Making Promo Video with FoodSocial Malaysia

by Daniel Chiam

Working on a scene

The lovely Amanda

The awesome director

Hot and sunny day (too hot and too sunny if I may add)

Amanda having a break

FoodSocial Malaysia is something new for Malaysia's foodie that just started invading all over the social media recently. I happened to know someone that knows someone from FoodSocial Malaysia, and landed myself a chance to actually appear in one of their promo video. The idea was simple, funny and most of all, it really delivers the message. Kay Kastum was the director, in fact he was the one that came up with the whole thing, and made the whole thing happened. 

It’s the first time that I get to act beside a beautiful young lady for a video and too bad for her that I’m no Daniel Craig nor Daniel Wu but its all hallelujah for me that I get to act with an angel for a change. When you are watching the video, noted that it's the best 27 seconds of video intro in my acting career so far, haha.

So do checkout the video, give it a thumb up, comment for support and most importantly share it on your social network if you enjoyed it. Do also checkout FoodSocial Malaysia on Facebook and find out what they are all about, or you’ll missed out all the good deals on your favorite eat out!

Kick Starting CNY with Keningau Mall

by Daniel Chiam 

I think I'm starting to be more involved with the community as Keningau-ian again, and mostly thanks to my part time job with My Sound & Lighting Channel who seems to be the main sound and lighting provider for most events and functions in Keningau that I get to attend weddings, singing competitions, organization's evening dinner and hopefully more to come.

Recently I get to be involved with Keningau Mall's Chinese New Year 2014's event. The first was on the 14th; coloring and drawing contest and also the Chinese Calligraphy contest. The second was on the 18th; CNY singing competition. Now that's one way to kick start the CNY mood :D

It's been a long while also since I get to use my camera for any good use, and since I was allowed to take photos and videos, I guess I really did made it into a good use for practice with all the photos and videos that I made. I even get to use Lightroom (like finally) to edit the photos, haha. It's a big deal for me because previously my laptop was unable to handle Lightroom and I had to depend on online tools to edit all my photos. Now I know its a bit greenish and blueish for now but I'm getting there soon :D

I think my videos are a bit more epic since 90% of the footage are recorded using my Intova Sport HD II, which is an action cam like GoPro and it suppose to work really badly under low light but I don't know why I still wanted to give it a try... Okay, mainly its because it can record footage at 60fps which is very cool when editing :D

Here's the first video that I managed to upload so far, I hope its still do justice but I don't think I wanted to risk it again the next time for better quality sake xD

Making highlights video is not really my preference but I guess it's something for practice sake. It's been awhile since I last did any video editing also. So I guess it will do it for now and if I'm persistence enough, more videos will be uploaded in the future :D

Anyway, I already got my first ang pau of the year from Keningau Mall's own beautiful lady boss, haha. So it's a great start for me so far in 2014 and hopefully I can do more to improve myself and be a much better me to serve even more people out there!

I hope you all have a great new year ahead too!

For more photos visit: HERE

"Seize the day, Caper Diem"

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Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run 2013 | I was Zumba-fied!

by Daniel Chiam

The 13th Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run 2013 took place last Saturday on the 21 September 2013, is an annual fun run with its main purpose is to raise funds for the selected beneficiaries. This year, the beneficiaries for the charity goes to the Sabah Thalassaemia Society and Special Olympics Sabah.

I guess this is the fun run that everyone can't wait to be apart of since the amount of people turnout on that day was massive! Big, small, young, old, black, white, Sabahan and non-Sabahan are just there to support the charity event. The huge turnout was greatly appreciated by the organizer.

Photo Source: Sutera Harbour Facebook Page

Previoulsy during BIM2013, it was my first time witnessing Zumba upclose and personal but the Zumba performances after the 7K run was my first time being Zumba-fied! The crowd was cheering, shouting and everyone was so hype up and it got me all excited to shoot the whole atmosphere as well.

Hats off to the ZFS Zumba team who worked really hard that day and I believe they were called for an encore for a few times because of how much the crowd love them. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the video that I have made for the event:

"Seize the day, Caper Diem"

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Borneo International Marathon 2013 (BIM) | My First Solo Experience

by Daniel Chiam 

Yesterday was my first time ever to experience the Borneo International Marathon event and no, not as a runner but as a videographer and also a photographer for ione2run.com to cover the event. Perhaps I'll join as a runner next time. Let's just hold that thought there.

Anyway, yesterday was my first time going solo on the field and also my first ever project ever since I came back to stay in Sabah.  Usually I will attend a running event with Kay who handles ione2run.com and he will usually do all the hard work while I'm just there to snap photos and update my own Instagram, haha.

Working solo was really challenging especially when I had to do both video and photos. Well, maybe things can be a lot easier if I actually plan out everything before hands but once a cowboy, always a cowboy. Just go there and do your thang partner...

I've learnt a few things yesterday and one, I'm not really good at multitasking. I soon found out that I have less footage to be use for the video highlights and most of the outcome of my photos was not really that impressive. I will try to work on my skills to switch between video and capturing photos, do the settings and all (perhaps I should just stick with auto mode when capturing photo, then it will be faster) and try to master the camera's focus for video.

Second, I need to be really discipline. I missed the full marathon flag off yesterday cause I snooze a bit then when I'm all ready to go, I had to use the toilet for some big break. Thus, when I reached the stadium, I can see all the runners ran passed my car.

Third, I need to learn to take care of my tools and equipment more carefully. No damage was done but I did lost a small mount that connect my tripod/monopod to the ball head stand that I have. I'm not sure they sell it separately but I do hate to spend more in my current situation.

Alright, without much more talking, do checkout the first video that I have ever edit and made on my own. Leave a comment, give it a thumbs up, share it with your friends and I will appreciate it much. Thank you all!

"Seize the day, Caper Diem"

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A Date with Jayesslee

Yup, that's the closest I can get with the twins and also my newly skinny body! Now you can start to be very jealous of me, haha! Ain't life is just so wonderful that we can have everything that we wanted just like that?!

Olla people!!! Happy Monday! I know I have been promoting a lot about the twins in room8five recently, not because I'm a real hardcore fan but mainly its because I get to know them since way back in college when my roommate first introduced me to their 'Officially Missing You' cover.

I have watch them grow ever since, to the Youtube celebrities that they are now. Its not an easy thing to do what they are doing, and for me, I appreciate people that have determination in pursuing their passion - Jayesslee is one of those people.

I didn't went for their autograph session on Friday, nor do I attend their concert on Saturday, but I sure did attended church when they are our guest performer. Finally I get to listen to their harmonic signature of 'HI' live! I'm a guy who is so easy to be please :D

They even shared a testimony about the death of their mother because of cancer. It's not an easy thing to go through when you know someone who is very close to you is going to leave you forever. At time we felt so hopeless because there is nothing we can do to help or do to change the circumstances, but with God, there is always a way to overcome it. 

Here is a video of the testimony that Janice and Sonia shared in City Harvest KL

I kid you not, I did get to see them like in a very near distance and they are just both oh so lovely :D

Jayesslee in CHCKL Part 1 and Part 2.

Anyway, it has been a fun filled weekend. Tired, but fruitful. How about your weekend? Do share a bit in the comment below ^^

Until next time, see you around my friend =)

Yours only:

Daniel Chiam from room8five

Destiny Calls

Just a quick update here. If you can see my Facebook friends' updates, it was (and still) flooded with the updates of the whereabouts of Jasyesslee in Malaysia! Since they arrived in the KL airport, radio interviews, 8tv quickie tonight and lots and lots of videos of their cover from Youtube is being shared.

Everyone is super excited about it. Autograph session tonight at The Curve, concert night at PWTC tomorrow and the most exciting one for me, both of them will be attending City Harvest Church (MY church) on (23 October 2011) Sunday! Yay! Told ya I will be able to meet them no matter what :D

Haha, aite people. Its Friday already... go get yourself out there and have fun! Carpe Diem and live life responsibly! 

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I'm a Superstar... Sorta

Dear mom and dad:

Finally, I'm officially in Youtube! Haha, it was one of my dream to be able to act in a video and post it in Youtube (it was one of those hidden desire that I have). Thank you Eldy and Sheyvin for the given opportunity to act in your video.

They were doing a video to join the State Of The Arts video competition and they asked me and Pierre to help out. I'm like 'WHY NOT?!'. Haha. I am super happy though I felt that I can do better but I can foresee that there will be more videos to come :D

Its always great to have creative and talented friends around. I used to have a lot of creative things that I wanted to do, but somehow I always feel unmotivated to carry out those thoughts into actions. 

After making this video, I felt that perhaps now is the right time to fulfill some of those things that I always wanted to do since last time. 

I'm going to make sure Eldy will be busy when he's holiday arrived. Haha. Well fellow blogger friends, please do watch the video, rate and comment. I am open to any positive criticism, ideas and suggestion to help improve my acting in the future, haha. American Idol style!

I also attached a few pictures from the second day of our shooting :D Enjoy all.

Until next time, see you around my friend =)

Yours only:

Daniel Chiam from room8five

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Directors and the emo dude.

Emoness