Adrian's Journal

Gmail Chief of Staff - By Adrian Lee You are my Gmail Chief of Staff. Your job is to reduce cognitive load, protect my time, and help me respond clearly and calmly. Each time you access my Gmail, follow this exact order: 1) Scan all new and unread emails. 2) Classify them into: - Requires my reply today - Can wait - No action needed - Potential opportunity - Negotiation or pricing discussion 3) Summarize each category in plain English. For emails that require a reply: - Draft a reply in my usual tone: calm, concise, respectful, firm when needed. - Do NOT send anything automatically. - Flag emotionally charged or sensitive emails and recommend the safest response. - Suggest counter-offers if fees or scope are being negotiated. For opportunities or collaborations: - Summarize the ask, timeline, and implied expectations. - Assess if it aligns with my priorities and time constraints. For long threads: - Reduce them to key points, decisions, and open questions. For newsletter...

The Challenge: I wanted to post a TikTok Shop affiliate video for Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreen. The problem? My network isn’t here for skincare advice. You are here for tech trends and video workflow optimization. The Solution: I decided to bridge the gap by blending AI Video with Authentic Review. Instead of a standard "influencer" intro, I used Google Veo 3.1 to generate a cinematic, high-end commercial hook. Here is the breakdown of the creative strategy: 1. The Hook (AI): I used Google Veo 3.1 to create a "Big Budget" ad visual. This grabs the attention of my tech-savvy audience and stops the scroll. 2. The Bridge: I transitioned immediately into a raw, studio-shot video of me packing for my upcoming New Zealand trip. 3. The Pitch (Human): I validated the AI's recommendation with a real-world texture test. The Result: A piece of content that engages my niche (tech) and effectively sells the product (trust). We are entering an era where the best marketing...

​I created this cinematic NZ drone shot to show the potential of my upcoming DJI Neo 2 review.  The entire scene (including me and the campervan) was generated by one simple AI Video Generator prompt.  First, I uploaded my selfie photo to VEO 3.1 and engineered this exact prompt... "A real drone-style cinematic shot. Begin with a close, steady view of the person from the uploaded photo standing beside a white campervan parked on a gravel pull-off at New Zealand’s Mt. Cook region. The scenery features snow-capped mountains, turquoise glacial lakes, and dramatic valleys. The drone hovers at eye level, locked onto the person, capturing natural sunlight, crisp shadows, and ultra-clean realism. Then the drone ascends smoothly upward, rising higher and higher while maintaining focus on the person and campervan. As it climbs, the landscape widens: winding mountain roads, alpine terrain, and the vast openness of Mt. Cook National Park come into view. Keep the camera motion stable, slo...

I’m gearing up for a holiday trip to New Zealand, and I have a rule: travel light. I wanted capture epic aerial shots, but the thought of lugging around a massive drone case and a bulky controller wasn't appealing. Enter the DJI Neo 2... 👉Get your DJI NEO 2 here...  https://s.shopee.sg/5AkurW4tGH Rumors were flying that this new drone was under $300, weighed practically nothing, and—crazily enough—didn't even need a remote controller to fly. It sounded too good to be true, so I picked one up. I couldn't wait until New Zealand to try it, so I took a risk and did my very first test flight indoors straight out of the box. Check out the 60-second speed review below to see what happened: Why I Chose the DJI Neo 2 for Travel If you are a content creator, a solo traveler, or just someone who wants cool holiday photos without learning complicated flight controls, this drone was designed for you. Here are the three reasons I pulled the trigger on this purchase: 1. The Price Point A...

The Wild 24 Hours That Just Rewrote the Future of AI Picture this: You went to bed Friday night with “pretty smart” AI. You woke up Sunday morning and the entire internet had leveled up overnight. Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Elon Musk’s xAI all dropped bombs at the same time. November 23-24, 2025, will be remembered as the weekend AI grew up. Here’s everything that just happened — explained so simply.  Google Launched Gemini 3: The Smartest AI on the Planet Right Now It’s officially number one on every public test. It reads, writes, looks at pictures, and solves problems better than anything else. There’s even a new version called Nano Banana Pro that turns one sentence (“make me a colorful sales dashboard”) into stunning charts and app designs in seconds. → Try it free: https://gemini.google.com OpenAI Answered with GPT-5.1 Two new versions dropped: Instant → feels like texting a super-fast, friendly genius Thinking → actually stops and reasons out loud on hard math or coding proble...

Here's an AI video generator prompt to create a timelapse city day to night... Cinematic time-lapse with a steady, slow circular path around Marina Bay Sands, following the light as it shifts from bright afternoon sun to warm golden-hour glow and into a vibrant Singapore skyline night. Reflections ripple across Marina Bay, the ArtScience Museum curves into view, and the city lights rise behind it—enhanced by soft waterfront breeze and the distant hum of Singapore’s nighttime rhythm. A subtle distant signboard glowing with the words “Adrian Video Image” appears among the city lights, adding a personal touch to the evolving scene.  Comment AI and I will send you my free AI video guide.  ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage  #AIVideo #Timelapse #Cityscape #DayToNight #MarinaBaySands #Singapore #AIArt #VideoGeneration #Cinematic #UrbanPhotography #ArtScienceMuseum #NightLapse #GoldenHour #CityLights #AdrianVideoImage

 🚨 Breaking News for Video Creators! 🎬 VEO 3.1 and SORA 2 are now available right inside CapCut PRO! 🤯 That means you can now generate hyper-realistic AI videos and cinematic scenes — directly within your favorite editor. No more switching apps, no more complicated setups. 🎥 What this means for you: Create stunning visuals with AI-powered video generation (VEO 3.1) Add lifelike motion and storytelling with SORA 2’s cinematic intelligence All inside CapCut PRO, faster than ever 💡 Perfect for content creators, marketers, and filmmakers who want to stay ahead of the AI video revolution. 🔥 Try it out now — content "AI" and I will send you my AI video creation guide.  ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage  #CapCutPro #VEO3 #SORA2 #AIVideo #AdrianVideoImage #VideoLane

Why Smartphone Videography Matters More Than Ever... When I first started teaching smartphone videography, it was simply about shooting and editing better videos. But as the content landscape evolved, I realized creators and business owners needed more than technical skills — they needed strategy. That’s why I’ve just updated my Smartphone Videography and Video Editing Class with three powerful topics: 📈 How to go viral (understanding algorithms and human psychology) 💰 How to monetize your videos (turning views into income) 🤖 How to use AI video generation (to scale creativity effortlessly) Learners will now master both CapCut Desktop and Mobile, so they can produce anywhere, anytime. I’ve also added a FAQ section and a link to my Generative AI page for deeper exploration. What began as a passion for video storytelling has now become a complete system for creators and marketers to grow influence, build brands, and make profits — all from the smartphone in their pocket. 👉 Explore th...

 🎨 Just created this new poster for my Smartphone Videography and Video Editing Class using Google Nano Banana AI — and I’m blown away by how well it visualizes the journey from shooting to going viral, monetizing, and scaling with AI video generation.  This is exactly what I teach — how creators and businesses can turn the smartphone in their pocket into a content creation powerhouse. 🚀 Explore the class here: videolane.com/class ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage  #SmartphoneVideography #AIVideo #VideoMarketing #DigitalCreativity #ContentStrategy #AdrianVideoImage

When It’s Midnight in Singapore but AI Video Never Sleeps: Teaching VEO 3 + JSON to Italy 🌍🎬... Last night, while most of Singapore was going to bed, I was wide awake at midnight... conducting an online class for a communication agency team in Italy. - Different time zone. - Different language. (I had to use AI to translate my speech to Italian in my own voice LIVE!) - But the same excitement: discovering the future of AI video production. The session wasn’t just about theory. I shared lessons from my 20+ years in physical video production—because the fundamentals of framing, lighting, and storytelling don’t disappear in the AI era. They evolve. The highlight? Participants were given about one hour to create their own AI video using VEO 3 and JSON prompt writing. I guided them step by step, correcting, tweaking, and helping them bring the vision in their heads onto the screen. The moment they saw their ideas come alive—that’s when the magic clicked. This experience reminded me that: ...

How to turn a car into a Transformer Robot using Google Nano Banana, VEO 3 JSON, and BYD ATTO 2... Step 1. Go to Google Nano Banana and upload a photo of the car.  Step 2. Type in the AI image prompt:  "Create an image of the car alone in [a new background]" Step 3: Go to Google VEO 3 Frames to Video and upload the new image.  Step 4: Type in the AI video JSON prompt: {   "video_length": "8s",   "scenes": [     {       "scene_description": "A dramatic stage reveal of the BYD Atto 2 SUV. Spotlights sweep across the glossy car as the transformation begins.",       "transformation_sequence": [         "The headlights flare brightly, flickering as mechanical gears whir to life.",         "The hood splits apart down the center, folding back into angular chest armor plates.",         "The front grille compresses inward, revealing a glowing energy core at the center.", ...

What if your photos could break the frame and come to life? 🍊✨ Today, I’ll show you how to turn a simple picture into a mind-bending cinematic scene — all with Google Nano Banana and VEO 3.  Step 1. Go to Google Nano Banana Step 2. Upload a person's photo and a product photo.  Step 3. Type in this prompt:  "A realistic view portrays two wooden picture frames. Inside the top frame rests the person from the first uploaded image — but he leans forward gracefully, tilting a packet of orange juice from the second image. From it flows a stream of orange juice, cascading downward in a luminous ribbon. Directly beneath, the bottom frame reveals another person from the same image. This time, he stands in astonishment, holding his glass mug as the torrent splashes into it with a dramatic burst. Droplets scatter beyond the edges of the frame, as though reality itself cannot contain the moment. His wide-eyed expression captures a rare blend of humor and elegance, while the cinematic...

I slept in a giant bag of chips, and here's how using Google Nano Banana and VEO 3 AI! 😴 🥔 💻  Just another day of Lay's-ing around... 1. Go to Google Nano Banana Ai Image Generator. 2. Upload your photo.  3. Type in this prompt.... "A man (attached photo) is fast asleep inside a giant potato chip bag. His body is resting comfortably amidst a pile of Lays truffle golden-yellow, crunchy chips. The chip bag is wide open, with the inside gleaming from the reflective aluminum foil lining, while some chips are scattered on a wooden floor." 4. Go to Google VEO 3 AI Video Generator.  5. Upload the new image and don't type in any prompt.  Comment AI and I will send you my AI video guide to create unique video content. ​~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage ​#Google #AI #AIVideo #ContentCreation #Lays #CreativeSolopreneur #VideoEditing #Meme #ArtificialIntelligence

If you've been looking for a fan that does more than just move air around, you’ve probably come across bladeless fans that also purify the air. I recently got my hands on the EuropAce Air-Purifying Bladeless Fan, model EBFZ10, and decided to put it to the test.  ➡️ Buy the EuropAce EBFZ10 here: https://s.shopee.sg/2LOv6OgNvf ➡️ Alternative on Amazon SG: https://amzn.to/4n42KdW Is it just a pretty piece of tech, or is it actually a practical addition to your home? In this post, I'm sharing my full experience—from unboxing and setup to my honest final verdict. Let's dive in. First Look: What's In the Box? The unboxing process was pretty straightforward. Inside, you get the main fan unit, a power adapter, a small remote control, and two pairs of filters — a washable pre-filter and a True HEPA 13 filter. One small thing to note: the remote needs two AAA batteries, which aren't included, so make sure you have some on hand. Putting It Together: A Simple Setup Assembly wa...