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Goodbye 2019. Hello 2020. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

Feeling grateful for that glass of Japanese sake to celebrate the closing of 2019. What happened today? PROMOTED a year-end gift. Would you like to copy this discount code? 30offdiscount – It’s the 2019 Year-end Discount Code for Animaytor, the Video Animation Software … Check it out… https://www.videolane.com/animaytor/ Created Facebook Eventbrite page for upcoming Videography and Video Editing Course for BEGINNERS… https://www.facebook.com/events/2691609574220242/ Noted 5 types of videos that do well on tiktok. Silly, Dance, Tricks, Pranks, and Challenges. PLUS Other types of videos that work. Show your Talent. Document interesting moments. Useful life hacks. How’s your day? From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

Accomplished 2 days of adventurous family time away from home. Consumed lots of good food and Star Wars 9 along the way. In a nutshell… Took the train into Johore Bahru from Singapore for the first time. Ventured outside JB Sentral Mall for the first time after a long while. Visited MidValley Megamall JB for the first time. Checked in and checked out of SouthKey Serviced apartment within two hours. Book a hotel last minute on the same afternoon. Endured a 2-star hotel with its 2-star quality for one night. Watched Star Wars 9 and got emotional with Star Wars for the first time. Ok, this will be a trip to be remembered. Looking forward to the next adventure. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ MidValley Megamall Johore Bahru Malaysia

I am grateful right now for the wonderful family time over the causeway. It’s still Christmas at the malls there… and that feels good. What went wrong today? Both my phone and power bank needs to be charged. What did I learn? I should have brought along the multiple USB socket charger. What can be done better? Bring along the Multi USB Wall Charger to all my travels next time… And buy some more … https://qoo.tn/BN459W/Q100206579 From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

It’s Friday. Woke up at 6.45am. Feeling excited about tomorrow’s trip to JB. A guest walked in. Gooes to the table. Took an object out from his bag. Placed it on the table. It looks like an electronic device. I welcomed him. Asked him his name. It was long and foreign Indian name. Yes he is Indian based on the accent… So I guessed. The name was difficult to pronounce so he shortened it to Mr Aruna Rin Ra. I introduced myself as his buddy for the one-day project. Then I introduced the other 3 project team mates. I pointed to the house opposite the road and told to go settle down at his lodging and come back here at 3.15pm to start our work. The work seems like an assignment of some sort. Also feels like a competition. The house and environment feels foreign to me, like somewhere in a quaint american town. What’s the project all about? I don’t know. Coz I woke up before it started. Earlier in the night… The words flashed in my head… “Keyword hoarding. Google is hoarding keywords.” That...

Did you catch the solar eclipse today? At around 1.22pm. I did not or maybe I did. At least I caught the crescent sun from a challenging spot… Somewhere in Punggol Singapore. The crescent sun at around 1.30pm after the moon has passed the sun. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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It’s boxing day. There were multiple dreams last night. They were ao emotionally unimpactful that I can’t even remember what they were all about. What happened in real life is even better. Completed editing the KSL travel vlog… Things To Do Around KSL Hotel JB – A Travel Vlog Using Samsung Galaxy S10. Played mahjong at home with wifey and kiddos. Sang Christmas songs karaoke at home. A wonderful cozy Christmas day at home it was. This our DIY Christmas tree. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

What are the differences in specs, size, battery life, and camera? Between the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, I want the Pro, because of the third camera with ultra-wide lens. Now between the iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, which one should I get? Let’s break down the essential specs that a YouTube Vlogger like me must have. Size iPhone 11 Pro : 5.8” display, 2436‑by‑1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi iPhone 11 Pro Max : 6.5” display, 2688‑by‑1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppi Bigger screen, clearer image. A good point to consider. Not for human eye viewing, but for screen shot capturing which I do very often. Weight iPhone 11 Pro : 6.63 ounces (188 grams) iPhone 11 Pro M ax: 7.97 ounces (226 grams) Weight is a concern when is comes to smartphone gimbal. The Zhiyun Smooth 4 can take a load up to only 210g. So the Pro Max won’t do. Battery Life iPhone 11 Pro : Video playback (streamed) Up to 11 hours iPhone 11 Pro M ax: Video playback (streamed...

Merry Christmas! Am I an invited wedding guest? Am I a hired wedding videographer? Arrived Early. In a hotel room. Many People moving around busy preparing. Had early dinner with the photographer. 5 pm. Why am I having dinner with the photographer? Am I the wedding videographer? Did my friend invite me as a guest or videographer? I don’t have the right camera with me. Actually I have 3 cameras in my luggage. However they are not prepped to shoot a night of wedding. Anyway, I’ve lost touch with shooting weddings. It’s been a long time. Should I give an excuse to leave? Am I even invited to the wedding? My daughter is going through the guest list. Is my name on the list? I asked. Yes I am. Fear. Doubt. Stress. So in the end, I asked the groom. Did you hire a videographer? Sigh. Relief. I am a guest. He has hired the videographer provided by the venue for cheap. $150. Thank goodness! It’s just another recurring nightmare. What are 3 challenges accomplished yesterday? SHOT, EDITED, PO...

Here’s MKBHD smartphone awards 2019… https://youtu.be/4OnwUz-I2GI Best Big Phone… Asus ROG Phone II Runner-up… Samsung Galaxy Note 10 + Best Compact Smartphone… Samsung Galaxy S10E Runner-up… iPhone 11 Pro Best Smartphone Camera… iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max Runner-up… Google Pixel 4 (except for video) and Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 + Best Battery Life… Asus ROG Phone II Runner up… iPhone 11 Fastest Charging Phone… Oppo Reno Ace Best Design… Samsung Galaxy Fold Runner up… Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Best Budget Phone… Redmi K20 Pro Runner-up… Google Pixel 3A Worst Phone… Google Pixel 4 MVP Smartphone of the Year… One plus 7 Pro I am only interested smartphone camera, so iPhone 11 Pro is the best. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

Christmas Eve. Still thinking of work. Feeling relaxed. Yet feeling accomplished. What happened in my dreams last night? 24 Dec 2019… 2.46am… Walked outside from a room. Something else happening in the room. A party. A gathering of people. Happy mood. I’m Bored. So I walked outside. Fly. Up. Float. Push my hands down and float. See the distant street lights and houses lights. At night. In the backyard garden. Small square garden. Green grass. Look around neighbors on the right to see if anyone is watching me fly. Good if they see. Not good if they see. I might become aware and fall. Lets float towards the window on the second floor on the left. Had to use my arms to push my way there. Willpower doesn’t work. Just like swimming. Floated to the windows. Light green yellowish walls. Very clean being the walls exposed to outside. Cleaner than I expected. There is a box. Floating near me. Small hand sized. Transparent. Like plastic. Inside is brown. Cork color. Like Coasters. 2 inches t...

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How to Use GoPro Hero7 Black as a Webcam on a Mac? Here’s how I use my GoPro as a webcam. Connect the GoPro micro-HDMI out port to a USB HDMI Capture Device HDMI input. Connect the USB HDMI Capture Device USB output to the Computer USB port. On the computer webcam application, select the Capture Device camera input. Here are the settings required in the GoPro to make the video quality better. Turn off stabilization Turn on low light performance. Switch HDMI to live. Here are the items required. Click the link to get the items. Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable USB HDMI Capture Device USB to USB cable (not required if you use the Elgato ) Does it work on all GoPros? This method works for GoPro Hero5 Black, GoPro Hero6 Black, and GoPro Hero7 Black. The Hero8 does not have the HDMI output. An extra unit is required called the Media Mod. This method does NOT work for non-“Black” versions. Side Note: Hero5 and Hero6 have better light sensitivity in a dimmer environment tha...

A Philips 4k smart TV and a Sony home theatre system. Enough for me to enjoy staying at home. What are 3 challenges accomplished yesterday? It wasn’t a productive Sunday. Just quality time with family… Enjoying wifey’s decorative dinner… What 3 challenges will I complete to make today great? Next on my YouTube topic planner is… Zhiyun Smooth 4 Firmware Update Zhiyun Smooth 4 Slow Motion Zhiyun Smooth 4 vs Q2 Part 2: Functional differences How to Use GoPro Hero7 Black as a Webcam on a Mac From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

Wifey prepared Tang Yuan soup in the morning. The purple one is tang yuan with sweet potato filling. The two big ones are tang yuan with red bean filling. The three small yellow ones are just lotus seeds. Tang yuan  ( 汤圆 ; literally: ‘soup ball’) is a  Chinese dessert  made from  glutinous rice  flour mixed with a small amount of water to form balls and then either cooked and served in boiling water, or sweet syrup. Tangyuan can be either small or large, and filled or unfilled. They are traditionally eaten during  Yuanxiao  in the  Lantern Festival , [1]  but also served as a dessert on Chinese wedding day, Winter Solstice Festival. – https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangyuan_(food) The Winter Solstice Festival  ( Chinese : 冬至;  pinyin :  Dōngzhì ; literally: ‘the extreme of winter’) is one of the most important Chinese festivals celebrated by the Chinese, during the  Dongzhi solar term  ( winter solstice...

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Posted a new video to Youtube… Zhiyun Smooth 4 vs Q2… Enjoy!… https://youtu.be/F7H-oNjHRYU From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

It’s the start of the weekend. Time to relax. 4 days to Christmas. What are 3 challenges accomplished yesterday? Posted VL blog… Zhiyun Smooth 4 vs Q2… https://www.videolane.com/zhiyun-smooth-4-vs-q2/ Inserted affiliate links to Gopro Hero8 Black YouTube video… https://adrianvideoimage.com/can-you-monetize-product-reviews-on-youtube/ Watched TV movie. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Starring John Travolta and Danzel Washington. Visited City Square to get into the Christmas mood… Not the same as last year… Much less deco, but ok still happy… there’s snow… A Soapy one… What 3 challenges will I complete to make today great? Nothing. Relax. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

How to review products on YouTube and get paid? Here’s what I did today. Go to Amazon to get the product links. Insert the links in one of my popular YouTube videos where I mentioned the products. Place the links at the top of the description so that viewers can get access quickly. Check it out… https://youtu.be/PFG_vsa-kLg From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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What am I thankful for right now? A quiet me time recovering from a bad throat. What are the 3 challenges I accomplished yesterday? Researched the topic for a new YouTube video… https://www.youtube.com/videolane Tested SmarterTime time management app. It automatically tracks how I use my time. Does it work? Will it solve procrastination? Don’t know yet. We shall see… Try it yourself… https://www.smartertime.com Tested GetShitDone app. It pushes you to get things done using accountability. Does it work? Did I get something done? No for me… Try it yourself… https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plafhop.getshitdone What 3 challenges will I complete to make today great? Shoot and post a new YouTube video… https://www.youtube.com/videolane Create a downloadable gear list bonus… https://www.videolane.com/gear/ Optional: Complete Davinci Resolve Course… https://www.videolane.com/courses/ From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

Watch my reaction before buying the GoPro Hero 8 Black… https://youtu.be/PFG_vsa-kLg It’s about… The Flip-up Display Screen for Vlogging. Better Stabilization without Gimbal. Built-in mount without using a frame. Thinking of getting a GoPro? From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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My Zhiyun Smooth 4 smartphone gimbal is getting dusty   … Have it for more than a year… It is still a popular electronic stabilizer though… My 3 favorite features are…  1. Zoom / Focus wheel. 2. Menu setting dial. 3. Convenient Record button. Let’s take the Smooth 4 out for another review video… before the Smooth Q2 arrives. What review or tutorial should I make? Please reply. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ https://www.videolane.com/zhiyunsmooth4/

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Birthday… Chistmas… New Year… Celebration after celebration. That’s what life should be over 50. How am I celebrating today? Do what I have always wanted to do. Be what I love to be. That’s geeking out with technology. So today is tech Thursday, and so will 2020. Getting back to my roots, let explore this electronic device. My dusty gimbal. How are you celebrating your year-end holidays? From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ PS: This may be my last public daily journal. It’s started 27 days ago… https://adrianvideoimage.com/journal-191122/

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Back from vacation. Resume routine function. Where do I start? That’s the tricky part. First, let’s audit my daily tasks. Am I doing what a successful affiliate marketer would do every day? Search: A day in the life of an affiliate marketer … https://www.business2community.com/affiliate-marketing/life-affiliate-marketer-can-expect-01507685 https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/18257/computers_and_the_internet/an_ordinary_day_in_the_life_of_an_affiliate_marketer.html https://bloomclicks.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-affiliate-marketer Check! Basically my schedule is the same… Check traffic and sales stats. Tweak and optimize sales pages. Check industry news and trend. Check followers comments and questions. Create and post content. Share content everywhere. Repeat. Are you an affiliate marketer? What do you do daily? From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ Let’s talk tech. What happened? M1 offer: Check this Samsung Note 10+ M1...

Had a relaxing 3 days 2 nights short vacation with my parents. Feels really good to spend time with them like I did under their care. The video of the trip is coming out soon. How is your December 2019 coming along? From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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Second day of vacation in KSL Hotel. What to do first thing in the morning? Go to the gym. More holiday report and video coming up shortly. View from my room. From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ The sun is rising shortly… from our 20th floor KSL hotel… A Samsung Galaxy S10 night shot… #sunrise #city #hotel #nightshot #samsunggalaxys10

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Holiday. Will be back soon

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When is the Next IT Fair in Singapore? 88 days to… IT SHOW 2020  | 12 – 15 March 2020 | 11 am to 9 pm | Suntec Singapore In the meantime, let’s check out these  time-limited  online deals. Week #50 Bestsellers  and Promo Nintendo Switch BEST 30 GAMES Collection   S$199  S$129 |  Aukey NEW 10000mAh Small and Light Powerbank   S$30  S$20 |  HP Deskjet Copy Print Scan ALL-IN-ONE Printer   S$80  S$60 |  Amazon Basic Kindle 2019 4GB Tablet Reader   S$190  S$129 |  Sony PlayStation 4 Original DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers   S$80  S$60 |  Apple AirPods Gen 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earphones   S$299  S$200 |  NEW Nintendo Switch Console   S$500  S$389 |  SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB SSD   S$229  S$149 |  SAMSUNG Micro SDXC EVO PLUS 256GB Memory SD Card   S$89  S$59 |  Samsung Galaxy Note 10 256Gb   S$1299  S$969 |  DJI ...

A birthday present for me from me? Here you go… Take a day off and enjoy every moment today. Thanks! From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ Finding balance in the essence of my birthday cake . Thanks, kids, for the cake. Thanks for the cool weather.

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One more day to go… it’s my birthday tomorrow… time to recap my achievements… and make some new commitments. What tasks am I going to complete today ? Finish what I’ve started then go out to play. Let’s go outside. What do you do the day before your birthday? Reply in the comments below. See you tomorrow! From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ Today’s challenges … Personal. And many many more… Update my Video Marketing Strategy: While taking the time to create a 5-minute video, do the intro and outro first and post it on social media as a teaser. Include magic. Tik Tok loves magic… Linkedin too surprisingly…  https://www.videolane.com/video-marketing-strategy/ DAILY: Create 5 posts per week on VIDEOLANE.COM including a DaVinci resolve training, Zhiyun smooth 4, DVD Creation, and Smartphone tricks. Also Google News. YT Q&A. Documentation. Complete ATEM Mini Review part 4. Preview monitoring. Post ATEM/HDMI ...

So today I installed Minecraft Earth on my Samsung Galaxy S10. Started playing and… I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M SUPPOSED TO DO… One chicken drowned and became “raw chicken”… WHAT’S GOING ON? Let’s stay calm… And learn how to play Minecraft Earth. Minecraft Earth in my house. What is Minecraft Earth? Minecraft Earth  is an all-new augmented reality game for your mobile device, that lets you bring  Minecraft  into the real world. …  Minecraft Earth  is available on iOS 10+ and Android 7+ devices… https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/about-earth So how do you play Minecraft Earth? Reply in the comments below. See you tomorrow! From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/

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It’s 12.12! Time to buy the things I want. Let’s see what’s on sale… My favorite shopping destination is none other than Qoo10 … https://qoo.tn/BXvN2W/Q100206579 The first thing that caught my eye is this 10000mah Aukey powerbank… Only $10 … Usually $50… https://qoo.tn/BBqS2W/Q100206579 (the price has gone up just 2 hours later… Sorry… But still check it out at the lower price…) What did you buy today? Reply in the comments below. See you tomorrow! From the Journal of Adrian Lee –  https://adrianvideoimage.com/ What happened today? Posted this… One gimbal for all your cameras? I just shot a video showing the 4 reasons why I might buy this stabilizer… https://www.videolane.com/feiyu-g6-max/