The Evening skies amazed people all over the World

"The longest lunar eclipse in over ten years animated the night sky on December 10. The red hue resulted from the sun's light passing through the earth's atmosphere. Viewers in Asia had the best view of the total eclipse, while those watching in Europe saw part of it at moonrise, and North Americans caught part of it as the moon set. It was not visible in South America or Antarctica. The next total eclipse will occur in 2014. "


The Evening skies amazed people all over the world last December 10, 2011 when the moon turned into a Red hue during the Lunar Eclipse that occurred.

It was the second of the 2 total lunar eclipses this year with the first having occurred on June 15, 2011. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned just right in the orbit ofto pass through the Earth's shadow. Its a sight to behold and many superstitious beliefs are related to it however the beauty of the eclipse is not only captured by the bare eyes but by photos taken during the occurrence.

Here in Japan a lot of people was amazed. I asked for a photo from one of the members of the Association of Professional Photographers in Japan Mr. Innie Ramos to send me photos for this blog and I am thanking him for the photos.

Please visit the link posted here and view the wonderful photos from all parts of the world where the Eclipse was seen.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/12/lunar_eclipse_of_december_10_2.html

Here are the photos of Mr. Innie Ramos:

The eclipse total phase lasted for 51 minutes and was watched from a large part of the world. http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar-eclipse-december-10-2011.html

The next time this will occur is on 2014.

Association of Independent Filmmakers in Japan

Last November 26 and 27, 2011 a workshop on Introduction to Film Making was organized by Director Al Eugenio and was attended by members of the Association of Professional Photographers in Japan (APPJ) members who were interested to do Film.

On the 26th of November Introductory Sessions on the Theory of Film Making was introduced by Director Al Eugenio to an enthusiastic group. It was also attended by Barangay Japan Director Royce Shiroma Pellerin who also gave some useful insights on the subject.

The group was able to learn the Organization of the Production and how they function. The venue was at the Hirai Assembly Hall.

On the 27th of November, the group was gathered at the Koto-ku Kumin Kan near Nishi Ojima for the Technical Aspects of Film Making. Theories and practical workshops were handled with interested members.

Director Al further taught the proper set up of the Camera prior to takes.

The members were also tasked to do the set up and studied the different technicalities on how to use the Camera properly as guided by the Director.

The aim was to provide members with the right knowledge to set up the Camera and to learn how to use its different technicalities. Director Al Eugenio also taught the interested members the different approaches of the Directors in dealing with different shots during a Film shoot.

It was only the first of the series of teaching the Technical Aspects of Film Making. Someday soon another session will be organized to put more depth on the study of Film Making for Filipinos residing in Japan.

The Editors Workshop at the Media Office

Last December 6, 2011 an Editors Workshop was held at the 2nd Floor of Jenet Communications and was handled by Director Royce Pellerin. The workshop was aimed at teaching interested members of the Association of Professional Photographers in Japan how to edit videos using Final Cut Pro. Interested and enthusiastic members attended the workshop which started at 9:30 in the morning and ended up as late as 7:30 pm when the members finished one project which is technically considered to be their first editing project.

The workshop was attended by 11 members and was handled by Director Royce Shiroma Pellerin. Notes were taken attentively by the members as they went through the details of the workshop. After the theoretical session the members were given time to edit a video clip where they took turns in handling the editing for the first time always asking the Director for guidance and tips.

At the end of the session the members were able to edit and come up with one clip considered to be their first ever project as a group. Enthusiasm is the key in order to reach and achieve something and this group has another endeavor to do which will greatly help in producing good pieces of work for the Media in due time.

Thank you very much for the selfless effort of Director Royce Shiroma Pellerin and the photographs used here courtesy of Claridon Madum and Janses Yonaha of the APPJ group.

"Keep on following your dreams and reach your stars......."