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Pillow Fight

Urban Testing Ground ·

2010/04/05

On Saturday I was either going to A) Get an iPad or B) Get hit in the face with a pillow. What was I thinking?!I swallowed a lot of feathers to get this shot. Hope you enjoy it.Pillow Fight from Joel Kuwahara on Vimeo.

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Cole's - Downtown Los Angeles

Urban Testing Ground ·

2010/03/23

It's been a long, long time since I shot a video for my blog. Part of the reason was work. That's all I've been doing. I set up my own company in 2008, got married and any free time I thought I had quickly evaporated. Well, things have changed. I ditched my DVX100 for a Canon 7D and I'm looking forward to capturing beautiful images of life. Life really is beautiful.Enjoy my first piece on my 7D.Cole's from Joel Kuwahara on Vimeo.

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3D Projection - Amazing!

Urban Testing Ground ·

2009/08/26

Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted anything. Unfortunately, I've been distracted by side projects.I came across this video today that just inspired me. I wish I came up with idea.555 KUBIK_ extended version from urbanscreen on Vimeo.

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It's OK

Urban Testing Ground ·

2007/12/12

Chicago artist, Sighn, figures it will take about 60 years to hand cut a million of these pieces. And that's exactly what he's set out to do. The first 500 will be sold in 2007 and only 71 are available for $2o a pop.He made a video of the painstaking process. I think I might pick one up.Check it out here!

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H+R - Happy Birthday!

Urban Testing Ground ·

2007/11/19

Spent Saturday night celebrating Hit + Run's 2 year anniversary at the Crash Mansion. It's amazing to see how big it's grown. The place was packed and they had two screen printing machines in action to handle the two large lines that went from the stage to the back of the dance floor. As a thank you, partners Mike C. and Brandy Flowers passed out free blank tees to anyone who wore a H+R shirt. There were dozens of custom screens by artists such as Toks, Kutmah, the Gaslamp Killer, Kofie, Haycock

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Little Radio - Summer Block Party

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/07/05

So I'm back, sorry for the super long break. My editing chops feel a bit rusty, but I hope you don't notice.Dave Conway owns and operates "LittleRadio.com" it started out as a small pirate radio station and has now grown into a major multimedia enterprise. During the summer, Dave opens up his studio to the public and hosts summer block parties and free concerts. On this Sunday afternoon, "Hello Astronaut, Goodbye Television" and "Future Pigeon" performed. What a perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday

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ManOne @ The Crewest Gallery

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/04/12

Last weekend I stopped by the Crewest Gallery, LA's first art gallery dedicated to graffiti artists and met with it's owner ManOne. He was working on a mural for the Washington Post and I brought my camera along to document the process.Check out the video here! [2:48 /16.5 MB QT]Thanks to Sticky Rick and ManOne!

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Hit & Run @ Mountain Bar

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/04/03

LA artists Brandy Flower and Mike C. brought their live t-shirt screening event to Geoff Oki's 4th annual T-shirt party this past Thursday. Curious fans as well as devoted T wearers packed the Mountain Bar in Chinatown to get a one-of-a-kind t-shirt made. Screen designs were provided by various LA designers including Brandy, Mike C and Oki.Check out the video here! [3:11 / 17MB QT]Thanks to Brandy, Mike and the rest of the HR crew. Also thanks to Geoff Oki.

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Buried Under Work

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/03/20

This week's been a crazy one and I haven't had much time to shoot. But I am in the process of setting up some new interviews. So until then, it may be a little slow on my site. My apologies in advance. But I hope to bring you some new and exciting pieces in the near future.I'll leave you with this fun little video from JP Tarver who e-mailed me about the "Meeting Of Styles" piece I did last year.Thanks JP.Watch the video here! [WMV /:30]

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Michael Turner - Photographer

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/03/13

It was around 3AM when I got the call. Emerging LA photographer, Michael Turner, was having a late night photo shoot and I was asked to document it.Enjoy....Watch the video here! [1:27 / 9 MB QT]

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Dancing Graffiti

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/03/10

I don't normally post other people's videos, but this one is too good to be missed. It's a music video by Mark Ronson covering Radiohead's "Just" and it features some awesome effects of graffiti coming to life.Check out the video here! [3:21 / 14.57MB]

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David Flores - Artist

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/03/06

I know I said no more of the vinyl figures, but since I shot this last week and I left the video posting for this week on my hard drive at work, I had no choice.David Flores is probably best known for his skateboarding designs but has most recently lent his iconic style to the world of "Dunnies." Some love him, some hate him, some call him "Sam." You decide.Check out the video here! [1:54 / 11.5 MB QT]

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Midnight Ridazz!!! - Part 2

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/27

So much action I had to split it up into two parts. Enjoy the 2nd half of the "Midnight Ridazz" bike ride through LA.It's a bit long, so expect a longer download.Check it out video here! [3:05 / 17.9MB QT]Hey Pam! It's your video debut!And to the haters I encountered. Eat me. [0:20 / 2 MB QT]

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Help Support Acme Gamestore on Feb. 27!

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/25

If you're free this Monday night, you might want to go to this event and help out a few good guys."Acme Game Store is owned by Jason Jones and Jonathan Bryant. They sell video games. Why? Because video games are fun... On December 12th approximately eight ICE (some new law enforcement agency attached to Homeland Security) agents raided Acme Game Store in riot gear with shotguns in hand. They confiscated 3 modified XBOXs and all Microsoft games in bulk. They have each been charged with a felony

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Midnight Ridazz!!! - Part 1

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/23

It was their 2 year anniversary and there was love in the air, or was that chronic. Midnight Ridazz is a gathering of bike riders who meet every 2nd Friday of the month to take over the streets of LA. And as the name implies this doesn't happen during business hours. This month's theme was "I Heart My Bike" but only a few really got into the spirit by decking out their ridez with heart shaped balloons or red firey sex-flames. Two guys wore wrestling masks, maybe they love eachother... who knows

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Shot Callers Bikes

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/13

I had my own Schwinn back in the 80's but never imagined it could be transformed into a work of art. Shot Callers is a bike club from the San Fernando Valley that specializes in custom old school rides. Starting with original frames they add details such as twisted forks, over-spoked rims, spinners, etched seats, upholstery and custom paint to transform these everyday modes of transportation to elite show pieces. I'm thinking about getting one for myself.Special thanks to Pringle for introducing me

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Thomas Han on "Painkiller"

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/08

My favorite dunny of the LA Series is Thomas Han.'s "Painkiller." I wanted to include his interview in the last video but thought instead to have it be it's own piece.Watch the video here! [1:36 / 8.3 MB QT]

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LA Dunny Series @ Gallery 1988

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/02/07

I stopped putting up the Quicktime window graphic because I thought it looked ugly and I figured if you hadn't figured it out by now that I post video clips, well then, you're pretty stupid and should probably stop coming here. Anyway, this past month has been an exciting one for the vinyl figure community. First, Tim Biskup debuted his Acid Head dunny and last week Kid Robot released their LA Dunny Series at Gallery 1988 in Hollywood. It was a fun evening and I even lucked out and got a Gold

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Tim Biskup Drops Acid

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/01/30

Thursday, Kid Robot released their newest dunny designed by LA artist Tim Biskup. Called the "Acid Head," it was Tim's psychedelic interpretation of what a toon might look like if he were trippin'. Fans lined the block eager to get their hands on this limited run and to get his signature. The line moved pretty slow, but that was only because Tim took the time to pretty much draw custom art for each and every fan. What a guy.I picked one up for myself. He drew a face on its forehead. Oh yeah.Thanks

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Beck? Hell Yes!

Urban Testing Ground ·

2006/01/23

How does a relatively unknown band from Highland Park get to remix a track for famed musician Beck?Find out by watching the video. [1:19 / 8mb QT]

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