And You Thought Gas Was Expensive!

$8,000 a gallon -- that's what you're paying for ink these days! In fact, printer ink is the most expensive liquid on the planet -- so print wisely, people. It's liquid gold! That's just one of the facts we've gleaned from our many years of shooting San Diego corporate video production for Hewlett Packard's highly successful printing and imaging division. We just wrapped another big webcast production seen by several thousand of the division's worldwide employees.This one involved a complicated lighting and audio setup that included audience phone calls, e-mails, slide presentations, etc. Thanks to our production team for pulling it off flawlessly! See you in the inkjet cartridge aisle at Staples......

Oscar Night at Sir Elton's Bash

Fashion, fun and flashbulb frenzy last night -- and I was lucky enough to be in the middle of another eye-popping LA video production! That's yours truly photographed right after interviewing Sir Elton at his annual star-studded Oscar bash. The eclectic celeb turnout included past Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, K.D. Lang, The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Tim Allen, Heidi Klum, Michelle Rodriguez, Olympic skaters Apolo Anton Ohno and Johnny Weir, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Ricki Lake, Betty White and Slash (wonder what they talked about?) Loved the sparkly, dark blue sequined shoes that Elton wore -- and I must say, Simon and fiancee Mezghan Hussainy make a surprisingly stunning couple. (Her engagement ring is ginormous!) It was also a kick working right next to former Spice Girl Mel B, reporting for British TV, and alongside the friendly team from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." For some reason, they decided to bring Costco snacks for the stars to sample. You can catch my interviews on tonight's edition of  "The Insider."                            

The "Amazing" Hidden-Camera Proposal

That was our San Diego video crew rolling on the surprise, hidden-camera engagement of "The Amazing Race" winners Cheyne Whitney and Meghan Rickey! It happened at dusk last Sunday on a hill overlooking scenic Lake Murray, where the childhood sweethearts grew up. With the HD video crew and yours truly hiding behind a cactus grove, Cheyne brought his blindfolded ladylove to their special place for the surprise -- popping the question and presenting her with a dazzling 1.5-carat Princess cut diamond. After recording the special moments, we emerged from our hiding place to congratulate and interview the newly engaged couple. Our San Diego video production aired on Thursday night's "Entertainment Tonight."  Only problem -- I've been pulling cactus needles out of my jeans and boots all week long!