Jimmy Tsai ©Recent contentenTue, 18 Nov 2025 12:32:52 -0500https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/categories/content/will.faught@example.com (Will Faught)Content · Categories · Jimmy Tsaiwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)will.faught@example.com (Will Faught) .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: #f6eff3; } .paige-youtube-skeleton { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 3; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f6eff3 25%, #eddfe7 50%, #f6eff3 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: paigeYoutubeShimmer 1.6s infinite linear; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, visibility 0.4s; will-change: opacity; } @keyframes paigeYoutubeShimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper .paige-youtube { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out; will-change: opacity; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube { opacity: 1; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube-skeleton { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
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. This project wouldn’t be possible without his contributions providing both footage and expertise in the subject.

This project is a completion of my older documentary, filling in gaps and introducing more interesting stories and the technicalities of the health of the tree. Huge thanks to all those who have supported me in this endeavor.

  • Filmed, Edited, and Produced by
    • Jimmy Tsai
  • Special Thanks to
    • Robert Booty
    • Dave Dockter
    • Mark Lindstrom
  • Historical Images from
    • The Palo Alto Historical Society
]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-11-18:2025-11-18T12:32:52-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/films/living-legacy/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:32:52 -0500El Palo Alto: A Living Legacywill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) /* 1. Hide the title elements */ main h1, .paige-header h1, #paige-metadata h1, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5 { display: none !important; } /* 2. Disregard layout restrictions and force center the slideshow wrap */ .paige-page, main > div { position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; } /* 3. Ensure the main layout container scales correctly to prevent scroll overlaps */ main { min-height: 80vh !important; position: relative !important; }
Tommy Emmanuel’s tour stop at Cahn Auditorium on Oct 15, 2025. Shot for The Daily Northwestern.
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]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-10-18:2025-10-18T11:12:01-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/tommy-emmanuel-10-15-25/Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:12:01 -0500Tommy Emmanuel Tourwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: #f6eff3; } .paige-youtube-skeleton { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 3; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f6eff3 25%, #eddfe7 50%, #f6eff3 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: paigeYoutubeShimmer 1.6s infinite linear; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, visibility 0.4s; will-change: opacity; } @keyframes paigeYoutubeShimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper .paige-youtube { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out; will-change: opacity; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube { opacity: 1; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube-skeleton { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
Filmed for the the 2024 Chinese New Year Celebrations at Palo Alto Chinese School.
]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2024-10-18:2024-10-18T12:01:00-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/films/pacs/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:01:00 -0500PACS Chinese New Year Reelwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: #f6eff3; } .paige-youtube-skeleton { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 3; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f6eff3 25%, #eddfe7 50%, #f6eff3 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: paigeYoutubeShimmer 1.6s infinite linear; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, visibility 0.4s; will-change: opacity; } @keyframes paigeYoutubeShimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper .paige-youtube { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out; will-change: opacity; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube { opacity: 1; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube-skeleton { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

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
]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-10-18:2025-10-18T12:32:52-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/films/trees-resilience/Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:32:52 -0500El Palo Alto: A Tree’s Resiliencewill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)

]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2021-09-19:2021-09-19T11:12:09-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/rhino-home/Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:12:09 -0500RHINO Poetry at Homewill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)

]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2021-09-19:2021-09-19T11:12:09-01:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/rhino-50th/Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:12:09 -0100RHINO Poetry 50th Anniversarywill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) /* 1. Hide the title elements */ main h1, .paige-header h1, #paige-metadata h1, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5 { display: none !important; } /* 2. Disregard layout restrictions and force center the slideshow wrap */ .paige-page, main > div { position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; } /* 3. Ensure the main layout container scales correctly to prevent scroll overlaps */ main { min-height: 80vh !important; position: relative !important; }
A hazel-tinted look at life in Chicago.
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]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2022-01-19:2022-01-19T11:12:09-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/project-hazel/Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:12:09 -0500Hazelwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)

]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2021-10-19:2021-10-19T12:12:08-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/people/Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:12:08 -0500Peoplewill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)

]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-10-19:2025-10-19T11:12:09-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/urbex/Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:12:09 -0500Urbexwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; background-color: #f6eff3; } .paige-youtube-skeleton { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 3; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f6eff3 25%, #eddfe7 50%, #f6eff3 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: paigeYoutubeShimmer 1.6s infinite linear; transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, visibility 0.4s; will-change: opacity; } @keyframes paigeYoutubeShimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper .paige-youtube { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out; will-change: opacity; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube { opacity: 1; } .paige-youtube-skeleton-wrapper.video-ready .paige-youtube-skeleton { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
A trip through Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes during the yellow fall.
]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-09-18:2025-09-18T11:07:00-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/films/autumn-palette/Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:07:00 -0500Autumn Palettewill.faught@example.com (Will Faught) /* 1. Hide the title elements */ main h1, .paige-header h1, #paige-metadata h1, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5 { display: none !important; } /* 2. Disregard layout restrictions and force center the slideshow wrap */ .paige-page, main > div { position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; left: 50% !important; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 100vw !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; } /* 3. Ensure the main layout container scales correctly to prevent scroll overlaps */ main { min-height: 80vh !important; position: relative !important; }
Lavender is a really pretty color.
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]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2021-10-19:2021-10-19T12:12:08-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/galleries/project-ash/Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:12:08 -0500Ashwill.faught@example.com (Will Faught)

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. This design is the fifth iteration of the camera rig, but there are a lot more to improve about the design. Additional changes in the design will be reflected as I update the website.

Specs

  • Size: 32.1 x 8.3 x 14 cm
  • Weight: 1.32 kg
  • Assembly Time: 30 min

Materials

  • 2020 Aluminum Extrusion
  • 2020 L Corner Connecter
  • 2020 Sliding T Nuts
  • 10-32 3/8" Hex Screws
  • 10-32 Washers
  • 1" Diameter Wood Dowels
  • Small Wood Screw
  • PLA Plastic

XT-4 Attachment Base

Base Specs

]]>tag:jimbo-tsai.github.io,2025-10-18:2025-10-18T11:07:00-05:00https://jimbo-tsai.github.io/jimbot/projects/xt4cage/Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:07:00 -0500DIY Camera Rig