away from even being in competition for a spot at this university, but that doesn't mean that I won't apply when the time comes around.
I always like to dream big... like how every Summer in high school I applied for the NYU Summer program and every year I received a nice little rejection letter. Not to mention, I got the killer one when I actually applied for the school senior year.
I ended up in Manoa and I think I am a better person for it. However, next time I am not going to sell myself short. I already have a top list dream graduate schools, seeing as UH does not offer any such thing for what I want to get into. They are as follows:
1) Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL)
2) Chapman University (Orange County, CA)
3) USC (Los Angeles, CA)
4) NYU (New York, NY)
Now with all that said, time for more peacefulness... No use stressing what I cannot control at this point... I'll wait on that until I've actually accomplished something worthy of merit.
Animal Collective "My Girls" from Chad von Nau on Vimeo.
gotta love technology.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Welcome to the Peace Blog
Hello everyone out there in cyber space!
Welcome to Peace Blog!!! It is my job to now provide you with all the PEACEFUL MATERIAL that I can find. It will be offered right here.
My name is Pablo Paz, and well, I don't know where to begin. I started this blog because I feel like I have a lot of good things to share with the world and I am online a lot so I come across a lot of really cool info that came help people that are a lot like me. I figured I might as well share the wealth, so if you want to follow my humble blog, you are more than welcome. Hopefully some portrait of who I am can come across to all of you.
In the meantime, check out some stills that I shot over the weekend of the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders. Hopefully they make you as happy as they do for me... and I'm not even the biggest fan of professional football!
Welcome to Peace Blog!!! It is my job to now provide you with all the PEACEFUL MATERIAL that I can find. It will be offered right here.
My name is Pablo Paz, and well, I don't know where to begin. I started this blog because I feel like I have a lot of good things to share with the world and I am online a lot so I come across a lot of really cool info that came help people that are a lot like me. I figured I might as well share the wealth, so if you want to follow my humble blog, you are more than welcome. Hopefully some portrait of who I am can come across to all of you.
In the meantime, check out some stills that I shot over the weekend of the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders. Hopefully they make you as happy as they do for me... and I'm not even the biggest fan of professional football!
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