Looking for Freelance Models for Manga Mag

ink Fusion, a Singapore-based Manga illustration company is currently looking for fresh faces (models) for the cover of a new Manga series. Apparently, I've shortlisted a few Singapore freelance models but is awaiting for the founder of ink Fusion to decide on the cover model(s). 

Below are some sample of their works... do let me know if you are keen to do up a manga portfolio for future projects...

I'm contactable via mike.chia@me.com or sms @ 90935120. 

Singapore Manga on Reflections of Local Entrepreneurs

Sample Contents of Volume 1 - on Elfaine co-founder of Fr3b

Some of my top recommended models (in no order of preference):

1) Emily Chia

Emily Chia

2) Bernice Soon

Bernice Soon

3) Miao Premier

Miao Premier

More info on using Manga to promote entrepreneurship can be found @ the following websites (click on Url or scan the QR Code):

http://inkfusion.com.sg/2012/01/manga-artist-team-ink-fusion-straits-times/

My 1st Bouldering at Climb Asia (60 Tessensohn Rd)

Just went for my first Bouldering (Indoor Rock Climbing) session yesterday at the Climb Asia located at Tessensohn Clubhouse, Civil Service Club.

The idea of doing some bouldering workout was initiated by Rachel (one of my church buddies) after hearing that I needed to shed some pounds but wished that it would not be boring like jogging & stuff...

With a bit of a height phobia, the bouldering gym with thick protective floor mattress on the 2nd floor of the Tessensohn Clubhouse was perfect for a newbie like myself. Btw, Rachel is also a newbie who had probably attended 2-3 bouldering sessions before.

Below are some shots of my virgin experience:

More info on Climb Asia can be found below:

Climb Asia Pte. Ltd. 
Address: 60 Tessensohn Road, c/o Civil Service Club,
Singapore 217664
Tel: (65) 6292-7701 Fax: (65) 6292-2281

Opening Hours:
Monday:
0500hrs – 2300hrs
Tuesday to Friday:
1200hrs – 2300hrs

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday:
10000hrs – 2100hrs

Official website - http://climb-asia.com/


Some Youtube Videos on basic Bouldering Techniques:

Rock Climbing for Beginners- Video 5- Climbing Techniques 1

Rock Climbing for Beginners- Video 6- Climbing Techniques 2

Rock Climbing for Beginners- Video 7- Bouldering

Introduction to Rock Climbing:

Loving Volkswagen's The Bark Side "Star Wars" Ads

Volkswagen riding on last year's award winning "Star Wars" themed commercial "The Force" has recently released another viral ad - The Bark Side: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial Teaser.

Super Bowl 46 in Indianapolis is on Feb 5.

Do check out the 3D version option if you have 3D glasses...

The Bark Side: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial Teaser

  

Volkswagen's Game Day 2012 Teaser - "The Bark Side"

I really like the Chewbacca-like howl & the AT-AT Walker at the end...lol

This award-winning commercial - "The Force" was first aired during the 2011 Big Game.


Happy Game Day in advance ; )

Nespresso Advertisements with George Clooney

Here are a list of Nespresso advertisements with George Clooney (found on Youtube)... what else?



Behind the scenes shots for the Nespresso advertisements








The latest Nespresso Advert (Teaser) - The Swap

My new Nespresso Lattisima + Before CNY 2012...

My Wife just gotten her long awaited Nespresso Lattisima + few days back...

The New Nespresso Lattisima + (SGD698)

Had to get some milk (Meiji is the best) for my first cup of cappuccino...

 My kind neighbour downstairs (who was gaming then) offered to provide some Meiji Fresh Milk (that was around 12 midnight) so I can have my first cup of cappuccino from my wife's Nespresso...

Meiji Fresh Milk for Nespresso

Nespresso Lattisima + with Milk

Below is a video on how fast it takes for the Lattisima + to make a cup of cappucinno...

3rd CVA Professional Winner: Checkmate

"Checkmate" by Monster Films Cloud has recently emerged as the grand winner of the 3rd Creative Video Awards (CVA) organised by the Singapore Media Academy (SMA) and Mediacorp Channel 5.

Below is the winning video out of a total of 108 entries:


Check out following CNA link for more info.
Short film bags top prize at 3rd Creative Video Awards - Channel NewsAsia

Some of the other interesting entries:

"Recaptured" - Most Popular Award in the open category









So which entry did you enjoy best?

More entries can be found @ http://www.youtube.com/user/joinCVA?feature=watch

Steps for a Successful QR Code Marketing Campaign

These are some guidelines by Mashable to a better QR Campaign.

1. Define Your Purpose

2. Call On Your Customers

3. Design and Usability Is Key

4. Measuring Scans

5. Social Metrics

Link for more details...5 Steps for a Successful QR Code Marketing Campaign

Here are interesting ways to advertise using QR Codes:


37 Ways to advertise using QR Codes...


Fun NTT Docomo QR Code Ad


Calvin Klein QR Code Ad


Blackberry QR Code ad


Nah... this is just a hot Blackberry ad... nothing to do with QR Code...

So are you having fun or even making money with QR codes yet?