MSIT Fashion Design Graduation Parade – Argentum
** For 2009 MSIT “Pressed” Parade video and photos please click here**
The Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe (MSIT) Celebrated 25 years of fashion on Tuesday night and they celebrated in spectacular style.
I WILL BE POSTING PHOTOS UP IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS – IF YOU WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT THEM, FILL IN THE FORM ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE TO “KEEP IN THE LOOP”.
Kimberley Lim won the top award and now has the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to study at any Fashion design school. Congratulations Kimba!
Nikon D90 is hotter
Along with the release of the Canon 50D, Nikon announced the successor to the D80 the Nikon D90.
I’ve been a fan of Nikons since the release of the D3. Basically until then Canon lead the way with Digital SLR technology.
The D90 introduces a new feature which has rocked the digital slr world and the forums at DPreview the world’s number one digital camera website. Nikon introduced at Photokina 2008 the D90 with live video recording. The first of it’s kind on a Digital SLR.
I never thought it would be any good, i mean, you can’t autofocus, zoom and the ergonomics are wrong. HOWEVER, after some time to digest it, its truly ground breaking.
The video above shows some footage recorded on the camera using fisheye and big aperture lenses. Amazing.
You cannot do anything like this on a digital video camera under $1000. For me who does video work and even now i’m trying to do some shallow depth of field shots in post-production which is very time consuming can be done easily with a D90. You can even get this effect with the cheapest nikon 50mm lens.
So obviously you can’t use the D90 for event work but for creative shots, its revolutionary. Live view has been around for digital slr’s for a while, why haven’t they thought to just record the feed in the past?
Canon has missed the mark this round. I’m sure they could do a firmware update down the track.
UPDATE:
Sample D90 Video – HOT!
Canon 50D Digital SLR review with Samples
Canon’s new EOS 50D bridges the gap between the novice and the seasoned pro with a perfect combination of high-speed and quality. It features an APS-C sized 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fine detail and superior color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities up to 12800 for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. It features a refined 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots) monitor, supercharged Live View Function with Face Detection Live mode, plus a number of new automatic Image Correction settings and HDMI output for viewing images on an HDTV. Pick up the EOS 50D and you’ll experience true digital inspiration!
Canon announced the successor to the Canon 40D at Photokina 2008
Check out the hot new Canon 50D at DPreview:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/
Here are some Canon 50D sample shots:
Canon 50D Sample Shot 1 (Portrait)
Canon 50D Sample Shot 1 (Landscape)
Canon 50D Sample Shot 1 (Nightscene)
Canon 50D Sample Shot 1 (Sports-High ISO)
Looking QUT Fashion Design Graduate Photos?
I’ve finally finished editing these pictures, I’ve had such a backlog of jobs to do and setting up my online photostore has taken longer than I expected.
Here are the fashion photos from the QUT Fashion Design Graduates Parade from 2007.
I’d love your feedback on these, please leave a comment!
2008 Nivea Hand Model of the Year!
Last night I was at the Nivea Annual Hand Modeling Awards and after a year off, I was back in action in the 2007/08 Summer. I didn’t think I had done enough catalogues to get up for the win, but I was able to snare some crucial votes during the February vote count.
Although I didn’t think my work last season was as good as my fall 2004 season with my award winning “VB hard-earned-thirst” beer catalogue. I think my attitude has matured and you can really see that in my modeling.
I had a year off over the 2006/07 summer as a mouth model, and whilst it was great to be the mouth of Evian water, I really missed my hand modeling and couldn’t wait until that contract was over.
Guess was quick to get me on their roster for their autumn watch magazine ads and so I was really lucky to get a “feel” for it all again.
Thanks to all my support. The girls at professionNail, Steve at Minit Solutions for those late night grind sessions, Kelly and Ross at “Your hands is your face” and finally and most importantly, Nivea for the award and the years supply of Nivea Hand Lotion which comes in “handy” just before I go to bed each night. Thank you so much everyone!
Brisbane Hand Model, Sydney, London, New York
Brisbane Hand Model, Sydney, London, New York
And the Winners Are… (NRA Fashion Design Awards Finals 2008)
Lisa Brown – AMP Capital Shopping Centres Supreme Award Winner
Gold Coast designer Lisa Brown took out the NRA Fashion Supreme Award at last night’s fashion gala event. This was the first time Brown has entered the awards and her bohemian silk dress collection, was the winner in the Evolve Make-Up Lifestyle Collections category. One of which was recently purchased by Kate Hudson whilst filming in Queensland. This was a surprise win as the supreme award has most often gone to a Bridal or Evening wear designer.
Brides Desire by Airs & Graces – QEvents Bridal Award Winner
Emily Black – Moreton Institute of TAFE (MSIT) -
Student Designs presented by Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Award Winner
Dimitria Bridal Couture – Bose Couture Award Winner
Zoo Ski – NRA Fashion Design Rising Star Award
Darb Couture -Cabcharge Australia Fashions on the Field Award Winner
Karen Neilsen – Conrad Jupiters Gold Coast Swim-Surf Award Winner
Little Workers – Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Kids Award Winner
Bose Viewer’s Choice Awards
Bridal – Ja Delle Designs
Kids – Little Workers
Special Awards presented this year included:
Soul by Juniper Award for Fashion Excellence -
Collette Dinnigan
Australian Fashion Design Awards Rising Star presented by Business GC -
Zoo-Ski
Chic Management New York Model Search
Hayley Fitzpatrick