Val Gameiro, Writer, Director, Filmmaker and Technologist in Austin, Texas - Film, Music, Writing and Making the World a Better Place

Personal,Poetry

05/16/2012

Eu Choro (Portuguese Poetry)

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Hoje está um dia lindo, mas eu choro Choro pelo sangue derramado em nome da Ganância e do Autoritarismo Choro pelas vozes que se perdem no burburinho das mentiras de quem nos quer de joelhos Lá fora, o Sol brilha radiante, mas eu choro Choro pelas sombras que lançam os abusos do poder sobre as [...]

Filmmaking,reviews

03/28/2012

Did anyone else get a headache from watching Hunger Games?

It was a great story, so I hate that I’m not a fan of the movie That shaky-cam just drove me nuts… I couldn’t focus my eyes on anything and spent most of the movie looking away from the screen to minimize the effects. I do love the theme and will probably buy the audio [...]

Filmmaking

03/27/2012

Plug for a local short film

I just have to pass the word about my friend Grayson Berry’s short film being shot here in Austin, Texas. I’ve known Grayson for a few years, and not only can this man act, he has his heart in the right place, and definitely deserves your support. If you’ve never checked out Kickstarter, this is [...]

Free Stuff,Music Making,Sound Design

02/27/2012

FREE Loops from Peace Love Productions

Peace Love Productions is a site selling all kinds of loops for all your music needs. From guitar to bass, and drums to electronic instruments, you’ll find something you’ll like. Every month they post some specials, including FREE Loops: http://peaceloveproductions.com/specials.html This month they have a lot of links to free goodies, so check ‘em out [...]

Filmmaking,Free Stuff

02/03/2012

33 FREE After Effects Templates

If you work with After Effects, these are very cool… first of all, they’re free, second of all they serve a multitude of uses, third they are in 1080p resolution (full HD) and fourth of all… they’re FREE! The article is a collection of free templates from all over the web. Here is the original [...]

Free Stuff,Music Making

01/24/2012

New FREE App from Moses Avalon – Royalty Calculator

If you are a musician, Moses is your best friend. Subscribe to his newsletter, and download his free app! You will not find ANYONE with more insight into the music business, and how to survive in it. He delivers a mean seminar that will make your jaw drop, and help you make good career decisions! [...]

Filmmaking,Free Stuff

12/31/2011

FREE Sound Effects from Videomaker.com

The good folks at Videomaker.com, which put out some great articles on all things video, have put up a web page full of free downloads, along with links to free sound effects. http://www.videomaker.com/downloads/free-sound-effects/ And here’s the general download page: http://www.videomaker.com/downloads/   Enjoy, and sign up for their newsletter. It’s pretty cool! Val Gameiro Writer, Director, [...]

Free Stuff,Music Making

12/30/2011

FREE Gift from Nucleus Soundlabs

If you’re a Reason user: Free for Christmas – Oct 2011 Reason Wizardry As with every year, at Christmas time I like to give something back to the community. This year your free gift is the October 2011 issue of Reason Wizardry. Its full-length, uncut – 30 minutes long. I hope you enjoy it! The [...]

Free Stuff,Music Making,Sound Design

FREE Synth from Native Instruments

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR! And thanks for checking out my website. I hope it has helped you in your endeavors!! And that’s right, NI are giving away a cool little synth called SKANNER, and if you like electronic music, you’ll love the synth! Check out the demos.. pretty cool stuff. And it’s FREE! [...]

Other

12/29/2011

Can’t connect 3g data on htc hd2 running Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich

Here’s a post completely out of left field, but I’ve been trying out Android 4 Beta 5 from the SD card on my HD2 still running Windows Mobile 6.5. I have most things working, including synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook 2007 using the latest version of CompanionLink (via Wifi ‘cos the USB doesn’t always work). It [...]