Ms Koh and I were discussing about our dream clubroom... Apparently we're about on the same page!
We should have an art museum in MJC hor?
Since school take our clubroom cum exhibition room... We should upgrade our clubroom!
Three levels,
open concept,
glass walls,
glass doors,
zig-zag staircase with mahogany flooring,
high gloss white flooring,
hanging displays for putting exhibition prints,
bright red high gloss bench in the middle for contemplating life,
fully air conditioned.
First level is our clubroom where we do our normal stuff (chey who want to climb so high although got good view maybe should have elevator hor?), glass walls and glass door. At the door, we have a liquid crystal display of our club logo, then according to ms koh, we can shine our club logo into the air like batman logo at night! Woot! Will have gel palm sensor so unauthorized people cannot come in, and we can throw away the irritating tasky key away.
We'll have 8 high performance Mac Pros (coupled with double quad core and 30" cinematic display each) lined on one long white high gloss desk with those stylish swivel chairs, with all our pro looking printers lined in between. Our dry cabi will be white and slim in depth, ceiling floor length, if cannot automate take out the lens (seen the 4-storey wine cabi in Singapore before?) then we can also have a metal ladder at the side like some Beauty and the Beast library style so we can display all our lenses out. Got one section is display all our filters, one section display all the bodies, one section display all the flashes, and one broad section below for tripods. Strictly black and titanium Gitzos only. NO GREEN TRIPODS BY THE DECREE OF MS KOH.
Throw away all our ugly cupboards, mops, and whatever rubbish... For storage of unglam miscellaneous things (like our tub of 40c popular pens, maybe we should upgrade to using mont blanc) we can have a big white cupboard with individual pigeon holes for different items. Maybe on one of the walls on top of the workstation can install a long white shelve which we can display framed photos of club members (like family setting) to give our sleek clubroom a homely feel. Because the wall is high gloss white with high gloss white shelve, the photos will almost seem like they are floating in the air by themselves. Then we'll also have a black leather couch, to which sweaty boys are strictly prohibited on.
Second and third stories will be for our exhibitions, plenty of space, good view of MJC, brightly lit with spotlights and halogen lights, fully air conditioned, mahogany staircase... Look pro enough hor?
But all glass means u all cannot orh pi sai in the clubroom hor! People walk past will see one hor!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Let me explain this poll.
We are deciding where to put our Singapore exhibition, and consensus is against outside photocopy shop. So please don't even think about it.
1. Outside GO- good light, but no weatherproofing. Near to Ms Lai's car. Everyone will see it anyway.
2. Inside canteen- Can have one small section cleared for us. However, low light but good weatherproofing.
3. On spiral staircase- For every few steps, we will put a stand with our photos on top. Most teachers and students will not miss it. Good light, and good weatherproof if we place them behind the walls. Very fresh idea. I LIKE!
4. Atrium- I don't like it there, leh.
We are deciding where to put our Singapore exhibition, and consensus is against outside photocopy shop. So please don't even think about it.
1. Outside GO- good light, but no weatherproofing. Near to Ms Lai's car. Everyone will see it anyway.
2. Inside canteen- Can have one small section cleared for us. However, low light but good weatherproofing.
3. On spiral staircase- For every few steps, we will put a stand with our photos on top. Most teachers and students will not miss it. Good light, and good weatherproof if we place them behind the walls. Very fresh idea. I LIKE!
4. Atrium- I don't like it there, leh.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Ah yoh... J1s n J2s, you all should be studying for MYE!!! why still reading blog! tsk tsk tsk... but since u r reading... let me tell u how cute your PPC is ^^ haha... i got a present for him from japan and saw him today...
me: Nah! your present from japan!
PPC: =D wa! is it FOOD?? =D =D =D
me: -_______-||| *is that all he can think of?* er no... food is for the kids...
PPC: what is it? what is it? *excited*
me: it's something u need but don't have! =)
PPC: how u know i don't have??
me: =D
so he kept guessing what the present is...
PPC: is it... a tie??!
me: -_________- NO. *why on earth will i buy u a tie! i don't want to be clobbered by Shirley*
PPC: what is it? what is it? =D =D
me: hee hee...
PPC: *rips apart wrapping paper, stop half-way, suspicious look* will i be embarassed?
me: *roll eyeballs* NO! *hwa kao... he thinks i bought him something kinky*
PPC: *open le, touch the box... still trying to guess* what is it? what is it?
me: *-.- will u just open it already?* ^^
PPC: *sees the gift, two pairs of matching chopsticks* oh! thanks! v nice! shirley will love it! =D so the longer one is for me, the shorter one for shirley ha?
me: er... the longer one is for the head of the house...
PPC: *emphatically* oh, that will be me! =D
me: really meh? actually er no, the longer one is for the taller person, the shorter one for shorter person *suppress giggle*
PPC: oh is it? is that how they differentiate? i didn't know leh...
me: -________________________-||| you believed me? u r v gullible...
PCC: AIYAH!
haha... so cute hor? LOL
me: Nah! your present from japan!
PPC: =D wa! is it FOOD?? =D =D =D
me: -_______-||| *is that all he can think of?* er no... food is for the kids...
PPC: what is it? what is it? *excited*
me: it's something u need but don't have! =)
PPC: how u know i don't have??
me: =D
so he kept guessing what the present is...
PPC: is it... a tie??!
me: -_________- NO. *why on earth will i buy u a tie! i don't want to be clobbered by Shirley*
PPC: what is it? what is it? =D =D
me: hee hee...
PPC: *rips apart wrapping paper, stop half-way, suspicious look* will i be embarassed?
me: *roll eyeballs* NO! *hwa kao... he thinks i bought him something kinky*
PPC: *open le, touch the box... still trying to guess* what is it? what is it?
me: *-.- will u just open it already?* ^^
PPC: *sees the gift, two pairs of matching chopsticks* oh! thanks! v nice! shirley will love it! =D so the longer one is for me, the shorter one for shirley ha?
me: er... the longer one is for the head of the house...
PPC: *emphatically* oh, that will be me! =D
me: really meh? actually er no, the longer one is for the taller person, the shorter one for shorter person *suppress giggle*
PPC: oh is it? is that how they differentiate? i didn't know leh...
me: -________________________-||| you believed me? u r v gullible...
PCC: AIYAH!
haha... so cute hor? LOL
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Photography Alumni Recces Route To Upcoming Outing
Photography Alumni Recces Route To Upcoming Outing
by Ng Jun Sen / Alumni
As part of the alumni plans, a few alumni members began a 5km march to conduct reconnaissance of the route to a yet-unannounced outing. At 0830hrs yesterday, Alumni Photographers Xing Quan, Chee Howe and Jun Sen assembled at Dhoby Ghaut MRT to begin an exhaustive hike across historical Singapore, to cater for better planning and organization of an outing that is believed to be held after the mid-year examinations.
Quoting Alumni Photographer Xing Quan, "Just came back from a recce session... An exciting outing is coming up!" This event, planned solely by the Alumni during the hectic period of the mid-year exams, would serve as a refresher course for Club members after studying so hard for the mid-years. In addition, it allows for more opportunities for everyone to get outside and shoot for the August Exhibition.
As the photographers concluded an early discussion about the outing on the actual day, they proceeded to Fort Canning Park with maps, compasses and cameras on hand, identifying all potential opportunities for good photos as well as rest points along the way.
Besides Fort Canning Park, they visited the Registry of Marriages, the National Museum of Singapore, Central Fire Station and many more, proceeding down the memory lane of colonial Singapore. It is not confirmed which of these places will be included in the actual outing itself.
A 9-pound cannon in Fort Canning Park, one of the highlights of the recce.
According to Chee Howe, many issues were brought up during the recce, and some of them were even resolved. The rest of the photographers agree, saying that this was a very useful outing, and have benefited from it. For example, photographer Chee Howe learnt much about flash technologies and lens filters from the hike.
"Response from the Alumni and Club about this outing has been generally positive thus far. We'll be looking into ways to try combat the fatigue and the critical element of contingencies for the actual day. We look forward to the outing, and we hope to announce the details soon!", says a spokesman from the Alumni.
From left: Alumni Photographers Xing Quan and Chee Howe scouting out the interior of the National Museum of Singapore.
It was a sunny day and the weather had been merciless on the photographers, but spirits remain high as another outing approaches, except this time it is going to be longer, more focused and enjoyable.
The outing will happen on the 12-13th July, but is still currently under the development stages. Stay tuned for more announcements about this.
As part of the alumni plans, a few alumni members began a 5km march to conduct reconnaissance of the route to a yet-unannounced outing. At 0830hrs yesterday, Alumni Photographers Xing Quan, Chee Howe and Jun Sen assembled at Dhoby Ghaut MRT to begin an exhaustive hike across historical Singapore, to cater for better planning and organization of an outing that is believed to be held after the mid-year examinations.
Quoting Alumni Photographer Xing Quan, "Just came back from a recce session... An exciting outing is coming up!" This event, planned solely by the Alumni during the hectic period of the mid-year exams, would serve as a refresher course for Club members after studying so hard for the mid-years. In addition, it allows for more opportunities for everyone to get outside and shoot for the August Exhibition.
As the photographers concluded an early discussion about the outing on the actual day, they proceeded to Fort Canning Park with maps, compasses and cameras on hand, identifying all potential opportunities for good photos as well as rest points along the way.
Besides Fort Canning Park, they visited the Registry of Marriages, the National Museum of Singapore, Central Fire Station and many more, proceeding down the memory lane of colonial Singapore. It is not confirmed which of these places will be included in the actual outing itself.
A 9-pound cannon in Fort Canning Park, one of the highlights of the recce.
According to Chee Howe, many issues were brought up during the recce, and some of them were even resolved. The rest of the photographers agree, saying that this was a very useful outing, and have benefited from it. For example, photographer Chee Howe learnt much about flash technologies and lens filters from the hike.
"Response from the Alumni and Club about this outing has been generally positive thus far. We'll be looking into ways to try combat the fatigue and the critical element of contingencies for the actual day. We look forward to the outing, and we hope to announce the details soon!", says a spokesman from the Alumni.
From left: Alumni Photographers Xing Quan and Chee Howe scouting out the interior of the National Museum of Singapore.
It was a sunny day and the weather had been merciless on the photographers, but spirits remain high as another outing approaches, except this time it is going to be longer, more focused and enjoyable.
The outing will happen on the 12-13th July, but is still currently under the development stages. Stay tuned for more announcements about this.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Our Photos: Wanted ^^
Dear Chewrens,
I received a call from Mr Gan Beng Soon (Chinese Department). They are publishing a book which is a compilation of selected students' essays entitled "Yu3 Sheng1 Ming4 Dui4 Hua4 (Conversation with life, i think)". He thinks our Montage entries will be suitable as pictures for the book. It's a non-profit book so we won't get money but they will acknowledge our club name (and students' names if we request) and that these are entries which won the school challenge.
So are you all interested? Roy, are you ok with this? I think it's great exposure and recognition for our kids ^^
Pls sms your decision by tomorrow so i can reply him. If it's yes, can select 6 good photos with student's name and title, maybe watermark it with our logo? burn into CD and pass to Mr Gan by Mon?
Ms Ann Koh
Dear Chewrens,
I received a call from Mr Gan Beng Soon (Chinese Department). They are publishing a book which is a compilation of selected students' essays entitled "Yu3 Sheng1 Ming4 Dui4 Hua4 (Conversation with life, i think)". He thinks our Montage entries will be suitable as pictures for the book. It's a non-profit book so we won't get money but they will acknowledge our club name (and students' names if we request) and that these are entries which won the school challenge.
So are you all interested? Roy, are you ok with this? I think it's great exposure and recognition for our kids ^^
Pls sms your decision by tomorrow so i can reply him. If it's yes, can select 6 good photos with student's name and title, maybe watermark it with our logo? burn into CD and pass to Mr Gan by Mon?
Ms Ann Koh
100th Post
100th POST
Wa, I just touched down from Narita Tokyo and my post is the 100th!! ^^
I bought a 5D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... for Mr Wong's uncle la -_______- helped him buy, test and lug back -________-||| It's quite cheap about $3K+ for body. I got a 50mm f/1.8 too! ^^ (from Singapore before flying off) here's a photo taken with the lens which i like (Eunice also says it's nice):
i did however buy a 15mm f/2.8 there... bombarded Eunice with loads of smses to ask her to check prices for me and settled on buying that. i smsed PPC too but think cos i didn't email him one week in advance and sms him 3 days before, he didn't reply *grumble grumble* quite a good deal nei. i signed up for the membership card which earns 8% cash rebate (stored on the card) that can be used for the next purchase... so got about SGD$300 from the 5D which i used to off-set the 15mm and still earn another about SGD$80 which i used to get a pair of headphones for free... now still got about SGD$60 not used... valid for two years... not bad... better than duty-free... haha
i was also considering the 70-200mm f/2.8L with IS which costs about $1.8k but... but... but... got no money... was in a state of dilemma... between shopping in Ginza and lens... I... *look and feel ashamed, avoid eye contact* I.... I.... chose... Ginza!
hm... i see many people using Nikon there... and oh, i brought back some Nikon brochures for the Nikonians ^^ (er... that was what i told Mr Wong but it's cos Takuya Kimura is on the cover =P)
i bought chocolate mochi for u guys ^^ (is muah chee halal? i'm not sure nei... if not got other snacks also ^^)
finally, i REALLY SALUTE all of you who use FILM *21 flash shot + bow* cos i think i clicked like 1000 times in Japan... imagine if i had used film... die... how much will that cost? LOL
Wa, I just touched down from Narita Tokyo and my post is the 100th!! ^^
I bought a 5D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... for Mr Wong's uncle la -_______- helped him buy, test and lug back -________-||| It's quite cheap about $3K+ for body. I got a 50mm f/1.8 too! ^^ (from Singapore before flying off) here's a photo taken with the lens which i like (Eunice also says it's nice):
i did however buy a 15mm f/2.8 there... bombarded Eunice with loads of smses to ask her to check prices for me and settled on buying that. i smsed PPC too but think cos i didn't email him one week in advance and sms him 3 days before, he didn't reply *grumble grumble* quite a good deal nei. i signed up for the membership card which earns 8% cash rebate (stored on the card) that can be used for the next purchase... so got about SGD$300 from the 5D which i used to off-set the 15mm and still earn another about SGD$80 which i used to get a pair of headphones for free... now still got about SGD$60 not used... valid for two years... not bad... better than duty-free... haha
i was also considering the 70-200mm f/2.8L with IS which costs about $1.8k but... but... but... got no money... was in a state of dilemma... between shopping in Ginza and lens... I... *look and feel ashamed, avoid eye contact* I.... I.... chose... Ginza!
hm... i see many people using Nikon there... and oh, i brought back some Nikon brochures for the Nikonians ^^ (er... that was what i told Mr Wong but it's cos Takuya Kimura is on the cover =P)
i bought chocolate mochi for u guys ^^ (is muah chee halal? i'm not sure nei... if not got other snacks also ^^)
finally, i REALLY SALUTE all of you who use FILM *21 flash shot + bow* cos i think i clicked like 1000 times in Japan... imagine if i had used film... die... how much will that cost? LOL
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Post 99. Excited excited. Who will reach Post 100?
ALUMNI MEETING
Date: 19 July 2008
Venue: Clubroom
Time: 9am
Agenda:
1. club logo and name.
2. myone five pages of agenda items on my diary
3. junsen's 20 page agenda items on his small notebook
After that proceed with exhibition entries vetting and printing.
All interested individuals are welcomed.
ALUMNI MEETING
Date: 19 July 2008
Venue: Clubroom
Time: 9am
Agenda:
1. club logo and name.
2. my
3. junsen's 20 page agenda items on his small notebook
After that proceed with exhibition entries vetting and printing.
All interested individuals are welcomed.
Post 98
Please notify those who do not read in to this blog, especially J2s. Thank you.
CONFIRMED:
All members of the club are invited to join, including J1s. But please do note there will still be a vetting process to cap the number of exhibits to 30.
Hi guys and gals the exhibition dates will be as such:
exhibition period- 4th - 8th Aug 2008
submission deadline- 18 July 2008
vetting process day- 19 July 2008
period of printing and mounting- 19 July 2008 to 1 August 2008
setting up- 2 August 2008
printing of publicity posters- 19 July 2008
publicity period- 21 July 2008 to after exhibition ends
Things that the alumni will require help from the club:
-Printing
-Mounting
-Putting up publicity posters and announcements
-Mounting boards will need to be funded by alumni. (to be discussed)
The workflow will be as such:
1. all photos to be submitted to eunice at macingrouch@gmail.com by 18 July 2008
2. photos should be at least 5mp and above
3. include your name, class, title of photo and if possible a short description of your photo when you send it in.
4. all alumni members who would like to come down for vetting may do so on 19 July 2008, photog club room. (notify me if u are coming by sms)
5. depending on response, the number of entries exhibited will be capped at 30 entries.
6. printing of approved entries and posters will start after vetting has been completed.
7. printing and mounting will be stretched between 19 july to 1 august.
8. publicity will be done between 21 july till exhibition ends.
9. setting up of the exhibition will be done on the 2nd, after College day ends.
10. those who will be able to stay back and help, please let junsen/ chee howe know.
PPC, Ms Koh, Elliot and Vicky have been informed.
Please also note that 2nd Aug is college day so everyone in school will be hustling and bustling for college day first. We'll try to help the kiddies as much as possible in terms of printing and whatnot but workflow has been more or less settled for them.
All entries to be sent into MACINGROUCH@GMAIL.COM.
Also note that since it's college day on 2nd aug, there will be no stands available for us until the event ends that night. Those who are able to stay for to help set up, please feel free to stay back. Sorry to inform in advance that I will not be able to stay for the evening.
Junsen and Chee Howe will be put in charge of setting up the exhibition.
(PPC not sure whether there will be an exhibition for college day or not. If no, we can set up early.)
Please notify those who do not read in to this blog, especially J2s. Thank you.
CONFIRMED:
All members of the club are invited to join, including J1s. But please do note there will still be a vetting process to cap the number of exhibits to 30.
Hi guys and gals the exhibition dates will be as such:
exhibition period- 4th - 8th Aug 2008
submission deadline- 18 July 2008
vetting process day- 19 July 2008
period of printing and mounting- 19 July 2008 to 1 August 2008
setting up- 2 August 2008
printing of publicity posters- 19 July 2008
publicity period- 21 July 2008 to after exhibition ends
Things that the alumni will require help from the club:
-Printing
-Mounting
-Putting up publicity posters and announcements
-Mounting boards will need to be funded by alumni. (to be discussed)
The workflow will be as such:
1. all photos to be submitted to eunice at macingrouch@gmail.com by 18 July 2008
2. photos should be at least 5mp and above
3. include your name, class, title of photo and if possible a short description of your photo when you send it in.
4. all alumni members who would like to come down for vetting may do so on 19 July 2008, photog club room. (notify me if u are coming by sms)
5. depending on response, the number of entries exhibited will be capped at 30 entries.
6. printing of approved entries and posters will start after vetting has been completed.
7. printing and mounting will be stretched between 19 july to 1 august.
8. publicity will be done between 21 july till exhibition ends.
9. setting up of the exhibition will be done on the 2nd, after College day ends.
10. those who will be able to stay back and help, please let junsen/ chee howe know.
PPC, Ms Koh, Elliot and Vicky have been informed.
Please also note that 2nd Aug is college day so everyone in school will be hustling and bustling for college day first. We'll try to help the kiddies as much as possible in terms of printing and whatnot but workflow has been more or less settled for them.
All entries to be sent into MACINGROUCH@GMAIL.COM.
Also note that since it's college day on 2nd aug, there will be no stands available for us until the event ends that night. Those who are able to stay for to help set up, please feel free to stay back. Sorry to inform in advance that I will not be able to stay for the evening.
Junsen and Chee Howe will be put in charge of setting up the exhibition.
(PPC not sure whether there will be an exhibition for college day or not. If no, we can set up early.)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
MJ Photographers at the Zoo!
MJC Photographers were at the Singapore Zoo on the 14th June, as part of a CIP project by the Singapore Red Cross. From left: Aida, Vicky, Humairah, Mumtaz.
Meridian Junior College Photographers Visits Zoo
by Ng Jun Sen / Alumni
Just a mere week after the gathering at Mr Cheng's house, Meridian Junior College student photographers were once again on the field covering another assignment. This time, the Singapore Red Cross has requested for the help of four photographers from the MJC Photography Club to cover the World Blood Donor Day on the 14th of June, 2008.
A team of five photographers from the Club was assembled for this event, comprising of Victoria, Mumtaz, Humairah, Aida and Chin Chye. In addition, the force was augmented by three Alumni members, Kingston, Chee Howe and Jun Sen, who were present to provide support for the above operation.
The event commenced at 8:30am, and as the Singapore Red Cross busied themselves with the preparations, the photographers proceeded to recce the ground. With a carnival to cover and a shoot-and-print booth to man, there was much to do for this day. Photographer Jun Sen had this to say, "Wah lao sure damn sian one! I think I'll go take pictures of the animals instead."
The photo booth was placed at the entrance of the zoo, with printing services provided by Hewlett Packard. Visitors to the Zoo could have their pictures taken with the Red Cross Mascot, Blood Buddy, and have them printed free-of-charge. Photographer Chin Chye said this, "Blood Buddy? No, its pronounced Bloody!"
After a quick briefing and crash course, the event started proper and the Meridian JC photographers carried on with their various taskings. Eventually, the photographers found themselves taking pictures of Pygmy Hippos rather than guest-of-honours.
"Aiyer! So cute!", said Photographer Victoria, referring to the African elephants in one of the displays.
The photographers visited the gibbons, white tigers, kangaroos and more. The crowd turnout was spectacular. There were the regular tourists, invited guests of the World Donor Day celebrations as well as volunteers for the event. Scientists gave a rough estimate that at one point of time there were 13 million people in the zoo.
Photographer Vicky fooling around.
The carnival ended at 6pm. Some of the photographers got lost and some who wore slippers stepped on what scientists believe was mud. Eventually, everything came to a close and went home happy.
by Ng Jun Sen / Alumni
Just a mere week after the gathering at Mr Cheng's house, Meridian Junior College student photographers were once again on the field covering another assignment. This time, the Singapore Red Cross has requested for the help of four photographers from the MJC Photography Club to cover the World Blood Donor Day on the 14th of June, 2008.
A team of five photographers from the Club was assembled for this event, comprising of Victoria, Mumtaz, Humairah, Aida and Chin Chye. In addition, the force was augmented by three Alumni members, Kingston, Chee Howe and Jun Sen, who were present to provide support for the above operation.
The event commenced at 8:30am, and as the Singapore Red Cross busied themselves with the preparations, the photographers proceeded to recce the ground. With a carnival to cover and a shoot-and-print booth to man, there was much to do for this day. Photographer Jun Sen had this to say, "Wah lao sure damn sian one! I think I'll go take pictures of the animals instead."
The photo booth was placed at the entrance of the zoo, with printing services provided by Hewlett Packard. Visitors to the Zoo could have their pictures taken with the Red Cross Mascot, Blood Buddy, and have them printed free-of-charge. Photographer Chin Chye said this, "Blood Buddy? No, its pronounced Bloody!"
Photographers sharing a light moment with the shell of the Red Cross Mascot, Blood Buddy.
After a quick briefing and crash course, the event started proper and the Meridian JC photographers carried on with their various taskings. Eventually, the photographers found themselves taking pictures of Pygmy Hippos rather than guest-of-honours.
"Aiyer! So cute!", said Photographer Victoria, referring to the African elephants in one of the displays.
The photographers visited the gibbons, white tigers, kangaroos and more. The crowd turnout was spectacular. There were the regular tourists, invited guests of the World Donor Day celebrations as well as volunteers for the event. Scientists gave a rough estimate that at one point of time there were 13 million people in the zoo.
Photographer Vicky fooling around.
The carnival ended at 6pm. Some of the photographers got lost and some who wore slippers stepped on what scientists believe was mud. Eventually, everything came to a close and went home happy.
Watermelon
Hi Vicky,
The cost for the lanyard as follows :
50 pcs : $4.50
100 pcs $3.50
The above is using silkscreen plastic ink which is very durable. The lanyard is 2cm in width and comes with a clip.
If you need cheaper, we can use a thinner width lanyard or sublimation printing onto a white polyester lanyard. Or you may use one colour printing instead of 2 to bring the cost down.
Thanks.
RgdsEdwin
So what do you guys say? I'm not very good at bargaining, and I do hate to compromise compromise quality with price. 'Sides, buying a lanyard at MiniToons is $5.90 last I checked (!! I was all *shockshockhorrorhorror* while I was shopping for one last year :()
But anyways, I included a note in the poll that didn't turn up! Uhm... yeah over here: "THANK YOU ALOTALOT TO QUENTIN FOR HELPING TO DESIGN~~~!!! (I tried but failed miserably hahaha he reject mine T_T)"
Cheers,
Vicky!
P.S. Ehm, who's Pres? Haha sorry I don't know why the password didn't work. And Ms Koh! Sorry you didn't get to vote in time, but anyways, 3 more people voted and the results are still the same. ^_^"
The cost for the lanyard as follows :
50 pcs : $4.50
100 pcs $3.50
The above is using silkscreen plastic ink which is very durable. The lanyard is 2cm in width and comes with a clip.
If you need cheaper, we can use a thinner width lanyard or sublimation printing onto a white polyester lanyard. Or you may use one colour printing instead of 2 to bring the cost down.
Thanks.
RgdsEdwin
So what do you guys say? I'm not very good at bargaining, and I do hate to compromise compromise quality with price. 'Sides, buying a lanyard at MiniToons is $5.90 last I checked (!! I was all *shockshockhorrorhorror* while I was shopping for one last year :()
But anyways, I included a note in the poll that didn't turn up! Uhm... yeah over here: "THANK YOU ALOTALOT TO QUENTIN FOR HELPING TO DESIGN~~~!!! (I tried but failed miserably hahaha he reject mine T_T)"
Cheers,
Vicky!
P.S. Ehm, who's Pres? Haha sorry I don't know why the password didn't work. And Ms Koh! Sorry you didn't get to vote in time, but anyways, 3 more people voted and the results are still the same. ^_^"
Post 96
From the Forum
The Alumni is currently choosing its name! Some names:
Official Alumni Club (OAC)
Official Alumni Society (OAS)
Meridian Alumni Association (MAA)
Meridian Alumni Society (MAS)
Meridian Alumni Club (MAC)
The Meridian Photographers' Alumni (MPA)
The Meridian Photographers' Network (MPN)
The Alumni of Meridian Photographers (AMP)
The Photographers' Network (TPN)
The Alumnus Network (TAN)
The Meridian Network (TMN)
The Alumni Society (TAS)
The Alumni Club (TAC)
The Alumni Association (TAA)
Meridian Photography Club Alumni (MPCA)
Meridian Photography Club Network (MPCN)
Federation of Meridian Photographers (FMP)
Bureau of Meridian Photographers (BMP)
Department of Meridian Photographers (DMP)
Ministry of Meridian Photographers (MMP)
The Coalition of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
The Meridian Photographer Faction (MPF)
Institute of Meridian Photographers (IMP)
House of Meridian Photographers (HMP)
Meridian Photographers Agency (MPA)
Meridian Photographers Bureau (MPB)
Meridian Photographers Movement (MPM)
Meridian Photographers Institute (MPI)
The Lumière
The Alumni
The Aperture
The Shutter
The Lensmen
The Lens
The Exposè
The Battery Grip
The Dial
The CompactFlash Card
The Rubber Thingy That Covers The USB Port On The Camera
The Meridian Photographers' Trust (MPT)
The Collective of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
The Meridian Photographers' Cooperative (MPC)
The Meridian Photographers' Foundation (MPF)
The Meridian Photographers' Alliance (MPA)
Union of Meridian Photographers (UMP)
MeridianPhotoSG (MPSG)
Meridian Photographers of Singapore (MPS)
Friends of Meridian Photography Club (FMPC)
Meridian Photography Heritage (MPH)
Meridian Photography Conservancy (MPC)
Meridian Photography Conservatory (MPC)
Conservatory of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
Le Conservatoire
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Just some names I thought of for now. If you like, you may suggest more. Please pick your choice, make more suggestions or just discuss about this topic at: http://z11.invisionfree.com/MJCPHOTOG_Forum/index.php?showtopic=21&st=0&#entry988415
From the Forum
The Alumni is currently choosing its name! Some names:
Official Alumni Club (OAC)
Official Alumni Society (OAS)
Meridian Alumni Association (MAA)
Meridian Alumni Society (MAS)
Meridian Alumni Club (MAC)
The Meridian Photographers' Alumni (MPA)
The Meridian Photographers' Network (MPN)
The Alumni of Meridian Photographers (AMP)
The Photographers' Network (TPN)
The Alumnus Network (TAN)
The Meridian Network (TMN)
The Alumni Society (TAS)
The Alumni Club (TAC)
The Alumni Association (TAA)
Meridian Photography Club Alumni (MPCA)
Meridian Photography Club Network (MPCN)
Federation of Meridian Photographers (FMP)
Bureau of Meridian Photographers (BMP)
Department of Meridian Photographers (DMP)
Ministry of Meridian Photographers (MMP)
The Coalition of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
The Meridian Photographer Faction (MPF)
Institute of Meridian Photographers (IMP)
House of Meridian Photographers (HMP)
Meridian Photographers Agency (MPA)
Meridian Photographers Bureau (MPB)
Meridian Photographers Movement (MPM)
Meridian Photographers Institute (MPI)
The Lumière
The Alumni
The Aperture
The Shutter
The Lensmen
The Lens
The Exposè
The Battery Grip
The Dial
The CompactFlash Card
The Rubber Thingy That Covers The USB Port On The Camera
The Meridian Photographers' Trust (MPT)
The Collective of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
The Meridian Photographers' Cooperative (MPC)
The Meridian Photographers' Foundation (MPF)
The Meridian Photographers' Alliance (MPA)
Union of Meridian Photographers (UMP)
MeridianPhotoSG (MPSG)
Meridian Photographers of Singapore (MPS)
Friends of Meridian Photography Club (FMPC)
Meridian Photography Heritage (MPH)
Meridian Photography Conservancy (MPC)
Meridian Photography Conservatory (MPC)
Conservatory of Meridian Photographers (CMP)
Le Conservatoire
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Just some names I thought of for now. If you like, you may suggest more. Please pick your choice, make more suggestions or just discuss about this topic at: http://z11.invisionfree.com/MJCPHOTOG_Forum/index.php?showtopic=21&st=0&#entry988415
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Post 94.
Let's applaud to welcome the new Vice President of the Alumni oldbird Ng Jun Sen!
From now on, he'll be in charge of all foreign affairs and I'll be in charge of domestic affairs. The communication workflow will still remain the same, just that he'll be sharing the duties of liasing with other clubs.
Let's applaud to welcome the new Vice President of the Alumni oldbird Ng Jun Sen!
From now on, he'll be in charge of all foreign affairs and I'll be in charge of domestic affairs. The communication workflow will still remain the same, just that he'll be sharing the duties of liasing with other clubs.
alumni logo
Post 95
Alumni Logo and Name
Alright since now we have an un-official alumni society formed, we need a logo as well as the name.
Name
The current code-name for this is Official Alumni Club (OAC) which kingston says "bit long winded... dun want ppl to think we are very old school photog club" which i also agree.
So.. i need ur opinons and ideas on the name we are giving our "OAC"
Some rough guidelines:
1. Short and catchy would be good
2. Must it have MJC Photography name?
3. Should it be made to an acronym? (Alumni Society of MJC Photog club: ASMPC)
Logo
The logo is currently being conceptualized and i also need opinons and ideas on the logo design.
1. Should it incorporate the Photography > MJC look?
2. Colours? (Currently using club colours: red, grey, black)
3. What do you want the logo to look like?
4. The meaning of the overall look
5. Gradient in logo?
These are some of the ROUGH concepts i made. Please do feedback on the improvements that can be made (like the shape, pattern and colours)
I do hope that we do not rush into deciding the logo and name, cause jun sen would be making biz cards (?) and we might hold competitions in the future! so brand identity counts!
Thanks and IF you do have free time or you are bored from studying for midyrs, do SIGNUP and LOGIN and POST in the MJC PHOTOG FORUMS
Alumni Logo and Name
Alright since now we have an un-official alumni society formed, we need a logo as well as the name.
Name
The current code-name for this is Official Alumni Club (OAC) which kingston says "bit long winded... dun want ppl to think we are very old school photog club" which i also agree.
So.. i need ur opinons and ideas on the name we are giving our "OAC"
Some rough guidelines:
1. Short and catchy would be good
2. Must it have MJC Photography name?
3. Should it be made to an acronym? (Alumni Society of MJC Photog club: ASMPC)
Logo
The logo is currently being conceptualized and i also need opinons and ideas on the logo design.
1. Should it incorporate the Photography > MJC look?
2. Colours? (Currently using club colours: red, grey, black)
3. What do you want the logo to look like?
4. The meaning of the overall look
5. Gradient in logo?
These are some of the ROUGH concepts i made. Please do feedback on the improvements that can be made (like the shape, pattern and colours)
I do hope that we do not rush into deciding the logo and name, cause jun sen would be making biz cards (?) and we might hold competitions in the future! so brand identity counts!
Thanks and IF you do have free time or you are bored from studying for midyrs, do SIGNUP and LOGIN and POST in the MJC PHOTOG FORUMS
Friday, June 13, 2008
Results!
Woo~!!! This blog is approaching its 100th post! Let's see who'll be the one to reach it, hahaha... (No spamming for it hor! Play fair!)
Aaaanyways, I don't know why but the password thingy didn't work for the poll, so aaaanyyybody can vote. Regardless, I'm sure silent readers would have good taste, if they're reading this blog in the first place. *wink*
So, results!!! I don't know if the time limit thing worked, but since I stated UNO day yesterday, I'll stop the poll now!! And the winning design, with a result of 48.3% out of 29 votes is.....
WHITE ON BLACK WITH RED CIRCLE (subtle: photography ALLOWED) !!!!!!!!
*pant*
What a long title. Anyways, I'll go send the orders nownownow and hopefully we'll get it in the first meeting! Am planning to order alotalot so next year (mayhap even the year after) don't need to order again. FORESIGHT WOO~!
Cheers,
Vicky!)
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I need to print some photos!
Yeah just wondering about the current plan for Alumni members to go back and make prints. The previous discussion, Quentin informed me that we must provide our own papers and inks, but how about making a pay-per-print system? 'Cause it's a little difficult to keep track of what type of paper and ink to buy since we have so many printers in the club now (a good thing!).
I don't know how much are A4 or A3 printing costs nowadays, but I believe its just simple maths to calculate out the exact cost per print.
Anyways, the reason for this topic is because my OC requested me to print some A3-sized photos for a gallery project of his, so I'm looking for a place to print these photos and I thought of the club straightaway.
Here are some photos I'd like to print.
(censored)
I don't know how much are A4 or A3 printing costs nowadays, but I believe its just simple maths to calculate out the exact cost per print.
Anyways, the reason for this topic is because my OC requested me to print some A3-sized photos for a gallery project of his, so I'm looking for a place to print these photos and I thought of the club straightaway.
Here are some photos I'd like to print.
(censored)
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
In response to Vicky's enthusiastic post, I'd like to say thank you for being so cooperative with the Alumni. We all one big Photog family, and really glad for all the support from the rest all this while, especially Junsen.
(I have Ms Koh's pic but it's a bit blur if you want can post it up tonight, plus I'll dig out the prom set up photos I have that I didnt really take a second look)
Sorry to be a party pooper, but this is the communication workflow between the club and alumni and vis versa.
(I have Ms Koh's pic but it's a bit blur if you want can post it up tonight, plus I'll dig out the prom set up photos I have that I didnt really take a second look)
Sorry to be a party pooper, but this is the communication workflow between the club and alumni and vis versa.
An Inaugural
Hello everyone!
Since I haven't properly introduced myself to this blog, here it is! (I know, v. v. v. belated... ^_^")
Hi blog and blog readers, I'm Victoria, better known to all as Vicky, and am a proud member of the Photography Club at MJC. I don't have a blog I update regularly, so yes(!) I'll try to post more here. ;D
Photography-wise, confession: I'm really no good. :O
However, I will GAMBATTE and try to improve as much as possible!!! This would probably entail me asking a lot of annoying amateurish (not to mention embarrassing) questions during outings (hahaha sorry in advance to EllieVanessaAngeShirleyMummy&ZackHedge) (need to come up with a nickname for Vanessa ;)).
I really am looking forward to muchmuch alumni collaborations, and am a strong believer that working with people better than oneself would facilitate improvement muchos muchos. I think Eunice is doing a great job in establishing and linking the alumni to photog!!
Anyhoo, being an exco member + relatively low self esteem = GREAT BIG FEAR OF BEING DISAPPOINTING.
Therefore: onegaishimasu!!! qing duo duo zi jia! [roughly = please!!! understand and guide along].
Oh right, before I forget, here's the group photo taken by Mr. Cheng during the farewell party last Saturday:
I personally had a great time at the party! There was pizza (10 to be exact), sushi (Woo~!), Too-Thick-Mushroom-Campbell-Soup, fruit salad painstakingly prepared by hardworking Shirleen, Angeline and Zheng Hui (thanks for doing the dishes!!! :P), and Butterscotch Blondies (essentially brownies, but blonde because it's white chocolate) AND the alumni brought pastries!!
(FYI I am perpetually dark chocolate deficient and white chocolate I don't really like but nevermind you didn't need to know that hahaha okay I'll blanko this bit out just for laughs...)
Mr Cheng's doggie was really cute (reminded me of a sheep-in-heat) and Mrs Cheng's really pretty! Ms Koh came too-
-hahaha so funny I was trigger-happying with Junsen's camera, and tried to take a candid shot of Ms Koh when she noticed me! Then she was all camera shy don't-take-my-photo-leh while adjusting her hair and giving the camera a victory sign, v.v. funny! Hahaha... Ms Koh looked very pretty in the photo, can someone post it here? *nudgenudge*
-and the alumni had a meeting regarding officialising MJC alumni and other administrative stuff. Felt all warm and toasty knowing that we have such wonderful old birds eager to further MJC Photog(!).
Okay, sorry for being abrupt but have to rush off to do chinese essay and PW interview now so I'll continue another day okok? Paisehpaiseh...
Cheers,
Vicky!
P.S. Does anybody have any photos of the studio set up for last year's Prom Night Print&Sell? Much appreciated if can send to meridian.ps@gmail.com thanks! (Need it for publicity stuff and cannot find any in the hard drive...)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Hi all, in view of the arrival of National Day and the birth of our coolest Alumni, there will be a photo exhibition by Alumni members in the proposed date between 4th August to 8th August 2008.
All J2, J3 and J4 photog members are encouraged to join. The exhibition is themed on Singapore scenery, sights and/or National Day related photographs. There will be no limit to the number of entries you submit but please make sure they are of quality.
The deadline to submit your photos is by the 18th July 2008. Please send them to macingrouch@gmail.com. All entries will go through a vetting process on the 19th July, Saturday. Those who would like to join in the exercise can come down to the club room on that day as well. Printing will also commence on the 19th itself. (vetting and printing dates to be confirmed)
From your coolest official alumni society president,
Eunice Chan
All J2, J3 and J4 photog members are encouraged to join. The exhibition is themed on Singapore scenery, sights and/or National Day related photographs. There will be no limit to the number of entries you submit but please make sure they are of quality.
The deadline to submit your photos is by the 18th July 2008. Please send them to macingrouch@gmail.com. All entries will go through a vetting process on the 19th July, Saturday. Those who would like to join in the exercise can come down to the club room on that day as well. Printing will also commence on the 19th itself. (vetting and printing dates to be confirmed)
From your coolest official alumni society president,
Eunice Chan
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Alumni Updates!
So far we have discussed about the following issues at PPC's place on 080608.
1. Responsibilities of the alumni
a. Activities
- Competitions
-> to be put on hold until alumni becomes stable and profitable.
- Outings
-> hopefully major events or festivals that come up. monthly is preferable.
-> doesn't matter if only three or thirty people turn up, as too many people is not preferred for some outings.
-> i will draft a template on the outings board for people to initiate outings.
-> pegged to the club's own organized ones too, whatever the club plans, alumni tries to turn up.
-> in due time, equipment for those w/o cameras can be provided, but need $$ first.
- Classrooms
-> held by seniors for juniors
-> everytime a free wednesday comes up for any alumni seniors, please contact grouch who will contact elliot or vicky about a slot opening.
-> club exco can also request for classrooms during weekends or public holidays, but no guarantee on free slots.
-> the best way for the newbies to learn new stuff.
-> as requested by PPC, there will be a time when classrooms will stop, and club exco must take over the responsibility of teaching what they know.
- Exhibitions
-> try to use minimal funds
-> some old birds can come up with a theme, we can organize an outing around the theme, whatever images that are exhibition material can be consolidated
-> printing, cutting mat boards, presentation etc. will be handled by club's gallery IC
-> can be used to earn money
-> latest theme proposed: NATIONAL DAY
- Open House
-> alumni will come back during open house to let people know that MJ photog very on one
-> show off a bit
b. Alumni and Club Relationship
- Role of Alumni
-> to support all club activities
-> contribute through experience
-> add to the club's active strength during outings
-> organize events during the club's downtime eg. exams, J2 to J1 transition
- Restrictions on Alumni
-> club cannot be dependent on alumni for daily running of the club
-> alumni does not do coverage of school events, exception of Orientation, Prom, Soiree and any really special events
2. Membership Issues
a. Entrance
- all exco members who have handed over to the next exco will be automatically included in the alumni
- non-exco have an option to choose whether they want to be in the alumni or not
- external members from other jc are invited, but we have to work out membership benefits first (on hold)
b. The Boot
- members who are non-active for a very long time and prefer to leave can choose to do so
c. Gaining Numbers
- constant outings, members can invite friends along
- quentin to contact his bunch of photog friends and ask them along
- publicizing using exhibitions that feature alumni photos
- granted official status from ms lai (to be worked on)
- card invites to ex-club members who have not joined yet
- membership benefits (on hold, no $$)
3. Method of Contact
a. Blog
- the primary source of announcements and news
- the first channel for alumni info also
- quentin is the permanent webmaster
b. Phone Contact
- will prepare a contact list. alex to send no1 exco's contact information to grouch
- if any important announcement or outing comes up, we will use sms to spam everyone
- grouch is the global point of contact. other point of contact for administrative issues are all the ex-chairmen or ex-vice-chairmen
c. Forum
- please register and post more!
- people new to photography, don't remain blur! ask questions in the club 'basic training' forum for a serious reply
- new admins and moderators will be appointed soon
- open to suggestions, if you have feedback, there is a 'technical support' forum for you!
d. DeviantArt
- Melissa shall set up an account for all MJC dA users
- we'll try it out first and see whether it works
4. Funding
-> all funding issues to be put on hold. we'll see if the alumni stabilizes in abt 1-2 years first
-----
And let's give a round of applause for Eunice "Grouch" Chan for being the inaugural President of the Offical Alumni Society!
All hail the Chief!
1. Responsibilities of the alumni
a. Activities
- Competitions
-> to be put on hold until alumni becomes stable and profitable.
- Outings
-> hopefully major events or festivals that come up. monthly is preferable.
-> doesn't matter if only three or thirty people turn up, as too many people is not preferred for some outings.
-> i will draft a template on the outings board for people to initiate outings.
-> pegged to the club's own organized ones too, whatever the club plans, alumni tries to turn up.
-> in due time, equipment for those w/o cameras can be provided, but need $$ first.
- Classrooms
-> held by seniors for juniors
-> everytime a free wednesday comes up for any alumni seniors, please contact grouch who will contact elliot or vicky about a slot opening.
-> club exco can also request for classrooms during weekends or public holidays, but no guarantee on free slots.
-> the best way for the newbies to learn new stuff.
-> as requested by PPC, there will be a time when classrooms will stop, and club exco must take over the responsibility of teaching what they know.
- Exhibitions
-> try to use minimal funds
-> some old birds can come up with a theme, we can organize an outing around the theme, whatever images that are exhibition material can be consolidated
-> printing, cutting mat boards, presentation etc. will be handled by club's gallery IC
-> can be used to earn money
-> latest theme proposed: NATIONAL DAY
- Open House
-> alumni will come back during open house to let people know that MJ photog very on one
-> show off a bit
b. Alumni and Club Relationship
- Role of Alumni
-> to support all club activities
-> contribute through experience
-> add to the club's active strength during outings
-> organize events during the club's downtime eg. exams, J2 to J1 transition
- Restrictions on Alumni
-> club cannot be dependent on alumni for daily running of the club
-> alumni does not do coverage of school events, exception of Orientation, Prom, Soiree and any really special events
2. Membership Issues
a. Entrance
- all exco members who have handed over to the next exco will be automatically included in the alumni
- non-exco have an option to choose whether they want to be in the alumni or not
- external members from other jc are invited, but we have to work out membership benefits first (on hold)
b. The Boot
- members who are non-active for a very long time and prefer to leave can choose to do so
c. Gaining Numbers
- constant outings, members can invite friends along
- quentin to contact his bunch of photog friends and ask them along
- publicizing using exhibitions that feature alumni photos
- granted official status from ms lai (to be worked on)
- card invites to ex-club members who have not joined yet
- membership benefits (on hold, no $$)
3. Method of Contact
a. Blog
- the primary source of announcements and news
- the first channel for alumni info also
- quentin is the permanent webmaster
b. Phone Contact
- will prepare a contact list. alex to send no1 exco's contact information to grouch
- if any important announcement or outing comes up, we will use sms to spam everyone
- grouch is the global point of contact. other point of contact for administrative issues are all the ex-chairmen or ex-vice-chairmen
c. Forum
- please register and post more!
- people new to photography, don't remain blur! ask questions in the club 'basic training' forum for a serious reply
- new admins and moderators will be appointed soon
- open to suggestions, if you have feedback, there is a 'technical support' forum for you!
d. DeviantArt
- Melissa shall set up an account for all MJC dA users
- we'll try it out first and see whether it works
4. Funding
-> all funding issues to be put on hold. we'll see if the alumni stabilizes in abt 1-2 years first
-----
And let's give a round of applause for Eunice "Grouch" Chan for being the inaugural President of the Offical Alumni Society!
All hail the Chief!
Monday, June 2, 2008
J2 Farewell + Old Bird Gathering
7th June 2008 (This Sat)
@ PPC place [Park Green]. 6PM
ALL J1 and J2 Photographers invited
All Old Seniors who want to be part of new Alumni Society are welcomed
Enquires pls contact Elliot or Vicky
How to go:
Take LRT from SengKang MRT to Ranggung LRT Station. Once you step out of he station just walk straight. After walking for 4 ~ 6mins you will see North Vista Sec. PPC place - Park Green (Gray colour condo)
7th June 2008 (This Sat)
@ PPC place [Park Green]. 6PM
ALL J1 and J2 Photographers invited
All Old Seniors who want to be part of new Alumni Society are welcomed
Enquires pls contact Elliot or Vicky
How to go:
Take LRT from SengKang MRT to Ranggung LRT Station. Once you step out of he station just walk straight. After walking for 4 ~ 6mins you will see North Vista Sec. PPC place - Park Green (Gray colour condo)
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