JL Escobedo :: José Luis Escobedo´s Blog

Did you like episode 1? So here I´m posting episodes 2 and 3 for you to enjoy… Next week I´ll be posting episodes 4 and 5… Ahh and for you who don´t know what I´m talking about: mariposaHD is the world’s first High Definition TV series distributed directly on the Internet. And it’s free. mariposaHD is recorded, edited, and distributed in the full 1920×1080 pixel resolution of the 1080i standard. mariposaHD is distributed using the BitTorrent peer-to-peer software. With a broadband Internet connection, you can download and watch mariposaHD on your PC, your HDTV, or even a video iPod.

To see episode 2 and 3 click on the link below to see the complete post. To see episode 1 click here. Ahh, just for you to know, in a couple of days (april 12th) mariposaHD will launch episode 6, so stay tunned….

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Enjoy…

episode 01.02 :: time is an illusion

Some old fella called ‘einstein‘ once said, “time is an illusion.”  In this episode, time and space seem to bend before our eyes as the mariposaHD team warps from a sexy photo shoot in trendy Palermo, to the rugged deserts of Tucuman, to the frozen peaks of The Andes, and back to where we began (both in time and in space) for coverage of the steaming Buenos Aires Fashion Week.

segment 1: karo

Karo is in town!  Karo is a beautiful young model from Rosario, which is about a three hour drive up the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires (and supposedly home to the most lovely girls in Argentina). We choose the artsy/fashionable Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires for a photoshooting.  Graffiti covered walls, tree lined streets, and a hip clothing boutique set the urban backdrop for Karo’s shoot.  The porteños seem to approve of our work.

segment 2: cactus

The crew stumbles upon a microclimate while exploring the rugged landscape of Tucuman, Argentina.  The leafy trees sharing space with thorny cacti is reason enough to snap a few photos.  Tamir and Mike give some insight on the evolution of the ‘cardone’ cactus while Jeff and Dominic attempt to crack the case of the wild ‘vanilla’.

segment 3: nieve

The Argentine Andes are a popular destination for winter (May-July in South America) travelers.  Tamir visits the mountains of La Hoya for a Mexican skiing (falling) lesson.  Fortunately the views are better then his skiing.

segment 4: fashion week

Fashion Week Buenos Aires draws many new and established local designers to ‘La Rural’ convention center in Palermo, Buenos Aires.  The hip and trendy of Argentina have come out to see the latest from Mariano Toledo, Laurencio Adot, Nadine Zlotogora, and many others.  Gorgeous models sport the clothes everyone came to see in several high energy fashion shows.

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episode 01.03 :: without friendship man cannot be happy

A wise old fella called ‘aristotle‘ once said, “without friendship, man cannot be happy.”  In this episode, four men from different places come together to find that through friendship, man can be happy.

We begin with a snapshot in the life of the mariposaHD team: ten beautiful young models show up on our doorstep.  After a busy day of photo shooting, the team is off exploring jungles, crossing rivers, and climbing mountains - all in the name of a decent bite to eat.  The beauty, style, and adventure culminate with more of the breathtaking views that South America is known for.

segment 1: casting

Buenos Aires is the Hollywood of Latin America.  Just like the real Hollywood, the city is full of aspiring young talent looking for that big break into a career in show business.  When word gets out that a few foreigners are in town filming a new HDTV project, it doesn’t take long for the beauties to start ringing our doorbell.  ’segment 1: casting’ is a brief snapshot of a day in our life.  Follow the mariposaHD team and ten beautiful new models as we try to determine: who will be the next mariposa girl?

segment 2: mala mala

In Spanish it means “bad bad”.  Mala mala is a mountain peak, high in the altiplano near Tafí del Valle, Tucuman.  When our route thru the rainforest lowlands is blocked by piqueteros, the team 4-wheels it thru sugarcane plantations and across swollen rivers.  With condors over head and breathtaking views all around, the team overcomes the “bad bad” to finally enjoy a traditional Argentine asado.

segment 3: koxis

Back in fashionable Buenos Aires, we are invited to the launch of a new line of hot new looks from local designer Koxis.  mariposa girls are everywhere as our high definition cameras zoom in on the new designs that will be gracing the beaches and catwalks of South America.

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