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DSLR Photography and Indians…

Written by Jay Yajiv on September 2, 2008 – 1:45 pm

Photography does not rank high on the list of hobbies for the average Malaysianindians?. Indians are not averse to photography, as can be attested to by any visit to a traditional Indian home, the walls are typically draped with large, elaborately framed family pictures. However, most Indians rely on studios and professional photographers to take formal pictures. For major occasions such as weddings, photographers are hired to record the proceedings. Why?

The question..
1. Are they lazy to snap pictures?
2. Expensive ‘Gadgets’?
3. Unaware of the photography world?
4. Shy to carry the around the equipment or snap infront of crowds
?

It even worst, When comes to photography and videography, Its not possible for us to carry so many gadgets travelling around. Most of the point and shoot cameras have video mode which enable you to shoot short movies but you can’t do the same with an DSLR camera (profesional photography). So if you are carrying an SLR, you are forced to carry another camera which can record movies. If you are like me carrying more than one lens which is already a burden, carrying one more camera is a much bigger pain.

When it comes to take photo in public places or infront of a group of people we will feel uncomfortable. This is so common when you’re 1st start to snap pictures. Even myself felt the same way until now. I did the survey with some of my indian friends. These are the option they choose, supported by their answer. (Quite funny)

Ms Amutha says:
2. Expensive ‘Gadgets’?
eh.. bcoz its expensive. ppl rather invest the money in some other stuff eg cars, computers etc

Mr Mohan says:
1. Are they lazy to snap pictures?
they dont have interest..  so they are lazy to do it

Mr Vinoth says:
3. Unaware of the photography world?
alot of people dont see photography and photos as art, to them its just another picture

Ms Devi says:
3. Unaware of the photography world?
individual perferences

Ms Punitha says:
3. Unaware of the photography world?
They just snap for fun, not as an interest. Because! most of the indians snap just for themselves..to keep it as their memories..

Mr Kavilan says:
1) not lazy, just dont have the skills
2) yep, expensive… im content wit simple shots from my camera fone
3) photography worls is just of no interest for me
4) not shy.. just dont wanna be carrying bulky equipment all around.. i only take photos on holiday trips
 

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An UnSung ‘HERO’, A Role Model for Indian Students

Written by Jay Yajiv on March 17, 2008 – 9:27 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Abandoned as a child, 21-year-old S. Saravanan, who also suffers from cerebral palsy, had defied the odds to emerge as one of three physically-challenged students to be commended by the Malaysian Examinations Council for his Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia examination results.

 

 

S. Saravanan, who was suffers from cerebral palsy, was commended by the Malaysian Examinations Council for his achievement.
S. Saravanan, who was suffers from cerebral palsy, was commended by the Malaysian Examinations Council for his achievement.

Saravanan, a science student, scored two As and three B plus to the joy of caretakers at Kamakshi Child Home and his teachers and friends at SMJK Chio Min in Kulim.

A restaurant owner took in Saravanan, who was abandoned, and raised him until he was 17 years old.

He then struck out on his own and ended up looking for a job at a bakery in Kulim.

The bakery owner alerted Kamakshi Child Home personnel who took Saravanan in and sent him to school to attend Form Six.

Chio Min principal Tan Teik Seong described Saravanan as a hardworking student who was treated no differently from the rest of the students in the school.

Saravanan now wants to pursue his ambition of becoming a software engineer. Dr P. Kunaletchumy, a director at the Kamakshi Child Home, is hoping to find a sponsor to finance Saravanan’s education.

[Article Source: NST Online]


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Yantra — first local Tamil film to have 3D animation

Written by Jay Yajiv on January 3, 2008 – 10:41 am

The new movie from director K. Annan is Yantra, an action-adventure flick that is set to raise the profile of local Indian films. The talent featured in "Yantra" did a great job in the telling of the story and they looked quite comfortable in front of the camera. A mention must be given to the make up department for making the characters visually believable.

Some of the scenes really showcased the maturity of the talents and this is apparent by the way S. Haridhass and M. Jasmin complemented each other on screen."Yantra" was promoted as the first Malaysian film with 3D animation and although it was a bold move, it is good to know that Malaysian film-making is slowly taking steps in order to give film enthusiasts an extra value for their money.
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