Shot for KUT at SXSW '08

Day for Night in KUT's Studio 7 from Texas Music Matters at KUT on Vimeo.



Grand Archives at Bourbon Rocks from Texas Music Matters at KUT on Vimeo.


Alex Cuba in KUT's Studio 1b from Texas Music Matters at KUT on Vimeo.

Fun Fun Fun Fest '08: Black Angels

The last concert that I shot at Fun Fest - probably my favorite :)
It was also fascinating to see a rock star who was capable of being so human/real - talking about hopes and dreams and making it all come true.


Black Angels at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08 from ranjana thomas on Vimeo.

The National at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08

I really enjoyed the music and the performance by the National. It was really interesting to hear about Matt Berninger's thoughts on small music festivals and how important they are in supporting indie bands these days. Thanks to Andy Ulher for conducting the interview.


The National at Fun Fun Fun Fest from ranjana thomas on Vimeo.

Tim Fite at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08

Here is a real performer! I enjoyed the effect of visuals, and how they worked with the audio in a live performance. His interview was especially fun - his reasons for why he does things the way he does are totally eccentric, and kinda beautiful.


Tim Fite at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08 from ranjana thomas on Vimeo.

Local Music is Sexy!

Four local bands perform at Mohawk.

(i know, it says "video posted by Peter Babb" - but its the video I made, with David Brown's narration. Peter is the one who posts content to the blogs/ website of Texas Music Matters - texasmusicmatters.kut.org )


Local Music is Sexy from Peter Babb on Vimeo.

Austin Celtic Festival (11/02/08)

The 12th Annual Austin Celtic Festival, on the Fiesta Gardens at Austin, TX.

"Thriller" dance at the Long Center in Austin, Tx. (25/10/2008)

I got to witness/ capture the setting of a new world record!
[SO much fun, I highly recommend watching or participating in such events if you ever have a chance]

Hurricane Ike Aftermath in Galveston

Partial Eclipse, Bangalore 2008

As seen from Nandi Hills.

Texas Relays

The Texas Relays were held at Austin, TX this weekend. Being back on the track with all that excitement was fantastic - only this time I was not running. The shoot went well, and it was a real treat to see some of the best athletes in the country. The best event was the men's 1-mile race. Leonel Manzano finished first, breaking the record for the event at this meet. Darren Brown finished third with his personal best timing. This is his story...

The Alvarado family at the George Carden circus

Maker Faire 2007

This was the most fun I have had at work!

Pecan Street Festival

Since September 2007, I have worked as the Multimedia Editor for The Daily Texan.
Here are the links to some of the videos I have produced for the Texan. We are in the process of building a video gallery for the website, so for now, the links take you the the article, and the video is on the side of the page.
I always learn from criticism, so bring it on!

Austin Steam Train
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/15/LifeArts/Trains.Gain.Recreational.Value-3031734.shtml

Cesar Chavez statue unveiling on UT campus
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/10/TopStories/Shedding.Light.On.A.Hero-3023589.shtml

Best Buddies
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/11/TopStories/Ut.Program.Helps.Make.Best.Buddies-3026327.shtml

Pep Rally for OU weekend at UT
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/04/TopStories/Ou.Torchlight.Parade.Raises.Longhorn.Spirit-3011614.shtml