Photosynth - Tested and Proven

23rd August 2008 - It is finally out, Microsoft has publicly made Photosynth available. It is a way of combining images to create 3D scenes.

We all know that our eyes can see objects in various if not unlimited angles, hence the 3D effect that we are able to apprehend. To record this, you will need either a 3D video camera or a high end 3D software device maker. Normal digital still cameras can only do one thing, which is to shoot at one single point at one single time.

This is where Photosynth comes in. It picks out common features in multiple images and uses them to work out how the images relate to one another. The processing goes on further by building up a 3D mapping, relating each images, then reconstructs them into the one synth making it look like it is 3D.

The creation of any synths involves snapping away at least 24 images of the focused object, each shots on a different angle. Install the photosynth application, simply create a Windows Live account and upload your images to the Photosynth website.

You can then browse through the final processed image, navigating smoothly and zooming in tiny details. Bear in mind that it may take some time in order for the final result to be available. Have a crack at it.

Facebook Disabled My Account

23rd August 2008 - Can you believe it?!!??!! My Facebook account got disabled while I was playing the application Premier Football. I was posting up a link to a cup challenge I created on the application and voila!! Facebook thought I was spamming. Maybe I was posting up things so fast, that the Facebook bots thought I was an automated system posting up Craps!!.

Well, this is what I did to try to get my account reactivated.
I emailed these addresses in the hope to get someone from Facebook to reactivate me.

disabled@facebook.com
warning@facebook.com
privacy+d6wd62y@facebook.com
appeals+ngq0zsr@facebook.com

12 hours later, still no response. I suppose being it a Saturday here in Sydney and a late Friday night over at the States didn't help either.
I shall post up any updates on this matter.

I did a little research after all the emails and found out that there was a lot of innocent users who had and has the same problem I'm facing. Overall, they all did a small thing that caused the bots on Facebook to think that they were spamming. If this is the case, why don't Facebook just fix their system and make everyone happy by stopping this nonsense. I have important contents (pictures), contacts (business and pleasure), business pages and groups that I need to access back to continue with my much complicated life, as anyone would. This is just plain sick and silly. Facebook is a great if not the greatest resource any online site has, but it has the toughest and strictest terms and conditions in the whole world. Chill out Facebook! Hehe.

Matthew and Michelle's Wedding Day 16th August 2008

16th August 2008 - So Stephanie and myself was invited to one of her colleague's wedding. It was held at Vaucluse House, Vaucluse somewhere towards the east of Sydney's City District. This was a first almost-all-Aussie wedding for us in Australia. It was quite lovely. Here are some pictures that I 'curi-curi' (without asking) snapped that day.

A quick snap in Kota Kinabalu

I was in Kota Kinabalu for 2 weeks in August and just wanted to share these.

This one's right in front of Cocoon Bar.

Tg. Aru beach 3.

Taken from Tg. Aru beach 3.

Arthur and Reuben Birthday Bash 5th August 2008 at Damai Club Sabah Malaysia

5th August 2008 - Arthur and Reuben celebrated their birthday this year together with friends at Damai Club at about 10pm (Buh, talking as if referring myself as a third person). Anyways, all of us had a blast but one moment I shall never ever forget is the massive cake that Mark G and Trevor M presented us, the birthday boys. I was shocked and surprised, haha. Good stuff guys and thank you.

Here's some pictures I took that night.

Reuben and Michele's Wedding Day 8th August 2008

8th August 2008 - Reuben was Reuben and Michele was beautiful on this day. The day flowed nicely to my viewing. I started out by going to Reuben's house at around 1:30pm. Snapped some pictures of him and everyone at his home just before going to the church.

I reached the church slightly just pass 2pm, which was quite a timing. It was steaming hot but I was still up to the task (im talking about the weather for u sick pervs out there). There were a few good shots during this time. For some reason, the video and photography crew was giving me an easy time snapping away, then I later found out why this was. It's coz Boni, the crew leader told his crew that I'm some professional from Sydney, hahahaha, I was laughing my brains out. Tapi tiapa (But its ok), coz I was still up for the task.

Some snaps from the upstairs, near the altar and the crowd was what I manage to get from the church. Then I went back home to get the cake that my mum baked for the wedding delivered to the reception venue. Quickly did up the cake (which was MARVELLOUS) and drove back home to get ready for the evening.

Me and Steph arrived at the reception approx 6:30pm. Gave reuben his ang pau and off I went to snap a few more pics before settling down to have my dinner.

Here's a some photos for the day on a slideshow. Enjoy!

Albert Lee's 50th SURPRISED Birthday Bash at Royal China Restaurant Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 7th August 2008

It was a very successful SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BASH that me, Stephanie, Estelle, Franky, Elaine, and Emma arranged since 2007. The long planning to make this event happen was really tough as all of us were scattered throughout the world, 2 in KL, 2 in KK and 2 in Sydney. Nevertheless, those attended did really well to create the 'surprise' atmosphere.

The night was so beautifully crafted and flowed smoothly. I brought my dad and the rest of my family up and into the room, while Stephanie and the rest waited to shout out 'Surprise' with all the other guests. My dad was really shocked as you can see it in his eyes. He was smiling throughout the night.

Mark Godfrey, one of my best friend, attended the music section pretty well and his help is greatly appreciated. My dad sang a few songs as did some of his friends, the cake was Beautiful, liquors was poured through the night and after they closed the room, most of us went downstairs and continued on with 2 rooms of Karaoke booked.

Here's a slideshow of what happened that night.

Photography by Yours truly and Mark G for the shots that I was in.