Time-lapses | 2013

Happy New Year 2014! (: 

Hope you all had a great 2013 and a greater 2014! 
Here is a short video collection of time-lapses I made throughout the year. Hope you enjoyed it! 

Time-lapse photography is basically taking photos of a subtle moving object/scene and using all of those shots to make a video. Like a stop-motion video or a slideshow (in a way)

I used my Nikon D3200 with an intervalomater (a gear attached to a camera that automatically take a certain amount of shots at a given interval through a given time-span) and mounted on a tripod.

Thank youu! (:

"The Art Of Vikingdom" Forum

"The Art of Vikingdom" Forum 

on the 27th August 2013 @ TGV 1 Utama.

KRU Studios & TGV Cinemas organised a forum titled above in conjuction with the soon to be release Malaysian film; "Vikingdom". The movie will be released in local cinemas on the 12th of August 2013.

"Vikingdom" is a 100% local made fantasy, action/adventure movie about Eirick, a forgotten kingwho was tasked with the impossible odds to defeat Thor, the god of thunder.  (Yes, it's about Vikings, as the title states) Shocking isn't it? A Malaysian film about vikings? Quite a major inception for a local production house isn't it? Yes, it is.

"Vikingdom" is by far KRU Studios' biggest production to-date and with a budget of RM20 million. But the good news is that this local film will be expecting a US release in early October this year. Besides that, Universal Pictures has too acquired the international release of Vikingdom for UK, Australia?New Zealand, the Nordics, and additional territories. 

The forum consisted from the behind-the-scenes look into the film from storyboards, productions designs, costumes, visual effects & etc.

The key people involved in the movie was present on that day to present their experience & outlook in the process of making the film. The speakers included are:-

• Yusry Abdul Halim (Director), 
• Norman Abdul Halim (Executive Producer),
• Tommy Mansur (Production Designer)
• Monica Lee (Special EFX Make-up Designer)
• Rosada Abdul Hamid (Costume Designer)
• Paul Hasham (Art Director)
• David Tang (Art Director)
• Sherwin Nunis (Art Director)

I feel that although Vikingdom is a rather ambitious & somewhat "high-stakes" film from the local film industry, it might not be as great as those Hollywood blockbusters, but I feel that this movie might actually open up doors to the expansion of the Malaysian film industry. 

Christmas Deco @ Bangsar Village 2 ( Lego Christmas Tree )

I've just went to Bangsar Village 2 :)

I'm sure most of you should have heard of the Lego Christmas Tree that is the Tallest in Asia.

It measures 7 metres high and is being made by 850,000 Lego Blocks!!

It is litterally made of Lego bricks; the Christmas Ornaments to the Tree!! 

Well, to see it with your own eyes, head to Bangsar Village 2 ;)

It's 7 Days Til Christmas!! ;D

Ironic Images.

Here are some photos to ponder..

A restaurant with its name ' Ka Kee Lang '.

Well, if you're a Hokkien, you're understand it. :) Well, if you're not, nevermine..

The word ' Ka Kee Lang ' means 'our own people/gang ' ... 

So, this means this restaurants is only opened for the restaurant's ' GANG ' 

hahahaha...lol.

 Here's the next photo ...

' Restoran Siang Malam ' .

Yup, Restaurant Day & Night. 

Ironically, it's not opened during the day when I shot this.. ( fyi, its a weekday, not weekend )

Now, for the most epic photo.. 

' Pulau Kentut Kecil ' and ' Pulau Kentut Besar '

Notice on the map, ' Pulau Kentut Kecil ' ? 

Ironically, there is ' Pulau Kentut Besar ' too!! 

Yup, ' Pulau Kentut Kecil ' and ' Pulau Kentut Besar ' .

In an English translation, it is ' Small Fart Island ' and ' Big Fart Island '.

Your eyes did not deceive you. There really exist these islands in Langkawi, Kedah.

Don't believe? Go type in ' Pulau Kentut Kecil ' and ' Pulau Kentut Besar ' in Google. ;P

Well..

that's all for now! ;D

Ducks @ Oriental Village, Langkawi.

Here are some pictures of of Ducks @ Oriental Village, Langkawi. Once you throw some bread crumbs at them they will come follow wherever you go for it. Double click to enlarge.

The view of the lake.

Ducks.



This picture looks like a postcard doesn't it? :D



And this photo is portraying what happens when you try to feed them; they must be very desperate for food until they stepped on the fishes. ( click to enlarge ) Pity the fishes.



They even went out of the lake and onto the walking pavement for food. The duck on the left ( I don't know what species of it ) went chasing & pushing away other ducks to get food.

Well, looks like it's " the battle of the fittest " for them.

Okay!
That's all for now!

Empire Hotel Subang Jaya

EMPIRE HOTEL @ SUBANG JAYA.

On the 21st of June 2010, a new hotel empire has emerged in Subang Jaya;
EMPIRE HOTEL.

I bet many of you might have seen or heard of the Empire Shopping Gallery.
Well, if I'm not mistaken, both are from the same management.

Okay, back to the topic, EMPIRE HOTEL.

The hotel's interior is more of a contemporary design.

The room;

It's uniquely narrow walkway reminds me of a scene in Inception.




The bed;

It even comes with an iPod Dock! ( iPod not included) lol.


For more info >> www.empirehotel.com.my

Okay!
that's all for now!

Yahoo! News Extracts : Turn it off, take action for Earth Hour

Well, Well..

Earth Hour Had Just Past.

DID YOU TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS??

Alright, about 125 countries & regions took part in this year's Earth Hour.

More Info Below.

What single event will unite 3,500 cities, towns, and municipalities in 125 countries and regions -- along with at least 80 million Americans? What worldwide action is hugely symbolic yet so simple, even a child can participate?

It's Earth Hour, and it happens for the fourth time on Saturday, March 27, 2010, starting at 8:30 p.m. local time. Just turn off the lights, and you're in.

Landmarks like the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Empire State Building in New York, St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sydney's Opera House, and the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens will go dark for one hour.

The Empire State Building's lights will
be turned off. (Photo: Brian Nielson)

New monuments turning off the lights this time include Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Toronto's CN Tower, the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building) in Dubai, and the Bosphorus Bridge that links Asia to Europe in Turkey

Countries like the Czech Republic, Madagascar, Nepal, Panama, Saudi, Arabia, Lithuania, and the Cook Islands will participate in the light's out demonstration for their first time in 2010. They're joining Earth Hour originator Australia and past participants such as Brazil, Hong Kong, Egypt, Great Britain, Switzerland, and Japan.

London Bridge as it is lit every night.


How London Bridge will look during Earth Hour. (Photos: World Wildlife Fund)

In the U.S., New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is turning off his lights, and so is the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash. Downtown Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville will dim. The usually glittering Las Vegas Strip will flick off the switch of the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign along with the marquees for dozens of [ Click here to continue. ]

( Extracted from Yahoo! Green )

Okay!

that's all for now!

Korea Trip 2010 Album - [ PART 1 - 5 ]

' THE KOREA TRIP 2010 ALBUM IS FINALLY LAUNCHED!!! '

View :

PART 1: NAMSAN TOWER a.k.a N Seoul Tower >> Click Here to View. .

PART 2 : Lovers' Locks @ Namsan Tower >> Click Here to View.
PART 3: Korean Food >> Click Here to View..
PART 4 : Gyeongbokgung Palace >> Click Here to View.
PART 5 : Namdaemun Market >> Click Here To View.

Do have a look at those posts and leave a comment,
Thank You.

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Korea Trip [ PART 5 ] - Namdaemun Market.

[ PART 5 ] - Namdaemun Market.

Here is PART 5 Of The Korean Trip Series...
THE LAST & FINAL PART...

Alright, the pictures above of a busy street is the ' Namdaemun Market '
But, this is ain't any ordinary market; later you will find out why!

This market sells all sorts of food, snacks, souvenirs & much much more!! And if you have read my older posts here, the ' Zhar Jiang Mein ' ( sauce noodles ) restaurant is located here!



( above )
It has a Tourist Information Center in the middle of this market!!! And another one at another area of the market. This is what you don't normally see... This is why I said is ain't any ordinary market.




And you might see many people carrying food trays on their HEADS!!! ( above )
They are actually delivering food.

~ END OF SERIES ~
Thank You.

Okay!
That's All For Now!!

Korea Trip [ PART 4 ] - Gyeongbokgung Palace

[ PART 4 ] - GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE

Here is PART 4 Of The Korean Trip Series...

' THE GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE '

This is the location where the Korean characters was created.

In the

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven."

( extracted from Wikipedia )




' The stone pointed with arrows are to signify the rank & the position of the officers, ministers & generals.' ( above )





Above is a painting of the Irworobongdo.

Irworobongdo is a Korean folding screen with a highly stylized landscape painting of a sun and moon, five peaks which always was set behind Eojwa, the king’s royal throne during the Joseon Dynasty. It literally means "Painting of the Sun, Moon and the Five Peaks" and is also called "Irwoldo" or "Irwolgonryundo". The sun and moon symbolize the king and queen while the five peaks denotes a mythical place in Taoism. The screen serves to display the majesty of the Joseon royal court.

( extracted from Wikipedia )

One of the many lakes at the palace.

Okay!
That's All For Now!

View :
[ PART 1 HERE . ]
[ PART 2 HERE. ]
[ PART 3 HERE. ]

Sneak Preview Of Korea Trip ; Part 5; >> Namdaemun Market.

Find Out Where is This Crowded & Busy Place Is In My Next & Final PART Of This Series!!

Korea Trip [ PART 3 ] - Korean Food

[ PART 3 ] - KOREAN FOOD.

Here is PART 3 Of The Korean Trip Series...

Now, I will blog about Korean Food! Yum! :d

Alright, the picture above is the ' Bibimbap ' .
It means mixed rice.

' Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang ( chilli pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating.'

( extracted from Wikipedia )

Now, for the next dish...
The picture below is showing a food called ' Zha Jiang Mein '
( the one on both left & right of the picture.)
Meaning, ' Fried Sauce Noodles '.

It is REALLY DELICIOUS!! :D

It is quite popular in Korea.

It costs around 4000 Korean Won for the Basic one & 6000 Korean Won for the one with seafood added onto it.

but I would suggest to you the basic one because you can taste more of the sauce.

Alright, by now you might be salivating... xP lol!

If you watch many Korean dramas or shows, you might have seen many of these roadside stalls covered with plastic covers..

Like this;

Or like this;

Well, this is to protect from the rain, wind & the freezing weather ..

Stalls like these mostly sell food like :-

1) Stewed Chicken ( below )

2) Tteokbokki, also known as Topokki. ( below )
the orange coloured thing .. :P

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!!

Okay! That's All for Now!

View :
[ PART 1 HERE . ]
[ PART 2 HERE. ]

Sneak Preview Of Korea Trip ; Part 4 >> Gyeongbokgung Palace ... .

Find Out Where Is This Beautiful Lake Located in My Next Post!!