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  1. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    We've got two laptops to give away for the best contributors of the following three Forum Topics

    1.“The School Forum” Setup for all school goers in the Dublin 10 area, talk to us about your Educational life , your exam fears or triumphs , your hopes and dreams for the future and maybe if there is somebody who encourages you that deserves a mention. There will be specialised Leaving Cert Forum areas also plus others upon request

    2.“The Ballyfermot Forum” setup for all of the General Public who live and/or work in the area, tell us about your experience’s and what could be improved upon to encourage business/ facilities/ transport/ life in the area

    3.“The Over 55’s Forum” setup for all of the people who want to talk about their needs/lives/wants or just want to reach out to connect, make new friends and talk with people in Ballyfermot

    So if you start now you've got a great chance and all you need to do is just sign up for a username here http://forums.ballyfermot.ie/register.php to start you Forum entries in your chosen topics!

    Posted 1 year ago #

  2. admin
    Key Master

    This is where you should start posting for the above topic, have fun and should you have problems of any nature then please contact/mail the Forum Moderator at 01-6260734 or philiphickey@ballyfermot.ie

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  3. TOPFOTO
    Member

    Hi peeps.
    I'll start...
    I'm Ray born and reared up on Landen Road. And yes I did beat Tomo Delaney in a race around the block without any help, that rumour is true. Now 37 years later I've finally opened my own photo studio on the Ballyer Road. Yisall know Boland's Hardware so go inside, up the stairs and there's me and all my goodness ready to shoot you. (I mean shoot with a camera of course unless you try and scoff me jaffa cake muffin.)

    So here's the real news, errr plug...
    There's no need to go into town or over to Blanch to get photos done of your little babies. And even though fair play to Tesco there's no need to stand in their doorway with all the auwlones gawkin at ya when you can use my private studio. I can do the pixie photos if you want but I also like to do much more artistic shots that'll start a conversation that'll last beyond "ah that's luvly". Pop into Boland's and have goo at some of my work.
    ~After that I do toddlers, kids (inc. confo, communion etc), couples, families and the whole lot. A great Wedding package, Debs coverage, and key rings at 21st parties. With the help of some great ladies we're now adding Glamour Girl and Boudoir shots to our range.

    Added to all that are some Photoshop skills that people find useful. I take old photos and repair them. Lately I've been asked to make collages using old photos; people bring me a few photos and I put them all together on one print in a frame. So far I'm getting a great reaction to my work and plenty of referrals.

    Finally I sell photo gifts. I can put your picture onto Mugs, jigsaws, clocks, boxers & thongs, baby bibs & Uni Grows are just some of the collection.

    So that's a small blurp about what I'm up to. Come by and visit my setup upstairs in Boland's Hardware and at the very least visit my site www.topfoto.ie

    All the best,

    Ray.
    ray@topfoto.ie

    Posted 1 year ago #

  4. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    Hi Ray,
    Its nice to hear of a home grown alternative to the overpriced photo experience, as a person that has suffered outrageous prices in Blanchardstown before, i'm wondering what price range and options do you have?

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  5. stephen
    Member

    its about time we got a bit of local talent for portraits for our kids,i would be very interested in visiting visuals ,but as ray already asked id be interested in the options and price range

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  6. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    Hi Stephen,
    Yes your absolutley right, If Ray feels up to it I can arrange it for him to post a price list elsewhere on the website so hows about it Ray? Myself and Stephen have the same idea here and it can't be bad for business, so go on??

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  7. TOPFOTO
    Member

    Hi Lads.
    At the moment the price is like this...

    For €75 you get a private studio session for 30-90mins. Time is a loose arrangement because many factors dictate the time needed for a shoot in particular small children. When they get bored, tired and moody I take the "huff shot" which is the last one before they start crying. It's meant to be a nice and fun experience and a happy memory for all so when the unhappiness begins that's when the shoot ends.

    During the normal run of a shoot we'll try everything we can think off, all angles, all combinations of people, we even change clothes which commonly includes a team jersey. Added to that I also change the backgrounds because this has a dramatic effect on the atmosphere of the picture. And I’ll say it a million times over “there’s no accounting for taste” so the different backgrounds give me the best chance of pleasing the customer with a picture that will suit their walls.

    After the shoot you get to review the pictures (no 3 week wait here). Typically there are 50+ pictures for you to peruse. Then I’ll print some low resolution contact sheets for you to take home and consider, to show to the Aunties and Grannies and everyone else.

    When you’ve made a choice I’ll give one 10”x8” print in a frame from a choice of about 5 different types. Every picture chosen for printing is airbrushed and perfected before printing. After that you can purchase any print any size at extra cost, from key rings up to giant wall canvas prints.

    Too much choice can be problematic in ways too so in the New Year I’ll be putting together some value added packages. I’ll have more to tell you about that when it’s finalized.

    In short, for 75 quid you get an hour of my time in a private studio, lots of pictures taken and one framed print to take home and hang on the wall.

    That’s the quick blast of info for now boys. Any links on the Ballyer site would be appreciated.

    Ray.

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  8. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    Hi Ray,
    It sounds like a good service, when you have your value added packages ready then please contact/mail me on phickey@ballyfermotitcentre.com and don't forget to mention the extras for prints. I do like the 'cough' airbrushing concept so even Mary Harney has a chance

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  9. stephen
    Member

    i think 75 quid for an hour is really good value for money so you will see me in the new year ray

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  10. TOPFOTO
    Member

    And remember you get the framed picture too. :0)

    Hectic week over. Time to chill and enjoy a few days off. Happy Christmas Everyone!

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  11. admin
    Key Master

    Happy Christmas Everyone!

    Posted 1 year ago #

  12. TOPFOTO
    Member

    Happy New Year to everyone.
    I hope 2009 brings success and good fortune to everything you set your mind and hearts to.

    Good Luck!!

    Posted 1 year ago #

  13. DarrenB
    Member

    Hi guys,

    I just heard a rumour that Tesco in Ballyfermot is closing down for good in a few months. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this rumour?

    Thanks in advance

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  14. nathank1
    Member

    I think its cool you made a job out of photography was it just a hobby or did you take a course or something

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  15. TOPFOTO
    Member

    Nathan I'm taking pictures since forever. As a kid a couple of times I asked for cameras for christmas. I even had an idea a long time ago to do the "Bullet Speed" motion that made the Matrix such a sensation but unfortunately as a kid I was laughed away. Bummer! Oh well I'm over it now hehe

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  16. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    Re DarrenB

    Hi guys,

    I just heard a rumour that Tesco in Ballyfermot is closing down for good in a few months. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this rumour?

    Hi Darren, no i haven't but I did catch my boss in passing today about Iceland not being too steady on its feet, even after just re-opening again
    But hey they're probabley just, you know, rumours, until it happens

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  17. DarrenB
    Member

    Thanks for the reply Philip.

    Posted 1 year ago #

  18. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    No prob dude

    Posted 1 year ago #

  19. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    Re Topfoto

    Nathan I'm taking pictures since forever. As a kid a couple of times I asked for cameras for christmas. I even had an idea a long time ago to do the "Bullet Speed" motion that made the Matrix such a sensation but unfortunately as a kid I was laughed away. Bummer! Oh well I'm over it now hehe

    No way, really! what was your idea....go on you know you want too!

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  20. DarrenB
    Member

    I Think the scene were the bullets are flying past Neo in the Matrix and some of the fights were made with Adobe After Effects, and could easily be done with the after effects software. Then the speed by just editing with the time-line on the program.

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  21. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    I saw some making of documentary where they had (high speed?)cameras in a 180 degree arc around the actor. The effect is incredible =-o

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  22. DarrenB
    Member

    Yeah, It sound incredible. I must look for that documentary and check it out.

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  23. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    On second 23 you can see the cameras in the surrounding wall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiWUNUIYx8U&feature=related
    I saw the documentary on TV, but its something anyway

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  24. DarrenB
    Member

    Thats so cool, Cheers

    Did you ever see the south Park version?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg3mXJSIlKQ&feature=related

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  25. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    I have now, that was incredible for home made job, amazing!

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  26. DarrenB
    Member

    Indeed, It must of taken the guy a long time just animate that.

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  27. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    For real, you would need to be passionate about South Park and Cinematics to spend I would hazard a guess of 6 weeks work on it? Ambitious and dedicated

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  28. DarrenB
    Member

    I found a link to the making of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Tq9J15rgY

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  29. philiphickey
    Lord of the Forum Ring

    That Guy IS GOOD, you not idea how hard it is to record a 5 minute audio and video to demonstrate a 'how to do' without screwing up, trust me

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  30. DarrenB
    Member

    And best of all he used basic 3D software to do it. I'm impressed.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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