Gerardo Diwa - Creative COW

Musician. Bass player, guitarist. Composer and arranger.

Audio engineer and Music producer. Recording, editing and mastering.

Photographer.

Videographer.


	Member Since: October 13th 2009 23 Posts Location: Makati, Metro Manila Philippines

DSLR Shooting Rigs are more expensive than DSLR Cameras
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
Further into my research on using DSLR cameras for professional video production, you know, those dramatic shots with movements; slides, pull-in, pull-out, focus control... I stumbled upon DSLR shooti

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Re: DSLR Shooting Rigs are more expensive than DSLR Cameras
by Jeffrey Krepner 3 years ago
First time chiming in on this particular COW forum, but to speak to the original poster--yes, it is worth it and here is why (or at least my thoughts as to why I jumped in.) I bought a T2i instead of

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Video: Voice Over for Qatar University TV Commercial
by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago

Voice Over for Qatar University TV Commercial We provided the Voice Over for Qatar University TV Commercial. watch voiceover

Bob Vick liked this 9 months ago


		Video: Spoken Word + Bass Guitar, Tony Piggott's I Still Care by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago Spoken Word + Bass Guitar, Tony Piggott's I Still Care Tony Piggott delivers spoken word, accompanied by Gerry Diwa on bass guitar. Shot by May Diwa with Nikon D5100. watch video

Video: Piano and Vocal by Iranian Musicians in Manila. Persian Music Live In Studio Recording
by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago

Piano and Vocal by Iranian Musicians in Manila. Persian Music Live In Studio Recording Music video of Piano and Vocal by Iranian Musicians in Manila. Persian Music Live In Studio Recording. watch musi

Bugsy Birdswell liked this 2 years ago


		Video: I Don't Want To Talk About It (Acoustic Cover) Music Video by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago I Don't Want To Talk About It (Acoustic Cover) Music Video I Don't Want To Talk About It (Acoustic Cover) Music Video Video produced and directed by Gerry Diwa. Videographer Junnel Maranan. Music prod


		Video: Jazz Quartet Recording - Live Studio Performance by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago Jazz Quartet Recording - Live Studio Performance Vince LaHorra Quartet performs live in the recording studio "I Only Have Eyes for You (composer Harry Warren)" arranged by Vince Lahorra (sax); support


		Video: Sabungero by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago Sabungero song inspired by the movie Sabungero ( http: sabungeromovie.com ) music by Gerry Diwa words and vocals by Jayson Diwa mix and additional music production by Neil Diokno copyright 2009 Sound

Facebook Ads
by Adam Troup 3 years ago
Has anybody tried or had any success through facebook ads Adam http: www.inspirevideo.co.uk

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Re: Facebook Ads
by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago
Hi Adam, 7 clicks out of 120k impressions is not good. Things areas for improvement 1. the ad copy itself 2. better targeting 3. create an Fb Page and make that a destination of the ad - compare this


		Video: TV Commercial from Images (Ken Burns Effect) by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago TV Commercial from Images (Ken Burns Effect) TV Commercial made from images (using Ken Burns Effect). Professional voice over and sound design help for a cohesive story and maximum impact. watch comme


		Video: George Sheppard's Reignite by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago George Sheppard's Reignite Live performance video of REIGNITE, an original song composition of George Sheppard from Australia. He was at my studio in the Philippines for some shows and to record their


		Video: Dust Becomes Glittter by Amy Sheppard by Gerardo Diwa 2 years ago Dust Becomes Glittter by Amy Sheppard Live performance music video of "Dust Becomes Glittter" by Amy Sheppard, a singer songwriter from Australia. Recorded in one take with Lumix LX3. Edited and color

Switching from Nikon to Canon
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
I'm a rather satisfied Nikon shooter who is seriously considering switching to Canon. In addition to photography, I am also into videography and Canon is definitely the leader in the DSLR Video area.

Re: Switching from Nikon to Canon
by Richard van den Boogaard 3 years ago
Here are my suggestions: 1. 7D is a wonderful camera, as it gives you speed in both photography and filming (50 60fps). Downside is that it is not a full-frame but cropped sensor camera, meaning that

Blu-ray burning blues
by Bud Solem 6 years ago
Even though Encore (windows pc) says it successfully creates a Blu-ray disc, trying to play it on a Samsung BD-P1400 generates a "unable to read disc" message. After reading everything I can find, and

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Re: Blu-ray SUCCESS!
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
Just found this thread about Blu-ray disc burning on Adobe Encore. I have CS3 and thinking of upgrading to the CS5 Production Premium package. I've started getting more inquiries on delivering wedding

I might as well forget about new DSLR products and technologies from Nikon
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
http: www.reuters.com article idUSTOE63I07820100419 according to new Nikon President, "Nikon's imaging business has been expanding quite steadily over the past 10 years. 'But can it enjoy the same sta

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Re: I might as well forget about new DSLR products and technologies from Nikon
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
the 7d is exactly what I'm eyeing of the Canon lot, good for video can get that film like grain feel I'll check out your 7d blog, too. My creative outlets: * Audio Engineering, Music Production, Editi

Looking for a real good set of headphones
by Martin Jordan 4 years ago
We are currently using a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones for editing, But now we got a real big job coming in with a ton of video being demonstrated by talent. They will be hooked up with a wire

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Re: Looking for a real good set of headphones
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
The following headphones are standards in the studio and which we have and use quite often. - AKG 240M - Sennheiser HD 280 - Sony MDR-7506 and Sony MDR7509 - the GRADOs are very good too, but tends to

New Nikon P100 with 1920x1080 HD & 26x zooooooommm
by Mark Shepherd 3 years ago
I know all you "full frame" freaks will poo poo the thought of anything less, but I am intrigued by the possibility of the recently announced Nikon "coolpix" P100. It has 1920x1080 30fps video and a 2

Re: New Nikon P100 with 1920x1080 HD & 26x zooooooommm
by Gerardo Diwa 3 years ago
at least Nikon is announcing something new video features to its line of digital cameras. I can only hope (and pray) that they upgrade the serious DLSR line with serious video features soon. I'm ready

Newbie mic Q
by David Sanders 4 years ago
Newbie mic question: Currently I'm using on-board audio, but planning on upgrading to a dedicated sound card. But, I connected a AT2020 USB mic and checked the recording level in the control panel. De

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Re: Newbie mic Q
by Gerardo Diwa 4 years ago
of course you will get a better signal with an external soundcard and an external microphone. If you are serious about podcasting and it is related to your business, your audio must be of good quality


		Service: Sound Weavers Recording Studio & Productions, Inc. by Gerardo Diwa 4 years ago Makati Philippines Audio Sound Weavers Recording Studio & Productions, Inc. Audio Engineering Audio Editing Recording Studios We cater to international projects remotely. U

digital out from mac pro intel to motu 828
by ross byron boughton 4 years ago
hi guys tia am just wanting to monitor my audio though the digital out optical (light port) to my motu 828 as the new Mac Pros have no FW 400 ports downloaded the motu drivers for intel but nothing sh

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Re: digital out from mac pro intel to motu 828
by Gerardo Diwa 4 years ago
I will try to make this simple explanation: MacPro has an optical audio IN OUT get an TOSLINK optical cable like this http: bit.ly 2tSzE3 connect one end to the MacPro's optical audio IN to the 828's

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