Adrian's Journal

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Pioneer AV Multi-channel Receiver and Speaker System ' Brand new and never used. Looking for new owner. Original Price S$3000++. Name your price. Cash and carry from my home. 1. Pioneer VSX-519V-K: 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver. x 1 pc . 2. Pioneer S-EW5: Powered SubWoofer . x 1 pc . 3. Pioneer S-LX70-LR: High Fidelity Speaker – Left/Right. x 2 pcs . 4. Pioneer S-LX70-C: High Fidelity Speaker – Centre. x 1 pc . 5. Pioneer CP-LX70TS: Speaker Stand. x 2 pcs . Highest bidder gets it. You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/12/pioneer-av-multi-channel-receiver-and-speaker-system/

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make an animated shining/shiny text effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC without using other software or plugins. For more Videography Tips, subscribe to http://VideoLane.com Enjoy! Adrian Lee

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Marina Bay Sands View from the Top ' Filmed a jewelry brand launch party at Ku De Ta on top of Marina Bay Sands. The view from one side is Gardens by the Bay and the other side is the city. The stunning view was captured on video but for client’s use till later date. Here are some images snapped with my iPhone 4 camera and enhanced. Bird’s eye view of Singapore city and my camcorder recording time lapse (iPhone 4 camera with HDR). Original shot without HDR (notice the red sunset sky in the pic above)… Used Superama for this panoramic shot of Gardens by the Bay aerial view and enhanced with Photoshop Express (saturation up 70%, exposure up 70%)… The original before touch up… Have you been to the top of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore? Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoimage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/08/marina-bay-sands-view-from-the-top/ ...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Cost of Dental Checkup and Cleaning at Polyclinic ' It’s been 17 years since I last visited a dentist during my Navy days. Thanks to Stella, I was finally forced to check the condition of my teeth. An appointment was arranged at the Queenstown Polyclinic. Good news is, according to the young dentist, my teeth are healthy. Bad news is, according to myself, teeth cleaning is like torture. 1. I choked and coughed violently when water ran down my throat. 2. I held back the vomit-inducing feeling when the instruments went deep. 3. The dentist kept telling me to open wider when actually I was tensing my tongue to prevent more water from flowing down my throat. After the whole saga, I realized tears streaked down from the side of my eyes. So anyway, the cleaning (or they call it scaling and polishing) was to remove tiny hard particles built up over time. Dental Scaling: The process of deep cleaning the teeth to remo...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Experiencing Singapore Night Festival 2013 ' We arrived at Bras Basah at 11.30pm. The Singapore Night Festival ends 2am. We missed the magic show and circus. So we visited the Singapore Art Museum. The entry was free even after midnight. After walking half the exhibit, we felt miserable. The art topic then was about fighting in the Middle East. There were painted vases, woven rug and video art. They all depicted the dark side of war. We left the museum feeling down. There were favourite parts though, the dancing water fountain… Your browser does not support the video tag …and the interactive wall projection outside. Your browser does not support the video tag We decided to go home early instead of wandering till 2am. Caught the last bus just in time. No need to wave a cab. Lesson learnt: Study the schedule and location of each show before attending such a huge festival. (We assumed it was like ...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' How to Enhance Natural Sunset Flare with Instagram ' Passed by National Museum of Singapore just before sunset. Snapped it from the upper deck of double decker bus 147. Used my iPhone 4 camera with HDR on while the bus was moving. Instagram - Pressed the sun symbol in camera view mode to turn lux on. - Selected Kelvin filter to increase the reds, hence the flare. This is the image before going into Instagram, also enhanced. Photoshop Express - Pressed the magic wand automatic adjust to brighten darker areas. The darker areas are caused by the bright sunset in the background. Even HDR cannot help to even out the dynamic range. I deleted the original picture because the building was all black. This is the HDR version direct from the iPhone 4 camera. The rectangle structure on the top left was the prop for the Singapore Night Festival magic show. Do you like it? AdrianLee http://AdrianVideoImage....

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Instagram'd in Chinatown Singapore ' Made glasses for the kids before school reopens on Monday at People’s Park Centre. I am impressed by the comprehensive eye check up and 1-hour delivery.  I would definitely recommend Pearl’s Optical.       You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/07/instagramd-in-chinatown-singapore/

I hear this song play in my head whenever I open the window today... Smoke Gets in My Eyes... Enjoy! The Platters Nat King Cole Babara Streidand   Karaoke Disco

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Creating the Perfect Post for Facebook, Twitter and YouTube ' I wanted to know how some people get so many likes and comments on their Facebook Pages. So I found the 2 very useful resource, which I am posting here for myself to refer whenever I make a new post. First a video about setting up a Facebook page and how to get 1000 likes quickly. http://youtu.be/ck2C9clbXdQ Second, the blueprints for the perfect social media posts, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin and Blog. Blueprints for Perfect Social Media Posts from Salesforce Bookmark this page for your future reference. These are actionable steps. What worked for you? Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/06/creating-the-perfect-post-for-facebook-twitter-and-youtube/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Unboxing My New Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Tablet Ultrabook ' It’s here at last! A tablet with the power of a full working PC. I skipped the iPads and the Androids just for this. The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Ultrabook (tablet). Runs on Windows 8 Pro, powered by Intel i7 and fitted with 256 GB SSD. Watch Part 1: The Unboxing and Taking a Close Look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLd-eZzzpoo I got it from the PC SHOW at the Singapore Expo. Rather pricey, but I could not resist. Touch-screen is what I want even before tablets existed. Part 2 coming soon as I play with my new tool over the weekend. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/06/unboxing-my-new-lenovo-thinkpad-helix-tablet-ultrabook/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Event Videography and Web Video Production ' Reinstated 2 web pages about my services. They were hidden during the transition. The transition to working from home. The 2 services are: 1. Seminar & Event Videography http://videolane.com/services/seminar-video/ Professional video recording of your presentations. Record seminars and conferences for distribution on the web. 2. Web Video Production http://videolane.com/services/web-video-production/ Let Me Help Your Business Record, Edit & Share Videos Online to Engage Customers with YouTube, Facebook and Social Media. 3 BIG change from previous services 1. Videos are now delivered on the WEB instantly instead of dispatching discs. 2. The company name is now VIDEOLANE.COM LLP instead of VideoLane Pte Ltd. 3. I render my services personally instead of delegating to staff. Enjoy! Adrian Lee http://adrianvideoimage.com/ You may view the lat...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Why Are Flats Called Flats ' It all started with the thought that I am going to leave my FLATTED factory office to work from home in my HDB FLAT. Then I wondered why they use the word FLAT for the 2 types of buildings when they do not look one bit FLAT! As in squashed flat FLAT! I googled Google and found a Yahoo Answer answer. The British use the word FLAT while the Americans use APARTMENT. They call it FLAT because in each home, there is no upstairs and downstairs. Every room in the house is on one FLAT level. Is that true? Then why don’t we call condos flats? Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/why-are-flats-called-flats/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' The Last Office Table is Gone ' The Bukit Merah Central office unit is almost bare. The office moving out sale was a runaway success. Most buyers came from the same building. What’s left is what I will bring over to my new SOHO in Punggol. The next step is to rent a van and get some helping hands to move boxes. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/the-last-office-table-is-gone/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' The Wedding Videographer Resurfaced for a Brief Moment ' Nostalgic! It’s been 5 years since I last shot and edited a wedding video. These days I turn down requests, but this offer I could not refuse… A wedding in Phuket Thailand! Furthermore, it’s a request from a corporate client who trusted my work and willing to pay the right price. Anyway, it’s the wedding of the client’s own daughter and they being professional PR and event organizers, the weekend party was a memorable experience. I was glad my skills were still intact… catching the right moment at the right time intuitively and editing a highlight masterpiece with express speed. So, will I come back to the wedding scene? Only if the location and offer is attractive. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/the-wedding-videographer-resurfaced-for-a-brief-mome...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Clearing Clutter is Emotional but Joyful ' Day two of moving out sale. I realised that it was not only physically exhausting, but also emotionally draining. On the one hand, i was sad to see the items that had been with me for years go into somebody else’s hands. On the other, I was happy that the items were given a second lease of life instead of meeting the dump. So in day 2 of the office moving out sale, I could see more walking space as things move out rapidly. To get over my emotional drain… Breathe… Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/clearing-clutter-is-emotional-but-joyful/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Shady Walk to Office in Bukit Merah Central ' In less than 30 days, I will no longer walk to my Bukit Merah Central office. The lease ends on 31 May 2013. I will be working from home or anywhere else from then on. Moving towards a new and exciting mobile lifestyle, the Traveling Videographer lifestyle. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/shady-walk-to-office-in-bukit-merah-central/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Many Faces of Adrian Lee on Social Media ' I just discovered the photos I used on social media sites are different. Interesting! This image is taken from my FlipBoard iPhone app. Creating my own magazine now. Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/many-faces-of-adrian-lee-on-social-media/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Traveling Videographer Tip #1: Travel in Style ' So, I managed to squeeze the whole lot of green screen studio into a mid-sized luggage. Inside, you will find: 1. 2 sheets of 5 x1 meter green fabric. 2. Sticky tapes to hold the sheets to the wall. 3. 2 sets of studio lights with stands. 4. 1 spare lamp. 5. 1 extension power cord for the lights. 6. 1 wall power socket adapter. 7. 1 LED light as back light. 8. 12 spare AA batteries for the LED light and Sennheiser wireless microphone. 9. 1 pair of Sennheiser wireless microphones. 10. 1 Panasonic AG-HMC151 professional camcorder. 11. 1 Spare battery for the camcorder. 12. 2 pairs of earphones. 13. 1 brolly. 14. 1 disposable raincoat. 15. 1 Joby gorilla pod. 16. 1 Velbon tripod. You can pack these in hard cases or stack them on a trolley and let hotel security chase you to the loading bay. OR… Pack them in a luggage and have every hotel staff ...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Packing for Mobile Green Screen Shoot ' Squeezing everything into one single luggage. Hopefully it can all fit into the medium sized fellow. So that I can ride the MRT instead of the Taxi. Good luck… to me! “Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze” Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/packing-for-mobile-green-screen-shoot/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' The Last Look at My Mini Green Studio ' This is the final day of its existence. I will be ripping and tearing it down in a short while. It had been the backdrop of many influential personalities, like the former beauty queen of Singapore, the number one super affiliate and others. Oh, don’t be sad… It will be resurrected immediately, as in tomorrow afternoon, as a mobile version. Yes! A mobile green screen studio. Have screen will travel! So off I go now… “Rip and Tear” (double meaning this rip and tear is… Go figure) Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/the-last-look-at-my-mini-green-studio/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Testing Wordpress iPhone App Quick Photo Post ' Photo taken directly with the WordPress App after lunch. These texts were written the second time because I unintentionally clicked cancel while testing if I can place another photo in the same post. I appears I can only place one photo in Quick Photo Post mode. After I click Publish, I am going to examine how it looks like on my blog. Here goes… “click” Adrian Lee http://AdrianVideoImage.com You may view the latest post at http://adrianvideoimage.com/2013/05/testing-wordpress-iphone-app-quick-photo-post/

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' 4th Day of Video Shoot Without a Car ' Taking the public bus was not a hassle. Google Map app is a friend! The equipment I carried was the burden. So every night for the past 3 nights, I repacked my gear based on the requirement of the day. I made sure I travelled light, yet have everything including backups. Today, it’s only a haversack and a black soft bag to carry the camera with one hand. Unlike driving, there was a lot of waiting …a good excuse to blog. Had to transfer by a shuttle bus to the hotel in Sentosa from Vivocity. Though it’s a 5-star hotel that provided free mini-bus in and out of the island, I had to sit on the steps of the shopping mall to wait (see image). Complains aside, I enjoyed moving around like most locals do. It felt like traveling as …a tourist …a foreigner …an explorer. Anyway, I have been walking overseas pulling a luggage full of videography hardware. O...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Attending Phoebe's Rhythmic Gym Competition Rehearsal ' I might not be able to attend Phoebe’s R Gym inter-school competition next Wednesday due to work, but I am happy to have attended the rehearsal. Held at Guillamard Village GymKraft, next to G.SPA, I thought the venue was expensive. I had to pay $60 supposedly to use the place for 3 hours. There was a rock climbing facility next to it, with many people queuing for their turn. Took bus number 197. I helped to carry the big hoop, which knocked into other passengers several times. It was raining heavily upon arrival. Without an umbrella, we waited for the rain to ebb a little before dashing into the hall. Here’s a picture of the hall. Phoebe competed every year for the past 5 years. This year, she will be competing in hoops and clubs. Here’s a video of her clubs routine during rehearsal. Your browser does not support the video tag All the best to yo...

Adrian Video Image has posted a new item, ' Selling a 10 Year Old Car in Singapore ' Should I sell or scrap or renew my 10 year old 1.6L Kia Spectra. Renewal was definitely out. COE was sky high! Close to S$100k for paper! What’s left was to sell or scrap, but… - Should I scrap the car myself or pay someone to do it? - Should I sell it to a car dealer or an exporter dealer? - Should I just buy another car and trade in this one? The answer was immediately settled when SgCarmart called me on 4 Mar 2013. In this post, I journal my experience and take-aways. This is the last picture of my car on 11 Mar 2013. First, some facts and figures. VEHICLE INFORMATION Taken from LTA website. Vehicle Type: Passenger Motor Car Make / Model: KIA / SPECTRA 1.6A Primary Colour: Blue Year of Manufacture: 2002 Engine Capacity: 1594 cc Propellant: Petrol Passenger Capacity: 4 Original Registration Date: 27 Mar 2003 First Registration Date: 27 Ma...