Category: My Artistic Endeavors

My journey deeper into photography, art-making, filmmaking. Practiciing the craft that makes my creative juices flow.

  • Jackpot Bloom: Introducing Aggie

    Aggie, Jackpot Bloom's rival
    Aggie, Jackpot Bloom’s rival

  • Asian Long Hair + Jazz Hands in Slow-Motion

  • Jackpot Bloom: A Child’s Nightmare – Prequel Short Story

    By Chongchen Saelee

    I remember a story my father told me when I was a young boy. I must have been 8… 9, 10 years old? Anyway, he would tell me this story about brave warriors fighting off dark demons. It was a strange story to tell a boy before he’d go to sleep. It would induce strange dreams. But over the years, I had forgotten the story. Remnants of that dream, however, still come back to me every now and then. It only takes a single moment in my day, something like looking up at the happy yellow sun, and the smell of green grass to conjure up the images from my father’s story. (more…)

  • Full Moon Shot with Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm Telephoto Lens

    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens
    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens
    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens
    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens
    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens
    May 13, 2014 Full Moon Shot With Nikon D3200 and Nikkor AFS 28-300mm telephoto lens

    Settings varied from F/16, ISO 800, 1/350 sec exposure

    Here’s the accompanying video:

  • All-Knowing Eastfist: Skilled Programmers Will Be Highly Valued

    By Chongchen Saelee

    Much like the appeal of doctors, programmers tend to have a similar reputation because the skill required to do the job is rare to attain. And the exceptionally skilled, ones who actually come up with intuitive and innovative things is even more rare. For the most part, the average programmer doesn’t think outside the box. They aren’t creative. They are just another cog in the machine. And that’s why when problems arise and the problem-solving falls back onto them, the solutions usually aren’t that good. (more…)

  • All-Knowing Eastfist: Skin Batteries For Robots

    By Chongchen Saelee

    I want to start a new gag called “All-Knowing Eastfist” where I predict the future or come up with a new idea for future technologies. In this edition, I propose a technology called “skin batteries”. Much like solar cells and existing batteries, skin batteries would store the energy in a container. (more…)

  • Self-Motivation When Drawing Comic Books

    By Chongchen Saelee

    For those who dare stay tuned with my life, I’ve been busy working on an independent comic book called “Jackpot Bloom”. The script runs about about 100-some pages. I’m officially 34 pages in, and I have yet to color them. There’s also the marketing materials and covers I have to paint.

    The problem when you’re trying to tackle these momentous feats of projects is you may get burned out. (more…)

  • How to file a Privacy Act Request with CIA or other US Federal Agency

    http://www.foia.cia.gov/privacy_request

    By Chongchen Saelee

    It’s hard not to take things personally when you’ve realized your entire life has been under surveillance and scrutinized meticulously. It makes you question whether or not you’re an equal citizen, or a tool of the government, an expendable pawn. I have it in me to eventually submit a formal request to find out what the US Government has documentated about me. Or should I just ignore these losers and try to live my life?

    And ironic of all, they charge you a fee to get that information about yourself. Who knows what kind of garbage they have written about you or is made up. Talk about sadistic.

  • ModelMayhem.com is Awesome-tastic!!!

    By Chongchen Saelee

    I’m not just saying that because I get a lot of referrals to this website from modelmayhem.com, but also because I am a proud member of the social networking website for models, photographers, and the like. You can check out my photography portfolio at www.modelmayhem.com/eastfist.

    How To Succeed With Model Mayhem

    No matter what your goals are using the website, it’s important that you don’t give up. As long as you aren’t a creeper or sexual predator, and you’re main goal should be creating somekind of art or modeling or doing something involving artmaking, and not just getting laid, then you could be successful. The first thing you want to do is get familiar with the actual network and socialize. It’s pointless to join the site if you’re not trying to find people to collaborate with. (more…)

  • USD$100 Up For Grabs: Convince Me

    By Chongchen Saelee

    Consider this a social experiment. This is NOT A JOKE. I want to see if anyone will take the bait… and I’ll document it.

    Consider this my act of kindness with a twist.

    If you have a PayPal account, a real one (don’t con me), I’m willing to give you USD$1 as a donation until that USD$100 is dispensed or I close the contest. But you have to convince me. Leave a comment with your real name and email in the comments and why I should give you free money. If you post any pics, make sure you own the rights or have permission to do so.

    Whoever I decide to give money to agrees that I now have the right to use your likeness and submitted content to publicize my contest or use in any marketing materials as I see fit, which includes my YouTube videos, various blogs, printed materials, etc. That’s the only catch. Not too complicated.

    Good luck!

    DISCLAIMER: ALL DECISIONS ARE MADE BY ME AND FINAL