This was spotted at one of the parks in Selangor. The authorities are more concerned about sex than containing corruption (if not totally eradicate them).
anyway, how close is close? 1mm, 1cm, 1m?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Manglish (Malaysian English)???
This signage is found at one of the busiest road in Kuala Lumpur (the sg besi highway).
I wonder why a beauty centre would put up a "Are you Desired for a Baby" sign.
Our former/current education minister must be very proud of their achievements, messing up our education system!!!!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Photography equipments
Went to Pertama Complex in Jln TAR, Kuala Lumpur to buy a remote trigger. A cheap one that we bought earlier just stopped working in the midst of my assignment - taking photographs of the interior of a hospitality business.
First stop was at Selangor Photo which is situated on the ground floor. They only sell cameras and do not sell accessories. All staff at the shop was really unhelpful. They would not even point me to the shop that does not compete with them - located only a floor above them. I normally stop shopping at such un-neighbourly shop.
Anyway, found what I wanted at International Camera Service, located at Lot 1.99. Recommended. If you wish to check it out, the phone number is 03-26986610. By the way, the trigger works. Managed to complete my assignment late that night.
First stop was at Selangor Photo which is situated on the ground floor. They only sell cameras and do not sell accessories. All staff at the shop was really unhelpful. They would not even point me to the shop that does not compete with them - located only a floor above them. I normally stop shopping at such un-neighbourly shop.
Anyway, found what I wanted at International Camera Service, located at Lot 1.99. Recommended. If you wish to check it out, the phone number is 03-26986610. By the way, the trigger works. Managed to complete my assignment late that night.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Photographers on assignment
Took a couple of days to decide to put this in writing, in the hope that I can have your views about this topic.
Was given an assignment by a corporation a couple of days ago. Never liked working alone. Almost always work with at least one of my photographer friend. This particular photographer's skills are good. Some would say better than mine. He definitely think so himself. And as a result of that, there were some uncomfortable moments on issues that I will definitely spell out to anyone whom I invite to work with me in future.
Let me get to the point.
First, if someone, let's say, A, has an assignment and invites me to participate as a photographer, these are a few caveats that I observe:
- no marketing. ie no personal business card to be given. Any request or questions with regards to contact, pricing, etc, will be directed to A
- no showing off. I will direct any unique requirements as request by client to A. I will not pander to client's request without first getting clearance from A.
- no act of sabotage. e.g. not turning up at client's place or shooting location without A. I will normally meet up with A and proceed to client's place, even though the rendezvous may only be 50 metres away.
- always in the 'assist' A mode. I will not tell A that I am independently shooting some scenes/objects after discussion with client. I will always tell client to discuss together with A if he/she wants to add some special flavour to the photographs they want.
This photographer friend of mine wanted to be at site, probably earlier than I. Prevented that.
Showed client some of the images taken (on the camera screen), but reluctant to show me. (Bad).
Wanted him to take a shot from a different position. He ignored my request. (Bad)
Wanted him to shoot a scene he was preparing. He disrespectfully told me that he has set up his tripod for another scene. (Bad)
Was moving studio lights into position. He just sat there. (Bad)
Am I too demanding? Well, I hope to invite comments from you.
Was given an assignment by a corporation a couple of days ago. Never liked working alone. Almost always work with at least one of my photographer friend. This particular photographer's skills are good. Some would say better than mine. He definitely think so himself. And as a result of that, there were some uncomfortable moments on issues that I will definitely spell out to anyone whom I invite to work with me in future.
Let me get to the point.
First, if someone, let's say, A, has an assignment and invites me to participate as a photographer, these are a few caveats that I observe:
- no marketing. ie no personal business card to be given. Any request or questions with regards to contact, pricing, etc, will be directed to A
- no showing off. I will direct any unique requirements as request by client to A. I will not pander to client's request without first getting clearance from A.
- no act of sabotage. e.g. not turning up at client's place or shooting location without A. I will normally meet up with A and proceed to client's place, even though the rendezvous may only be 50 metres away.
- always in the 'assist' A mode. I will not tell A that I am independently shooting some scenes/objects after discussion with client. I will always tell client to discuss together with A if he/she wants to add some special flavour to the photographs they want.
This photographer friend of mine wanted to be at site, probably earlier than I. Prevented that.
Showed client some of the images taken (on the camera screen), but reluctant to show me. (Bad).
Wanted him to take a shot from a different position. He ignored my request. (Bad)
Wanted him to shoot a scene he was preparing. He disrespectfully told me that he has set up his tripod for another scene. (Bad)
Was moving studio lights into position. He just sat there. (Bad)
Am I too demanding? Well, I hope to invite comments from you.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Invest in Paintings (visual Art)
Was posed a question on whether the price of a painting will appreciate over time.
Rather difficult to answer this question, but I will try...
I guess we will have to look at art from an emotional standpoint, then financial, and finally, investment. Why do I say that?
An investor will not ask such a question. Very likely, the investor would have studied and followed an artist from the time the artist launch his/her career until the point where the person buys and store with the 'knowledge' that it will appreciate over time. I know of one of such investor (investment manager) in Singapore who has collected a couple of thousands of paintings.
Such a question normally comes from someone who is starting out on this route. As such, I would recommend that he/she first like the painting. One that the person can proudly display at home or in the office and enjoys it every day.
Then, of course, it has to fit someone's budget (or money one is willing to spend). In Malaysia, some people will not blink an eye spending RM20,000 on a sofa that normally do not last more than 8 years, or some minor renovation to the house costing more than RM300,000. When it comes to paintings or pictures, they will flinch at anything more than RM1,000. This might be a global phenomena, but I will need to find that out over time.
Last, but not least, the investment potential. I guess investing in a painting is very much like investing in a property. You never really know, but make an educated guess. That's is when a gallery comes in. Some artists might have made a name, but the artist also have good and bad days. Therefore, some paintings are better than others, and more likely than not, a gallery will be able to filter the 'not so good' ones out.
This is only my view although I believe it is rather universal. Always ready to see another point of view.. any takers?
Rather difficult to answer this question, but I will try...
I guess we will have to look at art from an emotional standpoint, then financial, and finally, investment. Why do I say that?
An investor will not ask such a question. Very likely, the investor would have studied and followed an artist from the time the artist launch his/her career until the point where the person buys and store with the 'knowledge' that it will appreciate over time. I know of one of such investor (investment manager) in Singapore who has collected a couple of thousands of paintings.
Such a question normally comes from someone who is starting out on this route. As such, I would recommend that he/she first like the painting. One that the person can proudly display at home or in the office and enjoys it every day.
Then, of course, it has to fit someone's budget (or money one is willing to spend). In Malaysia, some people will not blink an eye spending RM20,000 on a sofa that normally do not last more than 8 years, or some minor renovation to the house costing more than RM300,000. When it comes to paintings or pictures, they will flinch at anything more than RM1,000. This might be a global phenomena, but I will need to find that out over time.
Last, but not least, the investment potential. I guess investing in a painting is very much like investing in a property. You never really know, but make an educated guess. That's is when a gallery comes in. Some artists might have made a name, but the artist also have good and bad days. Therefore, some paintings are better than others, and more likely than not, a gallery will be able to filter the 'not so good' ones out.
This is only my view although I believe it is rather universal. Always ready to see another point of view.. any takers?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Quality of Malaysian Broadband services - Celcom -> Maxis
Had some problem blogging due to the inferior quality of service provided by Celcom. Paid for service level that should provide me with speeds of between 1M to 3.6M, but I would be lucky to see 200kb.
Just terminated the service in favour of Maxis. Let's hope they are better.
Then again, already left a rather unsavoury taste when I completed the paperwork.
The personnel gave me some vouchers and said that I will receive RM20 for every client I introduce to Maxis. Of course the person who uses the voucher will enjoy a rebate of RM99. What a brillient marketing program! Wonder if it is only Malaysians who have such programs that gives customers a huge let down as soon as papers are signed.... views?
Been online for the past hour or so - Maxis is, so far, superior to Celcom. Hope it stays that way
Just terminated the service in favour of Maxis. Let's hope they are better.
Then again, already left a rather unsavoury taste when I completed the paperwork.
The personnel gave me some vouchers and said that I will receive RM20 for every client I introduce to Maxis. Of course the person who uses the voucher will enjoy a rebate of RM99. What a brillient marketing program! Wonder if it is only Malaysians who have such programs that gives customers a huge let down as soon as papers are signed.... views?
Been online for the past hour or so - Maxis is, so far, superior to Celcom. Hope it stays that way
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