It's been a great experience in San Francisco. From our first to last day, there's always something for us to do. From the city tour to site visit and Cornerstone itself, we learnt new things and gaining new experience out of it. The Sunday live taping was one of the best experience for me. I managed to try the switcher, cameras and audio. Our project was challenging but we managed to complete it. Thanks to team who helped us out. Other than that, the baseball game was really fun. The Giants won when we were there! :p Oh and Thanks to Mr Harry, Ms Li Soon, Mr Phil, Mr Tony and Matt during our stay here.
Most of all, thanks to Mr Kean for bringing and staying with us here. It's really nice here in San Francisco. (:
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Last week in San Francisco.
We did production and post production this week. On Sunday afternoon, we started preparing the props needed. We borrowed a couple of items from the props room. We also managed to print out the signs needed for the shoot. We started shooting the next morning. Mr Phil brought his kid's clothes and toys. We used it as the vendor's items.
During the shoot, I wasn't far away from the camera. I was helping out with the sound so I hold the boom mic. I made sure that I record each scene clear enough. The outdoor scene was pretty challenging but since it's a directional mic, it was alright. I made sure that my mic wasn't facing the wind.
I find the scene in the workshop and boiler room were interesting. We had lasers and smoke machine used in that scene. We managed to complete most of the shots on our first day of production. On the second day of production, we were left with only 5-6 shots. Mr Phil did drive Douglas and I around so that we record the traffic and ambience.
We started our post production that night right after we came back from the Adobe. Douglas and I started do the rough cut. The renaming of scenes,shot and takes really helped us a lot. We were able to find the scene and shots easily. While we were doing the rough cut, Fadli started doing the vfx for one of the scene. It was really nice. We all went back to room before midnight.
The next day was similar to the previous day. We spend the day editing. Mr Harry came to take a look at our rough cut. I wrote down the shots that needed to be edit. Most of the shot need to be cut short. Mr Phil and his daughter came to the studio. Mr Phil helped us out. We recorded his voice for a couple of scenes. It was nice. We went to Autodesk that afternoon. We continue our post production when we came back. We managed to finish editing the entire sequence that night. We went back to our room later after we decided to do the Color correct and import the scene that Fadli have been working on.
The next day, Mr Harry and Mr Phil came to the studio to take a look at our work. We started on editing the audio. Fadli and Douglas did the audio. Went they are done, I continued to editing the scenes. Mr Kean and Douglas did the ending credit. After Douglas had import the video, I got to readjust the volume for the scene. Mr Harry and Phill was there to point out which scenes were too loud. We stopped at 5pm and had our dinner. After dinner, Mr Phil took us to the baseball game. It was really awesome! The Giants won!! :p
The next day, I woke up earlier. I went to the studio at 6am plus to finish up readjusting the volume and reimport the new end credit that Douglas have re-render. Mr Phil and his daughter dropped by around 7plus. I went back to my room at 8plus. I told Douglas that I'm done editing and asked him to take a look. He went to studio and render out the video when everything was okay.
We were given a participation cert by Mr Harry and Rev. Lau. (: right after that, Mr Harry and Ms Li Soon took us to Lucasfilm! Ryan gave us a tour. He's a really nice person. We walked around to see the work done/ used in film. The matte paintings were all very nice. I love it. (: We had a farewell lunch at a Chinese restaurant. It was nice to have lunch with them.
We went back to Cornerstone at 3pm. We cleaned up our room for a few minutes. We were told to head down for our short film screening (: it was great and it feels good to see our work. At the end, we were given an award and baseball bat xD Thank you Mr Phil and Mr Harry. ((:
We went back to our room and packed our luggage and cleaned our room. Later, Mr Kean told us that our flight is tomorrow. LOL. I spend the rest of the day taking a short nap before Mr Harry and Li Soon took us out for dinner. (:
During the shoot, I wasn't far away from the camera. I was helping out with the sound so I hold the boom mic. I made sure that I record each scene clear enough. The outdoor scene was pretty challenging but since it's a directional mic, it was alright. I made sure that my mic wasn't facing the wind.
I find the scene in the workshop and boiler room were interesting. We had lasers and smoke machine used in that scene. We managed to complete most of the shots on our first day of production. On the second day of production, we were left with only 5-6 shots. Mr Phil did drive Douglas and I around so that we record the traffic and ambience.
We started our post production that night right after we came back from the Adobe. Douglas and I started do the rough cut. The renaming of scenes,shot and takes really helped us a lot. We were able to find the scene and shots easily. While we were doing the rough cut, Fadli started doing the vfx for one of the scene. It was really nice. We all went back to room before midnight.
The next day was similar to the previous day. We spend the day editing. Mr Harry came to take a look at our rough cut. I wrote down the shots that needed to be edit. Most of the shot need to be cut short. Mr Phil and his daughter came to the studio. Mr Phil helped us out. We recorded his voice for a couple of scenes. It was nice. We went to Autodesk that afternoon. We continue our post production when we came back. We managed to finish editing the entire sequence that night. We went back to our room later after we decided to do the Color correct and import the scene that Fadli have been working on.
The next day, Mr Harry and Mr Phil came to the studio to take a look at our work. We started on editing the audio. Fadli and Douglas did the audio. Went they are done, I continued to editing the scenes. Mr Kean and Douglas did the ending credit. After Douglas had import the video, I got to readjust the volume for the scene. Mr Harry and Phill was there to point out which scenes were too loud. We stopped at 5pm and had our dinner. After dinner, Mr Phil took us to the baseball game. It was really awesome! The Giants won!! :p
The next day, I woke up earlier. I went to the studio at 6am plus to finish up readjusting the volume and reimport the new end credit that Douglas have re-render. Mr Phil and his daughter dropped by around 7plus. I went back to my room at 8plus. I told Douglas that I'm done editing and asked him to take a look. He went to studio and render out the video when everything was okay.
We were given a participation cert by Mr Harry and Rev. Lau. (: right after that, Mr Harry and Ms Li Soon took us to Lucasfilm! Ryan gave us a tour. He's a really nice person. We walked around to see the work done/ used in film. The matte paintings were all very nice. I love it. (: We had a farewell lunch at a Chinese restaurant. It was nice to have lunch with them.
We went back to Cornerstone at 3pm. We cleaned up our room for a few minutes. We were told to head down for our short film screening (: it was great and it feels good to see our work. At the end, we were given an award and baseball bat xD Thank you Mr Phil and Mr Harry. ((:
We went back to our room and packed our luggage and cleaned our room. Later, Mr Kean told us that our flight is tomorrow. LOL. I spend the rest of the day taking a short nap before Mr Harry and Li Soon took us out for dinner. (:
Sunday, 24 June 2012
23 & 24 June.
Went to Gilroy outlet yesterday. Mrs Li drove us there for about an hour. There are 4 different sections. I walked around to see different outlet. We went to McDonalds for lunch. It's really different from the one we had in Singapore. In terms of menu n service. At the 3rd section, I finally bought something. I got each of my family member at least a souvenir.
We head back home around 5 plus. I had my dinner and went into my room to finish up my storyboard until 1am.
I woke up at 6:30 today. We went to the studio at 9:15. We did another live taping today. I was controlling camera 1-3 during the Cantonese session. After that I did the audio during the English session.
We had our lunch at a Vietnamese food outlet with Mr Harry and his family. I had beef noodle and a cup of coffee. It was nice. (: We went back to school right after that to pack our thing for tomorrow.
Firstly, we to the prop's room to grab all of the items that we need for tomorrow's shooting. E.g: basket, sword, rose, plants and ropes. Oh and moving the stall was a challenge. One of it was broken before we can pushed it up the slope. The wheels came off. While Mr Harry went to grab his stuff to fix the stall, we pushed the 2 other stall up to the entrance. We came back to the broken stall to help out. Mr Harry n Mr Kean fixed it. After we had gather all the props, we went to the studio to do all of the cutting n pasting for our signs etc. Fadli typed of the shots list. Later, Douglas and I went to gather the equipment for tomorrow. We had most of things done for now. Hopefully we'll manage to complete the production tomorrow.
We head back home around 5 plus. I had my dinner and went into my room to finish up my storyboard until 1am.
I woke up at 6:30 today. We went to the studio at 9:15. We did another live taping today. I was controlling camera 1-3 during the Cantonese session. After that I did the audio during the English session.
We had our lunch at a Vietnamese food outlet with Mr Harry and his family. I had beef noodle and a cup of coffee. It was nice. (: We went back to school right after that to pack our thing for tomorrow.
Firstly, we to the prop's room to grab all of the items that we need for tomorrow's shooting. E.g: basket, sword, rose, plants and ropes. Oh and moving the stall was a challenge. One of it was broken before we can pushed it up the slope. The wheels came off. While Mr Harry went to grab his stuff to fix the stall, we pushed the 2 other stall up to the entrance. We came back to the broken stall to help out. Mr Harry n Mr Kean fixed it. After we had gather all the props, we went to the studio to do all of the cutting n pasting for our signs etc. Fadli typed of the shots list. Later, Douglas and I went to gather the equipment for tomorrow. We had most of things done for now. Hopefully we'll manage to complete the production tomorrow.
Saturday, 23 June 2012
22/06/2012
22/06/2012We went to the Apple building to meet with Mr Wing Kong. He gave us a sticker with our name on it and showed us around. Most of the people there uses MAC. He brought us straight to the cafeteria and we had lunch there. I had salmon sandwich, which was quite tasty and a coke zero for my drink.
Mr Wing Kong had to attend a meeting, so he dropped us at the apple store and let us look around or buy stuff until he's done with it. I bought a hat for my uncle and a key chain for my auntie. Mr Wing Kong helps to gives us discounts. Thank you MR WING KONG!
After that, we went to the Computer History Museum, the world's largest history museum for the preservation and presentation of artifacts and stories of the Information Age located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The computers were used in many different events such as wars, space programs, marketing, games or simple daily equipment such as a car's breaking systems and or phones.
After the view of the museum, I went to the gift shop to buy yet another key chain, for my self, and a necklace for my sister.
We lost Mr Kean in the museum, so we went to search for him. We found him, but we lost Douglas next. When I found him, I told him that Mr Kean had already been found. I hoped it wouldn't be an endless loop cycle of missing people and to my relief, it wasn't.
We retreated back home, safe and sound. Had dinner of some very delicious fried rice. Packed them for tomorrow's breakfast and then went to rest in my dorm.
Mr Wing Kong had to attend a meeting, so he dropped us at the apple store and let us look around or buy stuff until he's done with it. I bought a hat for my uncle and a key chain for my auntie. Mr Wing Kong helps to gives us discounts. Thank you MR WING KONG!
After that, we went to the Computer History Museum, the world's largest history museum for the preservation and presentation of artifacts and stories of the Information Age located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The computers were used in many different events such as wars, space programs, marketing, games or simple daily equipment such as a car's breaking systems and or phones.
After the view of the museum, I went to the gift shop to buy yet another key chain, for my self, and a necklace for my sister.
We lost Mr Kean in the museum, so we went to search for him. We found him, but we lost Douglas next. When I found him, I told him that Mr Kean had already been found. I hoped it wouldn't be an endless loop cycle of missing people and to my relief, it wasn't.
We retreated back home, safe and sound. Had dinner of some very delicious fried rice. Packed them for tomorrow's breakfast and then went to rest in my dorm.
Second Week Friday
We went to Mac Building yesterday. Where all the mac computer, iphone, ipad was born. We manage to go in and have lunch thanks to Mr Wing Kong. His from Singapore. His job is to fix the keyboard or mouse. Then we went in the Mac shop. Mr Kean, Ms LiSoon and Fadli bought thier stuff for 15% off. All thanks to Wing Kong again. After that we went to the Computer History Museum.
Where all the computers evolve through the days. From the first computer ever invented till now the present. I was fascinated by all the computer used years ago. Some were use during military war and some were calculators. Big Calculators. I guess Mr Kean was into computers. He was in the museum for a long time taking photos of all the computers. When we were suppose to leave, we could not find Mr Kean. His Phone was left in the car so we cannot call him. Thats all. We went home after we find Mr Kean.
Friday, 22 June 2012
21 & 22 June.
Yesterday, we went to the studio. Mr harry showed us a couple of the stage lighting. One of it is Par Light. It's one of the brightest. A couple of the newer version on lights have the input/output channel. The brightness of the light can only be controlled on the computer. After lunch, we head back to the classroom to continue on our project. Mr Phil took us around the school to check out the props and location. They have cool props at the basement. We went back to class to continue our project. I started doing the storyboard till the rest of the day.
This morning, i woke up at six and called home since I give it a miss last night. It was a very short conversation though. Today, we went to Apple and the Computer Museum. We had our lunch at Apple. We walked around the apple store after that.
At the computer museum, we walked around to see how computer have been invented in the early years. The technology in the past were also very different from now.
This morning, i woke up at six and called home since I give it a miss last night. It was a very short conversation though. Today, we went to Apple and the Computer Museum. We had our lunch at Apple. We walked around the apple store after that.
At the computer museum, we walked around to see how computer have been invented in the early years. The technology in the past were also very different from now.
Thurday june 21
Today not so much to do. We just covered a little on lighting by Mr harry. After that we went to discuss on our short film project. So far we came out with the beginning, middle and the end. We are still planning on our props and also the actors. Mr Harry, Mr Phil and Keith help to come up with the stories too. Mr Harry also help us to do the Scripting. I have plan a little on shots list. Afiqah is busy drawing the storyboard. She is very hardworking. She slept for only about 2 hours. Hope that our hardwork comes to a pay.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Day 10
Day 10
Today we had a lesson about story writing and something called 'The Hero's Journey, The Archetypal Story', by Joseph Campbell. Archetype is simply just a pattern such as a character or a story, repeated in a literature. It is the oldest story on the planet, even older than the pyramids or the cave drawings.
The function of a story is to entertain and to inspire. The Hero's journey is a metaphor itself.
There is two worlds in the Hero's Journey: The ordinary and the special world with both having 12 stages of events. The hero himself must cross the threshold into the special world and finish his objectives or mission there before he could return to the ordinary world. He must face lots of hardship and meet many allies or even enemies along the way.
After the lesson, Mr Harry brought us to ITVS (Independent Television Service.) They are the people who funds and presents documentaries or dramas on public television and does the weekly series Independent Lense and Global Voices on PBC. We were shown different kinds of trailers and videos from people who had filmed them. Most of them were about lifestyle and culture of the different people.
Today we had a lesson about story writing and something called 'The Hero's Journey, The Archetypal Story', by Joseph Campbell. Archetype is simply just a pattern such as a character or a story, repeated in a literature. It is the oldest story on the planet, even older than the pyramids or the cave drawings.
The function of a story is to entertain and to inspire. The Hero's journey is a metaphor itself.
There is two worlds in the Hero's Journey: The ordinary and the special world with both having 12 stages of events. The hero himself must cross the threshold into the special world and finish his objectives or mission there before he could return to the ordinary world. He must face lots of hardship and meet many allies or even enemies along the way.
After the lesson, Mr Harry brought us to ITVS (Independent Television Service.) They are the people who funds and presents documentaries or dramas on public television and does the weekly series Independent Lense and Global Voices on PBC. We were shown different kinds of trailers and videos from people who had filmed them. Most of them were about lifestyle and culture of the different people.
After thanking the person, whom I had forgotten his name, Mr Harry and Mrs Li Soon drove us to a place called 'The Cheesecake Factory.' Matt also joined us! Funny man!
I had steak! Chargrilled coulotte steak! Delicious!
We then ate the different cheese cake. I'm not a cake fan so I only tasted them once.
The cakes were rich and creamy, very delicious. But we were already full. "I'M FULLLL!" - Matt
After dinner, we walked around the mall, seeing many stores which Singapore does not have. We then retreated back home thanks to Matt who drove us back. We unintentionally got a view of the area as we were... 'lost'. We returned back to Cornerstone safe and sound. Thanks Matt! See ya!
Expression college
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Expression College of Digital Arts, 20 June
This morning, Mrs Li took us to the Expression College of Digital Arts. When we reached at the college, one of the Admission Representative, Lissa Sherman, took us around the school for a tour. It's a really good college. The facilites are awesome. They even have a big space for green screen and motion capture facilites. Lissa told us that there are 10 students per class. I walked around to see the students artwork. All of the art work are very beautiful. It really shows how creative the students are. I saw an artwork that was hang way up together with different art work from the diferrent department. Its really beautiful. It's an art work from the Game Art and Design Department. Its something like an artwork for Enviroment Design. I'm not sure if it's created using Photoshop or Maya.
After the tour, we went for lunch at Wazwan Indian Cuisine. We went back to Cornerstone right after that. at 230, we went down to the classroom to discuss about our project. We have to make 3-5 minutes short film. Therefore, we discussed about the characters. We created 3 different characters. The genre of the film :Action Comedy. During the discussion for the storyline, I only manged to give a couple of ideas. However, we manged to complete the rough idea of the story. Before I left the room, I wrote my ideas for the ending on a piece of paper and gave it to Fadli.
After the tour, we went for lunch at Wazwan Indian Cuisine. We went back to Cornerstone right after that. at 230, we went down to the classroom to discuss about our project. We have to make 3-5 minutes short film. Therefore, we discussed about the characters. We created 3 different characters. The genre of the film :Action Comedy. During the discussion for the storyline, I only manged to give a couple of ideas. However, we manged to complete the rough idea of the story. Before I left the room, I wrote my ideas for the ending on a piece of paper and gave it to Fadli.
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Lesson no.6 , 19 June
Today's lesson was about Story Structure. Mr Harry taught us about The Hero's Journey. It was created by Joseph Campbell.
Basically, a main character will be involve in two different world. The ordinary world and special world. There are 12 stages that a main character will go through in a story. We also learned about the different types of characters. Example: A Hero, Mentor, Shapeshifter and etc.
In the afternoon, Mr Harry took us to the Independent Television Service (ITVS). ITVS provides fundings and promotion of independent filmmaking for public. I saw a couple of trailers. There are more documentaries show. It was submitted by independent film makers around the world.
For more info: www.itvs.org
In the evening, Mr Harry and Mrs Li took us to the Cheesecake Factory. It was a really nice place. I had Fried Shrimp Platter, if I'm not wrong. (: Matt also joined us for Dinner. After that, we walked around the mall for awhile. Overall, I had a wonderful evening/night (:
Basically, a main character will be involve in two different world. The ordinary world and special world. There are 12 stages that a main character will go through in a story. We also learned about the different types of characters. Example: A Hero, Mentor, Shapeshifter and etc.
In the afternoon, Mr Harry took us to the Independent Television Service (ITVS). ITVS provides fundings and promotion of independent filmmaking for public. I saw a couple of trailers. There are more documentaries show. It was submitted by independent film makers around the world.
For more info: www.itvs.org
In the evening, Mr Harry and Mrs Li took us to the Cheesecake Factory. It was a really nice place. I had Fried Shrimp Platter, if I'm not wrong. (: Matt also joined us for Dinner. After that, we walked around the mall for awhile. Overall, I had a wonderful evening/night (:
Day 9
Day 9
Wassup world! Another day another blog!
Straight after prepping we went down to do more lessons about sound by Mr Philip. He showed us many different microphones, and I myself got a little excited just by seeing them.
Wassup world! Another day another blog!
Straight after prepping we went down to do more lessons about sound by Mr Philip. He showed us many different microphones, and I myself got a little excited just by seeing them.
Then after the lesson we did an interview shoot which I did not have the pictures for. I was busy okay?! I was busy with the lesson.
After the lesson, Keith, I think that's how it is spelled, brought CAKE! I'm not a fan of cake, but if he brought it.. then no choice but to eat it.
After that, we went to the conference room to watch Star Wars! Then we retreated back to bed! See ya!
Day 8
Day 8
Wassup world! Alright, the first thing we did was do some live shooting. The first shoot was in Cantonese so I manned the audio systems. The second was in English. Mr Kean, Douglas and Afiqah went down to man camera Four, Five and Six. I handled the switcher. It was tough at first, but I got the hang of it quickly. Mr Harry instructed us and I'd like to say, he's a pretty patient guy. =) Thank you Mr Harry!
After the live shooting, we went out to the fisherman's warf to do more shopping! I bought more clothes for my family than myself and a hat for Brandon Ong. I wonder if I got the hat right. If I got it wrong, I'll just pass it on to my family. Douglas lead us back to Corner Stone, but we got lost on the way there. Not really 'lost' just... mislead or... confused about the streets, that's all. I'm still impressed though, he brought us back safe and sound. That is all. After that we returned to watch karate kid. The New Karate Kid. See ya!
Wassup world! Alright, the first thing we did was do some live shooting. The first shoot was in Cantonese so I manned the audio systems. The second was in English. Mr Kean, Douglas and Afiqah went down to man camera Four, Five and Six. I handled the switcher. It was tough at first, but I got the hang of it quickly. Mr Harry instructed us and I'd like to say, he's a pretty patient guy. =) Thank you Mr Harry!
After the live shooting, we went out to the fisherman's warf to do more shopping! I bought more clothes for my family than myself and a hat for Brandon Ong. I wonder if I got the hat right. If I got it wrong, I'll just pass it on to my family. Douglas lead us back to Corner Stone, but we got lost on the way there. Not really 'lost' just... mislead or... confused about the streets, that's all. I'm still impressed though, he brought us back safe and sound. That is all. After that we returned to watch karate kid. The New Karate Kid. See ya!
2nd week Monday
We learnt about, production position. It is sort of like a rank. Who is the highest and who is the lowest. Executive to the lowest, Camera Operator, Lighting Gaffer and Grip at. We also touch on sound. The different Mics they have and also the different connectors. After first lesson, we ate lunch. After lunch we had a little exercise of shooting 2 people having a conversation. We set up lights, cameras and also the boom mic. for the conversation, they had to read a script. The script was funny. It was meant for a couple but our talents are boys, Keith and Mr Phil. Mr Harry wants 3 different angles. Establishing shot and then a medium shot on Mr Phil's face then on Keith's face. First establishing shot, Fadli was the sound person and Afiqah was the camera man. Shot on Mr Phil's face, Fadli was still the sound man and i was the camera man. Shot on Keith's face, Afiqah was the sound person and Fadli was the camera man. It was dinner time and we had salmons. I did not really like eating the salmon cause its spicy. I prefer not so spicy food. After that Fadli and me had a little game on Ping Pong. We watched Star Wars after that and went back to sleep.
Sunday Live Broadcast
Everyone went to the studio early morning and we prepared and on all the equipment for the morning Cantonese service in the chapel. I controlled all the camera. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Fadli was controlling the sound and Afiqah controlled the switcher. (Tricaster) Everything in the chapel will be recorded into a DVD and it will be live in uStream. The Cantonese service ended and only a few hiccups happened. Not so much of mistakes. We still also had to do the English service. Afiqah, Mr Kean and I went down to the church and controlled the 3 cameras from there. We had a walkie attached to all of us so that we could hear what the director says and want. Which in this case the director is Mr Harry. We do as he says. Finally its over. We had lunch then Mr kean, Afiqah, Fadli and me went out to go shopping. We took a bus to Bart Station, then took a train our destination. Mr Kean wanted to go to a shop that a friend of his recommended him to try their food. But unfortunately its close on Sundays. We decided to walk to Fisherman's Wharf. It was quite a distance. While walking we came a across the famous crooked road. We have to walk up a steep road which was very tiring. Mr Kean was already sweating. Finally we reached the top. The cars turn left and right, left and right, left and right until they reached the bottom of the crooked road. You need some driving skills to be able to do that. We walked down to Fisherman's Wharf and bought some souvenirs. i then lead them back home using a map. We took the bus and we went back home.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Fifth Lesson, 18 June
Today's lesson is about Sound and Production Positions. I learned about the Production Crew. Basically, there are 2 linr positions. Above the line and Below the line.
Above the line are for Executive Producer, Producer, Asst Producer, Director and Scriptwriter.
While Below the lines are where the Actors, Director of Photography? Production Assistant, Editor, Camera Operator, Lighting Gaffer and Grip at.
However, it's all about teamwork. A production needs more than one person.
Sound
For Sound, we were taught by Mr Phil. He showed us the different mics and cables. I came across a couple of new mics that I've never seen before.
After lunch, we continued a little more about Sound. Right after that, we were to set up a set. Mr Harry let us try the different position as a camera operator and sound operator. I did the first scene. It was nice. I find the difficult part is how to get a smooth shot. Right after that, I help Douglas with the camera . Lastly, I got to operate the sound. It was kinda heavy but overall, it was really fun.
After we are done, we packed the equipment. Mr Harry showed us a couple of videos that he had done a few years back. The stories are all good. Later, we head back to the studio to put some of the equipment. I managed to ask Mr Harry about the stage lighting before leaving. (:
Oh and Mrs Li Soon got us a water bottle today (: whoo. XD
Above the line are for Executive Producer, Producer, Asst Producer, Director and Scriptwriter.
While Below the lines are where the Actors, Director of Photography? Production Assistant, Editor, Camera Operator, Lighting Gaffer and Grip at.
However, it's all about teamwork. A production needs more than one person.
Sound
For Sound, we were taught by Mr Phil. He showed us the different mics and cables. I came across a couple of new mics that I've never seen before.
After lunch, we continued a little more about Sound. Right after that, we were to set up a set. Mr Harry let us try the different position as a camera operator and sound operator. I did the first scene. It was nice. I find the difficult part is how to get a smooth shot. Right after that, I help Douglas with the camera . Lastly, I got to operate the sound. It was kinda heavy but overall, it was really fun.
After we are done, we packed the equipment. Mr Harry showed us a couple of videos that he had done a few years back. The stories are all good. Later, we head back to the studio to put some of the equipment. I managed to ask Mr Harry about the stage lighting before leaving. (:
Oh and Mrs Li Soon got us a water bottle today (: whoo. XD
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Broadcasting, 17 June.
Today was a long day. I woke up at 6. We went to the studio at 9. After Mr Harry came up, we started turning on the monitors. There was a Sunday service going on and we broadcast the event live ustream.com. It was my first broadcasting experience. I had to control the Tricaster known as the switcher. I was very nervous but I'm glad that Mr Kean was there to help me out when Mr Harry was directing. There are also a couple of mistakes that I did. I wasn't that alert and my transition was on when i'm supposed to put it on fade.
Second program, I was in the Santuary with Mr Kean and Douglas. We were controlling the live camera. I was controlling camera five. It was less intense than controlling switcher. Overall, it was really a fun experience for me.
After we are done, we had our lunch in the pantry. We head out for the free and easy period. We took the public transport. We had a very long hike up one of the hills. Then I saw the zig zag road that I've seen on movies. It was a beautiful though. (:
Second program, I was in the Santuary with Mr Kean and Douglas. We were controlling the live camera. I was controlling camera five. It was less intense than controlling switcher. Overall, it was really a fun experience for me.
After we are done, we had our lunch in the pantry. We head out for the free and easy period. We took the public transport. We had a very long hike up one of the hills. Then I saw the zig zag road that I've seen on movies. It was a beautiful though. (:
We woke up early at around 6 and we got ready to go to........... THE THEME PARK!!!. I love theme parks. The journey there was about 2 hours. Half way, we drop off at a organic fruit market, and Mr Kean bought some very sweet fruits. I tried some and it was tasty especially the red colored peach. The strawberries were tasty too but some were quite sour. We finally arrived at Santa Cruz Beach. The amusement park was beside the beach which make it even more cooler. Cooler as in the the way it looks not the temperature. LOL. Two Singaporean girls, Stephanie and Debra ( I forgotten name, i copied Afiqah's one) was one of Mr Harry's friend. They came here to work. We all went in the amusement park for free and was showed around by Stephanie and Debra. We rode the Giant Dipper first together with Matthew, Stephanie, Debra, Fadli, Afiqah, Mr Kean and me. The Giant Dipper was one of the oldest wooden roller coaster. The ride was so fun!!!!. Next we went to the FIRE BALL ride. Afiqah and fadli did not one to ride so the rest including me rode it. Fire Ball is a ride which swings from side to side while spinning. The ride almost hit more then 90 degrees at its highest point. I have never rode that before. I was so nervous just by looking at it. Finally its our turn. WOOOO!!!! I can feel my blood rush downwards when going up and rush upwards when going down. It was so fun! Matthew and Nathan paid for the mission impossible thingy. You must walk through the maze without touching the red wires. It will increase the time when you touch it. Matthew went on medium and he completed the mission. Nathan went second on easy. He became the second place for it. We then rode the ride which just turn round and round on a swing. I almost puke when sitting that. I was so dizzy lol. Next was the ride of my time. Debra and i rode the ride which shoots you upwards and drop you down. I forgot what the ride was called. I was so so nervous because it looked scary, scarier then the Fire Ball. Both of us sat on and 3, 2, 1, wooooosshhhhh!!! UP WE GO!!!!!!. A few seconds later, WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Down we go. I literally flew out of my seat. It went up and down twice, and the ride finished. It was AWESOME!!!!!! I wan ride again!!!. The next ride was with Fadli, we went to the haunted house. It was not so scary but more on funny. We make jokes out of the scare. The last ride was the hurricane roller coaster. It just turns you round and round and it was fast and bumpy just like a hurricane. It was not as fun as the Giant Dipper. Finally its time to take a long ride home.
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Day 7
Wassup world! It's Saturday! Another day another blog post!
So today, right off the bat, Mr Harry his family and us down a coastal road to get to an amusement park in Santa Cruz. Oh man! YEEAH! Excitement!
We got to a spot called 'Farmers Market' where they sell many organic fruits and vegetables! No dogs allowed though!
We continued and stopped at another coastal edge.
Until we finally reach... Santa Cruz!
Then we ate at a store called Ghirardelli. A nice chocolate store where they also sell ice-cream!
Now, all is done, it time for bed! See ya!
So today, right off the bat, Mr Harry his family and us down a coastal road to get to an amusement park in Santa Cruz. Oh man! YEEAH! Excitement!
We got to a spot called 'Farmers Market' where they sell many organic fruits and vegetables! No dogs allowed though!
We continued on our way down the coastal road to stop at a historic surf museum.
Until we finally reach... Santa Cruz!
Then we ate at a store called Ghirardelli. A nice chocolate store where they also sell ice-cream!
After that, we Mr Harry dove his kids and Ms Li Soon back to their home. He also drove us back to Corner stone where we watch Karate Kid 3!
Santa Cruz and Monterey, 16 June
We had a long journey to Santa Cruz today. I get to see mountains, cow,ducks, farms along our way. It's nice. We drop by to this organic market for awhile when we're in Santa Cruz. We bought strawberries. Mr Harry then drove nearby the sea and we also went to a lighthouse. Since I'm not feeling that good, I just set in the car with Ms Li and her kids. They are very cute and smart boys by they way.
After that we went to Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk. It's like an amusement park. There are roller costers, haunted house, arcade and many other game booth. There's also a beach on the other side. It was my very first time going to a theme park. Therefore, I cannot compare this theme park with the one we had in Singapore. We met Stephine and Debra if i'm not wrong). They are from Singapore too. They are very friendly, They also get us free passes for the rides.
First, we took a roller coaster ride. The tracks are made of wood. It's one of the oldest roller coaster if I'm not wrong. I set beside Debra. Went the train started moving, the first thing it went into a tunnel. I see nothing and can only hear people screaming. The rest of the ride was scary yet fun. I felt as if I'm about to fall out of the train went it move downwards. After the ride is over, the rest of them went to the next ride except Fadli and I. We went to the toilet instead. On my way, I saw Ms Li. She told me that she's sitting at one of the shelter. I went to look for her right after that. She told us that we should try out this water slide. I went to try it out with Fadli, Mr Harry and Nathan. It was awesome, especially on that last slide.
I walked around that area after I was done with the water slide. There are alot of interesting rides. I wasn't feeling that good, so I went to the restroom and back to the shelter. I sat there and watch little kids playing soccer. The beach is crowded. I've never seen something like that before. Again, some stuff that I've seen here can never be seen in Singapore. Some where later, Fadli and Douglas asked me if I wanted to follow them to the Haunted house. I wasn't up for it and I felt like playing the water slide again, but they didn't want to get wet. So, I walked around, in and out of the restroom and walked around to find a payphone. I saw a toal of 3 payphone around that are.
I noticed that there are not many payphone around here in San Francisco. However, there are more mail drop off box. Hmm.
After that I walked back to the shelter. Later, Mr Kean, Fadli, Ms Li and I took a ride on this cable car. The view was really nice.Oh and I did talked to Ms Li while we were on that ride. She's very caring and since we got here, she really took good care of us. (:
We left the place around 3 and head for Monterey. I was another long ride from Santa Cruz. It's another beautiful place. We walk around there and went to this chocolate store. I had a hot chocolate while Mr Kean and Fadli had an ice cream. It was a large one.
We went back to Conerstone right after that. Since I wasn't feeling that well, I fall asleep for a awhile during our ride back form Monterey to San Francisco. It was a really long ride. I don't know how Mr Harry can stay awake and drive us all the way, but he did it. (:
Afiqah.
After that we went to Santa Cruz Beach Broadwalk. It's like an amusement park. There are roller costers, haunted house, arcade and many other game booth. There's also a beach on the other side. It was my very first time going to a theme park. Therefore, I cannot compare this theme park with the one we had in Singapore. We met Stephine and Debra if i'm not wrong). They are from Singapore too. They are very friendly, They also get us free passes for the rides.
First, we took a roller coaster ride. The tracks are made of wood. It's one of the oldest roller coaster if I'm not wrong. I set beside Debra. Went the train started moving, the first thing it went into a tunnel. I see nothing and can only hear people screaming. The rest of the ride was scary yet fun. I felt as if I'm about to fall out of the train went it move downwards. After the ride is over, the rest of them went to the next ride except Fadli and I. We went to the toilet instead. On my way, I saw Ms Li. She told me that she's sitting at one of the shelter. I went to look for her right after that. She told us that we should try out this water slide. I went to try it out with Fadli, Mr Harry and Nathan. It was awesome, especially on that last slide.
I walked around that area after I was done with the water slide. There are alot of interesting rides. I wasn't feeling that good, so I went to the restroom and back to the shelter. I sat there and watch little kids playing soccer. The beach is crowded. I've never seen something like that before. Again, some stuff that I've seen here can never be seen in Singapore. Some where later, Fadli and Douglas asked me if I wanted to follow them to the Haunted house. I wasn't up for it and I felt like playing the water slide again, but they didn't want to get wet. So, I walked around, in and out of the restroom and walked around to find a payphone. I saw a toal of 3 payphone around that are.
I noticed that there are not many payphone around here in San Francisco. However, there are more mail drop off box. Hmm.
After that I walked back to the shelter. Later, Mr Kean, Fadli, Ms Li and I took a ride on this cable car. The view was really nice.Oh and I did talked to Ms Li while we were on that ride. She's very caring and since we got here, she really took good care of us. (:
We left the place around 3 and head for Monterey. I was another long ride from Santa Cruz. It's another beautiful place. We walk around there and went to this chocolate store. I had a hot chocolate while Mr Kean and Fadli had an ice cream. It was a large one.
We went back to Conerstone right after that. Since I wasn't feeling that well, I fall asleep for a awhile during our ride back form Monterey to San Francisco. It was a really long ride. I don't know how Mr Harry can stay awake and drive us all the way, but he did it. (:
Afiqah.
Day 6
Wassup world! It's Saturday! I know I missed a day of blogging but don't you worry, I'll write them down.
Day 6
Okay, in the morning we had breakfast. I had eggs and waffles. Then we went out to take a tour bus with a tour guide name Greg. We circled around San Fransisco and eventually headed out to the Golden Gate bridge, which spans about 1.7 miles. It is a nice, international orange and once you get up there, the wind blows really cold.
Day 6
Okay, in the morning we had breakfast. I had eggs and waffles. Then we went out to take a tour bus with a tour guide name Greg. We circled around San Fransisco and eventually headed out to the Golden Gate bridge, which spans about 1.7 miles. It is a nice, international orange and once you get up there, the wind blows really cold.
We also entered a building quite below the GGB. It's a building that holds cannons, memories and soldier equipment from the old wars.
Then we went to eat at a place called In and Out. It severs burgers and refillable drinks!
Then we went to Disney's History Museum where it tells you about Walt Elias Disney's past. We couldn't take pictures inside so we only took one picture of the whole place.
After that, we retreated back to Cornerstone and we watched Karate Kid 2! After that, we went to bed.
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