Light and Sound

I've posted some videos I made for Back to the Bible - Philippines, International Bible Society, Christ Enthroned Church, Faith Bible Church, Proclaim His Name Christian Fellowship and others from 2003 up to today. I mainly used Sony Vegas 7 for my work since it’s the most easiest to handle, requires less CPU horsepower and the changes I make (plus the video preview) are in real time.

For the audio productions, I used Sound Forge 9 (for editing) and Vegas Pro 8 (for mixing). Most of it are for my radio segments and two are for radio dramas for the Lenten and Christmas Seasons.

   

 

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Ang Kabalyero ng Sta. Ibaņez 01Ang Kabalyero ng
Sta. Ibaņez

Radio Drama, Back to the Bible
For the two-part Ang Kabalyero ng Sta. Ibaņez (The Rider from St. Ibaņez), I wrote the script (greatly influenced by Clint Eastwood movies particularly Pale Rider, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, plus The Quick and The Dead. In fact, I used some effects and music from those movies and some other great western movies like Young Guns and Ennio Moriccone’s music). In essence, the radio drama is Pale Rider meets The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It’s also my tribute to our great Filipino radio drama artists who I used to listen to back when I was a child in the seventies.

Ang Kabalyero ng Sta. Ibaņez 02Since this story required great dramatic talent plus versatility, I needed the help of one of the greatest radio veterans (and a personal favorite, too) — Kuya Joe Placiego. We discussed the story and he got his pool of talents. They did superbly well — you be the judge. The radio drama was aired over FEBC - Philippines stations on Lenten and Christmas (fully digitized in Dolby Theater Surround sound although the radio station used mono — ironic, I know).

 Heart Line
Heart line 
Video, Back to the Bible
Heart Line is a one and a half hour radio telephone counseling program produced by Back to the Bible – Philippines and Far East Broadcasting Company. Aired Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 in the evening, the program receives hundreds of text messages each night and several phone-in questions from Filipinos who are depressed, confused and those seeking answers. Today, Heart Line receives no less than 200 text messages every night. The program also receives numerous phone-in calls, letters and e-mail messages.
 

Heart Languages ProjectHeart Languages Project
Video, Back to the Bible
Despite being heard in eight radio stations throughout the country, it’s been the vision of Back to the Bible - Philippines to air the programs not only to Tagalog-speaking Filipinos, but also to those who speak Hiligaynon, Iloco and Cebuano. I voiced this video but I’m working on another (better) version with Kaye Langit – Luistro doing the voice over.

 

Ang HandogAng Handog
Radio Drama, Back to the Bible
Back to the Bible - Philippines produces radio dramas for special occasions like Christmas and the Lenten Season. For Handog (The Gift), I wrote the script (partly influenced by the Lord of The Rings trilogy) based on the Christmas story. Well actually, more of a prequel to the events that happened on Christmas. Our voice talents (mainly my office-mates) recorded the drama in our studio and I added the music and the effects in my computer. 
 

Watch The LambWatch The Lamb
Video, Faith Bible Church
Ate Merlyn Guillermo asked that I produce an accompanying video for their Christmas Cantata specifically for the song Watch The Lamb. It was a very heart-rending song and I needed to convey a strong message about Jesus Christ being the “Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world.” This was one of the first video presentations I made and I used some footage from Campus Crusade for Christ’s Jesus film. I think the video is also good for Lenten Season presentations.
 

Booklat (2003 - 2008)Booklat (2003 - 2008)
Radio Segment, Back to the Bible

Booklat
or Book Ulat (Report) is a radio book review show by Back to the Bible - Philippines where listeners have access to information and news about books (available at Back to the Bible Bookstore in Quezon City), authors and recommendations from witty, sometimes zany guests. The show started in 2003, and has reviewed books from our local and foreign partners like Church Strengthening Ministries, OMF Publishing, Tyndale Publishing, Thomas Nelson and many more.

Booklat Christmas SpecialAside from the many comedy skits, TV and movie parodies and celebrity spoofs,
Booklat also interviewed Dr. Narry Santos, author of several books on theology and Christian living. Conceptualized by Rev. Clem Guillermo, the show aims to encourage people to read the Bible and other Christian books. Tanglaw sa Landas ng Buhay has been airing the segment since 2003, and has featured voice talents such as Maloi Salumbides, Kaye Langit - Luistro, Ptr. Jay Banzuelo and my parents. The Booklat Christmas Special was a two-part episode hosted by Ruth Dela Rama - Dizon. Booklat finally closed its pages on November 2008.
 

IBS East Asia ReportIBS East Asia Report
Video, Faith Bible Church
Bishop Leo Alconga of the International Bible Society asked me produce a video presentation for his regular meeting in the USA. Pastor Jebo Banzuelo voiced the presentation. The quality is very low since I was just learning how to use Sony Vegas and Sound Forge.

 

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I dislike sudden decisions about where to go or what to do, preferring to think things out first. For instance, one of my classmates in the Polytechnic University of The Philippines (Sta. Mesa, Manila) invited me to take her out for a date. I'm still thinking about it now if I should stay or go.

 

Because of my lenient and complacent nature, others with fewer scruples always take advantage of me. I could, perhaps, benefit from greater assertiveness -- if it's okay with you?

 

I dislike sudden or abrupt changes and prefer things the way they are. Thus, I am fully convinced that this newfangled Microsoft Office 2007 will never replace the high-tech and flexible WordStar.

 

I show self-control in almost all things I do. I am not an extremist. If I were, I would be shouting stuff like, “Death to all fanatics!” The key word here is “almost all”.

 

Others may see me as stable, mature and steadfast. Perhaps, but let me quote a distinguished evaluator of human thoughts and intentions: “Hard to see, the dark side is (Yoda, The Great Green Goblin from Dagobah).”

 

I sometimes demonstrate positive possessiveness by developing strong attachments to friends. However, I am not overly involved, as some others tend to do. That’s why some of my friends think I’ve abandoned them after I failed to call or text them in their birthdays, anniversaries, deathbeds or funeral services. I’m not being insensitive here, I mean, puh-leasse! How could I? Hello? Have you had your head checked?

 

I have a basic need to be supportive of others. That’s why I will agree with others, sometimes even if it's not what I really want. That said I’d like everybody to know I wasn’t in favor of the way the Transformers movie turned out. But they wanted to, so as not to disagree, I agreed.

 

I tend to work hard at making sure that other people are happy. Although, I sometimes think that when it is hard for me it makes other people happy.

 

I am generally very patient with people and I usually consider them prospective friends after they’ve completed the prerequisite Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test, Abstract Reasoning Test, Logic Exams and Calculus Tests. It’s easy being friends with me.

 

I don't get distracted by superficial issues like global warming, rogue nation states stealing plutonium from the former Soviet Union, the discovery of a hostile alien mother ship landing on earth, a comet the size of Canada on a collision course with our planet or North Korea launching a “biological weapon” against the entire world that would “kill everything that breathes.”

 

I mean, puh-lease? Can we talk about more pressing issues here? I’m more into critical concerns like who Jennifer Aniston is dating now or if Oprah gained one pound since yesterday.

 

I’m somewhat good at helping others reach their goals. Like what Buffy said, “It gives me the happy.” Though it doesn’t include financial goals.

 

I’m a dependable and caring partner. Really. Just ask any of my ex-girlfriends who are on substance abuse, psychological rehabilitation, solitary confinement or tied to a steel bed (to prevent more of those attempted suicides).

In fact, two of them are on parole after being convicted of attempted manslaughter of an uncaring boyfriend. Just don’t bring razors or any metal object when you visit them. They tend to get, ah, uh, agitated.

 

I think I’m good at considering information from all sides of an issue before making a decision.  That said, I think I’d really make more enemies from friends because I will be objective in making decisions.

 

I think I’m good at "troubleshooting" potential problems in a relationship. That’s why, if my homies in the hood start mowin’ down each other wit dem uzis while de cruise in dem chevies, I’ll tell them, “Yo, homeboy! Stop da fightin’, please! I get pi**ed off when we be fightin’, foo’! Can't we have a group (t)hug?!” And likes that, we be good, bro.

 

I think I’m excellent at listening to the concerns and ideas of others. Although I can’t promise to agree with you or solve your problem, I will most probably understand why you think that way or where you’re coming from.

 

Others notice that I am a sincere person about what I say and do. This trait, along with the excellent listening skills, creates an atmosphere, which most people find pleasant.

 

I learned that from Dr. Hannibal Lecter. People I talk to tend to let their hair down. They sometimes let their brains down too.