Video: Pride of Bolinao
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse in Patar. Taken with Nokia N82
I’ve always wanted to add a multimedia feature on my blog. In fact, I announced early last year that I would be doing an Ian Wright thing and present some of my travels in a video documentary feature. That may not be too far off the future. For now, here’s my very first video-log on our recent family outing in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Somehow this is also a bit sentimental since after more than 5 years, our whole family is together on this vacation since one of my sister in Canada and another from the USA decided to come home. Video after the jump.
Title: Pride of Bolinao
Video Direction and Editing: Ferdz Decena
Music: Eso Es by Viggo
Duration: 2:44
The videos here were taken with the Nokia N82. It has a nice 640×480 resolution on 30fps which is actually very good compared to my crappy video recording on my Sony Ericsson K800i. I just wish Nokia added a tripod mount so I can shoot more steadily. More on that later. This is the first in the series of Videos I will be uploading so I do hope you guys enjoy it.
And an additional good news! I will be holding my first one-man-show exhibit from the 11th of May onwards until the end of the month. It will be held somewhere in Makati. I will fill in the details as soon as it’s been ironed out but the date is already definite. So that will be exciting and hope to see you guys there.
Tags: Beach, Bolinao, Lighthouses, Pangasinan, Patar, Punta Riviera, Video
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 1:10 am 
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February 12th, 2008 at 6:04 am
That’s a pretty photo. Looking forward to your exhibit, Ferdz!
February 12th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Congratulations Ferdz, that is a very good news. Please cover it so those of us who cant go can be view the photos too.
February 12th, 2008 at 9:29 am
bai, nice takes. memorable din ang bolinao for me. anyway, looking forward to your one-man exhibit. really happy news! congrats again, you deserve it
February 12th, 2008 at 9:30 am
btw, kumusta na ba ang lighthouse dun? when we went in 2006, it was in disrepair. sayang, kasi i read somewhere that it’s a century old na.
February 12th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I’ll try to visit the place sometime. Nice photo brother.
February 12th, 2008 at 11:13 am
@ Nina: Many thanks Nina!
@ Photo Cache: Thanks! Will try to have it covered in video as well.
@ Lagal[og]: Glad to say the lighthouse now is in very good condition. Will blog about it in future post.
@ Ambo: Do visit the place. Thanks bro!
February 12th, 2008 at 11:27 am
wow that Lighthouse just looks so foreign… hehe.
nice video too.. hope youd do more with this.. hehe
and…all the best on your one-man-show.
February 12th, 2008 at 11:58 am
congrats ferdz! im so happy for you. i’ll try to drop by then when i got the chance.
February 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Bakit monochrome? hehe. gusto ko sana makita ang color quality ng Nokia na yan (mag-demand daw). anyway, I have my own special memories with this lighthouse. naikot na ata namin ang Pangasinan noon kakahanap ng mga lighthouse at beaches.
di ko makita yung video. blanko lang. ilang beses akong nagre-fresh.
aba naman, si Ferdz may one-man exhibit na. siyempre dadayuhin ko ‘to. paki-post naman ang details para din ma-promote ko sa opis namin. galing mo talaga!
February 12th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Wow, what a beautiful resort. I like that statue of the boy playing the recorder… looks almost real with the wind blowing against it.
Oh good for your family to have a reunion… I’m sure you all had a blast.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Congratulations for your one-man-show exhibition!
I’ll try to visit!
I am not such a fan of video’s. I still prefer old style photographs.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
ganda pala kuha ng n82.. maka bili nga….
February 13th, 2008 at 5:35 am
wow bolinao! i could have gone there with family one holy week but instead opted to go with friends in another part of pangasinan. =)
looking forward to your show! congrats!
February 13th, 2008 at 5:42 am
Nice B&W pic of the lighthouse. THe video is clear ! Love the beach - clean although the wind looked a little strong
Congrats on your one man exhibit ! Galing naman
February 13th, 2008 at 6:54 am
that was very nice ferdz, i enjoyred viewing the video, love also the music… talagang multi medi na tong blog mo ah… congrats!
February 13th, 2008 at 9:04 am
one of my regrets is not being able to visit bolinao before i left for the US. i miss home and my family terribly. thanks for sharing your travels with us. parang nasa Pilipinas na rin ako kahit sa blog lang. *sob* btw, what resort is this?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
wow. a one-man show, i will definitely clear my sched for that one. congratulations in advance.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
rayts, try mong iinstall and latest version ng flash player, kaya siguro di mo maplay yun.
uy, me video na rin sya. hehehe. wala na akong paglalagyan nyan, ferdz.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Congrats on the one man show.
I use a mini DV to record my videos. It’s a Samsung, low-end, but that’s all I need for now.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Ayos tong video — feeling ko kasama na rin ako sa pag lalakbay mo
Hintayin ko future vids mo
February 13th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
@ Tina: The lighthouse was recently renovated so it looks brand new. Thanks Tina
@ iRonnie: Thanks. It’s a popular venue so hope you can drop by
@ Rayts: Haha! Will post some photos from N82 later. Either blocked ang youtube sa inyo or wala kang flash player installed. Thanks! Will keep you guys posted.
@ Toe: It is one of the most scenic resorts I’ve seen. Will have a post about it later.
@ Sidney: Thanks! The old style photographs will stay as always.
@ Rhodyl: Wow! Bili na!
@ Carlotta: Do try to visit the place if you get the chance again. Thanks!
@ BW: It was a bit windy at that time, but not always like that. I heard the during the Balloon Festival at Clark, they didn’t allow the balloons to fly at that time as well. Thanks BW!
@ Lino: Glad you enjoyed the video. Was amused with the music as well and thought it was a perfect fit fot the images.
@ Juliet: Glad to be able to take you home for a while. The resort is Punta Riviera in Bolinao. Will post about it next.
@ Lawstude: Thanks and looking forward to see you there.
@ biyahengpinoy: Hahaha! Mas maganda pa din quality ng video mo. Pag kinuha na yung Nokia N82 sa akin, wala na kong gagamitin.
@ Wil: Thanks Wil! Will look into that model and see if I can add another gear in my bag for video shoots.
@ Eds: Thanks! I only have a couple lined up so far.
February 13th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I’m speechless! shots are simply stunning!
Goodluck on your upcoming exhibit! sayang can’t be there!
best regards,
February 14th, 2008 at 9:33 am
advance congrats, bro! i’ll check out your exhibit so dont forget to post the details. we godda support fellow bloggers in their way to stardom. hahaha
February 14th, 2008 at 10:27 am
astig talaga mga pix mo bro, idol since 2005..peace more to come..
February 14th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
looking forward to your exhibit! as always, u never fail to post amaaazzziing pics!
February 14th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
ang sarap ah! ganun talaga kalakas ang hangin dun?
February 15th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Oh, thats one good camera-phone you have there! Kudos on your one man show, I would love to go if only I were back in PH! Sayang…
February 15th, 2008 at 10:45 am
@ Cheh: Really appreciate the comments Cheh!
@ Barrycade: Hahaha! Many thanks! Will post details soon as it’s finalized.
@ Deviant_jonlen: Thanks for you continued support!
@ Dyanie: Thank you!
@ Rick: Medyo malakas ang hangin at that time pero not always. nagkataon lang yata kasi buong Pangasinan medyo na apektuhan. Pero nung last day namin, back to normal ulit yung breeze.
@ Gypsy: Thanks Gypsy! It’s quite a competitive cameraphone. Will post my revew of it later.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
wow! dyan pala ang date mo sa valentine’s day.
happy valentine’s day!
February 15th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
hi, ur recent photo in pangasinan caught my attention as i was browsing ur site-the lighthouse in patar.surpringsingly, i recognized ur headshot (homepage)and it was you whom i saw at punta riviera!we were there last sat and only stayed overnight.i saw u had a family pictorial infront of that gazebo jus before u leave the resort.i remember my friend talking to ur uncle telling us that they were with balikbayan from canada.. sayang sana pala nagpa-autograph ako sa yo kung alam ko lang!hehe..kasi i admire very good photographers.nways,love the photos here.we also went there and took some pictures in patar (cave and lighthouse).pangasinan is really a nice place to relax..keep it up!congrats on ur solo exhibit!
February 16th, 2008 at 7:47 am
naks, family reunion
i hope it was great
goodluck sa photo exhibit mo. if there’s something i can do to help, you just let me know.
February 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
@ Mousey: Happy Vday as well!
@ May: Hi May! Small world! yes, we were the family you saw there. We had a pictorial before we left. We did have a relaxing stay. Sayang we didn’t get to visit the caves. My mom doesn’t want to since it was late in the afternoon. Next time :p
@ Ellen: Thanks Ellen! Will see you very soon.
February 17th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Well done video, ferdz. Let me know when will be your exhibit. I might find time to drop by…
February 24th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I watch trip na trip last Friday and i saw your nice resort, me and my fiancee are always visit visayas and Palawan…and i dont know that near in Manila have a nice Beach there in Pangasinan…and this coming March my Fiancee will come and i will tell to him about your nice resort…can i ask a questions….do u have a diving spot there? Coz my fiancee love diving…have a nice day and God Bless You All…
its meeh,
Merlie
March 6th, 2008 at 11:50 am
uyy o ne man exhibit!! astig!! punta ako dyan ferdz.. papa-autograph ako
March 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
what a nice view!!!!!!!!!!wow as in wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!i got pics there a lot………
March 29th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
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