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If you hadn’t noticed, allenang.com has gone into a hiatus status for about a month. There are so many things going on at the back end, as I am implementing phase-by-phase upgrade. I have managed to upgraded my work machine’s internal hard disk to 500GB capacity, (YES! More storage space! Finally!) and also upgraded my Mac OS to Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6.4).

On other note, I’ve also loaded new software to my machine here — Aperture 3.0, Final Cut Ezpress 4, Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effect). I also had to deal and source with printing suppliers, and also exploring on long term solution for my packaging, and branding. That, is a whole lot of work! I really hope I can buy more time. Seriously!

So, my next move, will be website related, hence, there may be glitch or inconsistency when it comes to the blog’s theme. If that ever happens, it’s probably me tweaking the website.

Till next time, cheers!

Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

Another filler entry to my blog.  I’m still trying the caption style within the images. This image was shot with 50mm f/1.8, with ambiance lighting, with the aperture opened at maximum aperture. On the other hand, I have ordered new item from Shashinki.com, yet again.

This time round, I decided to expand on the wireless flash triggers. I have lost my previous one, a YingHe Cactus which is similar to this Phottix Tetra, while shooting one of my recent assignments. Instead of getting a replacement in Phottix Tetra, I have ordered Phottix Aster, 1 transmitter 3 receiver. The Cactus PV-4′s transmitter is somewhat compatible with the Phorrix Aster. However, I was not able to define which channel to trigger from the Cactus transmitter (NOT Phottix Aster’s).

While searching for this model, I came upon this new wireless trigger by Phottix. It is said that this model is compatible with Pocketwizard Plus II 433 Mhz. This model is Phottix Atlas Transceiver, which cost RM355.00 per unit at Shashinki.com. However, it’s cheaper to order 3 units a bundle per order at only RM1,015.00, which is about RM338.33 per unit.

I’m definitely interested to order a set of Phottix Atlas. It is a cheaper alternative to Pocket Wizard. No doubt about it.

I shall take that into serious consideration.

Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

Now you could tell who is in disguise.

This post is pretty random in every way you see it, just posting some of the things I saw and bought yesterday.

A rare sight in Kuching, the Orange - Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

I got myself a birthday present in this cube. - Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

I’ve got myself a Rubik’s cube, as a birthday present, for myself. I have been thinking of getting one for a while now. I’m starting with a 3×3 challenge, and I am currently studying the algorithm to solve this puzzle. Not too bad, after trying the algorithm, I’ve managed to solved two layers, and the last one is quite tough!

Thanks Jeannie for this FIFA mini ball. - Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

Albeit the strange results in South Africa, I truly appreciate this gift from my friend Jeannie. She brought this all the way back from UK. Thank you!

Also, I had a shutter therapy that very afternoon as well. Hopefully I can post some up by tonight. Time to go to work again.

Ciao!

It’s still going to be filler entry for now, as there is still so much pending things to be cleared. Meanwhile, just bear with the fillers a little longer. I’m attempting something different in editorial this time round. I feel that I’ve still got so much more to learn. One of the bloggers I know who has done so well in this caption editorial is none other than Smashpop, and Rames, and their gang.

Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

There are quite a few sets of photos pending for editing and delivery. Till next entry.

I have been busy, and have not been able to do any update here for the past month. It was pretty crazy last month, and especially the past couple of week. I have not been able to post a follow up entry on the Sandisk’s feedback!

All those will be sorted out soon, as my schedule runs a little easier from now till early July.

Here’s a photo which goes with this entry.

Allen Ang © 2010 www.allenang.com

I shot this during one of my recent wedding day assignment. The image came straight from EOS 50D’s JPEG compression, and straight upload without further enhancement or post processing.