November 2025
In-depth Documentary on the health and history of the El Palo Alto.
El Palo Alto is a coastal redwood tree nestled in between the cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park. It once served as a marker for the explorers and settlers, and now it serves as a symbol for Stanford, Palo Alto, and many more. This documentary discusses the history and the health of El Palo Alto, with exclusive insight into the most recent health study of the tree. Big thanks to Robert Booty of Arborist OnSite, who conducted the health study and compiled the report on the tree.
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October 2025
Tommy Emmanuel’s tour stop at Cahn Auditorium on Oct 15, 2025. Shot for The Daily Northwestern.
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El Palo Alto: A Tree’s Resilience
Documentary on the history and legacy of the El Palo Alto Tree.
In the quiet suburbs of Palo Alto lies a redwood tree that defines the city, community, and culture. Though it once towered over the valley, it now sits hidden to many. Check out the article! Filmed, Edited, and Produced by Jimmy Tsai Special Thanks to Dave Dockter Steve Staiger Robert Booty Historical Images from The Palo Alto Historical Society
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A camera rig I made for my Fujifilm XT-4, made from aluminum extrusions
Fujifilm XT-4 Cage I wanted to create a handle for my Fujifilm X-T4 so I could hold it to stabilize video shots. The Smallrig camera cage for the X-T4 costs around $70-$80 and that’s out of my price range of $0 unfortunately, so I wanted to make a usable design that could be made for much more affordably (at the cost of bulk and weight). From scratch, the materials used are not free, but I was able to source everything from the Northwestern shop.
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September 2025
Short film of a journey through Californian fall colors.
A trip through Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes during the yellow fall.
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October 2024
Reel for Palo Alto Chinese School.
Filmed for the the 2024 Chinese New Year Celebrations at Palo Alto Chinese School.
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