PAUL PAITAN MAGAZINE

DUBAI, UAE 02 APRIL 2022 CTHE REATIVES MAGAZINE PAUL PAITAN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ART, PHOTO, VIDEO & TRAVEL GALLERY GraAphritci s tHobby turns into profession VOLUME STORY 01

CONTENT 4 THE BEGINNING Brief info about the featured artist and the point at which his interest for photography, videography and graphic design started. 6 FIRST STEP The key that unlocked the door of opportunities in the digital design industry. 8 THE WORLD BEYOND Venturing into the professional world of photography, videography and graphic design. 10 PHOTOGRAPHYViews and story beyond Photography. Paul Paitan Photography 11 VIDEOGRAPHY Passion on video making, where it all start. Paul Paitan Films 13 GRAPHIC DESIGN Exploring creativity on applications that boost skills in designs and a partner of photography & videography. 16 TRAVEL THE WORLD Travelling is not only relaxing but it also open new ideas. Captured photos & videos is a return ticket to journey of memories. 2

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The Beginning I’m Paul Paitan a photographer, vid- eographer and a graphic designer originally from the Philippines currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for more than six years. I am currently working as a Graph- ic Designer at one of the region’s most respected conglomerates, the Al Habtoor Group. Prior to this I was working as In-charge for Social Media, all the technical and the marketing designs aspects in a healthcare facility operating in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). Along side this I am a freelance pho- tographer, videographer and graphic designer. It is always vivid in my memory how my PHOTOGRAPHER, VIDEOGRAPHER, interest for this form of art started. It was GRAPHIC DESIGNER during my childhood years. As a kid when I used to play with my childhood friends I often I enjoy photography, videography, graphic de- pretend to take up the role of a cameraman sign and technology. Among all of these vide- and a director using only my hand encir- ography is the closest to my heart. I often visits cling in my eye seeing what it looks like having ABS-CBN studio, the largest biggest media and a camera in the future. I create a concept and entertainment network back then in the Phil- vision of scenes in films in my young mind and ippines. It is not the programs or show or the then consolidating it all together to produce artist that I am excited and curious to see but my own movie even without any knowledge all the actions that is going on behind what is on actual professional camera and just purely seen by the audience. The production equip- based on principle seen on television, thinking ment and production process involve to pro- how was it done behind the camera. duce the final output projected onto the screen that viewer enjoys interest to him the most. Art is not foreign to me. I always had a cre- ative skill in drawing, arts and crafts and I am capable of producing superior works with my hands and mind. Analyzing has always been one of my strength. 4

Working in Style Although the college course I took and career digital arts. path I initially pursued after graduation is way too far from the creative work, my interest and Little did I know my plan to of moving and liv- love for production and digital art never disap- ing in Dubai, UAE would open the door of op- peared. I always enjoyed, spent and find time portunity for me to get close and enter to the to carefully examine and investigate in detail art form that I loved the most since my child- specifications of camera, computers, laptop hood years. and any equipment and technology related to Work in Action 5

“Continuous studying, learning, practicing and adapting to new technologies is the main key to success for today’s modern technology world.” First Step It was in 2018 when I first saw a post in the so- During graduation I was awarded Top 1 in Pho- cial media flat form Facebook of the Filipino tography class and Top 1 in Videography class Institute. An institution that offers variety of of our batch. In addition to these two major training courses with the aim of empowering awards I also received special recognitions and the Filipino overseas workers abroad through awards: Best in Corporate Video, Best in Own education, (improving knowledge and skill) by Concept Video and Best in TVC. He was also re- providing short-term courses. quested to create the very first Same Day Edit of Filipinos Institute Graduation. With my very first camera Canon 80D and a laptop in my hand, I immediately decided to This was the beginning, the key that unlocked enroll in Filipino Institute. I took up not only in the doors of opportunities for me in the world one course, but two courses at Filipino Institute of photography, videography and graphic de- Garhoud, Dubai, UAE Branch. I took up pho- sign industry. tography and videography courses at the same time during that year. After completing the two courses at Filipino Institute in 2018, I did not stop in gaining ad- The journey was not easy. It requires time, ditional knowledge and developing my skill at commitment and financial investment in terms this form of arts. I continued taking up other of gadget and equipment. Everything was all courses and improved his skill about the tech- worth it in the end. I did not only gain knowl- nique and technology of digital arts. Some of edge and enjoyed the learning process about the courses that I took after photography and the basic of photography and videography but videography include Photoshop. excel in both courses as well. At the end of the course I completed it with flying colors. 6

Filipino Institute in Action... SHOOT & EDIT... 7

THE WORLD BEYOND Initially my wife was always and my only My clients describe my work as full o emotions. subject and model. When my output Creating an excellent output is my main goal came out into public it was appreciated and vision but the client satisfaction brings so and commended by many. As the saying goes; much fulfillment and joy. “When you do the things that you love and love the things that you do the rest will come along”. Initially I mostly work with couples for their pre-nuptial videos, wedding event coverage This art has led me to meeting a warm com- and same day edit. Then it expanded to cor- munity of photographers, videographers and porate videos, various event coverage, product graphic designer community of friends and had and endorsement video shoot and video ed- the privilege of working and collaborating with iting. Got wider with website images content some of them. I am lucky enough to works with and the now the latest graphic design of all clients to all respected, appreciated and were forms and format. satisfied with my output whether it is a picture, a video or a graphic design layout. 8

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PHOTO GRAPHY Images does not just happen, they are crafted. Whether it’s being at the right moment to capture the perfect candid, or saying just the right thing to evoke the ideal reaction, my years of experi- ence have taught me how to navigate different aspect of photo shoot so I never miss a mo- ment. For pictures I do the simple retouch or major editing when needed. I love luminous light, na- ture, beautiful architectures and human emo- tions. I enjoy almost all types of photography, portrait, fashion, sports, still life as long as the images evoke emotions. I approach photog- raphy with romantic, impressionist sensibility. Over the years I have had the pleasure of doc- umenting some wonderful celebrations. My lu- minous imagery is understated, yet evocating result from clear polished creative direction and an exceptional eye for beauty, Recording events and telling stories using images is a mo- ment I am able to pause button of life, Photog- raphy is an art of teleporting the past into the future. When I have a camera in my hand I know no fear, I am able to capture moments that’s gone forever and impossible to reproduce. Tak- ing photos provide me a ticket to a moment otherwise gone. 10

VIDEO GRAPHY The process or art of making video Outfit, accessories and location are very im- films fascinates me the most ever portant in taking picture and videos but I be- since. I love art, I love technolo- lieve picture, video or design is excellent when gy therefore the combination of real emotions are captured. Capturing real mo- both is such a wonderful experi- ment and natural emotions is what I enjoyed ence. Therefore among all it is the closest to the most but when shooting with people I will my heart. From the technical standpoint to the be happy to guide them to look more natural creative aspect it allows me to do what I enjoy without hustle. Very light shooting atmosphere the most. with unforgettable emotions creates a magical experience and makes up the best outputs. I am very comfortable shooting video clip, vi- With so much going on around us missing sual arts and editing videos. I enjoy recording something is always possible. Photograph and events, small-scale video clip and compiling it videos allow me to record and document mo- to make a final short film. It is an effective form ments and happening that I do not notice while of communication into each and every aspect I was busy taking photograph or videos. It gives of our existence. I love storyboarding and mak- me the chance to later appreciate moments ing it real, giving it a life by compiling video and happening I have missed. clips into one full video. It is as if from founda- tion I build a house that people can see with their naked eyes. Once a simple imagination that only exist in my mind becomes visible for other to see, experience and enjoy. I have the opportunity to do different videog- raphy; brand awareness, event, product videos and more. What I enjoy the most is wedding whether prenuptial or same day edit and drone videography. I like the romantic aspect of wed- ding and candid emotions of people while drone videography provide me the ability to fly and see my subject from a bird’s eye view standpoint. 11

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GRAPHIC DESIGN As I continue improving my skill and intelligence made visible. It is a formal response knowledge in photography, vide- to a strategic questions, it is a new way to solve ography and video editing I found new problems and issues. The breathed that is another interesting area of art that necessary to a whitespace that is like air. comes very handy if I incorporate it with these arts, graphic design. It is anoth- Graphic designing for me is the missing to a er field that allowed me to use and explore my design that is already looking nice but some- creativity. A field that I believe will always be thing is missing. By incorporating variety of needed in the future. elements and principles designs can influence the perception and emotions of the viewers. It Graphic designing broaden my horizon. Once is a creative work in the sense that every client I was only capturing pictures, video clips and and every project I have or will work on will be editing the material to create the final output. different and while it can really be challenging With graphic designing I have venture into a and mentally demanding, its still gives me the bigger work of creating creative outputs. Prod- opportunity to develop and further my skills ev- uct design, branding design, print design, ani- ery day and chances are I will never get bored mation and a whole lot more. From brochures, with what I am doing and can really enjoy my business card, presentations, animated images time working. Graphic designing provided with and so much more published in printed or elec- an opportunity to be able to work with differ- tronic formats for educational, entertaining or ent companies. advertising purposes. Having no background at all on graphic design- As we live in the digital era, graphic designing ing it area had been the most challenging to enable me to adapt with the raging popularity learn for me. It requires creative thinking, an of the specialization. It is an art I enjoy for it aptitude towards art and design and time and is limitless to produce an output. Using move- dedication as well as understanding and apply- ment, playful and colorful animation and inter- ing the principles and theories of design. The active feature that make for an attention-grab- challenge come more however on the require- bing and interesting experience to the once ment about learning the necessary tools. who will see it. What are not possible become possible using special effects by creating illu- With persistence, commitment, dedication and sion of depth. Graphic designing is elegance desire to be part of this field I am here. A ca- and timeless, artwork that certainly speaks for reer that has become increasingly popular over itself. The design is the one that has to work the past decades, here I can work in multiple not the art. Contents precede design. Design environments, I can express myself by creat- in the absence of content is not a design it is ing things and design things and digital chan- only a decoration. Design can be art. Design nel leverage. With good designs I create good can be aesthetics. Design is so simple that is business. why it is also so much complicated. Design is 13

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T RAVEL T H E WORLD COPACABANA BEACH, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL “Travelling to other places is one of my major favorite to do. It’s not only relaxing and vitamins see but it also boost my interest in photography and videography. I take photos and videos as a return ticket to journey of memories” 16

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RUINS OF SAINT PAUL, MACAU, CHINA 18

PAUL TONET ADVENTURE 19

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