Product Comparison: Cloudy Apple Juice

I am not a coffee drinker. So whenever I go to Starbucks with my friends, i would get chocolate or tea as my beverage. But for the past few days, I have been getting juices when I do meet ups at Starbucks. Mainly because of the hot weather, it is so hard to swallow hot drinks.

I have been getting cold Cloudy Apple Juice since then and found out that it is actually 4 times for healthier than clear apple juice

Cloudy Apple Juice from Starbucks ($5.90)

Other than the health benefits, the texture of it gives a real deal on how a NATURAL apple juice should taste like. 

But with that price, I find it expensive and find it difficult to spend if I would to consume it daily. Coincidentally, I came across another Cloudy Apple Juice sold at Cold Storage.

Cloudy Apple Juice from Cold Storage

The Cloudy Apple Juice from Cold Storage taste as natural as Starbucks.

Comparing both product side by side, the colour is no different from each other

And the price of Cold Storage's Cloudy Apple Juice - $1.90 !!  

But I bought it at a even lower price.

 Reduce to Clear $0.49 for Cold Storage Cloudy Apple Juice

Definitely a great deal for me! But I am looking forward for larger capacity to be sold by Cold Storage so I don't have to feed on small bottles everytime I want to consume it.

I have yet to find out another brands to compare with. If you came across any other brand that sell Cloudy Apple Juice, drop in the comment box below :)

Studio for Hire

Located at the central district of Singapore, Studio for Hire is just a few minutes away from downtown area of Singapore. Harness with 2000 ++ sq. ft. of studio area, a SUV can be easily placed for product shoot.

The studio is also sound proof & fully acoustic, to decrease any possibilities in giving the sound recordist a hard time. A 5 meters tall lighting grid is also installed that gives Directors, DPs and Gaffers endless imagination to rig up lights, backdrops and their creativity.

Studio for Hire position itself to be suitable for any production shoots. Ranging from TVC, Dramas, Music Video to Multi-Cam Operation.

Overall feature(s) of the Studio:
- 10mins drive from City area 
- 2000 ++ sq. ft. Studio Area (Accessible for car to drive-in)  
- Lighting Grid: 5 m height
- Sound Proof & Fully Acoustic
- Complimentary Makeup Room

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For more information, please contact James through the following:

(Mobile) +65 9008 8298
(E-mail) jamesshaohong@gmail.com
(Skype ID) jamesshaohong
(Studio Address) 2, Bukit Merah Central, #01-07, Singapore 159835

Product Comparison: Japanese Beer

I drink beer but I do not know alot about it. Especially when you talk about ingredients and nutrition facts (if there is any) of it.  To me as long the beer is cold, it is a good beer.

But today, I want to share with you the different taste I personally experience after trying these Japanese beer. (Background: I have been in love with Japan after since my wife (who then was my girlfriend) insisted in going to Japan for a short getaway. I am really grateful to her ever since in opening my eyes to the world)

The beers that I am comparing today are: Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin. These are within available at local supermarkets that cost around $4 - 6 ++ SGD (depending on the size).

ASAHI

Asahi Mini Cans (125 ml)

Shape and form of the design gives a very tough and robust feel. Giving a industrial touch to the can. With the word "生" printed on the can gives me a feeling that the beer is unprocessed and raw like sashimi. It gives a light malt taste - a light beer. I can imagine myself having this after a long day of hard work and kill the thirst and accompanied by a few light snacks (fries, wedges).

However, I remember bringing a group of "Ang Mo" film crews to drink this and they almost kill me for it. Because the taste is not rich enough for them.

SAPPORO

Asahi Mini Cans (650 ml)

It gives a taste similar to Tiger Beer but lighter. I would guess that the taste is similar because of the malt. I had this will a small serving of almond and walnut. Together with the beer it intensify the flavor of the light snacks that I am chewing on.

With a narrow shape on the bottom of the can, it is easy to handle and how with care. Suitable for an Asian hand.  This sort of resolve that issue of spillage when you are drunk.
But with it shape, The capacity of the beer also increase from average 500ml to 650ml :)
Good enough to feel the kick and have a good night sleep after that.

KIRIN

Kirin Beer (500 ml) - Rewarded by Wifey

 

The strong barley malt and hops can be sensed once it is opened. It is light gold in coloured. The beer also tasted thin but have powerful barley taste that is stronger than other the other 2 Japanese beer (Asahi & Sapporo). Unfortunately, I didn't have it with any light snacks during this serving, which I "mentally" place this beer to be my last choice.
My wife had a tasted of it and rejected the taste. But as for me, as long the beer is cold, it is good enough.

Overall, I would prefer to have Sapporo with light snacks to compliment with. That would really make my night a perfect night.

Which one of the 3 would you prefer and why? And maybe what kind of snacks would you pair up with ? Leave your comments :)

My Secert Hideout

When I started my career as a freelancer, the first issue I had was working space. Having your office in the bedroom was never a wise choice, the bed is often calling you to be with it. Waking up in the morning is a struggle, afternoon naps could last for hours and working late into the night affects the other half who is sharing my bedroom with me.

Located along Bukit Merah Central, City College//SODE created an incubation lab for start-ups that are looking for collaboration and doesn't mind sharing the space. I was invited by them a few months back and decided to take up the space since September 2013.

The location of the place is just few minutes away from CBD area. The ease of transportation is also available via buses going to Orchard, Chinatown, City Hall, Raffles and Tanjong Pagar :)

The location even reaches to places like Science Park Drive & Maple Tree along Alexandra Rd in just minutes!! So many times, I just frown in heart when my clients wanted to meet me at Science Park. (I use to think that it is at Jurong area)

Bus services available to reach Spring S'pore Bldg

With just $300 per month, we were entitled to a 24 hours - biometric secured working space with these features as well:
- Air Conditioning
- High speed wifi Internet access
- Meeting Space
- Photocopying, scanning and printing
- Mailing address

Here are some of the photos I took without any colour correction or effects.

Entrance being invited by a plant and rack of magazine  

 Simple sofa for awaiting visitors (But, I spend most of my afternoon nap here)

 

The runway

My workspace

Meeting Area + White Board and Markers (VERY IMPORTANT***)

Print & Copy

Ending my day, I always look forward in seeing the sun gradually set down from the office window view. Jim (one of the in-charge) suggest installing bar table and stools along the window. Imagine, ending off the day with your client close the deal over the horizon and accompanied with a few cold beers :) Sure to return and close another deal with you.

Sun goes down...

 
SODE-Incubation Lab Info:
Address : 2 Bukit Merah Central, #20-00 Singapore 159835
Tel : 6511-6833 (Jeremy Lee)
Fax : 6511-6844

BTS: Clozette Make-Up Tutorials Video (OND 2013)

Here are some of the snapshots of BTS: Clozette Make-Up Tutorials (OND 2013) filmed at end of September. 

BTS With Putri Kansil from Indonesia

Featured in these tutorials are various bloggers, makeup artist and celebrities from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.  Accompanied with me were Jonovan and CK (for different days) who assisted me as camera assistant.

A total of 15-videos had to be produced within 5 days of filming day and 1 month of video editing work to launch out to the public via YouTube. (**Currently, we are still editing the videos)

 BTS Pictures of Singapore Bloggers (Courtesy of Jonovan Tan)

From the BTS pictures, you would have notice the stadium light kind of fixture. The KINO FLO DIVA LITE produces light intensity that fills daytime light in door. Adding-on are also the parachute-like diffuser over the Dive Lite, which gives a soft fill unto my subject's face. This hides any unwanted attention from their face. I compromise the light by setting the white balance to 4200K on the 5D Mark 3 to give a off-white feel for the overall video. To rig it up, I added  GB-2 GearBox Video Cage from P&C , which allows me to add on with a follow-focus should my subject move out of focus.

For audio, I connected the Sennheiser G3  with Tascam DR-40 Handheld Recorder with the output patch unto the 5D Mark3 mic/input and monitor through the camera headphone/output source.

 32" TV for client to preview

I also used a 32" TV to allow my clients to view the Live Feed from the camera. 

If you have any other ideas you think I can explore, do drop me your comments :)

About James

What started as a casual interest in videography has evolved into a full-fledged profession for James, who first started out by involving himself in various community and church-related projects. Years later, he found himself not only enjoying the camaraderie of working in a team, but being further drawn into the media industry and has progressed to work on several projects.

James is experienced in broadcast & production camera operation and has been involved in notable corporate and sporting events to concerts for Taiwan, Hong Kong and America celebrities in Singapore. These experiences also allow James to handle various boardcast camera ( Sony PDW-700, PDW-350, EX3, Panasonic AG-AF102) in various form such as stationary (with box lens), handheld and dolly and track.

Currently, James is expanding his works by producing and directing various corporate video and working towards client’s interest.

BIO-DATA: 16 Decemeber 1986 | Singaporean | Male | Chinese | jamesshaohong@gmail.com

OTHER SKILLS: Adobe Premiere Pro | Apple Final Cut Pro | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe After Effects | Class 3 Driving License

PORTFOLIO: www.vimeo.com/jamesshaohong