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MSC Malaysia APICTA 2009: Awards Night

2009-10-09T03:26:00.001-07:00

Thursday, 8th October 2009
Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

The Awards Night for the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA), organized by MDEC and PIKOM was held. This year marked the prestigious award's 10th Anniversary and set a new record with the number of nominees. Amongst the 383 finalists in the running for the 18 respective categories was KDU COLLEGE PENANG CAMPUS' "Omni Broadcasting Network (OBN)".

OBN was one of the seven finalists nominated under the Best of Tertiary Student Project (Creative Multimedia). The other six nominees were namely;

KDU COLLEGE SDN. BHD. "Stop Motion - Knocks"
LIM KOK WING "Smog Busters"
LIM KOK WING "Totem Mania"
LIM KOK WING "24 Hours Film - Mobile Mentary"
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY "Pestilence"
UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR "Pesapera Malaysia at War"

Characters Upin and Ipin of the famed 'Upin & Ipin' cartoon by Les Copaque Productions made an appearance on stage to present the award for the above category. Lim Kok Wing's "Smog Busters" was announced the Winner and Universiti Kuala Lumpur's "Pesapera Malaysia at War" bagged the Merit Award.

KDU COLLEGE PENANG CAMPUS - Omni Broadcasting Network at the Photo Wall
(left to right) Felicia Aw Bee Kim (lecturer),
Chan Ming Charn,
Tan Jin Yin (Co-Director),
John Shebat de Silva (Director),
Lim Hui Sian (Art Director),
Benjamin Singh

Benjamin Singh

John Shebat de Silva

Lim Hui Sian

Tan Jin Yin

Chan Ming Charn

Part of the evening's entertainment: Chinese acrobats ascending from the stage to the catwalk above to bring the Prime Minister's Best of the Best Award trophy.

Part of the evening's entertainment: A musical performance by up and coming local artiste.

Hosts Cheryl Samad and Sharizan Borhan

The auditorium

Host Cheryl Samad interviewing finalists during the media and photography session

Cheryl Samad interviewing the finalists for the
Best of Primary Student Project from Taiping's
SK King Edward

Representatives of Omni Broadcasting Network at the photo wall

Although advertised as the Guest of Honour, the Prime Minister of Malaysia was unable to grace the event as he was attending to matters in Cannes, France. Local celebrities such as Chef Wan, Hannah Tan and then some were however, present.

Two days to go

2009-10-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

MSC Malaysia APICTA Awards 2009 TVC Promo

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The MSC Malaysia APICTA Awards 2009 Television Commercial Promo on Youtube.com
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utv8N17DUiY

OBN representatives visits Frame Motion Studio

2009-09-25T11:53:00.000-07:00

25th September 2009

Omni Broadcasting Network members John Shebat de Silva, Tan Jin Yin, Lim Hui Sian, Chan Ming Charn, and Maya Hanum paid Frame Motion Studio in Petaling Jaya a visit to have their official photographs taken. The photos will be compiled and arranged into the structure of the nominee video at the Awards presentation on 8th October.

Special thanks to Frame Motion Studio's photographer, Lyon Kong.

note: the above visuals were self-compiled. original photography by Frame Motion Studio.

Screen Captures

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[01] Disclaimer / Intro
*not included in APICTA edition

[02] Commercial: Coca-Cola (Tamil)

[03] Commercial: Digi
*not included in APICTA edition

[04] Commercial: Listerine (Hokkien / Cantonese)

[05] Omni 3 Channel Signpost
*not included in APICTA edition

[06] Feature Presentation: Camouflaged

[07] Breaking News

[07] Breaking News - Weather Report
*not included in APICTA edition

[08] Commercial: Starbucks
*not included in APICTA edition

[09] Commercial: 7-Up Revive
*not included in APICTA edition

[10] Commercial: Attack of the Great Bi-Aquatic Creatures (Film Trailer)

[11] Commercial: Coca-Cola (Mandarin)

[12] Feature Presentation: Camouflaged (continued)

[13] Breaking News

[13] Breaking News - Field Report

[14] Public Service Announcement
*not included in APICTA edition

[15] Commercial: Haven (Film Trailer)

[16] Commercial: Nestle Drumstick
*not included in APICTA edition

[17] Commercial: Political Campaign

[18] Feature Presentation: Camouflaged (continued)

[19] Breaking News

[19] Breaking News

[20] Documentary: Crisis Survival Instructional Video

[21] News Ends

[22] End Credits

09.09.09 Presentation at the APICTA (Malaysia) Finals

2009-09-10T05:11:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, 9th September 2009, Omni Broadcasting Network presented it's piece to a panel of 3 judges, two of which are of the 'Upin dan Ipin' (produced by Les' Copaque Productions) fame.

Les' Copaque Productions' 'Upin & Ipin' title card

The MDEC lobby

The judging process took place at the Lili Room, MDEC at Cyberjaya.

From the total number of submissions around the nation reaching over 60 entries, only 6 were chosen to be in the finals. Two teams (including OMNI) from KDU Penang made it into the final round.

The submission pack to the judges included: a Presentation Kit, a Brochure, a DVD containing the abridged video, and a DVD containing the full edition of the presentation (Director's Cut)

PRESENTATION FOOTAGE SEQUENCE

[01] Commercial: Coca-Cola (Tamil)
[02] Commercial: Listerine (Hokkien / Cantonese)
[03] Prime Time: Camouflaged
[04] Breaking News
[05] Commercial: Attack of the Great Bi-Aquatic Creatures (Film Trailer)
[06] Commercial: Coca-Cola (Mandarin)
[07] Prime Time: Camouflaged (continued)
[08] Breaking News
[09] Commercial: Vote De Silva (Political Campaign)
[10] Commercial: Haven (Film Trailer)
[11] Prime Time: Camouflaged (continued)
[12] Breaking News
[13] Documentary: Crisis Survival Instructional Video
[14] News Ends
[15] End Credits

The results will be announced on 8th October 2009 at the APICTA 2009 (Malaysia) Awards Presentation at the Putra World Trade Centre.

OBN selected for the APICTA 2009 Finals

2009-09-03T17:48:00.000-07:00

Omni Broadcasting Network's video submission under the Best of Tertiary Student Project (Creative Multimedia) for the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT Awards 2009 has been shortlisted for the finals.

The presentation will take place on the 9th of September 2009 at Cyberjaya with John Shebat de Silva, OBN's Director as the conductor and Felicia Aw Bee Kim, subject advisor alongside.

Winners of the awards will represent Malaysia in the International presentation at Melbourne, Australia in November / December 2009.

An Introduction to Omni Broadcasting Network

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NETWORK BACKGROUND

Name

The organization, Omni Broadcasting Network (henceforth OBN), is a media corporation with divisions in television, radio, and the World Wide Web. The word ‘omni’ which means ‘totality’ in Latin, was given as the organization’s name. Omni fits the network’s modus operandi which covers broadcasting via the majority of electronic mediums available in today’s information age.

Logo

OBN’s logo consists of 4 blocks, each representing the essential 4 pillars required for the foundation of a basic structure. These blocks in the logo however do not stand independently. In fact, they are interdependent, and when the structures are put together in that particular fashion, it represents the interpretation of the word ‘Omni’ – totality. The general outlook of the logo is set to provide a professional image overall.

Ownership

The hypothetical ownership of the network has been set to be of a government entity. The explanation on this matter shall be further elaborated below.

VIEWING ALTERNATIVES
7th July Premier Screening

The 'Sales Pitch' Perspective
A mock arrangement of TV content (with a hypothetical scenario thrown in), created as a sales pitch to gain government grants.

The 'Government-Owned Channel' Perspective
A channel owned by the government. Thus explains the cheap programming during prime time, the inconsistency and biasness in news reports, and the usage of outdated documentaries. (source of creative inspiration: TV3 and RTM 1 & 2)

The 'Short Film' Perspective
Presented in the full form of a short film. Plot: regular TV programming gets disrupted by actual occurrences which governments of the world are unable to explain nor solve. A survival instructional video from the Cold War era (from the western block's perspective) is broadcasted while network technicalities fall apart. (source of creative inspiration: 'Without Warning')

A MESSAGE FROM OBN
Welcoming card to members of the floor at the Premier Screening

OBN has prepared a collection of mock advertisements, an episode of prime time TV series, public service announcements, film trailers, a documentary, and not forgetting news reports from both in and out of the studio.

The production stage was initiated on 8th April 2009 and followed suit with post-production from 15th June 2009. With a team of 15 students, OBN's objective is to provide good old TV material via a meticulous process.

The work featured contains the application of not only subjects which we have previously been taught. OBN has taken the liberty to pay homage to directors such as Ed Wood Jr., incorporating and spoofing social issues during the Cold War, and so forth.

Our advertisements have been informally put up on an international survey which received mixed reactions from both laypersons and professionals from advertising firms.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Felicia Aw Bee Kim
Irwan Dahili
Ruby Tan Siew Hoon
Aaron Goh
Niko Fahrisjah Tandianoe
Mark Noel James
Aaron Abinesh Marian
Leow Hong Foo
Eric Chong
Imran Osman
Ooi Yi Jing
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
KDU Penang

AUDIO / VISUAL REFERENCES

'Ode to Joy'
Ludwig van Beethoven - 9th Symphony (Final Movement)

'Night on Bald Mountain'
Leopold Stokowski - arrangement for Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' (1940)

'Central Services / The Office'
Michael Kamen - soundtrack for 'Brazil'

'Numb' (piano instrumental)
Linkin Park

'Top of the World' (guitar instrumental)
The Carpenters

'Fox News Theme'

'The Awakening'
Nox Arcana

'Sailor Moon Theme - Moonlight Densetsu'
Tetsuya Komoro & Kanako Oda

untitled track
Kill Bill vol. 1

'Twisted Nerves'
Bernard Hermann

'Cape Fear'
Bernard Hermann

'The Mummy Suite'
Jerry Goldsmith

'Harry Potter Theme'

'Little Miss Marionette'
J. Fiddy / S. Burdson - Tots & Pops

'Marching Tin Soldiers'
J. Fiddy / S. Burdson - Tots & Pops

'Morning Break'
J. Fiddy / S. Burdson - Sunflowers

'Dance of the Masks'
M. Frey / B. Sielbert - Odd & Quirky

'Raa Raa'
Vidyasagar - soundtrack for 'Chandramukhi'

'Lollipop'
Chordettes

'Little Britain theme'
David Arnold

'Unfaithful' (instrumental)
Rihanna

'Charlie's Angels 2000 theme'
Apollo Four Forty

'Tsar Bomba' Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwlNPhn64TA&feature=related

'Rita Hayworth as Gilda' Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgdKgV9Y62w&feature=related

APPLICATION OF PREVIOUS SUBJECTS IN PROJECT

PRE-PRODUCTION
[1] Script Writing & Story boarding

a. Media, Culture & Society
b. Introduction to Sociology
c. News Writing & Reporting for Electronic Media
d. Principles of Advertising
e. Principles of Copywriting

PRODUCTION
[1] Filming

a. Introduction to Film Studies

[2] Radio Broadcast

a. Introduction to Radio Production

[3] Web Page

a. Multimedia & Web Development

POST PRODUCTION
[1] Editing

a. Introduction to Film Studies

[2] Presentation

a. Desktop Publishing
b. Principles of Public Relations
c. Principles of Advertising
d. Creative Strategy

Programme Line Up

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TELEVISION BROADCAST

OMNI three Prime Time slot: 2000 - 2100 Hrs.

*note: programme line up is designed to form an overall plot.

01. Intro

02. Commercial 1

03. Commercial 2

04. Commercial 3

05. Channel Signpost for Feature Presentation

06. Feature Presentation

07. Breaking News 1

08. Commercial 5

09. Commercial 6

10. Commercial 7

11. Commercial 8

12. Feature Presentation continues

13. Breaking News 2

14. Commercial 9

15. Commercial 10

16. Commercial 11

17. Commercial 12

18. Feature Presentation continues

19. Breaking News 3

20. Documentary

21. Breaking News

22. End Credits

RADIO BROADCAST

'O' F.M. Breakfast Show with Daniel Chan

[1] Signpost

[2] DJ Daniel

[3] Track: ‘Black Balloon’

[4] Commercial

[5] Signpost

[6] DJ Daniel

[7] News with Ben Singh

[8] Commercial

[9] Signpost

[10] DJ Daniel

[11] Signpost

Abstract: News

2009-07-17T22:04:00.000-07:00

Television

Studio Anchors: John Shebat de Silva & Maya Hanum
Field Correspondent: Andrea Chuang
Weatherman: Daniel Chan

Omni’s news broadcast is presented during prime time (between 8.00pm to 9.00pm). However, these broadcasts are not standard news presentation. To accommodate the overall ‘film format presentation’, the news segments are ‘Breaking News’ which intervene prime time features. Some ‘social’ issues are reflected from the style of this presentation. An example of this would be how news networks are unable to deliver the full truth of situations yet they are obliged to appear credible as a source of information to the public.

The style of which Omni's weather report is presented pays tribute to the old school techniques. Before the end of the 20th Century, large numbers of news networks had their weatherman / woman use magnetic sheets before the 3-D / Green Screen digital maps replaced them.

Radio
News reader: Benjamin Singh

‘O’ F.M., OBN’s official radio channel presents regular radio news reporting. The format is often in an ‘inverted pyramid’ structure; where the most vital news pieces are presented first.

Web
Design: Tan Jin Yin

OBN’s mock webpage features news that are available on the world wide web. Apart from the standard written news pieces, viewers and readers online would also be able to stream live videos of news room broadcasts.

Abstract: Documentary

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In this presentation, the documentary is featured as a government production. The comprehension of the footage which runs for approximately 10 minutes would require a basic understanding of the nature of government during the Cold War (1947 – 1991), particularly within the period of the Nuclear Arms Race between the western and eastern block.

Within the period of the arms race, the western community lived in fear of the atomic bomb. This fear was heightened when American and British governments began to initiate programmes on ‘educating’ the public about the dangers and consequences should the atomic bomb go off. With this, governments were provided with an automated and voluntary will of the people and civil control was made easy. A large part of the message from the ‘education’ initiation was delivered via documentaries which were broadcasted on television. These documentaries were often low budget productions and involve poor quality cinematography, mise-en-scene, and sound engineering. For the younger audience, the message came in the form of deceiving cartoons such as ‘Duck & Cover’ featuring the clever Bert the Turtle.

(Reference, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6eQkBCLkIA&feature=related)

Omni’s documentary is a parody of these productions. The production values from the aspects of technical film making and script writing are intentionally poor. It spoofs how the so called government qualities are disguised and subliminally ‘forced’ into the subconscious minds of the public and thus dictates their way of life according to how governments wish them to be. In short, the video is in fact an element of propaganda machinery.

It is also important to note that Omni has created this documentary (which is in fact a spoof of actual documentaries) in the pretense of it being produced in 1962 as a source for entertainment. A fuller understanding of the bigger picture can be achieved by having some knowledge on the elements of political propaganda and historical background of the Cold War.

From the perspective of viewing the documentary as part of the ‘film format’ overall presentation, the plot introduces the footage (which was created in 1962) to be broadcasted in today’s modern world just prior to Armageddon. It signifies how the governments of the world are unable to stop the end of days and would still be persistent or obliged to pacify the public.

Premier Screening Materials and Submission Pack

2009-07-13T00:40:00.001-07:00

The full Submission Package includes:

1 x DVD Movie
includes disc and cover labels

1 x Data Disc
contains report, selected visuals, web page flash file, recording of mock radio show

1 x Folder

1 x Popcorn Box sample

1 x Press Release

1 x Brochure
available in 2 tones

1 x Report

1 x Welcoming Card

1 x Floor Plan

1 x Staff Name Tag

Floor Plan for the Premier Screening at KDU Penang's Lecture Theatre I

Premier Screening Two-Fold Brochure (inner page)

Premier Screening Two-Fold Brochure (outer page)

Premier Screening (7th July 2009)

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Above: The presentation layout.
(pictures courtesy of andreachuang.com)

Omni Broadcasting Network staff members

Q&A Session with Director John de Silva after screening. Standing along are Howard Sin and Sherman A.

The custom made mini popcorn boxes packaged for members of the floor.

Director John de Silva and Co-Director Tan Jin Yin at the entrance to the theatre before screening

Staff members Sheryn Fong and Maya Hanum before the screening. Behind them are the exhibits.

Final Stats

2009-07-09T13:52:00.000-07:00

Staff Members:
15

Production stage duration (filming):
9 weeks

Post production stage duration (editing):
3 weeks

Advertisements filmed:
14

Advertisements completed:
13

Advertisements released:
12

Production & Post Production cost:
RM1,200.00

Post Production Unit: Editors

2009-07-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

7-Up Revive
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Coca-Cola (Global Faces Campaign - Part I)
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Coca-Cola (Global Faces Campaign - Part II)
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Dove
Status: Removed
Editor: Howard Sin, Maya Hanum

Nestle Drumstick
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Listerine
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Starbucks
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Digi
Status: Active
Editor: Howard Sin, Cathelynn Lim

Dell
Status: Removed
Editor: Howard Sin

Election Campaign
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Public Service Announcement
Status: Active
Editor: Cathelynn Lim

Film Trailer - 'Haven'
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum, Cathelynn Lim

Film Trailer - 'Attack of the Great Bi-Aquatic Creatures'
Status: Active
Editor: Cathelynn Lim

Channel Signpost - Feature Presentation
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Prime Time TV Series - 'Camouflaged'
Status: Active
Editor: Cathelynn Lim

News Segments
Status: Active
Editor: Maya Hanum

Documentary
Status: Active
Editor: Cathelynn Lim

Still Shots

2009-05-23T14:30:00.000-07:00

Personnell

2009-05-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

OMNI BROADCASTING NETWORK [OBN]
Personnell

Director & Executive Producer
JOHN SHEBAT de SILVA

Co-Director, Co-Producer & Web Design Executive
TAN JIN YIN

Art Director & Senior Editor
LIM HUI SIAN

Post Production Coordinator & Senior Editor
MAYA HANUM BT. ANWAR NAGARAJA

Editor
HOWARD SIN CHUN HAU

Researcher
SHERYN FONG CHUNG LI

Pre-Production & Production Crew
AHMAD AL-IMRAN KHALILI BIN AHMAD ZULAIME
ANDREA CHUANG HUI-CHEN
AS KAVISHARUMAN NAIR A/L ATCHUTHAN
BENJAMIN SINGH A/L GURMIKH SINGH
CHAN MING CHARN (DANIEL)
KANCHANA A/P SATHIYA SEELAN
MUHAMMAD SALIM BADRUL HASSAN
SARA YESMIN BT. MOHAMMED

OBN's trustee camera - The Sony Handycam DCR-SR42

TV Series Production: 'Camouflaged'

2009-05-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

CAMOUFLAGED
Episode 58

Cast
(in order of appearance)

John Shebat de Silva
Maya Hanum
Cathelynn Lim
Leow Hong Foo
Salim Badrul Hassan
Tan Jin Yin
Andrea Chuang

Production: Advertisements & Public Service Announcements

2009-05-23T14:11:00.000-07:00

7-Up Revive
Status: Active
Talent: Andrea Chuang, Ben Singh

Coca-Cola (Global Faces Campaign - Part I)
Status: Active
Talent: Ben Singh

Coca-Cola (Global Faces Campaign - Part II)
Status: Active
Talent: Tan Jin Yin

Dove
Status: Removed
Talent: Derry Lim

Nestle Drumstick
Status: Active
Talent: Ben Singh

Listerine
Status: Active
Talent: Andrea Chuang, Ben Singh, Daniel Chan, Derry Lim, Sheryn Fong, Maya Hanum, Cathelynn Lim, Tan Jin Yin, Imran Khalili, Salim Badrul Hassan, Howard Sin

Starbucks
Status: Active
Talent: Howard Sin, Ben Singh, Daniel Chan, Sheryn Fong, Tan Jin Yin, Imran Khalili

Digi
Status: Active
Talent: Maya Hanum, Salim Badrul Hassan

Dell
Status: Removed
Talent: Derry Lim, Tan Jin Yin

Election Campaign
Status: Active
Talent: Howard Sin, Ben Singh, Maya Hanum, Derry Lim, Daniel Chan, Tan Jin Yin, Cathelynn Lim, Kanchana, Sara Yesmin, Imran Khalili, Salim Badrul Hassan

Public Service Announcement
Status: Active
Talent: Salim Badrul Hassan, Andrea Chuang, Sara Yesmin, Cathelynn Lim, Kanchana S.

Film Trailer - 'Haven'
Status: Active
Talent: Tan Jin Yin, Maya Hanum, Daniel Chan, Salim Badrul Hassan, John de Silva
Guest Appearance: Aaron, Joyce

Film Trailer - 'Attack of the Great Bi-Aquatic Creatures'
Status: Active
Talent: Tan Jin Yin, Maya Hanum, John de Silva, Sheryn Fong, Andrea Chuang, Salim Badrul Hassan, Imran Khalili, Sara Yesmin.
Guest Appearance: Niko

Channel Signpost - Feature Presentation
Status: Active
Talent: John de Silva, Tan Jin Yin, Maya Hanum, Sheryn Fong

Production: Shooting Locations

2009-05-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

PENANG
KDU College
Tanjung Bungah
Tanjung Tokong
Jalan Greenhall
The Actors Studio
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Kampung Syed, Pulau Tikus
The Esplanade
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Island Park
Canon Print & Sprint Studios
Penang Bowl
Campbell Street

TAIPING, PERAK
Zoo Taiping
Taman Suria

Make Up, Hair & Costumes

2009-05-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

Behind the Scenes

2009-05-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Above: Behind the Scenes with Andrea Chuang and Mark James at the set for the news segment's field report.

Above: Photo Shoot - Sheryn Fong in 'uniform' for news report.

Above: Make up - Kanchana, Cathelynn, Jin Yin, Andrea, Maya

Above: Make up - Cat and Jin working on creating charred hand effect

Above: Alternate angle for Jin's death in 'Attack of the Great Bi-Aquatic Creature'

Above: On location at Taiping Zoo - chilling with the monkeys

Above: On location at Taiping Zoo - friendly bear

Above: On location at Taiping Zoo - ice cream scene