That afternoon, which was on the 19 December 08, I have packed neatly all my video equipments in my camcorder bag and ready to do a wedding video shot at Tampines Blk 428. I got the project from one of my network photographers. The event actually started at 8pm, but I have promised the bride, Aisyah, to come early to the groom place by 6.15pm to take some shots. I left home very early, infact, by 4.15pm I have hit the road. I took the public transport from Chua Chu Kang to Tampines, which was by MRT. By 6.00pm, I have reached Tampines.
For your information, this was the starting point to the groom's place where the 'nightmare' began. I unknowingly took the wrong bus but with the right bus number 293. Puzzle? The bus number 293 in white plate which I wrongly took travelled to the other side of the estate within Tampines. Later did I learn that I should take the number 293 in green plate. This gravely mistake of mine cost me more than 40 minutes delay to the groom place, Tampines Blk 816. I should have reached Blk 816 much earlier if I were to take the right bus. Every minute ticking. From 6pm to 6.25pm, I was inside the bus(white plate) puzzled. At one point of time when I felt that the bus was doing a loop I immediately approached the bus driver. He told me that I should have taken the green plate 293. But he also told me that since the bus at that time was traveling toward Blk 816 as it was doing a loop( bus got to pass the interchange first prior to the intended destination, Blk 816). Now that I have been reassured, I took a seat .
I received a call , actually the second call from the groom's brother asking for my exact location. My adrenaline was pumping fast. I assured him that I will be reaching in few minutes. Truth enough, I finally jumped out of the bus on seeing the Blk 816 which near at the Old Folk Home, and quickly took out my camcorder and added the battery and dv tape like lightning. I just tried to compose myself and stayed calm by telling myself that I need a few shots for the groom.
I hurriedly went up to the 11th floor of the groom's place and bumped into the groom's brother who I should be thankful to him for giving me the fast route to the house. As I approaching the door, I powered on my camcorder. But I was suddenly shocked. It stopped to record. My heart was pounding hard by this time. I sit back to the nearby staircase near to the door trying to do a quick troubleshooting.
I tried a few time but it did not want to record. This is another lesson to learn. Earlier part of the day, I did do a clean up using a camera soft cloth on the camcorder. Maybe it has accidently touch the button. The lesson to learn from my mistake is that NOT to do cleaning on your camera on the same day unless you have tested your machine back at home.
After realising this, I tried using the safety pin to push the reset button for a few times. After a few time, which I nearly went 'grabbra' which is a local term for being nervous, then it started to work. PHEW.............
Without further delay, I dashed to the door and looked for the groom to do the shooting. Of course I was embarrassed for the whole situation but lucky me that the camcorder has started to work. In spite of what has happened, I was very relieved that the video turn well at the groom's place and also at the bride's place earlier on.
What a relieved.... Tomorrow I have to bring along my AG62 for a backup. What a Day!!!
For your information, this was the starting point to the groom's place where the 'nightmare' began. I unknowingly took the wrong bus but with the right bus number 293. Puzzle? The bus number 293 in white plate which I wrongly took travelled to the other side of the estate within Tampines. Later did I learn that I should take the number 293 in green plate. This gravely mistake of mine cost me more than 40 minutes delay to the groom place, Tampines Blk 816. I should have reached Blk 816 much earlier if I were to take the right bus. Every minute ticking. From 6pm to 6.25pm, I was inside the bus(white plate) puzzled. At one point of time when I felt that the bus was doing a loop I immediately approached the bus driver. He told me that I should have taken the green plate 293. But he also told me that since the bus at that time was traveling toward Blk 816 as it was doing a loop( bus got to pass the interchange first prior to the intended destination, Blk 816). Now that I have been reassured, I took a seat .
I received a call , actually the second call from the groom's brother asking for my exact location. My adrenaline was pumping fast. I assured him that I will be reaching in few minutes. Truth enough, I finally jumped out of the bus on seeing the Blk 816 which near at the Old Folk Home, and quickly took out my camcorder and added the battery and dv tape like lightning. I just tried to compose myself and stayed calm by telling myself that I need a few shots for the groom.
I hurriedly went up to the 11th floor of the groom's place and bumped into the groom's brother who I should be thankful to him for giving me the fast route to the house. As I approaching the door, I powered on my camcorder. But I was suddenly shocked. It stopped to record. My heart was pounding hard by this time. I sit back to the nearby staircase near to the door trying to do a quick troubleshooting.
I tried a few time but it did not want to record. This is another lesson to learn. Earlier part of the day, I did do a clean up using a camera soft cloth on the camcorder. Maybe it has accidently touch the button. The lesson to learn from my mistake is that NOT to do cleaning on your camera on the same day unless you have tested your machine back at home.
After realising this, I tried using the safety pin to push the reset button for a few times. After a few time, which I nearly went 'grabbra' which is a local term for being nervous, then it started to work. PHEW.............
Without further delay, I dashed to the door and looked for the groom to do the shooting. Of course I was embarrassed for the whole situation but lucky me that the camcorder has started to work. In spite of what has happened, I was very relieved that the video turn well at the groom's place and also at the bride's place earlier on.
What a relieved.... Tomorrow I have to bring along my AG62 for a backup. What a Day!!!
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