Monday, October 13, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
F1 Test Drive at world's only night track (virtually)
it's no joke driving this four-wheeled monster, you wouldn't want to risk your life shifting to 7th gear and face extinction in a flick. but damn, i love the adrenalin, wanna be like Schuma =)
more pics here: http://glenoe12.multiply.com/photos/album/211/F1_Test_Drive_Singapore_Track_Virtually
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
BMW-Z4 (painting with light)
"The Z4 was designed by Chris Bangle and began the controversy over his "flame surfacing" design and aggressive styling choices, which can also be seen on most modern BMW cars, most noticeably the 7 Series and 5 Series. As of 2007, the entire BMW car line, including the BMW 3 Series and X5 SAV, had incorporated Chris Bangle's design theme." (complete wiki here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z4)
just sharing an example of using HDR image in a 3d/CG scene. the HDR image is not seen here but i used it to simulate light and the reflecting environment. how the HDR looks like is somewhat similar to the background image, only that its a 16-bit floating image format like RAW(background is only 8-bit).
just like shooting/photography, i had to key-in the appropriate f-stop/shutter/iso/wb values in the software's camera parameters to get the right exposure, as well as to set up sunlight with its correct physical value, plus additional lights (as strobes) to enhance the subject, the workflow is virtually painting with light.
HDR? Enter Paul Debevec. In 1997, he presented a paper at SIGGRAPH (PDF), the leading graphics industry expo. He brought forward the idea that a high range of brightness levels could be captured by combining multiple exposures of the same image, much like the pictures shown above. Differences in brightness at the various exposures could then be stored in what is known as a radiance map, which could be added to the picture's color information. For example, most pixels are stored as varying levels of red, green and blue, or RGB. With the generation of a radiance map, a fourth value, A, could be added to each pixel, and the resulting file stored in an RGBA format. (taken from and more here: http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/lostcoast.ars/2)
(above) Paul Debevec enjoying prawn mee soup and Tiger Beer in one of the hawkers in Singapore. Who says HDRI imaging should be glamorous?
just sharing an example of using HDR image in a 3d/CG scene. the HDR image is not seen here but i used it to simulate light and the reflecting environment. how the HDR looks like is somewhat similar to the background image, only that its a 16-bit floating image format like RAW(background is only 8-bit).
just like shooting/photography, i had to key-in the appropriate f-stop/shutter/iso/wb values in the software's camera parameters to get the right exposure, as well as to set up sunlight with its correct physical value, plus additional lights (as strobes) to enhance the subject, the workflow is virtually painting with light.
HDR? Enter Paul Debevec. In 1997, he presented a paper at SIGGRAPH (PDF), the leading graphics industry expo. He brought forward the idea that a high range of brightness levels could be captured by combining multiple exposures of the same image, much like the pictures shown above. Differences in brightness at the various exposures could then be stored in what is known as a radiance map, which could be added to the picture's color information. For example, most pixels are stored as varying levels of red, green and blue, or RGB. With the generation of a radiance map, a fourth value, A, could be added to each pixel, and the resulting file stored in an RGBA format. (taken from and more here: http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/lostcoast.ars/2)
(above) Paul Debevec enjoying prawn mee soup and Tiger Beer in one of the hawkers in Singapore. Who says HDRI imaging should be glamorous?
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
I'm Back Shooting Macro!
'shoot within your equipment's limits' is my motto. i don't easily fall for buying cliche lens. you'll end up carrying a heavy bag on photoshoots, confused of which lens to use on location, or worse owning good lens but not able to maximize its capabilities. the only good thing i can think of is its cool factor. not to mention the $350 worth of workshops, i bet you can easily learn all those techniques on the net, tutorials are priceless nowadays. okay that's just my excuse, coz i'm cheapo =) but i have already set my mind on the next lens purchase, but will need to wait a little more till the manufacturer settles with its new agency here in SG. for now here are my latest dragonfly macros. and thanks for your time dropping by!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Shake Your Head by Eraserheads
Thanks CoedLiza for reviving this song--for me is one of the best ever written.
Anticipate, trust your guts, shake your head, walk away, no regrets...move on!
I was born, upside down
I felt my grandma put my feet
on the ground
They put a spoon, in my mouth
And everyone was shocked to
hear me shout
Well i knew i couldn’t take all
the dog food that they make
I’d just as soon as put myself
on a stake and burn
Refrain:
I saw it comin’ around
I saw it comin’ around, yeah
I saw it comin’ around
So i just, yeah
Shook my head and walked
away.
I grew up, in a town
Where everybody tried to push
me around
The girls were alright, but
the guys were tough
They’re always buggin’ me with
macho stuff
Well, i ain’t no stupid
fighter, i go for flower
power
I’ve been running every race
just to save my face, yeh
(repeat refrain)
Bridge:
Well, they try to see if you
care
It’s just a matter of not
begging for more
You know it’s really suicidal
to just give in
With people you can never
really be sure–
O-hoh when it gets down to this
They’ll eat you up
When the words get in your head
They’ll get you up
It’s a saving grace to have
enough
When you find yourself in a
compromising spot
You should know, you shouldn’t
take
All that dog food that they
make
You’d just as soon as put
yourself on a stake and burn
Refrain 2:
You’ll see it comin’ around,
You’ll see it coming, comin’
around,
When you see it coming around,
you just, yeah
Shake yer head and walk away
Yeah! (walk away) alright!
Shake, shake, shake, shake
yer head;(2x)
Yes, the one you think with..ho
—ohhc’mon, c’mon
Anticipate, trust your guts, shake your head, walk away, no regrets...move on!
I was born, upside down
I felt my grandma put my feet
on the ground
They put a spoon, in my mouth
And everyone was shocked to
hear me shout
Well i knew i couldn’t take all
the dog food that they make
I’d just as soon as put myself
on a stake and burn
Refrain:
I saw it comin’ around
I saw it comin’ around, yeah
I saw it comin’ around
So i just, yeah
Shook my head and walked
away.
I grew up, in a town
Where everybody tried to push
me around
The girls were alright, but
the guys were tough
They’re always buggin’ me with
macho stuff
Well, i ain’t no stupid
fighter, i go for flower
power
I’ve been running every race
just to save my face, yeh
(repeat refrain)
Bridge:
Well, they try to see if you
care
It’s just a matter of not
begging for more
You know it’s really suicidal
to just give in
With people you can never
really be sure–
O-hoh when it gets down to this
They’ll eat you up
When the words get in your head
They’ll get you up
It’s a saving grace to have
enough
When you find yourself in a
compromising spot
You should know, you shouldn’t
take
All that dog food that they
make
You’d just as soon as put
yourself on a stake and burn
Refrain 2:
You’ll see it comin’ around,
You’ll see it coming, comin’
around,
When you see it coming around,
you just, yeah
Shake yer head and walk away
Yeah! (walk away) alright!
Shake, shake, shake, shake
yer head;(2x)
Yes, the one you think with..ho
—ohhc’mon, c’mon
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Polka Interior
I'm back. Here's a revisitation of an old project, tweaked a bit of finishes and decors. Hope you like it!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Rock with us at BF3!
Aqua Timez - Alones
Oreta awai tsubasa
Kimi wa sukoshi
Aosugiru sora ni tsukareta dake sa
Mou dareka no tame janakute
Jibun no tame ni waratte ii yo
I.
Izen to shite shinobiyoru kodoku
Uchigawa ni tomoru rousoku
Nigiwau ba ni gouka na shanderia to wa urahara ni
Tarinai kotoba no
Kubomi o nani de umetara ii n’ darou
Mou wakaranai yo
Semete yume no naka de
Jiyuu ni oyogetara anna sora mo iranai no ni
Kinou made no koto wo
Nuritsubusa nakute mo asu ni mukaeru no ni
Chorus:
Oreta awai tsubasa
Kimi wa sukoshi
Aosugiru sora ni tsukareta dake sa
Mou dareka no tame ja nakute
Jibun no tame ni waratte ii yo
II.
Rettoukan to no wakai wa
Kantan ni wa kanawanaisa
Jiishiki no teppen ni suwaru
Kagami ga utsusu hanabira
Furishiboru you ni
Kogoreta ai wo sakende miru keredo
Modokashikute
Meguru toki no naka de
Kizuguchi wa yagate
Kasabuta ni kowatte iku
Kimi wa sore o matazu
Totemo utsukushiku
Totemo hakanage de
Chorus:
Hagare ochita ato no
Ubuge no you ni
Hiwamari no naka de furueru inori
Ima wa muri ni dareka no koto wo
Ai sou to omowanakute ii no ni
[Instrumental]
Toki ni kono sekai wa
Ue wo muite
Aruku ni wa sukoshi mabushii sugiru ne
Shizumu you ni
Me wo fuseru to
Kawaita chimen ga namida wo susuru
Why do you feel so
Alone anytime
Subete wo uketomenakute ii yo
Why do you feel so
Alone anytime
Koraeru koto dakedo
Yuuki ja nai
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Banda Fantastica-3
check it here:
www.philmusicsg.com
get your tickets early,
"no BF3 cd, no cry"
email me for reservations:
tutik@mrbrosnan.com
www.philmusicsg.com
get your tickets early,
"no BF3 cd, no cry"
email me for reservations:
tutik@mrbrosnan.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Almost A Winner
almost a winner here (but without the nikon d40 + flyer ticket). i'm just glad they liked my entry and used it even though i didn't win.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Mosaic Music Festival '08 Snipes
Imago (Phils):
Imago Fans:
Swissy (Phils/Aus):
Megan Bowman (Aus):
The Disclaimers (UK):
Reza Salleh (Malaysia):
Megan Bowman (Aus):
The Disclaimers (UK):
Reza Salleh (Malaysia): Logic (Aus):
The Braves (fans):
Nokia Powerhouse Stage:
World class acts and good music...more coming up!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Stefi's 1st Art Competition
1st March '08. Twas an ordinary weekend, nothing planned. Stefi and I had the usual afternoon weekend trip to the library to borrow some books:
Just outside, we noticed some art competition for kids ages 4-10yrs. Stefi joined and ended up winning. Unfortunately, daddy didn't bring a camera along (not even a camphone) so receiving the price from the stage was undocumented.
Congratulations kid!
Just outside, we noticed some art competition for kids ages 4-10yrs. Stefi joined and ended up winning. Unfortunately, daddy didn't bring a camera along (not even a camphone) so receiving the price from the stage was undocumented.
Congratulations kid!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Serenity
Had a chance to shoot hdr's in a landscape/plants nursery. In Singapore, having a landscaped garden at their backyard is a luxury. But public parks and landscaped public areas are everywhere (that is why SG is tagged 'a garden city') but you have to be away from the house to enjoy it. Good thing it can be captured digitally.
the entire set here: http://glenoe12.multiply.com/photos/album/116/Serenity
the entire set here: http://glenoe12.multiply.com/photos/album/116/Serenity
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Friday, February 08, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
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