The random review : Zoom Q4, Sony Action Cam & Sony NX30E comparison test

Here it comes again, the random comparison between different equipment I own.
I just got a Zoom Q4 this week so that's what triggered it. What an improvement from its predecessors in terms of design. I still feel the overall built quality has room for improvement (ie I wouldn't give that to a kid, feels too fragile !)

So, Zoom Q4 recorder, Sony Action Cam HDR AS30V and Sony Palmcam NX30E... I know, I know, different budgets, different uses, but wouldn't you want to know how they compare anyway ? They are all pretty portable and pretty good in their respective categories, that's 2 good common points !
I'm not going to give any opinion here, other than I was surprised by the image quality of the Zoom considering it's not its primary strength but hey, outdoor and indoor, it did deliver not bad quality, its tiny LCD though makes it hard to frame the scene (Im not going to complain too loud considering how much better it is compared to the previous models, now you can move it around)
And again, the sound quality of the Sony Action Cam isn't bad at all either, considering its not its strength.
Im used to work with the NX30E, with its detachable gun mic or with its built in stereo mic and I love how the image quality is good (see how little moire there is on the metallic structure on the top right on the first test? see how ugly the other 2 perform) while still delivering a neutral image (not too contrasty, not too saturated etc) so I can work the image easier in post, but that's just my personal taste. Its sound quality, as far as my uneducated ears go, are just as good as the Zoom.

Now, if you havent noticed the American Dad slippers, you havent paid attention, watch more carefully :-D

A personal project which slowly helps

Inspiring photo/videographer Hailey Bartholomew did this lovely photo project of taking 1 picture a day which would express her gratitude in her life...I saw this project a good while back, thought it was a superb idea -http://365grateful.com/original-365-project - but didn't think more of this until Jan 2nd, when an article reminded me of it...so I've started it Jan 2nd and captured parts of my life I was grateful of. It's not as regular as one picture a day, sometimes it's up to 3 pictures a day, sometimes nothing because it just has to come from the heart, rather than from a disciplined obligation to shoot.
Slowly but steadily I just became more alert about all my surroundings, all the lovely details and comical elements that are around that I probably didn't pay attention before, I became more intuitive, more in tune with my emotions and everybody else's. And obviously more aware of how damn lucky I am (and we all are) to be in this world and to be here right now. More here on my facebook page 

Kube Kitchens videos

Back in December I was commissioned by Matt Whitby to shoot the essence of all Kube Showrooms across the country for their website, along with taking stills for their 2014 brochure.

Here's a the result of a lot of love and sweat !
Though very very tempting, I haven't bought a new kitchen yet but you should check their collection out, lots of styles for everyone's taste !

Supervalu Quality Campaign

Here's a behind the scenes and an edit I made on the food