Adrian's Journal

  Have you ever wanted to be in two places at once? Whether you want to have a conversation with yourself, act out a comedy skit, or simply add a professional creative flair to your vlogs, the "clone effect" is one of the most effective tools in a content creator's toolkit.  As a professional videographer who transitioned to full-time content creation, I love showing people that you don't need a massive production budget to create "movie magic." All you need is your smartphone and the CapCut app. The Secret Sauce: The Masking Tool The key to this effect is a technique called "masking." By stacking two videos on top of each other and "cutting" a hole through the top layer, you can reveal the layer underneath, making it look like two versions of you are in the same room. Step 1: The Setup (Don't Skip This!) Before you even open an editing app, you need the right footage:  * Use a Tripod: This is the most important rule. The camera must ...

I’m flying to China soon, and my itinerary involves an international arrival followed by a domestic connecting flight. I've been doing my research, and let me tell you, the power bank rules are a little stricter than the usual international standards. If you're planning a similar trip, you need to pay close attention to one specific certification mark to avoid having your gear confiscated! Here’s everything I learned and the products I’m considering buying (using my affiliate links!) to ensure a stress-free experience. Rule 1: Carry-On is the ONLY Way First and foremost, like most global airlines, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) requires all power banks to be carried in your  carry-on baggage  or on your person. They are strictly banned from checked luggage due to the fire risk from lithium-ion batteries. Rule 2: Capacity Limits (The Usual Stuff) The capacity rules are pretty standard internationally: Under 100 Wh (~20,000 to 27,000 mAh):  Perfectly fine...

Just uploaded a new vlog on YouTube about using Tribecar in 2026.  Today, I had to move a bunch of furniture and stuff from my place all the way to NTU. Instead of stressing with taxis or borrowing a friend's car, I just booked a Honda Vezel Hybrid through the Tribecar app. The car was parked right downstairs. I unlocked it with my phone in seconds, loaded everything up (boot space is plenty), and off I went for my 3-hour drive. No monthly fees, just a $100 deposit to join, and you pay only when you use it. The car is clean and well-maintained too – it felt like driving my own car without all the COE, road tax, and parking headaches! Check out the full vlog. It's a casual, documenting style. If you're new to Tribecar, use my referral code below when you sign up – we both get $15 in credits when you top up $50 to your e-wallet (first time only)! There might even be extra perks or promos right now, so check the app/site. Win-win lah! 💸 Sign up here and get free rental credit...

 26 Goals for 2026...  Last year I crushed it! Here's my exact 26 goals for 2026 to take video content creation to the next level! These are achievable, pro-level goals for mobile creators like you and me. Let's dive in! Goal 1: Post 5x a week, no excuses! Goal 2: Master one new CapCut AI feature every month. Goal 3: Daily AI video experiments with new prompts. Goal 4: Hit 250K followers by December. Goal 5: Launch my advanced CapCut + AI course. Goal 6: Collaborate with 10 creators. Goal 7: Upgrade to the latest mobile video accessory. Goal 8: Perfect lighting in every single shoot. Goal 9: Write AI prompts like a pro. Goal 10: Film more epic Singapore street vlogs. Goal 11: Fully monetize TikTok Shop. Goal 12: Study 12 AI Video Generation Techniques. Goal 13: Grow email list to 5K subscribers. Goal 14: Cut my editing time in half. Goal 15: Try vertical 4K live streams weekly. Goal 16: Drop deep-dive YouTube videos. Goal 17: Attend 3 creator events in person. Goal 18: Test ne...