Digital Xmas Card Holiday Special

Still trying to figure out how to pick a photo for your Christmas card out of the thousands you probably took this year?  Or perhaps you are just having a difficult time justifying the cost involved in mailing all those cards.  Don't worry, the answer is right here!

For the past few years we have been creating a digital xmas card that we share with friends and family via email, Facebook, YouTube, and Blogger.  What can I say, the holiday season gets us all warm and fuzzy, which is why we are sharing this gift with our friends.  For the low cost of $45 (plus tax) we will create a custom digital greeting for you to share with your loved ones this holiday season ~ that's less than the postage on 100 greeting cards!

Contact us today to start your custom greeting and dazzle all of your friends by bringing 2011 to life in a stunning movie complete with graphics, text, and of course, photos!  Contact us at info@tremediasd.com to get your video started today!

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* This is a limited offer and is based upon availability.

Angsana:Judistira Wedding

There is something magical about Balboa Park that draws people there, like a moth to a flame.  Joseph and Julianty were one of those couples who loved it so much, they decided to get married there.  Joseph was one of my biggest critics, which became very clear during our first consultation.  He came armed with tons of questions and even waited a week to book us while he continued to do his research.  One of the most important things to Joseph and Julianty was my ability to effectively capture every moment of the ceremony in great detail.

In order to accomplish this during a religious ceremony with limited mobility, we utilized two wireless lavaliere microphones and a shotgun mic.  Needless to say, both Joseph and Julianty were extremely satisfied with the outcome of their custom wedding story.  In addition to capturing all of the sounds and sights of their wedding day, I was able to capture unscripted moments and detail that they weren't even aware of. Priceless.

Check out some of the highlights here:

Aqui:Disman Wedding

I had the great pleasure of providing video services for Precila and Aaron in beautiful Ventura, CA on a sunny summer day.  Precila was actually a classmate of Marjeri's at UCSB and a fellow member of Alpha Kappa Psi.  The day proved to be memorable from start to finish with a delightful ceremony on the beach followed by a reception with views of the ocean. 

This was an experimental wedding for me because I shot the majority of the wedding on my Canon XH-A1 but also shot enough footage on my Canon T1i to create an HD highlight.  I particularly loved the footage captured at the park prior to the reception.  Check out the videos and give me some feedback.  Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Disman!

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Newman:Rowson Wedding

Steven and Regan were down to earth country folk who knew how to have a good time.  From the moment their chocolate lab walked the rings down the aisle I knew we were going to have a great evening!  Their wedding took place at Marina Village and the day could not have been more perfect.  The ceremony was held on the lawn with live music followed by photos on the water and an intimate reception in one of the banquet rooms.

The most memorable point of the evening was when Steven and Regan broke into one of the fastest two-steps I have ever seen in my life.  Granted, I have not observed many two-steps in my lifetime but this one was fast!  The wedding went off without a hitch and the happy couple and their guests danced the evening away.

Here are some highlights:

Slade:McLaughlin Wedding

On October 17, 2009 I was able to shoot my first wedding in Historical Balboa Park here in San Diego. Andrew and Emily were the lucky couple who tied the knot in a terrace behind the Prado on a gorgeous fall afternoon. We took pictures in the hallways and in classic spots such as the coy pond.

The reception jumped off to the sounds of Timbaland and Nelly as the couple burst through the curtain. The evening kicked off to a wonderful start and that same vibe carried itself throughout the whole evening. I had a lot of fun shooting the day with Randy and Erin from He & She Photography who did an amazing job orchestrating all of the photos.

Good luck Emily and Andrew, we had a lot of fun working with you!

Here's the video:

Rabot:Bosshart Wedding

October of 2009 was a busy month for weddings. On October 10th I had the pleasure of documenting the day for David and Cathy. A very down to earth couple who had a wonderful family and a great bunch of friends. The day started at St. Catherine Laboure Church in San Diego, CA where Cathy arrived in a white stretched H2. A beautiful ceremony ensued and the couple said "I Do" on a day they will never forget.

The reception began as the bridal party hopped in the H2 and headed down to the Shelter Island Yokohama Friendship Bell for a photoshoot with RHS Photo. We then headed to the Shelter Island Hilton to celebrate. In cooperation with photographer Richard Santini, we documented the day for David and Cathy in a way that will stand the tests of time.

Congratulations to the new Cathy and David Bosshart, we wish you the best in the future!

Here is the video:

Bosshart Wedding from Herbie Smith on Vimeo.

Santa Cruz Island

Although I am a little bit tardy on this post, I am doing it in the honor of Nikolai's birthday today!

The ship left the Santa Barbara harbor at 4am the morning of August 16, 2009 while we were still snug in our cots. As the engines rumbled silently beneath the floorboards, we lay asleep knowing that another SCUBA adventure would soon begin. The next morning came quickly, making waking up that much harder. We walked up the stairs to an amazing made-to-order meal and a buffet with something from each of the five food groups.

After a small bite, the captain went over the dive plan and instructed us to get suited up. It was quite a task orchestrating each of the thirty divers in and out of the water. The first dive we took it easy while we acclimated ourselves to the new environment. After we surfaced, our breakfast order from earlier was completed sitting on the counter of the galley with a sheet of strategically placed aluminum foil. We ate quickly and hurried for our last two dives of the day. We managed to get our wet gear back on for another giant stride off of the deck. Nik was equipped with his Canon S50 equipped with the waterproof housing - Nice! Rather than me trying to describe it, why don't I just let the video speak for itself...



We had an amazing time on this trip and cant wait for the opportunity to dive again with Truth Aquatics. A special thanks to the Manager Chris Callahan and the crew of the Truth, you guys have a first class dive operation!

Sachs:Hill Wedding

AnneMarie & Adam had come to us with an idea of incorporating paisley into their wedding. We were able to design their entire event around a swatch of paisley fabric that they had purchased online. The aisle runner, table runners, belly bar sashes, pillows, invitations, stationary, and the cake were all made with a paisley design. This wedding was not only beautiful but unique and personalized to compliment the couple's non-traditional style. Their wedding party was another example of their unconventional ways because it wasn't just broken down into bridesmaids and groomsmen, they also had bridesmen and grooms women. This group was definitely a fun crowd and continued their party with bottle service at Prospect Bar & Lounge.


Venue: Museum of Contemporary Arts, La Jolla
Coordination: Events by Design
Photography: Bauman Photographers
Videography: treMEDIA Group
Floral Designer: Willem-Aidan Floral Design
Rentals: Magical Party Rental
Lounge Rental: Concepts Event Design
Catering: French Gourmet
DJ: Events by Design
Guitarist: Colin McAllister
Officiate: Pastor Mike
Lighting: Events by Design
Stationary: Eitak
Hair/Make-up: Susie Beyer-McCartney
Transportation: Simply Elegant Limo
Photobooth: ePod Events
Flower Donations: Blooms from the Heart

MovementU

I have worked with professional tri-athlete Jessi Stensland on several video projects in the past, so when she called me about helping to develop a video for her new seminar, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. As a tri-athlete, Jessi has continuously pushed her body to it's physical limitations to become one of the premier athletes in her sport. In the process, Jessi has developed key workout strategies to minimize injury, increase flexibility, and enable to body to become more energy efficient. We both agreed that adding a video to the seminar homepage would be more personable, encouraging more participants to register. We filmed the spot at San Diego Audio & Video in approximately one hour.

Her new seminar titled MovementU will be held at the top athletic performance training centers across the United States. This full-day experience is designed to enhance participants' understanding of the body and how to prepare it to perform injury-free and energy efficiently. A dynamic and functional workout will kick-off the day followed by an in-depth introduction to the fundamental elements of athletic performance. Each of the three sports will then be addressed individually with an emphasis on the following:

• Proper mechanics for movement efficiency
• Common sport-specific biomechanical limitations
• Functional and corrective exercises

Click Here to Check Out MovementU!

1996 Avocado League Track & Field Prelims

Every once in a while I like to think back to my high school years and all the good fun we had playing sports. These trips down memory lane often come in the form of conversations with friends, old songs you hear on the radio, and if you are lucky you have some video to watch. Taking a trip down memory lane is always much easier when you have archival video footage. I wouldn't call myself a visionary but I definitely recognized that the moments we shared as adolescents would quickly fade away. I took advantage of any opportunity to bust out the shoulder mount VHS video camera and document my experiences as a high school athlete.


This video is a little bit of footage me and my "crew" took during the 1996 Avocado League Track & Field Preliminaries. Keep in mind that this video is approximately 13 years old and has been converted to digital from an old VHS tape - hence the poor quality. Anyway, thanks to my camera crew including Michael Duncan, Jason Eubanks, and Joe Kim. In addition to my track and field home videos, I also have an extensive library of football footage dating back to my sophomore year. I will do my best to keep posting more archival footage for your viewing pleasure. "May the dreams of your past be the reality of your future."

Irieside Releases First LP!

My hometown of Oceanside, California isn't widely known as a hub for music, but the subculture in this seaside town has given rise to a new and unique sound. Irieside is a local band that has transformed their daily experiences as "O'Siders" into an album packed with beats, amazing guitar riffs, floetry, and a trumpet which makes it all sound completely original. I like to think of the style as a fusion of hip hop, rock, ska, and reggae. Highly influenced by reggae legend Bob Marley, Irieside focuses on sending positive messages, good vibes, and irie feelings.

Members of the band include drummer and back up vocalist Sid Hilarides, bass guitarist and back up vocalist Steven Stotelmeyer, Arjay Pantig on the trumpet and back up vocals, lead guitarist and lead vocals Benny Blessing, and the emcee Anthony Williams. Irieside's first album successfully tells the story of a band who started from the bottom in the Oceanside streets but has grown to have a huge following in San Diego. Congratulations on your first release Irieside, your fellow "O'Siders" are expecting big things out of you.

The entire album was produced at Above Ground Records in Escondido, California. Stay posted on details of the first music video coming soon...

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Advanced Open Water Divers

So I have had this strange passion for the ocean for as long as I can remember. When I was little I was fascinated with drawing scuba divers and aluminum 80 tanks. Naturally, I became a diver certified through PADI via a local dive shop called Ocean Enterprises. After getting my certification, I loved diving so much I went on to obtain my advanced open water diver certification which enables me to "safely" descend up to 100ft underwater.

My dive buddy Nik and I went on a local dive charter Memorial Day to pay tribute the the fallen ships of Wreck Alley here in San Diego. Another dive buddy named Smitty (Dave) came along with us as we did a three tank dive on the Marissa with Captain Carl.

We had a great time although things started getting chilly (48f). We ended up logging 3 dives for just over an hour of weightlessness in the deep blue. Plenty of awesome sights to see, I particularly enjoyed the swim through on the Yukon and Ruby E. Nik and I are re energized to start diving again and look forward to more good times on the Marissa. I think we are especially excited about experimenting with some underwater videography. Expensive but fun.

Thanks to the Dive master for getting everyone home safe and to Captain Carl who navigated the vessel!

(Photo Courtesy of Brett Tischler, 06/2008 taken aboard the Marissa)

One of our dive profiles thanks to Nik's nice Suunto dive computer!