AC's Photography & work

Using Photoshop to make Photo D.I for Pring Media

2010-11-09T05:21:00.001-08:00

Recently besides doing video and film work for I Skin Solutions, I also experimented a new knowledge. Photo Retouching. After a run through on texturing and mapping in photoshop, I got an idea to create some thing out of the experiment I explore. After I did my first mapping and texturing, the photo itself gave me an inspiration about having dry and bad skin texture. Though it wont happen in real life. But we often hear people saying Dry skins, bad texture.
For land dryness, It cracks. For face, i will too but not as visible as earth. But when some thing unrealistic is applied to the real life thing, It sents out cool message too. Take a look at my Photo Retouching in associate with Visual communications technique

Below is the First Photo retouching image I made

Work Write Out By

A.C
Visual Effects Artist, Photographer : Corporate, Events, Wedding, Prewedding
Art Director

Photoshop new discovery, the liquify tool

2010-02-27T03:03:00.000-08:00

Its damm cool to know how and master the liquify tools in Photoshop. With liquify and clone stamp tools you can create some things which is totally out of reality. Below a video and a 10 minutes photoshop test done by me personally. I guess if I spent hours touching up this images.. It will look as if its the real her

Left, Original Picture, Right Liquify tools touch up

The Breaking Through Journey

2010-02-06T10:52:00.000-08:00

Sunday 7 Feb 2010, 2.53am...AC is still awake, visualizing the future. Decision shall be closed. As I will move on towards my goals as I projected in my mind no matter what temptation that holds me back from what I think I shall be doing for my future goals. I guess I will probably seriously take the action and a big leap in 1 month time in quick, or 2-3 months later if there is any consideration.

Below, a random image I captured today that relates to my mood at this moment

Seeking, and Moving Forward Photographed By Andy F.K Chan

I'm passionate but undeciable

2010-01-30T10:38:00.000-08:00

I'm kinda tired of working in the current organization. Probably I can't see any pregress. Or is it because pressure of further commitment has pushed me to seek for advancement in career life and sustainable reputation and recognition for a "good" income. Well when I say good, literally means at least I could afford a better car and home and free enough to not really look at the price to at lease buy what I need.

I always have the thoughts of getting out of the box and comfort zone to make a whole new start and make what ever my hard work put earns all into my pocket rather than hard work for peoples pocket. I met Joey Yap 2 days back. When I first saw him in person, I already admired his style. He arrived in the shooting studio with a BMW 7 series, registration number of JY 82. A young man can have such achievement in life, why can't other young man? More inspiring when he told me about his past and his stories. It makes my burning desire burnts even greater. I start think to my self, I must do some thing for my self to be what I want to be in 3-5 years time. I've spent almost 10 years visualizing about making big bucks with my own ability, gain the reputation to do and so on. I've tried several methods, involve in some partnership and achieve even more skills to the serve the service industry. Now the only thing I need is courage. Courage to get out and stand with my own feet. Many people say its dangerous to leave without a back up income in bank. But questions is, How the hell I'm going to have a sum of back up income in the bank when I earns peanuts now? Some say I'm still young to fall, don't be affraid of falling, You will regain very fast as you are still young. So I'm in delemma now. If only if some one reading this can comment about it... and my concious mind and analyze more of the situation and decide what to do next...

I feel very miserable when it comes to times like this. A 2 way out in front of you and you keep thinking about the circumstances. I just hope I can have the courage of Uncle Lim who build genting berhad at the age of 55 and people keep telling him "you are building resorts for mosquito to stay" But today he prove every one wrong. He build resorts and casino not only for people but to support one of Malaysian biggest income stream.

The thinking goes on............

At work with JY and Afdlin

2010-01-29T19:14:00.001-08:00

This is the 3rd time shooting with Afdlin Shauki, and also got a snapshot with him. recently he wins quite a number of films award directing some stuff, if im not mistake its the film called papodom... wrong spelling i guess.

Been reading some of JY's book all these while didnt imagine to work with him. He's quite a cool guy and not as serious as seen on tv and heard on radio stations. Chat with him during off shoot and stuff. Can't belief that he has also work very hard to achieve what he has today. Inspired me very much on how important is don't give up what you think is going bring great success to you. Joey Yap started Mastery Academy back in 1997. I always thought he was popular since he started few years back. Didn't know he had done these stuff ages ago. And the earlier only 8 people attended his seminar.. what a sad number... today his courses is attended by 7000 people. 3500 people in a class. Work his way up...for at least 10 years to gain popularity... hmm...inspiring... I should take action to gain my success as soon as possible.... if not one year after another is wasted.

Another weekend with nature

2009-12-21T00:59:00.000-08:00

It was dark rainy to be Sunday. But it was a great day spent out with nature. Its the first time I see such a sunset view. Can't really tell why is the sunset spray out such a huge red explosive light to the sky. But it was a nice view to see. Kept snapping until there is no more sun light. Its simply an awesome SUNday

Above "The Silent Night" Inspired by a Christmas Song

First Try On My New Macro Extension Tube

2009-12-17T23:25:00.000-08:00

My macro extension tube arrive just at the right time. Got a long weekend to try it out.. It was pretty cheap. About 30 USD for Such a tube. Worth for the money to get such a shot. I was worrying that without electronic connector on the tube, it could not do much, But my images prove me wrong. Who cares about the aperture now? really don't mind with about having electronic pin to connect to the lens or not. Because the aperture will be fully open when you dont have control over it. A set of Macro Extension Tube with pins easily cost about 80-150USD. Only advantage is having control over aperture and auto focusing. I shoot my shoots manually with manual focus but it turns out great

(Image on the left The Tube with my 50mm 1:1.8 Lens

And here are my Shots CLICK IMAGE TO FULL VIEW

White Flower with ants : 3 Tube + 50MM 1.8 Lens

Pink Flower With Fruit : 3 Tube + 75-300MM 4.5-6 Lens

Yellow Flower : 3 Tube + 50MM 1.8 Lens

Series Of FLIES : 3 tube + 75-300MM 4.5-6 lens

During The Lion Dancing Days

2009-12-15T17:32:00.000-08:00

I was grown up with a chinese lion dancing culture. I got influence since i was 5, my mom bought me a mini lion head and a set of instruments. Many happenings in my life is because of getting into lion dance. That includes who I'm now, the discipline that i was taught that form my character today, my second girlfriend, and my future wife were also fated to meet up with me because I'm in this culture.

I apply many of the discipline and ethics into life that makes me move further in any thing that I desired to do. Being a sportsmen that has to endure pain, sweat, and bruises has taught me how to hold on to my desire and dreams and fight until the last second in building my financial and life that I've always wanted. I made it through out on what ever I think of doing, and doing it good. I fail some times but I got up and continue walking. This also reminds me of how I wish I could be in Fame for once since I got into the media industry. And Yes I did get a huge fame for once. Probably I will appear more in the future. This culture has been part of my life.

My Days of Sportsmanship, pain, sweat and joy

The Fame I Got

Andy's Photography Work Recognition

2009-12-11T17:24:00.000-08:00

Just woke up, blogging from my bed now, I'm just being so excited and happy today after opening my notebook thinking of checking my emails and facebook friends update with a half awake eye laying comfortably on my bed and surf the net. An email from "World Images Today" just opens up my sleepy eye entirely. I was like, My article was published? Whow.... and its like in a professional E-mag where you can flip it easily.. kinda cool. Further more its the first article for the Mag... Thank you very much Mr Dodge Woodson, Author of "World Images Today" I'm looking forward to write some more stuff to submit again... hmm... have to start Thinking, Taking Pictures and brush up my language.

THE WORLD IMAGES TODAY E-MAGAZINE LINK HERE

My work is on Page 6-7

Forest Research Institute of Malaysia Location Survey

2009-12-08T08:57:00.000-08:00

Dancing Lions Video Trailer

2009-11-27T10:33:00.000-08:00

The current trip to the arena of stars in the city of entertainment in Genting Highlands made me brought back not only images but video too. I have just finished this video promo for The Lion Arts International as a teaser before the full competition video comes out

A midnight at work

2009-11-25T09:29:00.001-08:00

It is already 12 midnight. I had just finish the changes for the Citibank TVC to rush the airdate of the 1st dec. Finally the agencies had left and Its time to leave work and go back home. Out of a sudden I thought of going to the roof top with my camera and see whats good to take up there. As I got a task to shot stuff about night exposure. And here a cool KL skyscrapers view from the top of the roof of my office building. That keeps me work till 1am when I stared at my watch before I lock up the office and leave for home. But its cool... I love plating with long exposure.

CLICK IMAGE FOR BETTER VIEW

The Most Accomplish "Making Of Video" Done For The Year

2009-11-24T07:03:00.000-08:00

At early 2009, Tohtonku Berhad launch a campaign for their top brand Nutox Oxy Fusion. Getting International Artist Bernice Liu being the ambassador for their product campaign.
Being part of the production team, I was on the set to do some compositing as many stuff was shot on blue mat. Besides Since Bernice, is one of the top actress and artist in the chinese television industry, The Making Of the entire production was shot. And I was given the task to edit this Making Of. So called Behind the scene. Its the most satisfied making of done by me this year. Featuring International Star Bernice Liu and Great Production Team who make this TVC a Success.

The Final 30 Secs TVC, Shot By PRS Production, Film Director Sean Chan

3 Shooting Days In City Of Entertainment Genting Highlands

2009-11-23T08:14:00.000-08:00

Shooting high speed moving object had been a challenge to me. Spending 3 days in Genting Highlands, The city of entertainment, to fulfill my passion for the art of lion dancing. Being at a condition where there is not bright enough, just enough for a naked eye to catch images but not digital cameras, I need to think of a solution to shoot those leaping lions. Locking my focus at AI SERVO focusing and high ISO speed do give me a batch of good pictures but its not up to what I've demand. Only if I can have a fix low F.stops aperture zoom lens, or a higher ISO Body such as 5D Mark 2, I will sure get stuff that I demand. But any ways, the 3 days is also a cool experience gain in shooting photos and videos. For more of my Lion Dance Photo Sharing, Go to My Passion For Lion Dance Blog

My Thousands Of Words Images Below : To Get A Great View Of Them, Click On The Images

Writing your story. I Miss You Badly

2009-11-19T07:29:00.000-08:00

I recalled you was just a little fellow who is daring enough to sit in the middle if the road. Probably its the fate and link us together. I felt you we so cute but no sense of danger. To save you from being run over by tires I brought you home. You were just as tiny as my both palm, I raise you and you became the best entertainer in the family. Each time when you were around, we felt so lovely about you. You lead a great lifestyle. I know its short, but you have life that many other cats does not. You are fat and adorable. You catch every ones attention to hug you and have you in their arms. You ride on cars and make noise. I can't forget how scared you are during car ride.

Today you leave your sufferings behind. Now When ever I come home now, there is sound missing. I recalled, when ever I arrive you will meow for food. Now, when ever I step my feet into the back yard, I will look at the place where you use to rest for a hope to recover from your sickness. And now there is nothing in that big cage any more. You have gone to a place of peace, a place of no sufferings, a place of joy and happiness. On the day you leave, you are being such a stubborn boy you are aren't you. I whisper to you and told you rest from your sufferings and I also told you I'm sorry I can't sent you away, and yet you still awaits me to come home and wants me to sent you to a better place. You know how pain it is during sending you off to the ground? I recalled the day you stop me from the middle of the road and the days we spent together as I raise you up. You are the only Cat that makes me tear, You have been like a child to me.

Any way Thanks for being there for me all these days. Though its only 2 years, but I truly appreciate your companion, infact every one in the family enjoy the days you were with us.
And thanks for coming back to entertain me and comfort me after you leave. I now can assure that you are million times better that you were alive. You look as fat and clean as before. If you are bored in where ever you are now, come into my dreams again. I will accompany you to play around. You are the most Unique Cat that We have ever had. You carved deep memory of you in us and you leave a scar on my hand that will follow me for the rest of my life. You will be remembered for the rest of my life. Take care R.I.P Money Zai. I miss you deeply

When you were much younger, You already fancy the Computer. You are just like me.
Now I blog about you I hope you will read it as well

Playing the computer is so tiring huh?

Rest In Peace My Dear. You have fought your best to battle the illness. We are proud of you

On My Net Log Of Going Places

2009-11-12T09:52:00.001-08:00

Last year 2008, myself and some of my relative planned to go for a trip to Hong Kong, The Pearl of Orient. After a long decision and planning we finally made it at October 2009 .

Sharing my travel experience with the world and hope it would benefit readers who are seeking information about traveling to Hong Kong. With my images and journey log, hope it gives my readers a reference on places to go. This trip is successfully accomplish with a series of video and of course my Images that Tells Thousands of Words.

For my full travel experience and filmed video, CLICK HERE to my travel log

Sharing Is Caring

2009-10-26T01:39:00.000-07:00

This is an image took while having a simple fast meal. A simple add on of another spoon inspire me to just snap this down and write something about it. Moments, happiness, sweetness and many more are shared to bring joy to many. When the world today is giving many signs to human nature with all her anger and killing millions of lives, are we all concerned? care?

We are often too busy. Work, Datelines, Clients, Sales Target. As the world moving faster and faster, human nature is chasing to cope with the world's progress too. Not to mention about world disaster's unfortunate. In times we don't even have time to catch up with families what more friends, and those who are not as fortunate as us who lost their home and families in disasters.

To those who are too busy, sit down for a moment, think for a second. When was your last time you spent a cup of Ice Cream or a meal time with your family and friends. Care for people you love, people around you and people far across. Share your love with them and make the world a better place.

Recall your family, relatives and friends. Spare a meal with them.

The story below seems familiar to you isn't it? If not spent some time to read it

The story is about a boy and his dad.

“Daddy, may I ask you a question?”

“Yeah, sure, what it is?” replied the man.

“Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”

“That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” the man angrily said.

“I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour.”

“If you must know, I make $50 an hour.”

“Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down. “Daddy, may I please borrow $25?”

The father was furious,

“If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don’t work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.”

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy’s questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door.

“Are you asleep, son?” he asked.

“No daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy.

“I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the man. “It’s been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here’s the $25 you asked for.”

The little boy sat straight up, smiling.

“Oh, thank you daddy!,” he yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

“Why do you want more money if you already have some?” the father grumbled.

“Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied. “Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.”

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It’s just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

Stop The Violence

2009-10-06T19:49:00.001-07:00

I came across a video on FB and I search more of it in youtube, and its really sad to see how cruel are human being in doing things just for money. Stop buying and you will stop supporting. Save the animals from extinction. The images below tells you thousands of words. By sharing these, hopefully will generate more love towards animals

Opening Eye's To Bali Island Indonesia

2009-10-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

Just Done with blogging and sharing pictures about Bali Island Indonesia. Kindly Click This Link and enjoy my recommendation in detail and pictures post.

On a NetLog Of Going Places

2009-09-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Will be highlighting Bali Island Indonesia. A best place to rest, relax, run away from stress and work, open eyes to culture, shop, buy and play. Will keep the highlights short, since its just a highlights, Not finish posting yet but always welcome to read. Click This Link to my netlog of going places.. Bali is place where majority of the people there are Hindi's. Standard of living there is average, Its not a freakin cheap, but still cheap to stay, eat and shop. It is nothing like a busy, modern town. This Island gives you more to a country side feel. For Couple, its a romantic place to go. Especially staying in Villa's. Private Pool, Kitchen, and spacious rooms.

Read More and See More on my NetLog Of Going Places

Sunset In the Neighbourhood

2009-09-24T23:11:00.000-07:00

The neighbourhood I stay around. It was about 7pm where the sun lights start to deem down. I quickly grab my camera and got off the car when I saw such a golden ambient today. Having my focal length at 18,55 and 300mm resulted the below images. Photography friends that would like to see the full details of these picture, please click here to my flickr photo album on this post and tab the MORE PROPERTY link on each picture.

Happy Holidays

2009-09-20T18:02:00.000-07:00

Its Monday and its a holidays. Having multi races in Malaysia allows you to have quite a number of holidays. It is a replacement holiday for Malay festive, Hari Raya that falls on yesterday. Tomorrow will be a holiday too. Today, The only holiday that I have to raise as early as usual working days. Having plans and need to discuss about a trip that gonna take place on next month

GOOD MORNING MALAYSIA

Let Me Tell You La

2009-09-20T00:06:00.000-07:00

Proud of being a Malaysian, That's why I choose to use a domain which www.letmetellyoula.blogspot.com. Being Malaysian, we often speak our English with special slang. We add Lah, Ma, Wo, Meh, and many other funny stuff at the end of every sentence. It is a combination of chinese slang and english language. For example "how are you today..la." , "let me tell you la", "you dont know..meh", "got..wan", "no..la" . Even if it is not English, they still mix Bahasa Malaysia/Malaysian main language with these slang. I.E, "Tak ada..la"
Thats how basically pople in Malaysia Speaks their English and B.Malaysia. And thats also a brief introduction about choosing my domain.

I, Andy F.K.Chan, put on this blog as a self interest just to express my self on things that I think, see, and feel. As my Blog Header States, "When Pictures Can Tell Thousands of Words, Dont Talk Too Much..Lah" I would like to share most of my pictures that I snap when I go around and write a brief descrpition about it. Nothing specific here. It can be about travel guide, happenings, nice pictures, music and many more. I will try to categorise my post as my post gets more and more.