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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Summer Youth Camps at Mission Bay Sports Center

Ever wonder what kids do during the summer these days?  I can remember riding my bike across town to go throw rocks in the lake or building a tree house in the backyard.  Kids these days just aren't entertained as easily as I was back when things were simple.  

One of the coolest ways to spend the summer is at one of the various summer youth camps at Mission Bay Sport Center.  They offer a variety of half and full day summer camps that fit every budget.  Have your child learn to surf, sail, wake board, water ski, or paddle board under the close supervision of one of MBSC's highly trained staff.

I have a great time working with the staff in producing their promotional and education videos, especially since I have to be out on the water!

  

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!

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!

2009 Start! San Diego Heart Walk

As an African American, heart disease has hit very close to home. As a result, I started to change my eating habits several years ago in order to cut the cholesterol and fat out of my diet. In addition, it was necessary to remain physically active in order to reduce the factors that could ultimately lead into the development of heart disease that my father is suffering from.

That is why I have been a supporter and volunteer for the American heart Association for quite some time now. A close friend of the family is the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the San Diego branch and I have had the opportunity of working on a few video projects with him. Most recently, he contacted me to develop a short public service announcement with volunteer and CEO of ROEL Contruction Wayne Hickey to promote the 2009 Start! San Diego Heart Walk. Please come out on Saturday September 19th and support the cause! Here is the final video:

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!