IMR: Extras: HawaiiVog2008-04-29T06:06:08ZVog. Videoblog or volcanic fog? A father, husband and web geek in Hawaii hopes to find out.tag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2008, RyanHD: Kodomo No Hi2008-04-29T06:06:08Z2008-04-29T06:01:39Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.61792008-04-29T06:01:39Z Kodomo No Hi from hawaii on Vimeo. The "Kodomo No Hi" Keiki Fun Fest at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. An early island celebration of Japan's "Children's Day," with arts and crafts, food (including KC Waffle Dogs), demonstrations...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Kodomo No Hi from hawaii on Vimeo.
The "Kodomo No Hi" Keiki Fun Fest at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. An early island celebration of Japan's "Children's Day," with arts and crafts, food (including KC Waffle Dogs), demonstrations and performances, and formal kimono dressing for kids.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition2008-03-30T19:19:38Z2008-03-30T19:07:02Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.60612008-03-30T19:07:02Z FIRST in Hawaii Robotics Competition from hawaii on Vimeo. Scenes from the last day of the FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition. Students from schools across the state and the country gathered at the Stan Sheriff Center at the...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com FIRST in Hawaii Robotics Competition from hawaii on Vimeo.
Scenes from the last day of the FIRST in Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition. Students from schools across the state and the country gathered at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii to show off their math, science, and engineering skills in the form of ball playing robots. FIRST was founded by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, who was in Honolulu for the event.
The winning alliance included the Rambots from Radford High School, The Cheesy Poofs from Bellarmine College Prep High School (California), and The Pink Team from Rockledge High, Cocoa Beach High, and Viera High Schools (Florida).
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (128MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Honolulu Festival 20082008-03-17T20:40:15Z2008-03-17T20:27:38Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.60272008-03-17T20:27:38Z Honolulu Festival from hawaii on Vimeo. The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival, a three-day cultural exchange festival celebrating "Pacific Harmony." Here are some clips from Sunday, March 16 at the Honolulu Convention Center (one of three main venues), including exhibits,...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Honolulu Festival from hawaii on Vimeo.
The 14th Annual Honolulu Festival, a three-day cultural exchange festival celebrating "Pacific Harmony." Here are some clips from Sunday, March 16 at the Honolulu Convention Center (one of three main venues), including exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and activities, and dazzling stage performances. For more information, visit honolulufestival.com.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (119MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Manoa Geeks2008-02-28T04:52:29Z2008-02-28T01:48:55Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.59752008-02-28T01:48:55Z Manoa Geeks from hawaii on Vimeo. The February 2008 gathering of Manoa Geeks saw a record turnout. Hosted at Oceanit in downtown Honolulu, about 50 local technology and web gurus and fans came together to talk shop. Adobe code...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Manoa Geeks from hawaii on Vimeo.
The February 2008 gathering of Manoa Geeks saw a record turnout. Hosted at Oceanit in downtown Honolulu, about 50 local technology and web gurus and fans came together to talk shop. Adobe code development, the semantic web, the Microsoft-Yahoo deal, and the Apple MacBook Air were among the many topics discussed.
Manoa Geeks is the brainchild of Aaron Dragushan of Wondermill. The first gathering took place in March 2007 at a coffee shop in Manoa (hence the name), with a handful of people. But soon, it outgrew most meeting spaces and is now hosted by local companies hoping to make connections with the talented and creative minds that attend.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (147MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Aoki's Shave Ice2008-02-28T01:52:59Z2008-02-24T16:35:50Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.59542008-02-24T16:35:50Z Aoki's Shave Ice from hawaii on Vimeo. President's Day 2008 was a spectacularly beautiful day of sun and blue skies, considering the usually grey weather of February. I also unexpectedly had the day off from work. So after a...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Aoki's Shave Ice from hawaii on Vimeo.
President's Day 2008 was a spectacularly beautiful day of sun and blue skies, considering the usually grey weather of February. I also unexpectedly had the day off from work. So after a visit to the neighborhood pool, the family and I drove up to Haleiwa for shave ice. Aoki's (66-117 Kamehameha Hwy.) is located a stone's throw from the much more hyped Matsumoto's, but it's our preferred destination for the cool treat.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (63MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Hawaii Democratic Caucus2008-02-21T06:47:04Z2008-02-21T06:17:31Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.59512008-02-21T06:17:31Z Hawaii Democratic Caucus from hawaii on Vimeo. The Hawaii Democratic Caucus was held the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. Prior to this year's hotly contested race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama (who was born in Hawaii), the...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Hawaii Democratic Caucus from hawaii on Vimeo.
The Hawaii Democratic Caucus was held the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. Prior to this year's hotly contested race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama (who was born in Hawaii), the state's record turnout for the primary caucus was 4,800 people in 1988. Last night, over 36,000 people turned out to participate. Long lines everywhere, chaos and confusion in several locations, and handmade ballots had to suffice for many when the printed ones ran out. In the end, Obama received 76 percent of the Hawaii Democratic vote, versus Clinton's 24 percent.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (77MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Great Aloha Run 20082008-02-21T06:29:21Z2008-02-19T18:32:42Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.59352008-02-19T18:32:42Z Great Aloha Run 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo. Some scenes from the 24th Annual Great Aloha Run, held President's Day (Feb. 18, 2008) in Honolulu, Hawaii. As many as 20,000 participants of all ages run, walk, or roll 8.15...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Great Aloha Run 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo.
Some scenes from the 24th Annual Great Aloha Run, held President's Day (Feb. 18, 2008) in Honolulu, Hawaii. As many as 20,000 participants of all ages run, walk, or roll 8.15 miles from downtown to Aloha Stadium to raise money for charity. For more information, visit:
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the few online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (109MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Miller Street Memorial2008-02-19T19:02:10Z2008-01-23T10:02:34Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.58372008-01-23T10:02:34Z Miller Street Memorial from hawaii on Vimeo. On Jan. 17, 2008, 23-month-old Cyrus Belt was killed when a neighbor threw him from a bridge onto the H-1 freeway. The city of Honolulu was united in grief over the horrific...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Miller Street Memorial from hawaii on Vimeo.
On Jan. 17, 2008, 23-month-old Cyrus Belt was killed when a neighbor threw him from a bridge onto the H-1 freeway. The city of Honolulu was united in grief over the horrific murder of the young boy, whose all-too-brief and troubled life has since become the focus of intense scrutiny and debate.
While some people scramble to assign blame, hundreds of others have quietly convened every day at the spot where Cyrus Belt was killed. While some people are picking apart the people in his life, hundreds of strangers are simply moved by his tragic death, building a remarkable makeshift memorial of flowers, balloons, toys, letters, and other offerings.
The sprawling shrine to the toddler at the Miller Street pedestrian bridge has grown so large, local transportation officials are struggling to balance Honolulu's need to mourn with the safety of nearby residents and passing motorists.
These video clips were recorded on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
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HD: Hilo Takeoff2008-01-22T17:33:26Z2008-01-22T16:59:25Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.58352008-01-22T16:59:25Z Hilo Takeoff from hawaii on Vimeo. Departing Hilo International Airport (ITO) aboard go! Airlines flight 1039 on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008. It's an unusually clear day for the often gray and wet east side of the Big Island. Despite...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Hilo Takeoff from hawaii on Vimeo.
Departing Hilo International Airport (ITO) aboard go! Airlines flight 1039 on Wed., Jan. 2, 2008. It's an unusually clear day for the often gray and wet east side of the Big Island. Despite a dirty window and the glare of the sun, the view of the Hamakua Coast and Mauna Kea is impressive.
This is a short addition to my kids' collection of airplane videos, which includes:
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HD: Imiloa Astronomy Center2008-01-22T17:34:15Z2008-01-20T17:42:23Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.58212008-01-20T17:42:23Z Imiloa Astronomy Center from hawaii on Vimeo. A visit to the fantastic Imiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on the Big Island. The center emphasizes both astronomy and Hawaiian culture, and notably uses the Hawaiian...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Imiloa Astronomy Center from hawaii on Vimeo.
A visit to the fantastic Imiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on the Big Island. The center emphasizes both astronomy and Hawaiian culture, and notably uses the Hawaiian language throughout.
The low-light conditions definitely put the Xacti HD700 to the test. I could have bumped up the ISO to bring out a little more detail, but I was curious to see what the basic settings would produce. Of course, when we headed into the nearly pitch-black planetarium, the show was over.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (111MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Unconferenz2008-01-14T15:36:51Z2008-01-14T09:37:11Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.58112008-01-14T09:37:11Z Unconferenz from hawaii on Vimeo. Unconferenz: A grassroots tech/Internet gathering to foster sharing and interaction amongst its participants. No keynotes, no talking heads, no sponsor pitches... just peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, spontaneous collaboration, and free flowing conversation. Sparked by Burt...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Unconferenz from hawaii on Vimeo.
Unconferenz: A grassroots tech/Internet gathering to foster sharing and interaction amongst its participants. No keynotes, no talking heads, no sponsor pitches... just peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, spontaneous collaboration, and free flowing conversation. Sparked by Burt Lum and organized by everyone, Unconferenz was held on Jan. 12, 2008 at JAIMS in Hawaii Kai.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (135MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park2008-01-09T18:36:21Z2008-01-09T18:05:11Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.57622008-01-09T18:05:11Z Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from hawaii on Vimeo. A visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. My family takes in the Kilauea Visitors Center, the Jaggar Museum, and the Thurston Lava Tube. The above...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from hawaii on Vimeo.
A visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. My family takes in the Kilauea Visitors Center, the Jaggar Museum, and the Thurston Lava Tube.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (114MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Ahui O Manu2008-01-09T18:35:13Z2008-01-08T23:03:08Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.57612008-01-08T23:03:08Z Ahui O Manu from hawaii on Vimeo. A tour of "Ahui O Manu," the vacation rental in Volcano Village we stayed at during our New Year's 2008 trip to the Big Island. Charming, rustic, surrounded by wild ginger, towering...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Ahui O Manu from hawaii on Vimeo.
A tour of "Ahui O Manu," the vacation rental in Volcano Village we stayed at during our New Year's 2008 trip to the Big Island. Charming, rustic, surrounded by wild ginger, towering Ohia trees, and giant Hapu’u ferns, and located on the edge of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (106MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Hawaii Flickr Meetup 20082008-01-09T18:34:05Z2008-01-07T18:39:38Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.57602008-01-07T18:39:38Z Hawaii Flickr Meetup 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo. Hawaii Flickr users and fans kicked off 2008 with a potluck gathering at Kakaako Waterfront Park, site of the first official Hawaii Flickr Meetup in 2006. The motley crew of shutterbugs...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Hawaii Flickr Meetup 2008 from hawaii on Vimeo.
Hawaii Flickr users and fans kicked off 2008 with a potluck gathering at Kakaako Waterfront Park, site of the first official Hawaii Flickr Meetup in 2006. The motley crew of shutterbugs traded technical tips and showed off their gear, taking pictures all the while. From new users to seasoned pros, everyone enjoyed a beautiful afternoon full of food and friendly talkstory.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (99MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.
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HD: Anuenue Playground2008-01-09T18:33:35Z2008-01-02T16:50:18Ztag:www.lightfantastic.org,2008:/imr/extras/videoblog//16.57332008-01-02T16:50:18Z Anuenue Playground from hawaii on Vimeo. The cool, green town of Waimea (a.k.a. Kamuela) is home to what could be Hawaii's best playground. Anuenue Playground, an incredible wooden wonderland, was built and is maintained by the entire community. It's...Ryanhttp://www.lightfantastic.org/ryanozawa@gmail.com Anuenue Playground from hawaii on Vimeo.
The cool, green town of Waimea (a.k.a. Kamuela) is home to what could be Hawaii's best playground. Anuenue Playground, an incredible wooden wonderland, was built and is maintained by the entire community. It's a must-visit stop as we pass through on our way from Hilo to Kapa'au. Given the subject matter, there's a lot of shaky handheld camera work here (including an ill-advised trip down a slide), which doesn't necessarily mix with the HD widescreen format. You have been warned.
The above is the embedded video player from Vimeo, one of the only online video hosts to serve up HD content. To see the HD video (and not a scaled and compressed Flash version), however, you need to view it at Vimeo or download the original movie file (78MB/1250x720/MP4). It should look great on an Apple TV.