PS...(4th of July)

A day devoting in PS only

a day to learn more effects and skills for editing

heaps of videos watched in just one day

most of the recent videos from those Youtubers I subscribed were watched

knowing how that graduated filter works for the photos

learnt some useful techniques to edit person and background and make them merge together

in a more realistic way

the peeling effect etc are also interesting to know

easily by using the clone tool or the healing tool to turn the surface of skin into a some sort of fruit like

then select to cut out those areas at a 45 angle diagonally

hence to make the remaining figure

as a distinguished interior and exterior 3D look

even some colouring options I never know it would work in some ways

now I discovered something new from my own research

le beard creation is also something interesting to know

I mean I never would have thought that's from an easy method

of making the pattern as a preset brush

then adjust all the preferences from that grey box

changing all the variables and ready to paint

even the transfer option was new to recognize its functioning for gradient

such a good day to learn so much in PS

will do a bit more another day

Chappie review (3rd of July)

A short review here

Chappie was the film I watched tonight

the first half of it has already made me fall in love with its plot and character a lot

the surprisingly sentimental plot is centered around the sentient robot being raised by a few gangsters

it wasn't really up to its choice

but rather, its maker was the captivator in the really beginning

where he was going to process the untested AI...

so this is how everything began

Chappie was named by his so-called mama Yolandi

Chappie learned things from everything around it

including his 'family' and the maker

good or/and bad

it grows every second, processes information like an usual robot

but lives like an actual living being because it feels, it's real

please don't let those negative critiques put you off of going to see this film

Chappie is much more than just about police officers

it's a thought provoking social commentary on the robotics issue

the creation of Chappie doesn't seem to be an illogical character to me, not even a bit

although it acts in a retardedly no brainer manner

but only that it represents well as an innocently uncontaminated being looking for its own survival on its own

calling human is selfish

it really is

Chappie's existence gives off human cruelty, guilt, greed, atrocious acts

which goes beyond what it originally makes up for some shortcomings listed by those critiques

I mean, no film is perfect

maybe the characters are less likable

comparing with other sci-fi films

this might be less deep

but I wouldn't say it's a bad movie at all

it's visually striking and very well-paced

the intricate development of growth within Chappie

as well as the relationships between other characters and Chappie are well-constructed

I found many elements are as real and present too

 especially Chappie, this character is what symbolises the lost innocence

the story craft, the pacing, editing, effects are all superb

not to mention that music score is really unique and fresh

the ending is also unexpected

Yolandi and Ninja also suit the roles

the film, overall, got me really entertained, moved

I even shed a fear tears in that scene where Chappie was thrown by rocks, smacked by large stick

arm cut by a chainsaw and guard key in his shell was forced to take out by that evil developer

I really don't get what not to like about this film

it's really an interesting one because it brings up a lot of ideas which ain't brought up in other movies

such as: does robot recognize his own mortality?

how it reacts when two parents are completed in an opposite status

a criminal, and a scientist...

Hence, the theme does highlight some core values for us to look deep from a simple explanation

Also, I found it so different from other sci-fi is that Chappie doesn't fall into the hands of

perfect people who already have prior knowledge in how to use them

instead, it's with those who have no idea how it functions and the science behind A.I

Their attitude treating him differently too

some treat him like a human while some take advantage of him

yes, there are some plot holes in this film

but after all, watching a film is mostly for enjoyment purpose, isn't it?

Another sleepless night (2nd of July)

Didn't get much done for the day

except the search for top movies in 2014 and 2015

gotta find out what those must-watch are

the night was terrible

sleep deprived and all caused me a back sore/pain

I woke up several times for those creepy noises

I heard that yelling 'move' from the room and bellowing at the window somehow

illusion much? soooooooo creeeeeeeepyyyy...........

Untitled...again (1st of July)

movie time, nap nap time

too much hugging

but I was called as a fatso because I gained some weight...

feet were freezing

somebody made his feet entwine with mine then

trolling much though...

I forgot my phone as I left his house

he then went back to get it

before he did that

I was asked to wait at the opposite of the road

if I finished getting my bread

but then...I couldn't find breadtop 

as I was misled to another opposite side

confusion much

I was scared that he wouldn't find where I was

Instead, I found a seat at the road and waiting him to come

after a while of waiting

I still couldn't see him coming

I left, went straight to where he had planned to eat

halfway to there

he chased me behind

til I turned around and found him behind as I was going to walk across the road

surprised, shocked.....almost lost my voice when I called his name...

..................

le long trip to go Metro Screen

with constant checking on the map

almost 2 hours of lecture

though it really had nothing to do with my major

it was more of computer science stuff

but at least I've learned something...

so you can't say it's completely useless to me.....

night talk as I had gone sad

he's probably the most caring one I've ever had

his attempt to solve the conflict between us is totally healing

unlike the rest of them in the past

he would keep looking for solution and wishing me to tell him more

encouragingly, he also insisted me to let go the negatives

so we would always end up good no matter what....

perfect bf material so far...

really...

Inside out.. (30th of June)

silly me has had this moment of stupidity

which caused me to alight from the wrong station

lucky it only took a few more minutes for me to wait for the next train haha

lunch was simple

especially with my dearest friend Haiwon

who usually would save her budget

food, is not really that as important as how we interact

and how much connection we had

definitely

our catch up all focus on everything happened recently

she told me how she had been a hard time with that subject she did

I told her the movies I watched, plans I had for myself

It's great to be a speaker, also a listener

remember how I usually have those deep convo with those in common

I had it again...

even before we got into the cinema

we found a place to talk more about our family

the hardship we both shared

from a different situation though

anyways
inside out is one of my favourites so far
none has any movies presented in such an idea of making the emotions alive
turning them into some real characters inside people's brain
not trying to spoil anything here
but I bet, le creativity is bravo
a journey of 'le happiness' getting back to the headquarter (oppsss...just spoiled it)
 the internal conflict between those 5 emotions
especially sadness and joy
all of these have gotten me thinking about how much real impact these emotions have brought us with in life
it is, as true as what the story has represented there
the core memories existed and always will be recalled at certain points
the long term memories are much different from the short term
which can really be stimulated when it's needed
whereas le short term is abandoned somewhat
our imaginary friends are only existed in that abstract arena where we need them so much
in our childhood
but as we've grown
they will be forgotten and gone
emotions really can take control of our behaviour
sometimes, mixed emotions can be a disaster
but the absence of emotions is even worse

thanks for the day Haiwon
it was a great day after all
we had our great talk of people, things, ideas
past and present
more importantly, going to each other's graduation is promised
looking forward to seeing you maybe next week or the week after next

PS: rage is saddened
le emotional outbreak causes le irrationality
women...sigh....

Simple day (29th of June)

lovely talk about the doggy jump
also including that tragic accident happened a few days ago
the 13-year-old kid was fallen off the 4-level-height stairs
which led to a minor talk between dar dar and I
moving to some sorta travelling experience
concerning with both my tree top adventure and rock climbing

thanks for dar dar's generosity and support
he found the way to download ae
while I was here watching my movies
xD

so. I got my D for the final essay
with that sorta feedback telling me what I should improve
I had my deepest gratitude towards my lecturer
it was such a heart-warming message I've ever received from uni
maybe due to this over-excitement
I couldn't get to fall asleep til 4-ish
been thinking about everything I've gone through these years
all those moments of achievement, disappointment, support and recovery
some people are never forgotten, some have inspired me a lot, and some have made me realized what I haven't done enough
thanks for the occurrences which made up my life, and will be continuing to contribute more to my life :)

Nature of changing (28th of June)

shortly speaking

didn't do much productive

except watching mad max

reading something

and learning a bit for ae

really, not in a mode of craving to learn too much today

btw ae shatter effect is awesome

but the light couldn't be added in to the background

because ae loads too slow

it keeps freezing at some points as the short clip plays...

I really have to get myself a new pc

not now, but that day comes as I earn...

Glad to hear granny's voice

still

she's half deaf 

we usually need to repeat ourselves a few times til she gets what we say

old are scared of death

we, youth, are scared of stepping into adulthood

there is too much unknowns out there

which we might not sense its danger or threat

so far so good

it's only a beginning of me to accept the nature of this society

I talk so much negative about it

not knowing how bad it actually is

but I feel it's approaching

people say one is shaped by the environment around you

what if one day

I change like everyone else

to someone that I don't even expect myself to be back then

I might worry too much

but might it come too soon

before you even realize it'd already become a part of you...