jesse and regina's wedding avp

It pays well to plan and work on your plan.

Couple Jesse and Regina handed me their photos about 2 weeks before their wedding. I must tell you, that gave me an ample amount of time to plan, layout, make and edit their audio-visual presentation. Although they gave me not much a variety of pictures, I decided to scrap the photos to make the slideshow more interesting. I added a few lines about love which I think added spice as Eric Benet sings The Last Time. They will exchange their vows this Friday at the Greenmeadows Clubhouse. Being both Christians, the ceremony will follow the Christian rites.

Blogmates, be the first to take a peek on Jesse and Regina's wedding avp.

cheers to the finest filipino videographers

Filipino videographers are getting much fame and glory in international contests these days. Just 2 months ago in Orlando, Florida, the finest Filipino videographers won 13 awards in the WEVA Expo 2008 in different categories. Imagine the likes of Jason Magbanua and Bob Nicolas competing with renowned videographers from various states in America. Wow, that really is something to rave about.

Among al the videos I've seen I adore the ones Mayad Studios made. My jaw fell while watching their videos. I can't even describe to you how they take and edit their works. No words can ever describe it. The gliding, drama, poetic words and moving music. You may view Mayad Studios' videos HERE. Feel like checking out the other videographers who won? Click THIS and see the categories and the couples' names.

search for the secret scroll

It finally happened. Our Lower School Department had the highly anticipated Show and Tell.

With this year having a theme of Dreams and Fantasies, the Lee Kuan Yew Hall was decorated with peripherals related to Fantasia. Our students had to go through a lot of stages before they came up with their speech. Just like how we are trained, our students began with their pre-writing sessions, first and second drafts and the proper way of delivering their speeches. The kids did a superb job! There were minor bloopers but in general, they all made their parents absolutely proud of them as they all delivered above what was expected of them in their Search for the Secret Scroll.

Photos of the Show and Tell may be viewed HERE courtesy of Ms. Soriano. And this is ME in the TechBooth! Here's a video I made of the story plot.

the last time

Weddings. I just don't get tired of the topic.

I'm in that state again when I feel I just got married yesterday. And it got me so hook on Eric Benet's song entitled The Last Time. Call me cheesy. But I can't help but get goose gumps hearing the song. All of a sudden, all our wedding memories seem so fresh in my mind.

This is current state of bliss is very conducive for me because I have quite a number of tasks to do for a couple of my bride-friends. My other friend is going to walk down the aisle December of next year and I'm giving her suggestions and recommendations in her wedding preparations. And my other friend is getting married on the 18th of the month. And I volunteered in making her AVP. I have collected their photos already. I have researched for sweet love and wedding quotes on the internet. And I have a line-up of the possible songs I might be using for the slideshow. Of course, the top song choice is Eric Benet's song! I am posting a video of the song below. And it's lyrics too.

reedley loves rak

After 2 months of planning, this year's Guidance Campaign on Anti-Bullying is in its full force. The campaign, which began Friday last week, with modules talking about Random Acts of Kindness, is being launched today at 12 noon.

This year's campaign is called Reedley loves RAK. It aims to foster the values of family and nurture. It shall help students acquire interpersonal skills such as kindness, respect and tolerance. The campaign also seeks to inform students on what bullying is, the profile of a bully and the things you can do if you are bullied. I have posted below a brochure on bullying which I made. Feel free to print it, just click the photos to zoom it.


Here is a clip I created. I hope this video inspires us to be kind.

glorious days

I’m on my 7^th day break from work. 4 more days left before I go back to the 4 corners of my office. And I would assume you are wondering how I am spending my glorious days. Well, here’s how:

I turn on our computer and listen to whatever genre of music the moment calls for. And then, I begin making slide shows of the gazillion photos we have collected. To put icing on the cake, I add a song and synchronize the lyrics with the slide show. Here is a sample of my work showcasing my precious summer adventures with my husband. I used the song Pure Shores by the English-Canadian all girl band All Saints. Sing with me!

tribute to teachers

Last February 14, our school celebrated our annual Teachers' Day. As a tribute to them, I was asked to make an AVP (audio-visual presentation) to give them thanks and to highlight the events of the schoolyear. It took me awhile before I could post it here. I had to re-size the video because it was too large.

A Lower School 2 student came to me after watching, wiping a tear. "Ms. Magtoto, I'm going to miss school when it's over".

Music used: Ice Age OST, Childhood (Michael Jackson), Journey (Leah Salonga)

Photo Credits: Better Photo, Parc Photography, Labski Fotografi

Journaling: WHY GOD MADE TEACHERS by Kevin William Huff
When God created teachers he gave us special friends
To help us understand his world
And truly comprehend
The beauty and the wonder
Of everything we see