I may throw away all my other DJ equipment...

I impromptu DJed a New Year's house party with my iPad using Algoriddim's djay app.  Right as the clock hit midnight I simply put it on a table near the already-in-use iPod setup, connected a few wires to the speakers and my headphones, and away we went.  People were staring in wonder, everyone wanted a chance to try scratching on the virtual turn-tables and a dance party immediately started. 

There are definitely some limitations to the app like only being able to have one cue point per song and the BPM being off on some songs, but in general I like what I see and am excited for the future of the iPad as a DJ tool.  I am also doing research into which app will seamlessly incorporate my iPad into my already existing DJ setup.  On second thought, maybe I won't throw it all away...

Features of iPad:

Direct access to iTunes music library
Realistic low-latency turntable interface
Automix mode with automatic transition control (Fade, Backspin, Reverse, Brake, Random)
Live Recording (with built–in organizer for recorded performances)
Seamless AirPlay integration (wirelessly transmit your mix to Apple TV or AirPort Express station)
Pre–Cueing (with optional headphones adapter)
BPM analysis with automatic beat and tempo matching
Full visual waveform with beat–synchronized scrubbing
High–quality scratching
Mixer, Tempo and EQ controls
Pitch–Bend
Cue Point Trigger
Fully optimized for iOS 4.2 multitasking and background operation

Gee Whiz, It's Christmas...

I filmed an amazing shoot recently with sittinginatree, Joielala Photography and the owners of Belli Belli Salon on a wintery day in South Park.  Our own house was the backdrop and because it was well before Thanksgiving our neighbors had a thing or two to say about breaking with tradition and stringing up the lights early.  We had a blast and both the photos and video turned out pretty darn good if you don't mind me saying.  So good, in fact that 100 Layer Cake has picked up our shoot and decided to do a nice little posting for us.  Happy Holidays!

All images courtesy of Joielala Photography.

Italian Honeymoon

I took my Zumi digital camera on our honeymoon across Europe. This is from the second half of our trip in Italy. We went to Positano, Amalfi, Revello and Rome. Wish we were still there... 

Spanish Honeymoon

 I took my Zumi digital camera on our honeymoon across Europe.  This is from the first week of our trip through Spain.  We went to Barcelona, Ibiza, Granada and Sevilla.  It was all so amazing and I wish we were still there.  Our last nights in Spain were spent at a four-star hotel in Sevilla called Hotel las Casas de la Juderia.  At the end of the video you can see how far away our room was from the lobby.  I wouldn't want to be a busboy there.

Myka & Georges in Carmel Valley

Myka and Georges were married at the Hidden Valley Music Institute in Carmel Valley, CA. The lush green hills and gardens provided the perfect backdrop while family and friends pitched in to make the day truly memorable.

The song is "Anyone Else But You" By The Moldy Peaches.

Update on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 08:40PM by Austin

There now is an extended version of Myka & Georges' wedding!  See it on my films page and here on Vimeo!