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Alik Griffin

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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.

ISO in Photography

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ISO – The Simple Explanation!

In Digital Photography, the ISO is the setting that adjusts how sensitive your camera's sensor is to light. It usually ranges from 100-64,000+ on most cameras. The higher the number, the less sensitive it is to light. This means that if your ISO was set to 64,000, you could expose a candle-lit dinner accurately. However, if you were outside on a sunny day, your ISO must only be set to about 100. So, the ISO is what the camera uses to measure how much light hits the sensor.

Century City Bridge Westfield Mall

Bridge to the Westfield Century City Mall

I live only a few miles from Century City, maybe two, but I’ve never been there to take photos. I’ve been to China, Indonesia, Japan three times, and the Grand…

Batu Bolong, Bali Indonesia

Batu Bolong Bali – Canon 5DmkII

Shot from Bali of Batu Bolong taken with the Canon 5DmkII.

Solana Beach Stairs

Sunset at Solana Beach

When I lived in San Diego, this was one of the main beaches where I would surf. Every year, San Diego seems increasingly crowded, and more cities are trying to…

Bali Kecak Dancers

Kecak Monkey Performer of Bali

This is one of the monkey performers of the Kecak dance in Bali, Indonesia. He was quite the character during the performance, often interacting with the audience. A few times,…

Indonesia Jungle Rice Fields

Bali Plumeria In HDR

The Plumeria of Bali reminded me of Hawaii. They were so healthy and full and in bloom everywhere. We can grow some plumeria in Southern California, but they are never nearly as healthy-looking as they are in Bali. So, I took the opportunity to get a few shots when I could. This one I colored with that old film look, which I am becoming more and more of a fan of.

Bali Rice Fields, ready for harvest. HDR Photo

Bali Rice Field Tower

This is a photo from when I was in one of the rice fields of Bali. I don't know about you, but this shot reminds me of old Chuck Norris movies. Missing in Action or something. They loved blowing these things up with grenade launchers.

Bali Fire Starter Ketchak Dance

Bali Kecak Dance Ceremony

When I was in Bali, I went to one of the famous Kecak Dances. In the beginning, there is this ceremony where a priest starts by lighting the fires and blessing the dancers by splashing them with water. I was able to get a pretty cool shot of him lighting the fire with the sun setting in the background.

Yumiko Lamp

My Lovely Wife In Her Kimono

Well, it’s not her Kimono. These things can run into the tens of thousands of dollars (for the good ones). The occasion was her brother’s wedding, so all the girls…

China I Love Shanghai

I Heart Shanghai

I took this photo a little over a month ago in Shanghai when it was raining. It’s a pretty cool city, but I was sketched out when they wanted my…

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