It's getting cold...

As December is closing in... it seems that the world here is getting colder and colder.

Speaking of cold.

Seems like a lot of people love Jack Frost in the movie Rise of the Guardians. The story is okay, but what I liked about the film is the simple jokes and the beautiful visual effects. The sand particles, the frostings and so much more!

In other news,

Is the world getting colder in personality? or is it just the way of life? even so, I believe one person can make a difference. Virtue's Last Reward is very harsh game, sort of a like a reality check in life. It ties in with its prequel very nicely. I have just recently completed the game and I feel one should play 9 doors have a better grasp of the idea behind this game. It is just so mind boggling and thrilling! If you are to get a 3DS, this may very well be the 1st game! :D

Alright, I'm off to bed, have to do my homework!

What makes life beautiful?

Music is what makes life beautiful.
I just got hooked onto the One Direction song," What Makes You Beautiful". It is just gives that feel good vibe whenever I hear the original song or any covers of it.

Sightseeing is what makes life beautiful.
Enjoy the weather and the scenery on your way to school... to take a short break! just remember to enjoy every day of your life. Life's too short to get angry. Just take it easy...!

Movies made me realise life is beautiful.
Wreck-It Ralph is a movie I would recommend to all gamers and animators out there to watch, as it is very funny and the story is really good! I also love the short film at the start, paperman! A truly amzing movie not to be missed!

Guess what I'm trying to say is... try to enjoy the little things in life :)

Many stones in a mile.

Just recently, my team has just completed another major milestone for project 400.

Before this, my initial thoughts were that I was ready to take on the animation industry. Well, I was wrong, I still have a lot to learn. I never knew that the pipeline was more complicated than I actually expected, and things will never go the way as just planning it on the first week.

Life is a learning journey, and I do feel being a producer is really tough, but I'm slowly learning a lot about this role in the team. The producer may not be being superb at concept or modelling, neither is it about being able to just plan schedule. The important thing about being a producer is communicating, and not just to the lecturers/clietns, but also your fellow colleagues. Sometimes one can be naggy, but you just have to make sure everyone is sure about their roles, yet not be too hard on them about it. The producer cannot be the guy assigned to do all major tasks, but he cannot be the one do little contribution in terms of art content either. There is that... importance of leading, and making sure everyone is talking to each other, and not individualistically.

Honestly, at times I'm just lost. I don't really know who I can talk to about the role of a producer. Maybe because I feel that no one really understand the job of the producer unless one has actually been one before. Sometimes I want to help out but I know it's beyond my control, and other times I just want to give up on some milestone and go my own way. But I've come to realise... I can't make everyone happy. I can't make everyone satisfied. Should I have been firm on my stand? or should I try to compromise? I really don't know... but I have to trust my own judgement and move on.

I admit, this semester has been life-changing, and it hasn't even ended yet! It has been very transformative, that I feel like I have matured not only as a better artist, but as a better person. I hope in time, I will be able to lead the team better and make strong and better decisions too. I am really thankful that I have a cooperative team and I hope we will strive on to work as one! :)