Adrian's Journal

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Snowman Smashed on Sunny Sand ' Filmed with the iPhone 4 on sunny Changi Beach, Singapore. My elder kid successfully built a sand snowman on the second attempt. Edited the footage with Sony Vegas Pro 11. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/12/snowman-smashed-on-sunny-sand/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Birthday Surprise from my Kids ' Arrived home late at night and noticed from far a bright pink paper stuck on our front door. Thought it was another one of those many advertising flyers we get everyday. On closer look, I saw a handwritten message for me. So it was written by my kids telling me to go to my room to pick up something. “OK. Now this is going to be exciting. Looks like a treasure hunt.” I thought. So straight into the bedroom I went and saw on my mattress 2 hand-made birthday greeting cards with another note on a bright pink paper. The note says go to the kitchen and look into the fridge top shelf to find something that looks like a candle. Immediately, I did that, anticipating more surprises. Inside the fridge is yet another bright pink note with “Happy Birthday Daddy!”. Beside the note is a creamy looking desert with a marshmallow candle stuck on top. What a wonderful surprise and the best bir...

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Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Ajisen Ramen at Ngee Ann City | Friday Food ' Overall experience? 70% of its original flavor is missing. Discovery? The 70% is chilli. All along I thought I loved Ajisen Ramen until today. Today I ordered the original dish without the chilli. So actually I just loved arisen chilli! Makes me wonder. Do I really like Japanese ramen? I must go back to the famous iluma ramen champion stores to verify by tasting their authentic dishes. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/12/ajisen-ramen-at-ngee-ann-city-friday-food/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' St Louis Pork Ribs at Cafe Cartel | Friday Food ' First impression: Huge! Second surprise: Tender! Taste is mainly coming from the sauce and seasoning. Compared to Char Siew, the St Louis pork ribs have milder porky fragrance. With a huge serving of high quality roasted pork ribs for less than S$12, I am going back to Cafe Cartel for more. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com PS: Picture taken with iPhone 4 with HDR on. You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/12/st-louis-pork-ribs-at-cafe-cartel-friday-food/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Photosynth Panorama iPhone App at Fort Canning Hill ' Took this panoramic image with free Photosynth iPhone app on top of Fort Canning Hill. Modified the image with TiltShiftGen app to make it brighter and richer. Which picture do you like better? Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com PS: I jog at Fort Canning Hill Park nearly every Sunday. You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/11/photosynth-panorama-iphone-app-at-fort-canning-hill/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Top Angry Bird Funny Videos on YouTube '   Are you an Angry Bird Fan? I became one 3 months back. Just the other day, as I was taking a break from work, I searched YouTube on my iPhone for “Angry Birds”. I was looking for more entertaining Angry Bird trailers by Rovio. Instead I found very interesting videos made by other people. Here are the top 3 Angry Bird videos worth mentioning. First… A TV comedy clip from Israel.  A failed truce between the birds and the pigs… “ Angry Birds Peace Treaty “. Watch the language and the subtitles… The happy Angry Birds song calmed the situation at one point! Nice. Over 10 million views! Second… Talking about real live Angry Birds, here’s one with real exploding pigs… “ T-Mobile Angry Birds Live ” I could almost feel the excitement of being there at the live event.  The Angry Birds song played by a live band! Ov...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Beauty After Rain ' Our sky garden orchid glowing in the morning sun after a night of pouring rain. Title: Beauty After Rain Photographer: Adrian Lee Camera: iPhone 4 iPhone App: Tilt Shift Generator Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/10/beauty-after-rain/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Burmese Laksa vs Singapore Laksa ' This Friday’s food is the Burmese Laksa aka Myanmar Laksa. I know Singapore Laksa and Penang Laksa but I have never heard of the Burmese Laksa. So this is my first time tasting it at the Kopitiam Vivocity Singapore. First look, the gravy is less reddish compared with my favorite Singapore Laksa. It is more of a light yellow. First taste, very thick coconut milk flavor. Texture is just as thick. Immediately reminds me of the green Thai curry. How spicy is the gravy? I would rate 1 out of 10, 10 being extreme spicy and 1 being just starting to get spicy. Raw onions, also my favorite, made the dish more exciting. Raw onions are not found in the Singapore Laksa. The noodle is a let down. I was expecting the thick white vermicelli noodle. Instead it was the regular yellow noodle. Overall I enjoyed the Burmese Laksa as a dish on it’s own. It cannot be compared with the Singapore Laksa beca...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Which Accounting Software for Singapore Businesses ' Are you one of Singapore’s business owners still using spreadsheet for accounting? I am one of them! We use a cloud CRM software for our business quotation, invoicing and customer management. We have not found a matching accounting software to complement it. Hence we are still tediously filling out spreadsheets to calculate profit and loss figures. There are only a few accounting software in the market but which one is the best for Singapore businesses? This morning at the Rendezvous meeting, a fellow business owner showcased his recommended software. Being a professional accountant himself, Johnny Lai of Acc-Pro presented the MYOB as the accounting software tailored for the Singapore business, especially when you need to factor in GST. MYOB software is designed for the non-accountant. What I liked most is its ability to group customers into categories and contact them. T...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' iPhone iMovie Now Supports Videos Imported from External Cameras ' This is great news! Until now the iPhone iMovie can edit only videos shot with it’s own camera or video from another iPhone camera. You cannot edit videos from other video source. How many video formats can it support? Maybe I am guessing that it works this way. The only way to find out is to upgrade my iPhone 4 to iOS 5.0 then upgrade iMovie. This new version works only on iOS 5.0. Stay tuned for my review. Otherwise tell me your experience. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/10/iphone-imovie-now-supports-videos-imported-from-external-cameras/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Who Do You Call for Car Breakdown Service ' I always call AA, Automobile Association of Singapore, when my car break down in the middle of nowhere… And AA always arrive earlier than the promised one hour. Had to reschedule an important meeting today because my grand old Kia Spectra just wouldn’t start in the carpark at home. It’s not as old as you think… The mileage clocked is still very low compared with other cars of the same age of 7 to 8 years. A cabin lamp was left on overnight, hence drained out the battery. The battery was recharged and I was given a choice whether to change the battery to a new one. (this is like an annual affair) Since the battery is already 15 months old, I decided to change it to new one which costs… S$175! At least there is peace of mind for another year. So who do you call when your car breaks down? Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post a...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Move from Bluehost to Hostgator Almost ' The decision to move from Bluehost to Hostgator was made early this year when Bluehost became sluggish with excessive downtimes. My business website built entirely from WordPress also includes scripts in the back end for CRM and emails. To create a good impression on customers, we cannot afford anymore impromptu website disappearing act caused by the web hosting company. Today is the day to take action. Move from Bluehost to Hostgator. Here are several backup steps I took before proceeding. 1. Save Essential Sales Pages In case the transfer process fail, we can continue business from another domain quickly with the downloaded and saved pages. (wanted to duplicate the sales pages on Facebook page, but Facebook removed it’s multiple FBML tabs feature). Sales Pages include home page, services pages, course pages, about us and contact us. We have only 10 essential sales pages to save. T...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' iPhone Tiny Tower Game Status ' 80 floors and 155 residents. My iPhone Tiny Tower game strategy: 1. Fill every business unit with the maximum of 3 staff. 2. Spend towerbucks to fill every residential apartment with 5 residents. 3. Evict any resident whose dream job is fully taken up. 4. Build 3 residential apartments followed by 5 business units and repeat. 5. Don’t bother pressing the blue button to find a resident. Wastes time when you have 80 floors. I play to relax and enjoy the sound of money falling. Adrian Lee Http://AdrianVideoImage.com Social Video Master You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/10/iphone-tiny-tower-game-status/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' S$3000 Done Deals in 30 days with Only One Web Video ' This Friday at BNI Rendezvous business networking breakfast, I will be showcasing a recent real story about how one of my new web video closed S$3000 worth of done deals in just 30 days. In this showcase, I will talk about: 1. The 3 elements that made this video stand out from the rest. 2. The 3 websites that brought the most traffic to this video. 3. The 3 social media tactics that converted viewers to leads. Who Should Attend: Small Business Owners, Trainers, Speakers, Coaches and Authors. Why You Should Attend: . VideoLane YouTube Channel is #7 – Most Viewed (All Time) – Gurus – Singapore… http://www.youtube.com/vid eolane . VideoLane Featured Video garnered over 1 million views… http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=4_qd0Zl8CiA . Videolane.com is ranked #787 in the Singapore according to the three-month Alexa traffic rankings. http://www.alexa.com/s...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' I Will Remember Steve Jobs ' The iPhone Changed the Way I Work, Play and Socialize. I am still amazed at how one idea can change lives. Only one man can do it… Only one man did it… That’s Steve Jobs.   Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com PS: As I hold my iPhone 4 in my hand, I hope Steve’s spirit of innovation live on in more iPhones to come. You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/10/i-will-remember-steve-jobs/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Ramen Review on Our Anniversary ' 28 September 2011. Ramen Champion @ iluma. A simple treat to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Heard about the ramen champions and this is our first visit. 6 stalls to choose from. They all looked the same on menu. I picked the one that caught my eye first when we arrived. Ever since the Hokkaido trip, I appreciate authentic Japanese ramen, especially the char siu set. The warm soup exuded sesame oil aroma. The noodles smooth and bouncy. The soft golden egg yolk just flowed in my mouth. Of course the 2 huge slices of char siu was the tastiest part. Noted the length of noodles were just right to lift them into my spoon without the need to cut halfway. I don’t mind a second round but that was a rather big bowl. What better way to celebrate the occasion with Japanese beer from Kirin. We will be back to visit the other 5 stalls. Adrian Lee AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest...

In this video, Su Lee starts off by highlighting the misconception most people have about working on the belly fat alone to lose it. In fact the only way to lose belly fat effectively and for a longer term is to work on the total body. I grilled Su Lee to mention in detail the top three best methods how to quickly lose belly fat. Again I like tip number 3, as I am already doing it and very easy to carry out. If you like to find out how, watch the video! :) Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com Educate | Entertain | Engage PS: Like this video? Feel free to forward it to your friends and family.

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' How to Attract Money into Your Life Using Crystals for Wealth ' Today’s social video is about 5 mystical crystals or gemstones that help attract wealth. Natural crystals or gemstones are known to emit energies that can improve lives in all areas. Craftily titled to attract traffic, we have… “How to Attract Money into Your Life Using Crystals for Wealth”… Over coffee at YaKun Cathay, I chatted with my friend Edwaard, founder of 123 Destiny , about video for marketing and crystals for wealth.  I am the expert of the first topic and he is the master of the other. I am open to new ideas and always believed there is something about crystals that defy the laws of physics. What I didn’t know was that there are crystals to help in different areas of your life, like business, career, relationship and happiness. How does it work?  How do crystals enhance the energies around us?  How does it attract money? ...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Video Marketing for the Small Business Owner -Singapore ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8WqhY6OtYY A shameless self promotion video about the talk I will be presenting tomorrow in front of a huge group of business owners. I shot this video entirely with the iPhone 4. Not happy with the focussing though… could be better. The video is pure interview with some of my fellow BNI Rendezvous members using a proper external microphone. Transition scenes like the traffic light crossing and escalator was shot some time ago with the time-lapse camera app on the iPhone, Miniature. Editing was done with Sony Vegas pro… Needed it for the quick cuts and sound effects syncing. I will be playing this video as the opening to my talk. I hope the sound system at Ya Kun Orchard Central will be impactful for the selected music. Feeling a little nervous right now as I will be speaking back to back right after the famous Tom Abbott, author o...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Business Networking Event in Singapore - Invitation Video ' http://VideoLane.com/RNN - Click on the link to connect with like-minded business owners and professionals… —————————————————————————————- Interviewed fellow BNI Rendezvous members with my iPhone 4. Each spoke for about 5 minutes, answering four basic questions. Edited with Sony Vegas on a PC laptop with additional images. Inspirational words were borrowed from famous quotes. Music is a purchased royalty free track. My favourite! Please like my video on YouTube. Thanks! Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/business-networking-event-in-singapore-invitation-video/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Camtasia MP4 Error and Medialooks Watermark Removal ' Something really annoying happened to my Camtasia today. Wasted four hours of productivity just to figure out the solution. What happened? A “medialooks” logo appeared out of nowhere and stuck itself on the top left hand corner of all my renders. I used the same setting I have always been using for the past few months without problem. How did the “medialooks” logo get there? What did I do wrong? Was it some overlooked settings? After going through all my Camtasia settings, I cannot find anything that will even turn on the logo. Googling for the answer, I learnt  that the uninvited “medialooks” logo will appear in videos when there is some kind of QuickTime trial software installed. Nonsense! I did not install any kind of QuickTime trial programs… wait… I did the regular update of iTunes and QuickTime player 3 days ago. Then some...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Sales Trainer, Coach and Author Share Tips ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gINEp4CaXMc Tom Abbott share sales tips with business owners at BNI Rendezvous Singapore. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/sales-trainer-coach-and-author-share-tips/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Choosing the Right Camcorder and Video Editing Software 2011 ' Which is the best video camera to buy? Which is the best video editing software? These questions I keep getting and the answers keep changing as technology advances. Before I give my recommendation for mid 2011, you may like to check this online video making course, which an experienced videographer and trainer like myself, want to register. http://videolane.com/thevideoboss/get-started/ In this course, you will discover: * How to make crushingly awesome video * How to set up your own home studio * How to create music on your own * Green screen, after effects, scriptwriting * Making money online with your videos … and much much more! Limited seats available, so watch this now and decide quickly. The sooner you see this the better: http://videolane.com/thevideoboss/get-started/ Enjoy! Adrian Lee PS: So here are my personal recommendation to the burnin...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Tiny Matters Conpared ' Driving from BNI meeting back to office, I passed Blair Road and the side mirror caught my attention… Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com/ PS: What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us – Henry David Thoreay You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/tiny-matters-conpared/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Su Lee's Showcase at BNI Rendezvous Singapore ' Last Week at Rendezvous, a business showcase by Personal Wellness Coach, Su Lee, of http://lookgoodfeelgreatalways.com/ … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VolmBMVqwg Want to know what Su Lee shared? Click here… http://lookgoodfeelgreatalways.com/ Look good feel great always! Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com/ You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/su-lees-showcase-at-bni-rendezvous-singapore/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' It's Not What You Look At That Matters ' Staring too long at my iphone… Need an eye break… It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com/ You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/its-not-what-you-look-at-that-matters/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' iWork Keynote on iPhone... Finally ' This is what I have been waiting for and never thought it would happen! I thought I have to get the iPhone 5 to use this app. iWork is now on the iPhone 4! I envied the iPad 2 because of iWork. I did not get the iPad because of the size… Won’t fit into my pants pocket. BUT NOW I HAVE IT!!! WOOHOO!!! I am going to create my next Presentation slides with Keynote and write my PDF ebook with Pages. No other app come close. The highly acclaimed Document2Go is total crap… C.R.A.P… Wasted my money on it. That being said, I have not tried iWork on iPhone yet. Will review soon. You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/iwork-keynote-on-iphone-finally/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' There is More to Life Than... ' While arriving early at work this morning, I thought about this… Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com/ You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/there-is-more-to-life-than/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Tea ' I had Teh-c (tea with evaporated milk) for lunch and inspiration hit me again… Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com/ You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2011/06/tea/