Rasa seperti mahu menonton perlawanan kelayakan Piala Dunia 2014

Malaysia vs Singapura

di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil pada 28hb Julai 2011...

Any taker???

Am I Being Denial...

G.E.L.A.B.A.H

I'm now feel the pressure.

Yes, thank you...

Told my Babe yesterday, to tell me earlier when she's about to.So, I can prepare mentally & physically.

Yes, I do have my dream one but yet I still have long way to go where the destination is still far beyond reach. So, the issue is not on my top priority & I want to fulfill my dream before I am ready for it.Bungee jumping, flying the plane, sky diving, white water rafting, scuba diving, language courses, music instrument learning & Spain. I'm also in the way of sharpening my photography skill & currently looking for a new job at my hometown. But I'm not being denial as I still pray for one & as if the time come at the mean time, I'm sure I more than happy to go for it. At this meanest time, no!

My BFF came out with this scandal during her reception at the groom's side yesterday. Seriously babe, its a big NO! Yeah, you got the idea right & Leeya as well agreed with you but not the fact. You know I always got this strong instinct so I can guess at the very beginning & save by the bell. LOL.

I hate to bring this issue up but I know I can't get away with it as sometimes it quite disturbing.

Yeah, I'm now feel the pressure.

Toodle!!!

What’s the difference between a Photographer and a Cameraman?

Let me give you some history. Many years ago, when photography was kicking off in Malaysia, most people who became photographers were people who didn’t have a high level of education, and didn’t have a good command of English. They figured it’s easy to become a photographer. “Just point and shoot only mah,” was the motto. Learn the techniques to expose a picture, learn developing negatives and printing. You didn’t need a lot of education to do that.

It was sort of perceived as an easy way to make money and start a business. Sound familiar? Let me bring you to the present moment. Digital cameras are so cheap now. The first DSLR in the world cost almost a 100 thousand ringgit. Now you only need to spend less than 2k and you can get a body with a lens. “Just point and shoot, and download to the computer only mah,” is the new motto. You didn’t need to learn about exposure to start taking pictures, the camera does that for you. You didn’t need to learn how to develop negatives, printing, push processing and all that. Anything you want to learn can be found online. With the LCDs built into the camera, you can see your results immediately and make corrections. The learning curve is so much easier now. Anyone can learn to become a photographer.

And most people take on assignments with little thought, letting the client push them around, and they shoot everything they see like a headless chicken running everywhere. They have no strategy. They don’t really know what they want. All they know is to point and press the shutter and they end up with thousands of frames and 99% of it is useless (ok I’m exaggerating a bit, but you get the point). These people are the Cameramen. And all they know is to buy a cheap DSLR, cheap lens, cheap flash, then start taking on jobs and they don’t really think before they shoot. And they let people think that its an easy job being a photographer, “just point and shoot only” was widely perceived by the public.

But most people don’t get it. They don’t understand what it means to be a photographer. Let me tell you this. As a photographer, taking pictures is only 10% to 20% of the job. The rest is planning, doing your homework, research, surveying the location, communication with clients, presentation, workflow, logistics, preparation, etc. But you need to be GOOD at that 10-20% of the job. Your mission is to make that 10-20% as easy as possible and as quick and efficient as possible. You need to have a tight strategy when shooting, and you need to know what you want before the shoot starts. In order to know what you want, you need to know what is the big picture. And you need to know what the client wants as well and WHY they want it. Then you can add in what you want to achieve and meet your client’s needs as well. Most clients prefer a photographer who has his own style and way of doing things. After all, they are hiring you for your creativity. Not just to point and shoot. (If they want a guy just to point and shoot, I usually refer them to the cameramen ). And that’s why as a Cameraman, you only get paid peanuts and you can only demand peanuts.

Here’s the difference between a photographer and a cameraman.

Thinking and Shooting and Thinking again

A photographer is someone who puts a lot of thought into an assignment before taking the picture. It starts from the planning and preparation stage, by visualizing the actual shoot that will take place. He thinks about how is the lighting going to be, the space, backgrounds, what physical elements are there at the location, the weather, what needs to be done to ensure the shoot is quick and easy. And even before the shoot starts, he already knows what the picture is going to be and how he wants it. Right up to the moment of actually shooting the pictures, he is still thinking, about composition, the lighting, depth-of-field, shutter speed, focal length, background, distractions, poses, and all that jazz.

His job is to make sure he sticks to his plan and maybe allow for a little bit of changes here and there. He as already decided on his angle and he knows roughly how the pictures will end up. Once the shoot is completed, the post-processing stage is quick and easy. Because most of the pictures are actually shot the way he visualized it, editing and selecting is fairly easy and he doesn’t have to do a lot of photoshop work on them. There may be a few shots that are out of focus, or not exposed properly, or not composed properly, but most of the shots are nearly perfect.

Professionalism and Communication and Ethics

He communicates his ideas all the time to the client. He tries his best to be as creative as possible and always thinks about how to improve the results of the shoot, before and during the shoot. He keeps the client informed of his decisions all the time. The client ultimately feels confident and secure with the photographer and trusts him to do his job well. He has INTEGRITY. He understands the meaning of professionalism. He doesn’t try to steal another photographer’s idea or angle. He takes that idea and tries to improve it and comes up with something better. He respects other photographers by making sure he doesn’t block them on purpose. He keeps to his word, what he says is what he does.

Working Smart

There’s a huge difference between working hard and working smart. Shoots usually take time and if not planned properly can take a lot longer than required, and lots of time will be wasted. Working smart means doing what it takes to make it as efficient as possible. The most important factor to ensure this is proper planning. Time is the most important asset to a photographer. If it takes too long to complete a shoot, a few things could go bad. Everyone might lose their enthusiasm, including the photographer himself. A good photographer will try his best to make sure everything goes well as efficiently as possible, and that includes, logistics, accommodation, how far away is the location, how long does it take to travel, making sure his equipment is in working order, backups, hard-disk space, memory cards.

Then there is the cooperation with the client or the people in charge of the event or location, to make sure everything goes smoothly. He has to make sure or minimize any last minute surprises that could disrupt the shoot. He always has a backup plan. And he is always thinking a few steps ahead. If something happens, he has already thought of an alternate plan. He is also able to improvise things on the spot. His motto is always to finish the job as quickly as possible.

So, do you see why being a photographer is so different from just being a cameraman? It’s not just point and shoot. Shooting is only 10-20% of the job. The rest is planning, preparation, thinking about ideas, research, paperwork, communication, logistics, etc. Having a vision and a plan to execute that vision. Now with all this involved, do you think it’s worth it to accept a job for peanuts? How about the cost of running your business, the bills, annual fees, car installments, rentals, upkeep of equipment, including laptops/desktops, etc?

If a client asks “why so expensive ah?” You can tell them this story. And if they still want it cheap, then let the Cameraman do the job. Because you’re a Photographer.

Found this article at Leprikon Pictures original source is from Jimin Lai.

So, which one is me???Seriously I'm neither.I owned a DSLR because of my interest of taking picture.I was once wanted to take photography for serious & further my study in it but my family disapprove.I used to rebel but now I have to admit that I don't really meant for photography.Yeah, I love taking pictures but editing?Hell,no!!!Autocad,yes.Photoshop,no.

So,are you a photographer or a cameraman?

Special Entry For My Puan BFF....

Picture credits to Azral Ramlay from Leprikon Pictures

I was driving my BFF's car all the way from Seremban when I saw Sheila On 7's cd in her car audio player...My fav band...& so do my BFF....When I listened to their songs, of course all the memories my BFF & me had came....

Tomorrow I'm attending my BFF's wedding reception for the groom's side at Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Seremban...They tied the knot last week at the bride's house in Ipoh...Erm,as she's my BFF so I have to attend both side event...Rajin kan I...Hahaha....

We knew each other since primary one where we were classmate but we weren't close until we were in secondary four...Eventhou that time my partner in crime was Suff Mohd, but this BFF was the closest to me...Kawan tuition, kawan lepak, kawan sukan & whatnots...Pendek kata, cuma crime di sekolah sahaja I tag team dengan Suff Mohd...Selain dari itu, my BFF adalah partner I...Hahaha...

What do you expect from a member of Anti Crime Club???Of course la buat crime....Hahaha...

She's a friend whom worth to keep...Seriously...I'm not saying because she's my BFF but because she really is...She's soo nice, kind, patient & whatever you could ask for a friend...Thats why selalu jadi mangsa buli I zaman sekolah...Hahaha....She's been with me during my up & down moment...When she couldnt be beside me, she's just a text or a call away...

I cried just now when I heard the song Sebuah Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan...Remind of all the memories with me now a wife BFF makes me mellow & melancholy...Its not that I'm not happy for her...Of course I'm happy but somehow I feel sad thinking I might lose her...The feeling that I had few years back when my brother & sister got married...Insecurity I guess...I scared I might lose a shoulder to cry, ears to borrow & partner for food hunting...Or maybe I just think too much & my mind go all haywire...;)

Sue Sallehuddin, congratulation babe...I'm happy for you...Really happy...I'm glad you've met your king, Hairil Asro whom I can see the one who gonna love & take good care of you for the rest of your life...You're my true friend babe, the one who I called Sahabat...Thanks for always be with me & bear with my sengalness...;)

But, please stop whining about my help for your wedding as that is what a friend for remember & I'm all happy to help you...You know what, I feel like wanted to plaster your mouth when you keep on talking about my help...But no offence babe, I still love u & may our friendship remain till the end of our life...I'm just a text or a call away...;)

Hairil Asro, please take good care of my BFF...I know you love her soo much & will never let her down...All the best for your marriage guys!!!

A friend who can go through thick & thin with you is hard to find...I found one & I'll never gonna let it go as long as Allah permit....insyAllah...

Happy 6th Birthday Adam Amirul...

Alhamdulillah, you're grown up as a very bright, healthy, good & smart boy...May u progress more & more better in the future...InsyAllah...

I love you boy...

p/s->Hope you like your this year birthday's present, the Lego Camera...

The Day She Turns From Fragile To Tough Lady

Wow,its been ages since the last post...Am doing busy???Erm,nope actually...I just being plain lazy...

Life being simple...Balance between nice & bad...

My Ma was attacked by mild stroke in May...A week before she turned 64...It was the first attack & shocked us the entire family...High blood pressure was the reason ...She was admitted to HKL for a week & I've been on leave for the whole week to take care of her...& my paternal grandmother passed away on the 3rd day of my Ma admission...I didn't have the chance to attend the funeral as I have to stay at HKL by my Ma... My Ma only knew about her mother in law just after her discharge from the hospital...Her early condition didn't permit us to tell her the news earlier...Even my uncles & aunts agreed...

Now my Ma condition is getting better & she's doing quite well...Her speaking availability, her right hand's strength & her walking are improving...It takes time to fully recover of course & with the help of physiotherapy she's attending & with Allah's willing, I hope she's will recover soon...

When I was told about my Ma & the mild stroke, I felt helpless...At that time I'm alone in the ER while my siblings was waiting outside & my Abah was at my aunt's crib in Ampang for his sick mother...I just can't stand seeing my strong & tough Ma laying weakly...The one who always support & be with me during my up & down, now need my support...I cried & cant think straight during the 1st two days at the hospital...I cant stand seeing my Ma being weak...But at one point I was thinking that I shouldn't be crying & in fact I should be strong...& yes from that point I started to be on track, know what to do & how to react...& thanks Allah for all...

I love my Ma so much & nothing in this world I would trade for that...I know sometime I not acting as a good daughter but with this happened I realized I shouldn't wait for long to be like one...

Ma,I love you so the entire of the family...I'm praying everyday & every moment for your quick recovery...InsyAllah...

My Miss BFF is tying the knot this weekend...Hoping for everything goes smooth for her eventhou I'm feel sad & happy at the same time...I love u babe!!!

When Mr Epal Left Me....

When the precious gone then you realize how important it is...

I lost my Mr Epal, my iPhone....

Seriously I'm effing sad thou...

But what can I do???

Bygone is bygone aight...

I pray the people who took my Mr Epal will just erase all the data & pictures inside it.Take it & start it as new can you.I just dont want it to be misuse.InsyAllah.

What phone do I use now?The unknown model of Samsung.So kodi ok.But its ok.At least I'm still connected to the world.Hahaha.

But I cant watch Youtube!!!!Argh!!!

Taecyeon Oppa,Hyun Joong Oppa & Jun Jin Oppa->Please help me!!!Buy me a new iPhone 4...;)