AFP2 Post Production

For AFP2, i was the sound recordist and sound designer.

I recorded all audio and make sure to have plenty of back-ups just in case something went wrong. Recording the ambiance at every location is a must.

In Post, i work closely with the editor. I did folleys and also ADR when needed. Monitor the synching of the audio. Help finding the sound effects needed for some of the scene.

I also do up the Sound Tracksheet when the edits are done to keep track on the audio and see where i placed it so that if the final cuts were to go missing atleast, i know where to place my sound again to synch with the video.

AFP2 Production

My Role: Sound Recordist

As a Sound Recordist, i need to check if the surrounding is good enough for me to record. I need to always tell the director that i’m not ready if the surrounding of the area is not suitable for recording. This is to avoid any complications to occur in post. I also recorded my sound more than once so that i have back-up in case any of the two is not good enough.

AFP2 Pre-Production

For AFP2, my role is being a Sound Recordist and Sound Designer.

1) As the Sound Recodist, i would need to prepare my sound sheets and do the sound beats together with the Director.

2) After 3 years, i know that this stage is the most important part for a smooth production shoot. Everyone did their part in whatever way they could and slog it all out. It is important for us to get this done properly so as to avoid hick-ups along the way.

Production AFP1 (OLLIE)

During the shoot, I helped out with the focal lenght and distance of the actor from the camera. I also work closely together with the Camera Operator and constantly reminding him how many feet of films left and/or already used. I also learned that knowing where we are shooting help out a lot in setting up the shot faster and better as we know what’s next. I learned that we should always be prepared for the worst and ready to make do with some changes so that we can do it quickly and this could avoid us from shooting behind time.

Pre-Production AFP1 (OLLIE)

My role for AFP 1 project is Camera Assistant. So basically, as a Camera Assistant, I train myself to load the film without looking as it is part of my responsibility to do. I also have gotten the Allen Key to equipped myself as I would need it to set up the Jip and the matador. I also learned to read the Footage chart properly.

Is bLoOd any thiCkeR thAn waTeR???

Hey there. Probably my last post at this wordpress thingy. So before i go AOL. Let us get into a topic thats lingering in my mind lately. People, treat their friend sometimes better than their siblings.

So the question is, is blood thicker than water?

Sometimes people treat their foes nicely so as to what u called it, a reverse psychology. They still treat their friend as the closest person ever but sometimes treat their siblings, family members, somewhat distant. Rather go out with their group of friends than joining in the family outing. Reason being, its boring. Don’t understand. Many important stuff to attend. But when it comes to their friends invitation, it will be, ouh, its been a long time since we met. He/She just came back from overseas and stuff.

To me its just a choice you make. Whether you want it or not. All that is just excuse. And by doing what you did, you are not doing justice to those people who were there by your side 24/7. Give you shelter and stuff. Its like people sometimes took these for granted. Friends, yes they can sometimes be there for you when you need them but Families.

They are the ones that should get your absolute attention no matter how worst they are to you. Because for me, no matter what happens, no matter how worst you or they possibly can be, as a family, we have to accept and forgive for each others lack, differences and sins. Afterall, we are family aren’t we. The blood that runs through each others vein came from that on person you called parents.

These are just my point of view, now lets share what YOU think about this topic. Is blood any thicker than water. For me it is. Because they’ve been through and know more about you than anyone can possible know or understand.

Blood is thicker than water.

Time spend with friends…..

Woot woots. This past few days are wonderful. Especially these past few days. Spent my time with my lovable cliques. Too bad Phua couldn’t join us.
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24th May 2008
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Yesterday, went to Adin’s gig at Presbyterian Church at Queenstown. Met Yixin at the MRT Station before we went together. Pris, Rachel and Denise was there already. Get our pictures taken and stuff. Larris was late. We were the only one that makes a lot of noise. They were too quiet!! Like… QUIET!!!
Then, we all “chabot” midst of the event cause we went there only to watch Adin performed and yeah we also found out YiXin’s secret that day. Naughty missy. Head home at about 11pm.
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25th May 2008
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Have you guys ever heard about people getting barred from taking their exams just because they wore a cap, round neck T’s instead of a collar T’s and wearing jeans instead of Tailored pants?
Well, listen here, i do. How? Because it happened to me, like just now. Went to religious class at Newton and i am about to finish my paper, the Discipline Master called me out. Paper was taken away and was send home.The F thing was, 90% of my classmate wore jeans and 60% of them wore round neck T’s and i’m the only one out of the whole school to be barred just because i told him the reason i wore jeans was that i like wearing jeans and during prophet’s time, there is no jeans and he cannot compare it that way. Argh!!!
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Went to Suntec at around 1pm to watch Len at Cosplay and do my Photography project. Went with Adin, Adin’s mum, Daniel(Adin’s fren), Pris and Yixin. It was an eye-opener. Anw, i had fun taking pictures with the company of Adin, Pris and Yixin. We even went to some trouble while taking pictures(to u guys, u know what i mean). Running away from SECURITY!!! haha. Get send off by shopkeeper and get an amazing view of the Singapore Flyer.
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Well, you guys lighten up my day with your silly antics. The moments we spend together is the moment i cherished the most. We shall go out more often together. Maybe during the common test. Hahaha coz we ain’t got no common test. Woot woots.

Does Good people EXIST?

Yeah good people do exist. Erm, actually NO but after an incident that happened to me yesterday, make me think again. Well, i used to think that people do good things only to gain recognition. Recognition and Fame. Now, maybe there’s more to it than just recognition and fame. Well you people want to hear my story? Here it is.

Was lazing around in school with Adin, Larris and Joshua. We went to the Atrium from the canteen. Do some stuff on Josh Laptop. We totally forgot about everything because we were enthusiast in making the “Stuff” in Josh laptop. We head to the Library from there. Then, while i’m about to take out my things from my bag, i found out that my laptop wasn’t there.

I WAS DAMNED PANICKED LAH(sorry for the Singlish)!! Adin accompanied me to searched for my Missing Laptop. We were practically scrambling all around the school. Oh erm, maybe not the school but just Atrium and Canteen 1. It was nowhere to be found. Just think for awhile. An iMac lying around in school. Who would not take it? An iMac!

So, yeah, i was scared. Rachel and Denise joined in to help searched for my missing laptop. On Farhan’s advice and Rachel idea, we head down to Student Care to ask….

AND……….. SOMEONE SEND MY LAPTOP THERE! A good kind-hearted soul send a $2.4k laptop to student care to report it as a lost item. Listen. A $2.4k laptop. An iMac. I was literally jumping for joy. The person who send it back is Edwin, a first year student(SOE) and his friend.

Here, i want to thank those people who have help me out during my dark moments(my missing laptop moments). To see the names who have help me out, go to

http://artybargyconspiracy.blogspot.com

THANKS!

So, good people, do exist. There’s more to fame and recognition. Yeah. More than just that.

Service anyone?

Well, just came home from work. On my way home, i reflect on what had happened. Instead of being inside the kitchen, i was send out to the dining area as there was a lack of waiter. Before i became a cook or Chef apprentice or kitchen crew, i was a waiter. Now being a waiter again temporarily for the night, it make me think about why i love to work at Food and Beverage(F&B) Outlets. You guys might be surprised, but i love working at F&B outlets because i love to serve. Good Service is very important. Though i most of the time received tips from them, it was not the money that attracts me. Seeing your customer smile while you serve them and remember your name, it lighten up your day. Good Service is love by everyone. For you people out there, if you like good service and expect good service, do give a good service to others too because it is a two-way thing. You should give what you expect others to give to you. So do remember this, Good Service starts with you.

Photography Club @ Haji Lane/Padang.